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Sooners
05-10-2003, 07:29 AM
Does anyone know where you can get those backpack drink containers? You put the insulated drink container on your back and a straw is attached to it to sip from. I've seen the military use them when directing traffic for long periods. I know they get them at the PX. I think It'd be great to have one if trimming, mowing, etc. Wouldn't have to go back to the ice chest.
fox
05-10-2003, 08:01 AM
it is called a camelbak. i use one. check any local sporting goods stores, or run a search online.
kels
05-10-2003, 08:03 AM
Try bicycle shops, alot of bicycle riders use them. Seems like a hasle with back pack blowers.
LawnGuy73
05-10-2003, 08:09 AM
Yup bike shops have them..
Gene $immons
05-10-2003, 08:23 AM
Try benmeadows.com
Sooners
05-10-2003, 08:50 AM
The Camel Bak at www.benmeadows.com is just what I was looking for. That 70 oz. size would be great in July.

Gene, did you get any damage from the tornado thurs. nite? I'm originally from south central OK myself.
MacLawnCo
05-10-2003, 12:29 PM
they work great for party beverages too... just dont expect to get the flavor out every....nothing like beer flavored water ;)

On a serious note, i have a few for cycling and they work great.
lawncare3
05-10-2003, 12:39 PM
They work great but, I only bought the 50oz b cuz if I drink 2 much while mowing I have2 piss like a horse so, I got that 50oz from target for $19.99 + tax.

Now target sells eddie bauer ones for $29.99
wojo23323
05-10-2003, 02:41 PM
You could try an army / navy surplus store. I got issued two of them when I went to Bahrain.
vipermanz
05-10-2003, 11:04 PM
i order a lot of bike parts online and i have always seen good prices on camelbak's here JensonUsa (http://www.jensonusa.com)

here they are (http://www.jensonusa.com/store/dept/drinkingsystems.asp)
Phishook
05-10-2003, 11:38 PM
Wal-mart, Dick's, Target, Gander Mountain, ect, ect all have them.

They also work good for concerts.
Albemarle Lawn
05-11-2003, 12:03 AM
Keep away from Hispanic laborers who are no comprende on English text.

They may gas up the weedeaters in the morning, accidentally mix in Roundup into your water thinking its a sprayer, load the mowers on the trailers, and go about the day not knowing what they did!!!

KB
Let it Grow
05-11-2003, 01:18 AM
EBAY!!! I got one a couple years ago for mtn biking. They're great, and you can get good ones for cheap on E-bay!
Gene $immons
05-12-2003, 10:33 PM
Sooners, Glad I could help. Regarding the Tornados, My wife and I had to hide in a closet Friday night!! I live in NW OKC, and a MOWER shop that I do lots of business at 2 miles away was destroyed. We got lucky at our house!

GO OU