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| Faq about
Hydration |
What is the difference between Hydro Dynamic and Water Tower reservoirs? Most of the features on the two reservoir systems are the same. The Water Tower Reservoirs have the Water Tower shaping and the Quick Connect that the Hydro Dynamic Reservoirs do not. The Water Tower packs are meant for higher performance and have the motion-fit suspension.  What is the Hydro Rak?Up until now almost all hydration reservoirs were designed to slide into a sleeve in the back of the pack. Once you put the reservoir into the sleeve it slumps to the bottom. Take a few drinks and it slumps more. Unfortunately water flow is directly related to the height of the water in the reservoir compared to your mouth height. All JanSport/Nalgene reservoirs have the Hydro Rak at the top of the reservoir. A toggle found at the top of the sleeve that holds the reservoir slides into the center hole of the Hydro Rak, keeping it high and tight, and insuring maximum water flow. To remove the reservoir, simply push the toggle out of the hole. Starting with packs made after January 1, 2004, all JanSport Technical packs that come with a reservoir or are hydration ready have the toggle at the top of the sleeve (you can tell by the red webbing on the toggle). What is Water Tower? All other reservoirs on the market are a rectangular "I" shape. We have given the Water Tower reservoirs the tapered funnel shape, to push the bulk of the water higher in the pack and thus increase the water pressure, just like your town does with its drinking water. The Water Tower shape is also very ergonomic, for it is broadest where your back is flat and broad and it tapers to nestle into the cavity of your spinal channel. This shape also allows maximum heat radiation from the lower back (see the Icon and Venus packs). How do I connect a filter to my reservoir? The 63mm Big Bore opening on all JanSport/Nalgene reservoirs is the same as the treads on the wide-mouth Nalgene bottles, and most filters will simply screw right onto it, or they have an adapter. The cap is attached to the reservoir so it will not get lost in normal use. To attach a filter you will need to turn the cap over and pop off the cap leash. Why is the Nirvana mouthpiece shaped like a pacifier? All bite valves have a sweet spot where you are supposed to bite, and some can even hurt your teeth if you bite in the wrong spot. We took a clue from Baby Nuks to shape the mouthpiece giving your lips oral clues as to the perfect spot to bite. Why is the hose so long? Routing of the drink tube is a personal thing. Our Water Tower packs have a pocket at the end of the shoulder straps to hold the bite valve, and thus it may need to cross the chest of the user. Once you have determined how you like to position your hose, feel free to cut it to the perfect length for you. Hoses are easily cut but not easily added onto! What is the pocket at the end of the shoulder strap for? Water Tower packs have a pocket at the end of the shoulder strap that allows the bite valve to be tucked away, keeping the mud and gunk off it. It is also a handy place for Gu and other energy snacks. Why is the buckle not on the end of the shoulder straps on the Water Tower packs? These packs were meant for high-energy sports, so we moved the buckle from it's traditional spot under the armpit and put it at the waist, where it can never rub into your armpits again. It may take a few times to remember to pull up to adjust instead of down. How do I clean my reservoir? The worst thing you could do is put your stinky monkey-pox-infected hands into your reservoir (the 63mm opening prevents this). The easiest thing to do is to drop a Nalgene Cleaning tablet (or any Denture cleaning tablet) into a filled reservoir and let it fizz away and do the cleaning for you. Let the fizzy water drain out through the hose to clean it as well. The Nirvana mouthpiece can be pulled off the bite valve to clean if needed. The biggest problem is not cleaning but drying, for storing your bladder wet will allow nasty things to grow. Many people actually keep their empty reservoir in the freezer for just this reason. Can I use a different bladder aside from the included bladder with the same hydration pack? That will not matter. As long as the volumes are the same they will fit. |
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