The new canteen-hydration packs

Who would have thought that you could replace a hiking gear standard like the canteen?  Today's hiker can combine his backpack and canteen into one piece of hiking equipment and be way ahead of the old hip banger.   You don't even need to stop and pull out the cork or unscrew the lid, you can just sip from the tube and never miss a step (and no dribbles).

The company most identified with the hydration pack is Camelbak.  Camelbak was born 10 years ago by fledging cyclist Michael Eidson as a solution to the problem of trying to drink from a water bottle while riding a bike.   A paramedic by profession he had the resources, an IV bag and surgical tubing, and the inspiration to put the two together.   The result was a bag of water that one could wear and a sipping tube that did not require any manipulation nor did it cause any distraction.  Today Camelbak is known around the world as the leader in hydration packs.

There are other benefits to hydration packs over the canteen.  The design keeps the water fresher longer, cooler, and it does not have any container taste.   Camelbak is constantly working on improving their technology and are very involved in satisfying customer requirements. 

For more information on Camelbak products and their corporation, visit http://www.camelbak.com.

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