Hydration Pack or Water Bottles for Mountain Biking? [Survey]

While no solution is perfect, there's more than one way to haul water on the trail, and some methods are more preferred than others.
By Jeff Barber
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For most, if not all rides, hydration is a necessity. It’s also the heaviest and most awkward thing to carry. While no solution is perfect, there’s more than one way to haul water on the trail.

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