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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:09:23 AM EDT
I stumbled on this yesterday. Really simple idea to keep the hose where you want. I like Source, I have their pack and the adapter that let's you fill the bladder without taking it off. I thought this would be useful for $11. Might even be able to get it cheaper elsewhere.
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:12:36 AM EDT
[#1]
That is a really good idea. I used a zip tie now it’s a potato chip bag clip lol
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:12:58 AM EDT
[#2]
Standard issue on osprey packs.
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:13:04 AM EDT
[#3]
Hmmm, interesting. May need to give one a try.
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:15:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is a really good idea. I used a zip tie now it’s a potato chip bag clip lol I thought so too. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:17:45 AM EDT
[#5]
Backpacking- yes
On a plate carrier- no |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:28:49 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Backpacking- yes On a plate carrier- no Still might be a useful product. The issue is the same, getting the hose to stay where you want |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:41:18 AM EDT
[#7]
Yes, and anyone worth their salt does as well. But more to the point, that looks nifty. I’ve always just looped my tube down around my arm like an infantry cord, and slid the on/off toggle under the little D-clip on the camelbak arm. That way I can slide it up and grab a sip, and when I drop it it falls and catches itself on the D-clip.
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:45:23 AM EDT
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I've been looking at the qore performance ice plate. A water bag shaped like an armor plate I can freeze and put in the PC like a poor man's ac.
 Worth a look. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 9:47:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been looking at the qore performance ice plate. A water bag shaped like an armor plate I can freeze and put in the PC like a poor man's ac. Worth a look.Those look neat. I was looking at trying one out but at least when I looked they didn’t make anything that’d interface well with my tiny ass plate carrier
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Posted: 8/16/2020 10:09:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those look neat. I was looking at trying one out but at least when I looked they didn't make anything that'd interface well with my tiny ass plate carrier I hate the heat. I'm going to buy one just for the ac value alone down here in Alabama. Fuck its hot!  |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 10:10:41 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Backpacking- yes On a plate carrier- no |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 11:35:05 AM EDT
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IMO, the magnet-clip is a great idea, but I’ve found it lacking in any practical application beyond light hiking or walking.
I tried to use it - correctly paired with the Source hydration hose - on a chest rig for a Run n’ Gun and in training for the same, and on a pack for a mountain Elk hunt. The magnet let go frequently, leaving the tube to flail around. Virtually unusable for my scenarios. In each case, I ended up using Velcro wrap or shock cord to rig something up, and left it that way. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 11:40:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2020 11:52:33 AM EDT
[#14]
That's pretty slick
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Posted: 8/16/2020 11:53:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: IMO, the magnet-clip is a great idea, but I've found it lacking in any practical application beyond light hiking or walking. I tried to use it - correctly paired with the Source hydration hose - on a chest rig for a Run n' Gun and in training for the same, and on a pack for a mountain Elk hunt. The magnet let go frequently, leaving the tube to flail around. Virtually unusable for my scenarios. In each case, I ended up using Velcro wrap or shock cord to rig something up, and left it that way. dammit |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 11:58:42 AM EDT
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I like the idea, but seems like it would come apart easy.
Some sort of a QD that actually locks seems like a good idea. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:00:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: dammit Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: IMO, the magnet-clip is a great idea, but I've found it lacking in any practical application beyond light hiking or walking. I tried to use it - correctly paired with the Source hydration hose - on a chest rig for a Run n' Gun and in training for the same, and on a pack for a mountain Elk hunt. The magnet let go frequently, leaving the tube to flail around. Virtually unusable for my scenarios. In each case, I ended up using Velcro wrap or shock cord to rig something up, and left it that way. dammit Right there with you. I also wanted to believe.... The “web dominator” that lorazepam posted is a better solution, IMO. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:06:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: IMO, the magnet-clip is a great idea, but I’ve found it lacking in any practical application beyond light hiking or walking. I tried to use it - correctly paired with the Source hydration hose - on a chest rig for a Run n’ Gun and in training for the same, and on a pack for a mountain Elk hunt. The magnet let go frequently, leaving the tube to flail around. Virtually unusable for my scenarios. In each case, I ended up using Velcro wrap or shock cord to rig something up, and left it that way. Any way to use a stronger magnet? |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:24:17 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: IMO, the magnet-clip is a great idea, but I’ve found it lacking in any practical application beyond light hiking or walking. I tried to use it - correctly paired with the Source hydration hose - on a chest rig for a Run n’ Gun and in training for the same, and on a pack for a mountain Elk hunt. The magnet let go frequently, leaving the tube to flail around. Virtually unusable for my scenarios. In each case, I ended up using Velcro wrap or shock cord to rig something up, and left it that way. That's been my experience as well. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:26:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I hate the heat. I'm going to buy one just for the ac value alone down here in Alabama. Fuck its hot! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Those look neat. I was looking at trying one out but at least when I looked they didn't make anything that'd interface well with my tiny ass plate carrier I hate the heat. I'm going to buy one just for the ac value alone down here in Alabama. Fuck its hot! Same here. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:26:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those look neat. I was looking at trying one out but at least when I looked they didn’t make anything that’d interface well with my tiny ass plate carrier @doty_soty will this fit? |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:26:58 PM EDT
[#22]
My Source carrier has Velcro straps to keep the hose on the shoulder straps
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:32:02 PM EDT
[#23]
Interesting, but like said I'd be concerned with the magnetic strength.
Picked up a 4-pack of these (ITW - 4 Pack - BLACK - D-Ring Grimloc Locking for Molle Webbing) - I can hang my hat on it, glasses, gloves, etc.. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:35:30 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryI just got a few of those a couple weeks ago and they are superior tier 1 stuffs. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:52:15 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I hate the heat. I'm going to buy one just for the ac value alone down here in Alabama. Fuck its hot! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Those look neat. I was looking at trying one out but at least when I looked they didn't make anything that'd interface well with my tiny ass plate carrier I hate the heat. I'm going to buy one just for the ac value alone down here in Alabama. Fuck its hot! I can 100% recommend the iceplate, especially the newer version that looks like a curved plate. I can work out in a 90 deg garage with one. I use a plate-shaped piece of reflectix between the front face of the plate and the PC which extends the ice time out a bit. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 12:56:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Those look neat. I was looking at trying one out but at least when I looked they didn’t make anything that’d interface well with my tiny ass plate carrier @doty_soty will this fit? Hey that actually looks like it might work pretty well, I’ll have to look into it thanks! That looks a lot more elegant than what I’ve been doing, which is just slinging my camelbak on over my PC. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 1:31:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2020 1:40:31 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I can 100% recommend the iceplate, especially the newer version that looks like a curved plate. I can work out in a 90 deg garage with one. I use a plate-shaped piece of reflectix between the front face of the plate and the PC which extends the ice time out a bit. I just got two last week, seem like a solid piece of kit and a great idea. In actuality though, other than training, I can’t see me having a frozen one ready to go. I do keep a cooler in the truck, so I can at least have cold water if there is time to fill. I got one mounted on the inside of back plate, but there is no way I can run both without redoing the whole carrier. It’s a solid idea, I hope it works out. My everyday carrier has plate pockets so I threw the other one in the truck and maybe I can throw it in there if I get stuck in the suck.  I’m not going to post a pic on my carrier. Last time was a couple pages from the old women telling me my shit is too heavy for me. Before this, was water bottles in the dump pouch or if I knew I gas going to be stuck for a while, I have a handful of these little ones I just hung off me somewhere with a d ring.  |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 1:41:38 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, and anyone worth their salt does as well. But more to the point, that looks nifty. I’ve always just looped my tube down around my arm like an infantry cord, and slid the on/off toggle under the little D-clip on the camelbak arm. That way I can slide it up and grab a sip, and when I drop it it falls and catches itself on the D-clip. water bottles are more sanitary, sharable and easier to carry. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 1:51:33 PM EDT
[#30]
Haha.
More evidence GD doesn't leave the basement. Old product is old. GD never walks far enough to actually use a hydration bladder. Every hiking/camping backpack I've bought the passed 10yrs comes with one, or had one thrown in. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 1:53:46 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: water bottles are more sanitary, sharable and easier to carry. I agree. For the next guy who finds them after I’ve done anything dynamic. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 2:00:15 PM EDT
[#32]
Thanks OP - I like .
I use a clip to hold the tube however this will be better . Can't believe I haven't seen that from them before ... |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 2:35:52 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryYep that's what I have in my Esstac hydration carrier. I also got the bite valve and the quick fill thing which is great for 1L/1.5L fills |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 2:36:33 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Haha. More evidence GD doesn't leave the basement. Old product is old. GD never walks far enough to actually use a hydration bladder. Every hiking/camping backpack I've bought the passed 10yrs comes with one, or had one thrown in. I just got done doing 6 miles with mine yesterday, that's what made me think about it. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 2:38:53 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree. For the next guy who finds them after I’ve done anything dynamic. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: water bottles are more sanitary, sharable and easier to carry. I agree. For the next guy who finds them after I’ve done anything dynamic. I put mine in the freezer after. Nothing can grow if it's below 0. Plus source has a nice opening if I do need to clean it. Of course always have a spare anyways. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 2:41:07 PM EDT
[#36]
I just use velcro.
I'd worry that magnets would come apart to easily if tuggd on by brush or whatever. |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 4:05:31 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep that's what I have in my Esstac hydration carrier. I also got the bite valve and the quick fill thing which is great for 1L/1.5L fills Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep that's what I have in my Esstac hydration carrier. I also got the bite valve and the quick fill thing which is great for 1L/1.5L fills That quick fill adapter is the shit 
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Posted: 8/16/2020 4:59:33 PM EDT
[#38]
Hey, just stick the hose into your shirt-collar. I stays there when you move around, doesn't get hung up on brush or anything, and if it's leaking.... Well at least you get to wear the otherwise-wasted water!
For those bigger trips (like hiking the Grand Canyon in summer...) I replace my camelback with one of those 5-liter box-wine bags in a light daypack - attached a spare camelback hose and I partially freeze that bag before the hot hump... Wrapped in an extra shirt or big rag and it stays well-chilled in the pack for over 12 hours. A sip of COLD water beats a slug of hot out on the hot trail any day! And the daypack allows some food and stuff, too. And yeah, I wear a water pack when out working on the house in the sun, working on the cars, etc. Why suffer thirst on the job if you don't have to? |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 6:00:56 PM EDT
[#39]
What Camelback type are you guys using for attaching to a PC? Anything that is not over $100?
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Posted: 8/16/2020 6:14:58 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What Camelback type are you guys using for attaching to a PC? Anything that is not over $100? Esstac hydration carrier, Source 3L WLP. Combined was under $100 easy. Maybe $80? |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 6:18:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2020 11:09:30 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What Camelback type are you guys using for attaching to a PC? Anything that is not over $100? I just ordered one of these. https://www.cdnnsports.com/eagle-ind-recon-hydration-multicam-100-oz-ext-fill.html?___SID=U#.Xzn0p-Rq0lQ |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 11:14:59 PM EDT
[#43]
I have a canteen and a carrier I bought in Peru.
Canteen is something like this: 
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Posted: 8/16/2020 11:17:25 PM EDT
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When hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, I'll just take as many wide mouth nalgenes as I think I'll need. They're easy to refill, easy to pee in if you really need to, easy to clean, easy to monitor your fluid intake, and they don't freeze nearly as readily as a hydration tube can.
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Posted: 8/17/2020 2:32:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That quick fill adapter is the shit It is kool. They should all have a fill from the tube option. Re filling is the hardest part. |
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Posted: 8/17/2020 2:35:48 PM EDT
[#46]
Only for hiking and trail running. That device looks cool.
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Posted: 8/17/2020 2:38:08 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That quick fill adapter is the shit Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Yep that's what I have in my Esstac hydration carrier. I also got the bite valve and the quick fill thing which is great for 1L/1.5L fills That quick fill adapter is the shit Yeah I love it. I got my magnet thing in the mail today. I'll try it next time I go out hiking and report back. |
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Posted: 8/17/2020 6:38:19 PM EDT
[#48]
I use the GORUCK one myself.
https://www.goruck.com/molle-bladder-hose-retainer/ Works great for events. Would be fine for any backpack strap with MOLLE/similar webbing, or a vest if you run your hydration carrier on there (I don't). |
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Posted: 8/17/2020 6:46:20 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What Camelback type are you guys using for attaching to a PC? Anything that is not over $100? I attached a surplus GI 1-liter canteen to the front (gasp) of my plate carrier. Easy to get to, easy to refill, doesn't interfere with me sitting in my car and driving. I think the canteen and pouch were $7 at the gun show. |
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Posted: 8/17/2020 7:12:31 PM EDT
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I went back to using canteens. The water bladders were nice, but a pain to keep clean.
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