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What is a hydration system?

A hydration system is a way to efficiently carry and access water. Most of the products you see are worn like a backpack or a fanny-pack, and hold a reservoir full of water inside. You access the water via a bite valve positioned at the end of a delivery tube – just bite and sip. Many hydration systems are also designed to carry other gear besides water as well.

Because so many of us are limited in our leisure time, we want every experience to be the best possible. That means that we’re looking for products that help us feel better and perform better, longer, so that we can enjoy our activities to the fullest potential. Hydration systems are just that sort of product.

Why a hydration system?

Dumb question. The importance of hydration is at an all time high. You’ve probably noticed that many people are carrying water bottles with them during their daily routine. You’ve may have also noticed that more and more people are turning to hydration systems as an easy way to access their drinking water while active.

Here's the story on why you need to drink more:

You’ve felt the impact of dehydration while exercising. Maybe you’ve also felt the ongoing recovery effects the following day. But what many people don’t recognize is how too much fun on the trails or the slopes without enough water can impact you the next day. That loss of energy, fatigue and lack of endurance you experience on the second day is often the result of dehydration on the first.

1) Your body uses water to cool itself. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available.

2) Just through perspiration, you lose about 1 liter of water per hour. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available.

3) You can only absorb 1 liter of water per hour. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available.

4) Replace lost fluids. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available.

5) The best way to avoid dehydration. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems.
                                                                              Source: Camelback.com

What hydration systems does Gord's sell?

Back in the day we tried selling the Blackburn packs, The North Face hydration packs, the Hydropacks... That pack, this pack... and gave up. There is a reason Camelback owns over 75% of the market share. Their packs and bladders are second to none.

So thanks to that little clause in the Gord's Policy and Proceedure manual that states "sell only what you'd buy yourself" and the "just the good stuff" and a myriad of other reasons; we sell CAMELBACK hydration systems exclusively. They are the very best in the business and in order for you to find the right one for you we have the very best selection of Camelbacks in Manitoba. Come in, slip one on and see the difference a reliable supply of liquid will do for you.

ONE MORE THING: Then there's the impact absorption of a Camelback. No, there are no studies to back this crazy claim... BUT we can only tell you that many of us have fallen backwards onto something inhospitable only to have gotten bounced off or at the very least cushionned. Some of us won't ride without them for that simple fact. Just another reason to get one.