Backpack bladders
I read about someone who said there bladder froze as they climbed and was not useable - I intended to use mine for a trip in late December but now am concerned that it won't work - anyone else try and have different results? Thanks
bobh
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Hi Bob,
I didn't use one on Kili, but lots of people here in Canada use backpack bladders (hydration packs) for winter sports. The problem is mainly water in the tube freezing, and common solutions are to to use an insulated tube (as in this one), and to blow into the tube to push all the water back into the bladder when you're done drinking.
I think the only time on Kilimanjaro you'd really risk it freezing during the day is on summit day. At night, either empty it or store it inside a pack to prevent freezing.
Hope that helps...
Turtle says "pole pole"
I used a hydration bladder on Kili with no problem, except on summit day. The tube did freeze, but I had carried extra water bottles because I suspected this might happen. I did not use an insulated tube, but I'm sure that would help and might make all the difference.
Tim Heffernan