Anyone dive with a Camelbak?
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I appreciate both the liquid and the sugar hit from the Capri Sun pack. Just like a camelback, there are no airspaces and depth has no effect. Just slurp away and the container collapses as you drink.
OTOH, trying to drink a standard half liter plastic water bottle underwater is quite tricky in that you have to keep blowing air back up into the bottle to get at the remaining water. The little juice boxes are in between in difficulty .... you can squeeze most of it out without having to blow air back into the box.
OTOH, trying to drink a standard half liter plastic water bottle underwater is quite tricky in that you have to keep blowing air back up into the bottle to get at the remaining water. The little juice boxes are in between in difficulty .... you can squeeze most of it out without having to blow air back into the box.
+1 for Capri Suns.
My buddies all laughed at me when I pulled one out on the safety stop after a deep dive but that little boost from sugar was worth it. Not to mention the hydration benefit.
My buddies all laughed at me when I pulled one out on the safety stop after a deep dive but that little boost from sugar was worth it. Not to mention the hydration benefit.
Bud Light? what a waste.
capri sun works at any depth so far... and fits nicely in a pocket. Just don't litter.
I was just wondering this same thing as I tend to get a nasty case of cotton mouth on longer dives. Me and my dive buddy were actually joking about using a camelbak but I guess it's not so taboo! And capri sun sounds like an even better idea.
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We just ask the nearest soft drink wench for a sip.
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I take a camelbak on longer (>2hr) dives from time to time.
I've found that the "Unbottle" works well since it has no should straps. I tied a small boltsnap onto the little webbing loop on the bottom. While I have attached it to deco and stage bottles, I've found it to be a bit bulky. I like clipping it off to a d-ring more.
Should you decide that you need some source of hydration on a dive, make sure it has a shutoff valve on the mouthpiece of the drinking tube. This will prevent water ingress (which could be gross).
I've found that the "Unbottle" works well since it has no should straps. I tied a small boltsnap onto the little webbing loop on the bottom. While I have attached it to deco and stage bottles, I've found it to be a bit bulky. I like clipping it off to a d-ring more.
Should you decide that you need some source of hydration on a dive, make sure it has a shutoff valve on the mouthpiece of the drinking tube. This will prevent water ingress (which could be gross).
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