The tube drinking system is ideal for outrigger paddlers during racing. The drinking tube system allows you to hydrate hands free.

I wore a camelbak with more cargo space in it this year, and it kept me hydrated all day. So much that I didn't even have to remind myself to drink water. A camelbak is a great thing to have in the desert because they're so convenient that they make hydration seem like second nature. And they're really lightweight so you're not stuck carrying a water bottle around.

A simple camelbak with a large bladder, room for chapstick, and something to hook a cup onto is all you need. A must have!

Camelbak hydration packs are a lightweight, small backpack that fits perfectly on your back and takes up very little room. The wonderful feature of these is the big "bottle" in the backpack that you fill with water, and the tube attached to the pack so you can drink from your bottle whenever you please. It is ideal for hikers and bikers, but I use them anytime I go on walks. Not only does it reduce the hassle of carrying a bottle, but it is more environmentally friendly since you will no longer be throwing away endless amounts of plastic after drinking bottled water!