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Coleman Aluminum Bottle (32-oz)
Posted by
norelco
on Thursday, July 31, 2014
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Coleman products are very good. This bottle is no different this is very light and durable, not a wide mouth which i like.Nice design. Mine came in silver. Ideal for the pouch on my GHB. Took caribeener off and replaced with paracord.Amphipod Full Tilt Velocity 20oz
Posted by
norelco
on Saturday, November 16, 2013
After testing several hydration belts, the sideways Amphipod Full Tilt is my top choice. After using it for a month, here''s why I love it:
Sideways is less sloshing than diagonal (most hydration belts have diagonal or vertical bottles). Doesn''t seem like it would be a big deal but for me it is. The water seems to flow side to side instead of slamming up and down.
It''s actually easier to remove/replace the bottle than I thought. With diagonal ones, I was able to remove somewhat easily but had trouble putting the bottle back. Imagine trying to put a giant round peg into a round hole while running; trust me, it''s a pain. This belt has a gaping hole for you to slide the bottle in.
The bungee clip holds the bottle in place. So when I''m jumping into a lake, crawling under a cargo net, or swinging along monkey bars at the Tough Mudder, I know my bottle will still be on my belt.
The bottle doubles as a lumbar pad. It actually feels good on the small of my back.
I thought I would have to slowly get used to it but it only took me about 10 minutes to forget that I even had it on me. I''m thrilled with my choice.I use this on runs up to 10 miles long
Pro''s: well-made; the wicking on the back works b/c it doesn''t feel hot or sweaty; does what it''s supposed to do; fairly good low-profile water bottle, with the right amount of water/sports drink; very easy to remove and replace bottle while moving, with a very good band to keep water bottle in place while running; zippered pocket very useful and a good size to keep ID, car key, nano ipod, and gel pack (and could probably fit a little more).
Con''s: main thing I don''t like is that I wanted to wear this lower on my back, but need to wear it much closer to my waist to avoid it from bouncing (which doesn''t hurt, I just find it annoying; I don''t want to be aware of the water bottle at all while I''m running); the adjustable waist straps will sometimes loosen and need to be adjusted mid-run.
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I''m not sold on this just yet. I love how compact it is, the water bottle, the zippered pouch for extra storage, etc. However, I''m struggling to find a way to wear it where it doesn''t bounce or ride up without tightening it so much that it''s uncomfortable. If, and when, I find that "sweet spot" where it stays in place without being uncomfortably tight then I''ll love it! I haven''t had it very long so I need to experiment a little more with it.Read Best Reviews of Amphipod Full Tilt Velocity 20oz Here
I am a serious runner and am always looking for ways to carry my water. For me this works fine, though I don''t use the included water bottle.Yes, the bottle has a nice wide opening that makes it easy to fill and put in ice cubes. However, it holds only 20oz and is not insulated. This is not enough liquid for my longer runs, and in hot humid weather the G2 that I drink gets warm quickly even on a shorter run.
Instead I use the Hydroflask narrow mouth 24 oz steel insulated water bottle, which fits just fine. This water bottle keeps my drink nice and cold for hours even in hot humid weather.
The larger steel bottle that I use does not bounce around and rides well on my waist.
Bottom line: This does work with the included water bottle, but it also works with an insulated water bottle if you choose to use one.
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Started going for longer runs, which means having to carry more water (I''m in Arizona, so my water needs may be higher than yours). In the past had used a 10oz Handheld FuelBelt Sprint, which worked wonderfully mostly due to the ergonomic shape of the bottle Hardly noticed I even had anything in my hand. Unfortunately since they don''t make it bigger than 10oz, had to shop around for different models.The Amphipod Full Tilt comes with a bottle that is ergonomic (it is sort of an oblong shape, instead of round) that makes it much easier to hold and squeeze for smaller hands. The drinking mechanism is simple: just pull the valve with your teeth and squeeze the bottle. The bottle sits completely sideways on the belt; did a 3 mile run to try it out and had no issues with leaking. The shape of the bottle feels comfortable against your back because it is flattened instead of round. This is important because the flat side of the bottle goes in against your back if you put the bottle the other way around it may fall out. Don''t forget to put the little bungee on the bottle too. Pretty easy to do.
I''m female, 5''2 and 127lbs, did not have an issue with the belt ridding up or chaffing; a minimum bounce was noticeable at the start, however after 1/4mi didn''t notice it anymore (I wore it low over my hips). The belt has a buckle closing instead of Velcro. The pocket is very stretchy: can fit a Droid X (takes a little effort though, doesn''t go in or out very easily). If storage is a problem, there are "attachments" you can buy and add to the belt. The negative is that the belt made my lower back sweaty, but nothing is perfect.
XLAB Mini Wing Kit (Black) Save 24% off
Posted by
norelco
on Thursday, October 24, 2013
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Full disclosure: I mounted this on the back of my Cervelo P3 w/ fi''zi:k Arione Tri2 saddle.The mini-wing attached to my saddleposts as advertised, but I discovered the pouch that came with it was so small as to be basically worthless for holding any sort of repair kit. You can forget about stuffing a spare tube in there. My biggest gripe was that since you''re mounting the bracket on a cylindrical saddlepost, there is nothing to prevent it from rotating around that post with even the most minimal pressure. Therefore on rides of an hour or longer, invariably the bottle cage would rotate forward and I''d start bumping it with the back of my thigh. This was fixed easily enough by reaching back and pushing it back to the rear position, but it was annoying and sure enough, after another half hour or so, I''d feel it again and I had to repeat the process.
Another gripe was the placement of the mouonting bolts. You mount the brackets to the saddleposts and then you mount the actual bottle cage to each of the two brackets. This makes sense, but the bottle cage covers the bolt that mounts the bracket to the saddlepost. Twice on long rides, I''ve had the bolt vibrate loose and fall off the back of the bike. I''ll stop and pick it up, but because of the complicated nature of how it mounts, I can either spend 10 minutes or so messing with the bolts to disassemble the whole thing and then put it back together again or else I just stuff the whole contraption into my jersey pouch and deal with it when I get back to my car. I''ve actually gotten pretty comfortable with riding with a bottle stuffed in my jersey pouch, but it''s not exactly conducive to the aero position. I suppose I could disassemble the whole thing and re-tighten all the bolts before every long ride, but who wants to deal with all that?
I''ll probably end up buying the full X-Lab carbon wing once I determine whether these bottle cages are compatible with the full wing. That way at least this purchase won''t have been a complete waste of money.Although slightly difficult to install, the product works well. Used in conjunction with frame bottles I was able to carry 4 bottles in two century rides and eliminate at least two rest stops.I bought this set up for only one reason, and that is that I just think a bike looks better without water bottles on the frame. Simple enough. That being said I''ve been pretty happy with it. Sure the bolt on one cage bracket did come loose after about 400 miles of riding but that happens with everything. Yes, when I nail a hole in the road on 110 psi 23c tires a bottle may fly out but you can always upgrade to the better holders. As far as the previous review saying you can''t fit anything in the pouch, I completely disagree. While it is a tight fit I store an extra tube, a park tool (with chain tool), a park super patch kit, 3 park tire levers, 2 co2 canisters, and an inflator head. It''s certainly not an extremely high end product, but that is why it costs $50.
Nathan Synergy Dual Chamber Bladder Save 29% off
Posted by
norelco
on Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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I bought this in order to eliminate using a handheld bottle with as my nutrition source and a hydration pack as my main hydration source for self supported ultra marathon training runs lasting beyond 3 hours. NOTE: I tried to use this with a Nathan HPL #020 hydration pack which this bladder is not intended for. After trying to fiddle with the pack & bladder combination, I was unable to get it to work well. The bladder itself is well designed and all the parts can be seperated for easy cleaning. The dial works easily and the mouthpiece is well constructed. Overall, it''s a well thought out product but I suggest it be used with the Nathan Synergy pack that it was intended for, which has a clip mount on the shoulder strap that holds the dual lines.Read Best Reviews of Nathan Synergy Dual Chamber Bladder Here
I bought the bladder because I needed a replacement and it was the only one available. The tubing is a little thin and I fell like it kinks easily but I haven''t confirmed this and I have reinforced it with surgical tape. The secondary bladder seemed like a good idea, but the design makes it hard to drink from. Since it (the 2nd bladder) is behind the primary and there is no ''spacer'' as you try to drink from it you compress the entire bladder so you only get a small trickle with a great deal of effort. Given the choice over again I would not purchase this bladder. As for the primary bladder it works great. Also, I have not experienced any issue with turning the dial, but I''ve stopped using the second bladder.Want Nathan Synergy Dual Chamber Bladder Discount?
I do a lot of hiking in Colorado. I chiefly use this Synergy Bladder for climbing 14ers.1. Not sure I trust it. The tubes on the bottom of each of the two bladders are push on only. I am constantly worried that one or the other is going to come off.
2. The bite valve has a screw on bushing to keep the drinking tube on the bite valve. It broke on first use. I called Nathan. They are sending me a new bladder because they do not stock this 25 cent part.
3. It''s tricky to fill. If you over fill the water part, you can''t fit anything in the hydration drink part ... and vice versa.
4. It''s very hard to clean and dry. You simply cannot remove all the liquid from either chamber to ensure the units are dry. I have tried everything. I basically leave it full of bleach water until I need it the next time.
5. The Hydration drink portion has a fold twice and Velcro closure system. It seems to seal well, but it is VERY hard to grip the tabs to open it.
6. The little cross flow valve thingy is very hard to turn. You really need to set it up before you put your pack on.
7. The little cross flow valve thingy does not feed well through the holes my pack provides for bladder tubes. It''s too large.
8. Finally you really have to work to suck liquid out of this thing. Bite and suck. I find myself not getting enough liquid unless I nearly continuously work it. My first time EVER dehydrated on a hike was with this Synergy system.
9. It needs some sort of hook so you can hang it while filling and while trying to empty it and dry it out.
10. Good idea, but it might be simpler to carry two separate 1.5 liter bladders.
Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive 15 Ml Spray Bottle Save 35% off
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norelco
on Monday, August 26, 2013
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Please use extreme caution when using Mastisol. My daughter is in the hospital now recuperating from back surgery. The Anesthesiologist used Mastisol to secure the breathing tube during surgery. Immediately after surgery, her entire face began swelling, and is now two times it normal size, red, painful and itching. She is not recognizable. Even Benedryl has not stopped the progression. We are praying it will not affect her breathing.I also urge the FDA to test this product further(along with Benzoin), and, before use, require at least a skin test.
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My young daughter is a Type I diabetic, and she wears an insulin pump and a CGM (continuous glucose monitor). Both of these medical devices use needles that are inserted into her skin and kept on for 3-7 days with adhesive patches. We had a terrible time keeping the CGM sensor in place until we found Mastisol. Now I spray the Mastisol onto the adhesive patches (taking care to cover the actual needle area first) and her sensor sites stay stuck all week long. She''s had problems with sensitivity to many types of tapes and patches, but the Mastisol doesn''t irritate her skin at all. This product has been a HUGE help to us!Want Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive 15 Ml Spray Bottle Discount?
I learned about Mastisol when I worked in surgery, as this is what the doctors used before they applied Steri-Strips over the incision. When my son had hand surgery, they sent him home with a supply of Steri-Strips but no Mastisol. When I received it, I applied it directly where I wanted the Steri-Strips to stick, let it dry a bit (you can pat it dry, too) and then applied the Steri-Strips. They stayed "stuck" for longer than they would have without it. Even when they got wet. Same thing with my brother. We had to reapply his big bandage to keep his feeding tube in place. Mastisol did the job there, too. I would recommend Mastisol to anybody.Tacx Tool Tube For Water Bottle Cage Save 1% off
Posted by
norelco
on Saturday, August 17, 2013
The tool tube fits in a standard bicycle water bottle cage. It easily fits a spare tube, multi-tool, patch kit, tire levers, two air canisters and a head for the air canister. The wide mouth makes it easy to get access to your gear and re-pack without having to worry about careful folding.
A brilliant, easy way to carry gear for a race, or for casual rides.The Tool Tube does exactly what it says it does. I can put a 29" tube, Co2 cartridges, a cool tool, tire tools, and a couple of bucks in there. I use the Camelback for my hydration, and honestly, I never have to think about the Tool Tube not being there. Easy solution. Thanks.
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Fine to carry two cameras reserves, CO2 and small objects during training cycling. Fits perfectly in bike cage any bike.Read Best Reviews of Tacx Tool Tube For Water Bottle Cage Here
The Tacx Tool Tube storage bottle is perfect for those bike riders who have small pets and want to store them somewhere snug and safe while riding. I have a pet gerbil I stuff in here and it works well. Plenty of room.
