An exploration of hydration on the trail
Hydration Reservoirs in Review: Camelbak Antidote Reservoir ($35.00) Osprey Hydraform Reservoir ($34.00) Platypus Big Zip SL ($34.95) GeigerRig Hydration Bladder ($49.00) Before receiving these four bladders to test, I had only owned a Camelbak bladder. It worked great, but I got sick of trying to clean it and eventually it just ended up collecting dust in the back of my closet. Instead, I lugged around water bottles. With my dusty old … [Read more...]
In 2010 Boy Scouting celebrated its 100th year. During those 100 years many things have changed in both Scouting and the world around it. One of the things that has changed over the years is keeping the boys and adults hydrated while at summer camp, camp outs, and high adventure outings. We continue to hear about youth athletes collapsing on the field during sporting events, or even practices, due to dehydration. What we do not hear a lot … [Read more...]
