Mosby
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I use both Source and Hydrapak bladders and have been happy with both. I have never thought about the length of the tube but now I am curious and will compare.
I use both Source and Hydrapak bladders and have been happy with both. I have never thought about the length of the tube but now I am curious and will compare.
My Source tube is 36 inches long(no quick connect). My Hydrapak tube with a quick connect installed is 39 inches. I looked up the standard tube length on the Hydrapak website and it is 36 inches, so I think they are both the same when new.Anything further? I am still on the fence with the Full Force, but I can't for the life of me figure out where I read/how I concluded the tube is 48" long.
I pulled the trigger on the Hydrapak Force 3L. It seems like it should work, I think in part because the bladder sits up higher and the hose does not go into the bladder at the bottom. I was disappointed that the Force didn't come with anything to clip the tube to my pack, and it looks like the Tube Magnet doesn't fit the hose on the Force. What do you use?My Source tube is 36 inches long(no quick connect). My Hydrapak tube with a quick connect installed is 39 inches. I looked up the standard tube length on the Hydrapak website and it is 36 inches, so I think they are both the same when new.
I have a small lateral strap on my pack shoulder harness. I run the mouthpiece through that on the left side and it holds it in place well enough.I pulled the trigger on the Hydrapak Force 3L. It seems like it should work, I think in part because the bladder sits up higher and the hose does not go into the bladder at the bottom. I was disappointed that the Force didn't come with anything to clip the tube to my pack, and it looks like the Tube Magnet doesn't fit the hose on the Force. What do you use?
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There's the difference. I think 99% of us run our hydration tubes over our shoulder and above our bino harnesses. That's a lot of wasted tube length running it under your arm and up. I'm 6'4 and have never ran anything other than the standard hose lengths. These days I usually just carry SmartWater bottles, lighter, and they don't have the bladder issues I've dealt with in the past.In case anyone was watching this, or for future searches, I ended up sticking with the Force 3L, but got from Hydrapak a 46" tube, found a long (but not 46") insulating tube, and was able to attach the Hydrapak magnet to the end of the tube for the following setup.