We like hydration systems a lot - they're a great way to stay,
well, hydrated - but they can be a bit of a hassle.
Which is why the new SmarTube from Calange looks interesting. It's
a screw-on hydration tube complete with bite valve, tube and cap
which fits onto the top of standard, disposable beverage bottles.
So, you can buy a bottle of mineral water, screw on the tube,
stick it in your pack and hey, instant drinking solution. Obviously
you could also use it to drink cola, soft drinks and from any other
bottle with a compatible thread, which could be interesting.
One big plus is that you don't have to clean and sterilise a
bladder and if your bottle breaks, you can just throw it away -
ooops, recycle it - and get a new one. To get a copy of the latest
Calange brochure just phone 0161 474 7097 or see the web
site.
John Corteen
