Hydration Hike

Which Hydration Pack should I get for snowboarding?

I would like to pick up a hydration pack for when I go snowboarding. I’d like one that has the bladder and the hydration straw already with it. I’d also like it to have the ability for me to strap my snowboard on it so I could hike up to the bowls a bit easier. I also would (preferably) like to not spend a fortune on it either. Thanks in advance folks

I use a Camelback brand hydration pack.

http://www.camelbak.com/sports-recreation/wearable-hydration.aspx

They work great for me. I use it for mountain biking in the summer and snowboarding/hiking in the winter. You will probably have to shop around a little to find the best deal.

Camelbak Mule 100oz 3L BLACK Hydration System BACKPACK 72000 NEW Hike Camp ARMY $109.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Trinity 100oz Hydration Pack // Maroon Back Bag Hike Bike Ski $29.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Asset 70oz Hydration Pack // Green Back Bag Hike Bike Ski $29.99

Dakine Amp 18l HIke/ Bike Hydration Pack $45.00

NEW 2012 Camelbak Highwire 25 Hydration Pack // Green Back Bag Hike Bike Run Ski $69.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Trinity 100 Hydration Pack // Brown Back Bag Hike Bike Run $64.99

CAMELBAK TALON 100oz HYDRATION System Backpack 60308 COYOTE NEW ARMY Camp Hike $175.99

CAMELBACK 100oz MOTHERLODE COYOTE 61075 NEW Hydration Backpack ARMY Hike Camping $199.99

Camelbak Motherlode 3L 100 OZ Black Hydration BACKPACK 61073 Water Bag HIKE CAMP $199.99

CAMELBAK ARMORBAK 3L HYDRATION Pack Black 61137 WATER 102 OZ/3.1L NEW HIKE DRINK $69.99

2012 Brand New Camelbak Magic 70oz womens fit Hydration Pak hike/bike/mx/atv $82.95

NEW 2012 Camelbak Asset 70oz Hydration Pack // Green Back Bag Hike Bike Ski $64.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Trinity 100oz Hydration Pack // Maroon Back Bag Hike Bike Ski $64.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Scout 50oz Hydration Pack // Green Back Bag Hike Bike Ski $39.99

CAMELBAK TALON Foliage Green BACKPACK Water Hydration SYSTEM NEW HIKE CAMP 60138 $175.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Helena 100oz Hydration Pack // Maroon Back Bag Hike Bike Ski $54.99

camelbak m.u.l.e.NV Hydration system hike/bike/mx/atv/motorcycle $110.00

Brand New 2012 Camelbak Aurora womens fit 70oz hydration pak hike/bike/mx/atv $57.95

NEW Camelbak Hydrobak 50oz hydration pack – dark blue – hike/bike/mx/atv $37.95

NEW camelbak Hydrobak 50oz hydration pack – yellow/charcoal – hike/bike/mx/atv $37.95

NEW camelbak Hydrobak 50oz hydration pack – red/charcoal – hike/bike/mx/atv $37.95

NEW 2012 Camelbak HydroBak 50 Hydration Pack // Yellow Back Bag Hike Bike Run $24.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Magic 70oz Hydration Pack // Back Bag Hike Bike Ski $49.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Delaney DC 24 Hydration Pack // Fanny Blue Hip Bag Hike Bike $29.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Delaney Race 24 Hydration Pack // Fanny Blue Hip Bag Hike Bike $19.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Delaney Fit 24 Hydration Pack // Fanny Green Hip Bag Hike Bike $14.99

NEW 2012 Camelbak Scout 50oz Hydration Pack // Green Back Bag Hike Bike Ski $29.99

Hydration Insulated Drink Tube Cover, Hike, Black for Camelbak Hydration Packs $6.99

CAMELBACK 100oz MOTHERLODE FOLIAGE 74050 NEW HYDRATION BACKPACK ARMY HIKE CAMP $199.99

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Features of Hiking Backpacks

If you know which features you’re looking for in a backpack you will know how to choose a hiking backpack that is perfect for your needs.
There are several types of hiking backpacks: the difference is not only in size but also in the features you find in each of these backpacks that make each of them perfect for specific uses.

Hydration Backpacks
Many backpacks have a plastic Hydration Bag integrated, or have apposite room to carry a water bag with the hole for its attached drinking tube.

Waterproof covers
No backpack is 100% waterproof and this word is often abused: materials, pockets, different shapes and other factors make it rather impossible to make a backpack completely waterproof.
Some backpacks have a waterproof cover that you use to wrap the entire backpack putting it in a waterproof bag.
This may sound an weird solution but will actually make your backpack waterproof during storms.

Shoulder Straps
This part connects the upper part of your body to the backpack. The bigger the backpack, the softer, padded and wider the straps should be.
The straps of most backpacks have a chest belt to keep the backpack tight to your body relieving the stress from your shoulders and from your back.

The Hip Belt
The main purpose of this belt is to move the weight of the backpack from your shoulders to the lower part of your body distributing the weight on your hips.
Never underestimate the importance of a hip belt, specially during long hikes with loaded packs.

Cords
Every backpack has external cords that are useful to fix additional equipment to the backpack such as hiking poles.
The position of these cords can vary from a pack to the next. Despite it’s always possible to find a suitable position for your equipment you might want to check if such cords are positioned where you need them to be.

Internal or External Frames
Today the Internal Frame is by far the most common one. The frame keeps the pack in shape and helps distribute the loads.
Plastic and aluminium are the materials used to build the frames.

About the Author

Gary Baldry writes articles for Best Hiking Backpacks, a website with thousands of backpacks for sale by multiple online stores and hundreds of different brands.

In this article Gary explains Hiking Backpacks Features.