Armory Sponsor
Posted: 9/27/2014 11:47:04 PM EDT
| A regular came into work today looking for a replacement bite valve for his hydro. Looked like a camelback hose. Pulled the bladder out and didn't recognize it but was intrigued. It was the size and shape of a regular 100oz bladder, but clear, flat, semi hard plastic much like the 2 quart canteens. It had what looked like a regular canteen cap with the hose attached. Anyone know what it was? Interested to find out because I hate how a full bladder turns into a huge turd shape in a daypack. |
|
but its as long and wide as a regular camelbak bladder |
.jpg)
|
These rigs are made for use with GI canteens:http://www.amazon.com/Rothco-602-Canteen-Straw-Kit/dp/B001DKY1KG I think they would be most effective on flexible 2-Qt canteens. Unfortunately, the cap is of an entirely different thread/design than that found on the old Vietnam-era GI Canteen/floatation bladders. IIRC, Camelbak mouthpieces and Hydrolink accessories can be retrofitted to the drinking tube of the rig linked above.
Another link, with a better picture;http://www.amazon.com/ANS-Gi-canteen-straw-kit/dp/B0081KA1XM/ref=sr_1_29?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1411925511&sr=1-29&keywords=canteen+straw I've seen prices vary considerably on these things, so shop around. ETA: apparently still being made by an outfit called "Lighthouse for The Blind":http://seattlelighthouse.org/what-we-do/skilcraft-products/ Scroll down to view internal link to Hydration products. Some other hydration info on internal "Products" link. |
Armory Sponsor