An exploration of hydration on the trail
Any time a box of gear lands on your doorstep, you get a bit excited. Just recently, a box full of hydration bladders landed on my doorstep to run through the review gauntlet. There was one from the market standard, Camelbak, called the "Antidote", one from Osprey called the "Hydraform", a clear bladder from Platypus called the "Big Zip SL" and one from the new kid on the market, Geigerrig, simply called the "Hydration Pack … [Read more...]
For many outdoor enthusiasts, hydration doesn’t appear to be a pressing issue of concern, much less a notion that requires constant vigilance. It’s a no-brainer, right? We feel that familiar dry itch at the back of our throats, the inside of our mouths lose their usual moist condition – so we instinctively reach for drink of water to sooth ourselves and cool down. It may seem as simple as that, but the issues of hydration and rehydration … [Read more...]
There are a lot of hydration systems on the market, but only a few seem to be leading the charge when it comes to innovation of design. I've owned many hydration systems but have primarily been a Camelbak user and I have watched their designs evolve over the years. With some serious newcomers breaking in to the market, there have been some amazing strides forward in hydration system technology. That being said, we thought the Hydration … [Read more...]
Beginning on June 4, 2012 we will take a 4 week journey to explore the best practices and emerging technologies that provide for safe and effective hydration on the trail. Trail Sherpa LLC and Geigerrig have partnered as hosts of the Hydration Summit and we are pleased to be working alongside 16 prominent outdoor bloggers. This project will explore the various aspects of hydration, from the science to the myth, as well as the technology that … [Read more...]
