Camelbak or other water vests in the parks

[glvsav37]

Does anyone here wear these in the parks? I see a few of them, esp in the summer times when we go. A local sporting goods place by me is going out of business and have a few on sale—Geigerrig Cadence w/ 50 oz bladder to be exact. I was thinking about picking it up for my next trip in august.

However they had the bladder inflated and it was pretty round. I don't know if I would dig walking around with it, sitting on rides, etc.

Does the water slosh around when it's not full?

Would an average family of 4 suck it dry quickly and not make it worth carrying around an empty bladder and vest.

Are there places in the parks (not bathrooms or water fountains) to fill it up?

Does the water stay cold?

We generally have a stroller with us, so storing a few bottles of water is not really a problem.

any advice is great

 

[glvsav37]

morning bump...anyone?

 

[DanUK86]

I always go to WDW in August and i wouldnt want to wear a camelpack in that heat. . Its not as if you are miles away from water. Any restaurant will give you ice cold tap water for free. If you are staying off site i would recommend freezing water the night before to keep it cool in the parks.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

50 oz isn't very much at all. We usually drink four 16.9 oz bottles per adult per day in the winter, more in the summer. That would mean at least five refills per day for a family of four. You'd spend the whole day filling the thing up with nasty Orlando tap water. I think you'd be much better off having a few cases of water delivered to your room and freezing them, then bringing a few bottles to the park each day. Or, do as @DanUK86 suggested and just get tap water.

 

[networkpro]

They are personal hydration systems, not designed to carry sufficient water for an entire family. You can find some with a few pockets, but they will not be very versatile.

 

[glvsav37]

thanks all....figured as much, I'll prob pass on it.

 

[KLeigh]

I'd pass on it and stick to bringing filtered water bottles for everyone instead. Since you're going to have a stroller with you, these will be easy to carry around with you. (Bobble and Brita are my two favorite brands, but there several brands out there.)

 

[DManRightHere]

If you have a stroller, I would bring frozen bottle waters.

I used to use a camelback for hiking, but they're are a little more maintenance that I like and there is always a funny taste. I use a canteen now.

Personally it always bothered me a little when I see kids drinking from their parents camelback too. lol.

 

[PaulaT]

We are a family of 4. We have 2 daughters 12 and the other almost 14. We have been using them for years and they are fantastic. We go many times in the hot summer months and we wouldn't dream of going without them. My husband carries the biggest one. His holds 100 , mine holds 50oz and the girls have the same size as mine. We have one "camelback " brand and the others are off brands and all have held up great. The only thing we have replaces is bite valves due to us biting them. We fill them up with ice and water before we head to park and if needed refill at the park. Ours have a little room in them to each tote our ponchos and a snack!!! The water doesn't slosh and they aren't heavy or bothersome.

 

[SW_matt]

I've tried camelbak's before but they are so needy in terms of maintenance which if you slack on they begin to smell and taste horrendous and will most likely end up making you ill. Especially cooking under that florida sun

 

[JIMINYCR]

Stick with a water bottle or two. A camelbak , even the smaller sized ones that are available I think would be too much of a problem hauling around the parks all day. I have a couple of types I use on long distance hikes that work fine but I would never consider bringing them with me to Disney. Water bottles and some containers of Mio flavored additive or any other flavor additives youd like would be the thing to go with.

 

[BuddyThomas]

I think you should fill it with vodka.

 

[glvsav37]

I think you should fill it with vodka.

I'll hand the bladder to the guy in the Grey Goose slushy stand over in France and just say "Fill'er up!"