For those of you that normally head to the ski resort but like to venture out of bounds once in awhile, CamelBak is introducing a sidecountry hydration pack just for you. A more streamlined version of the backcountry specific Roulette
and Pit Boss, these new sidecountry hydration packs have a 40 percent lower profile to ensure you will be comfortable both skiing and sitting on the chairlift.
Israeli company Source has been around for 20 years but made their US debut at Outdoor Retailer this summer. Makers of hydration bladders, hydration packs and sports sandals, Source is introducing a new, low profile hydration reservoir for Spring 2011.
Collapsible water bottle maker Platypus has taken the next step and expanded into hydration packs. The new Platypus Origin line will include five hydration packs that are perfect for a variety of day and overnight activities.
Looks as though a new hydration pack company based in Ogden has formed around the Pressure Pak or OGWA pressurized hydration technology. Geigerrig transforms a traditional hydration bladder into a spraying hydration system. You can now spray water to drink, cool yourself off, share with your dog or hose down your bike.
