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Discussion Topics Stream

  • Designing the Perfect Hydration System (16 comments)
    • User Avatardalen.vigil@gmail.com Fantastic site! I really think the next set of innovations are going to be level metering and powered sterilization. Using something like a Goal Zero Nomad or PowerFilm rollable you could easily power a built-in UV, as well as a small sensor suite that could give you any number of information variables. Using some type of open source hardware/software you could sync it to any number of devices, GPS, Suunto watches, data collectors like a Trimble Nomad for people using this for work. If you get complex enough, it could adjust your consumption for the amount of activity you're doing,... – Nov 05, 3:43 PM
    • User Avatarrich.wong@hotmail.com You should get one asap! They're awesome to have when you're hiking =) – Aug 16, 5:35 PM
  • Winners announced for the Geigerrig Hydration Pack Giveaway (3 comments)
    • christopher sorel Darn did not win but congrats to winners. could have used a new one as someone had the nads to take mine in picture rocks last week. I think I would not want to drink from a used hydration pack but someone was thirsty. – Jul 10, 9:22 AM
    • Al Juliano You folks at Hydration Summit and Trail Sherpa ROCK! Thanks so much for picking my name in the Geigerrig giveaway. I plan to use it during my volunteering with the NJ State Park Service and on trail crew in the Shenandoah NP this Summer. Thanks again! – Jul 07, 3:52 PM
    • Josh McNair Super excited to have won and to test out the product on my trip to half dome later this month! Thanks guys! – Jul 03, 11:32 AM
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Gear Reviews Stream

  • Using a GeigerRig Hydration Engine with other brands of packs (10 comments)
    • User Avataradam Freezing Tubes: In cold weather any system has potential to freeze. With the GeigerRig system using the quick release valve you can release some of the air pressure and blow back into the system. Then to re-pressure simply close the release valve give the Power Bulb a few pumps and off you go. Filter: To learn more information about the filter and all of its technical glory visit the filter FAQ page here http://www.geigerrig.com/hydration-packs/accessories-filter/faqs.html Room in the pack: As you drink the water it allows the second chamber to fill with air. It does not take much to create enough... – Jul 06, 12:08 AM
    • User Avataradam It worked great in both of the REI bags. They both had pouches that were rather stretchy and had no issues. On my ULA pack I ended up actually putting it on top of my gear and did not use the hydration pouch because it was only built for a 2 liter hydration system and was quite small with just the water and the extra hose connection. I typically put my water on the top like that anyway so it did not hinder performance of the hydration system or the pack itself. – Jul 05, 11:46 PM
    • User Avatarheidebur@sbcglobal.net Geigerrig Hydration Pack I am not sure about and have questions, I feel in cool weather the tube will freeze because you will be unable to blow water back into the bladder. The second is there filter, is it .1 micron or less? The next problem is the bag will take more room in the pack, I feel this is a major problem due to going on smaller hikes with 1 liter of water in my Platypus instead or 1 liter in Geigerig bladder which still takes the room of a 3 liter bag. I'm not slamming the bladder but... – Jul 03, 9:50 PM
    • User AvatarT Nelson How well did the Geigerrig bladder fit into the built in hydration pouch? Was it a tight fit or did it have plenty of room for when you pressurized the bladder? – Jun 28, 10:17 PM
  • PurifiCup Water Filter (4 comments)
    • User AvatarWildernessDave Thanks Brian, To answer your first question, the system weighs in at 10oz. It's not UL but I consider it lightweight. To answer the second question, If you have a bottle that you will filter directly in to, you don't need the smaller receptacle. The end caps are nice, but also not necessary (especially if you can store it in a UL drybag or something). So, without the smaller cup and the two end caps, the weight drops down just below 8oz. Not much savings. To address the "sheer number of components" issue. I don't see it. You have the... – Jul 05, 10:59 AM
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