Just thinking about this today and it pops up on the top of my feed. KZread algorithm is getting GOOD!!!

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it’s scary when it feels like it’s reading our minds. 😂 😂 😂

I had come up with most of this on my own out of experimentation, but I have to say the but about using the smart water cap for the flushing blew my mind! Very nice!

I stumbled across this video while looking for a better idea than a hydration bladder. I bought the parts and made the conversion in about two minutes. Easy project that works great! Thanks for sharing, Miyagi! - Hooch

@MiyagiontheTrail

6 жыл бұрын

James Johnston ...awesome!! Trips and I have been using it for a few years now. Super simple & convenient. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

I'm done with bladders. This is what I have been looking for. Thanks for posting!

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a tremendous amount of success with this. Good luck out there and thanks for watching! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

This is exactly what I am looking for! Thanks so much!

Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video.

@MiyagiontheTrail

7 жыл бұрын

+Tequila Rick 2C ID. I've used this system now for about two years. For me it's the best option I've found out there and I wanted to share it with our community. I hope it works just as well for you. Thanks for your comment. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

Super brilliant idea. The best of both worlds! Thanks for sharing.

Extremely well done video and a great tip I'm sure hikers will be taking advantage of.

It’s been WAY too long for me to have only just finally watched this! Seen it on my feed hundreds of times. Your skills in voice over and giving an awesome instructional are superb my friends. I enjoyed this if for no other reason than your skill in putting the video together as a whole. Personally probably wouldn’t do this method but it’s a great idea!

@MiyagiontheTrail

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much my friend!

Nice! Thanks for sharing, I will have to try this for my Nuun tablet water bottle.

Great idea. Well done video. Nice and clear. Thank you!

Awesome idea! I’ll have to give this a try - thanks guys! ✌🏻

@MiyagiontheTrail

4 жыл бұрын

Works great! Thanks for watching!! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

Great video!

Thanks Miyagi I loved your water bottle hack.

@MiyagiontheTrail

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Clydette! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

Awesome ideas. Great video

@MiyagiontheTrail

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing!!

Definitely gonna use that Thanks for sharing

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Amazon recently changed products. Try searching “Lixada Hydration drinking tube”. Good luck! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

Great tip! Thanks for sharing.

@MiyagiontheTrail

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Perry!

Very nice indeed! Thnx for the great video.

Excellent video. Thanks!

Outstanding hack will be doing this thanks for sharing stay safe on your adventures

@MiyagiontheTrail

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Love2Wander! You too...may 2020 bring you many safe and happy trail miles.

brilliant. love it!

Creative and relevant! Thanks for sharing!

@MiyagiontheTrail

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven! Much appreciated. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

Smart idea!

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Pretty damn slick!

This was so great

@MiyagiontheTrail

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Helen. Thanks for watching!

WOW.....this is a really good video

@MiyagiontheTrail

6 жыл бұрын

+Dracul thanks! I appreciate that

Hi, you can also insert (tight fit) the hydration tube directly into the sport cap. Dip the end of the hydration in boiling water to soften it up and forcibly push it through the sport cap. Works great.

@MiyagiontheTrail

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true!! Great tip George!

Super cool hack!

@MiyagiontheTrail

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Smallzi27

2 жыл бұрын

@@MiyagiontheTrail I’m super new to hiking and backpacking. We are definitely going to try this out! My kids will love this.

@MiyagiontheTrail

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smallzi27 it’s a great way to make sure you’re properly managing your water because you can see it and easily take it on and off your pack. Good luck! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

Awesome thanks for the tip

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Nathan!

Genius

Thanks for the video

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by our channel. Merry Christmas to you and yours and good luck Warren!!

I like this option. Bladder bags can be punctured and a water bottle is easier to wash out since it is transparent. Not everybody can or wants to buy specific types of gear. Maybe I come across as "old school", but I have no problem and actually like using canteens and bottles.

@MiyagiontheTrail

5 жыл бұрын

Being able to directly see my water supply and ease of consuming were my selling points. Since this video I’ve added a few lightweight quick release side buckles for super fast removal and attachment. Update coming out soon! Thanks for watching. Cheers ~ Miyagi

I'm just seeing this video. great ideas for lightweight conversion. I am interested in the conversion for the hydrapak bladder using the 42mm cap from source hydration. I looked all over and can't find the video you mentioned.

Tq very much

This is a great idea and I will be switching over to it. I really have no desire to use a water bladder inside my pack. I can see one possible problem ( No one has mentioned in the remarks ) that require some caution. It's due to new hygiene thoughts on the trail. Mistakes do happen. I'm remembering one camper that mistook his Prep H for toothpaste at night. Don't get the water bottles confused if you are also using a Bidet.

I had problems with the zpacks clip popping out. The rubber bit kept falling off and I think I've lost it at this point. However, I think with some elastic shock cord holding the bottom its less likely to be an issue.

@MiyagiontheTrail

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried the Aquaclip from Zpacks. Works well for awhile, however I’ve had two snap on me. Don’t even bother in colder temps as they become quite brittle. Thanks for watching!

great idea i was notice that when i have a bottle on my gregory stout i cant reach the bottle. this looks like a perfect solution. i can leave the bottle in the side pocket and run tube to shoulder strap. my question is can you extend the tube to work with t 1 l smart water bottle?

@MiyagiontheTrail

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! Thanks for commenting. The system was originally designed for putting your water bottle in your packs side pocket as you describe. The extra long hose it comes with can be routed a number of different ways on your pack and comes with different adapters for different size bottles. I wanted to counterbalance my pack, not strain my shoulders retrieving my water each time, be able to see the level of my remaining water and having the ability to refill the bottles quickly. The slight modifications, additions and placement allow me to achieve all of these. The “inner” tube will work no problem with a one liter smart water bottle. I cut mine down to accommodate the smaller bottle I use. Hope this helps! Cheers ~ Miyagi

@jeffm5808

5 жыл бұрын

@@MiyagiontheTrail just got mine tonight to tried it works great and should solve the problem with me not being able to reach my water bottle in the side pocket. just have to cut the drinking tube down . can't wait to get this out on the trail. like that the tube that goes into the bottle just slides up into the drinking tube for different size bottles. thanks s for sharing

@MiyagiontheTrail

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!!

I carried a smart water bottle for about 2 months. Then, it suddenly tasted as if I were drinking from a new water hose. I discarded and purchased another. 6 weeks, same issue. Rubbery/plastic taste. I only used purified water and from different sources. I experimented carefully to make sure it was not from some other source. In doing some research, I am learning that these bottles are like any other water bottle and meant for one time use and then discarded and that, in time, the plastic begins to break down. I am looking for information here. Being a minimalist, I love these bottles

Did you ever do the video on how to make an adapter to put a sawyer on a HydraPak? Couldn't seem to find it. Thanks!

@MiyagiontheTrail

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeffrey! You caught me! 😂 unfortunately I did not. #fail. It’s on my list of “to do’s”. I appreciate you watching. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

Thanks for sharing sir. Did you notice any bad flavor from the tube?

@MiyagiontheTrail

Жыл бұрын

Not at all Dave. I’ve been using the same system for about five or six years now. For me there’s nothing better. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated!

I like this. My pack makes reaching any water, nearly impossible. I was looking for a way to remedy this problem. I think I just found it.

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeeeet!! Let me know how it works out for you. Amazon has switched a few of their product lines around but I think you can still find them if you search “Lixada Water Bottle drink tube”. Good luck!!

@jamiemaxwell2074

3 жыл бұрын

@@MiyagiontheTrail Hey thanks for the tip. Will have a look now.

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

My daughter...trailname “Hotrod” likes to keep her one liter bottle in the side pocket and just keeps the longer tube length. Myself, I like the bottle up front and easily viewable and I cut the tube length down significantly. To each their own! Good luck 👍

@jamiemaxwell2074

3 жыл бұрын

@@MiyagiontheTrail OH! Such an obvious solution...one that I just didn't think of.

Hi! I'm looking to put a Sawyer Micro Squeeze filter inline on the hose outside the bottle. This filter requires 1/4" hose. Do either of the referenced products use 1/4" hose? Also, are there any considerations for doing this configuration? Thank you!

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Moshe, thanks for reaching out. Yes it will fit the diameter of the tubing present in the “Source Convertube” Kit. In fact, they actually sell a version of the kit with a Sawyer Micro included (branded with Source on the label). Amazon - “Source Convertube Snep + Sawyer Filter” amzn.to/3kFsE84

@jehsom

3 жыл бұрын

@@MiyagiontheTrail Thank you!!

@jehsom

3 жыл бұрын

@@MiyagiontheTrail Have you seen this similar less expensive product? amzn.com/B000GM6LWS

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have actually and I purchased one. It’s not quite as robust as the other one but it does work just fine. My daughter has used it now on a few trips. I replaced the mouthpiece that it comes with with a more deluxe Osprey brand one which in my opinion is a much better bite valve.

Does it vent air back into the bottle or will it collapse the bottle from creating a vacuum?

@MiyagiontheTrail

4 жыл бұрын

It does have a small silicone vent on the top of the cap to prevent this.

Indeed, I too prefer a bottle on the side of the pack rather than a bladder w. tubing but frankly i don't get it why u need to attach a tube to it?! Simple, plain bottle is better 2me

@MiyagiontheTrail

Жыл бұрын

Just one of a million ways to do things. I just prefer quick sipping on the go vs. pulling the bottle out of the sleeve, unscrewing or flipping the cap and taking my eyes off the trail while I take a drink. It adds a touch of complexity and weight but for me the convenience wins out every time. Cheers Mike!

@Mike-ql4sz

Жыл бұрын

@@MiyagiontheTrail Got it! I understand now. Thx

Why not measure the tube to make sure it's positioned for easy drinking instead of just cutting it at 2 inches?

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Great point Wes! Thanks for bringing that up. I’ll probably be shooting an updated video and I’ll be sure to include that. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

Lixada kit is no longer available.. Do you have the link to the Source brand one? Can't seem to find it..

@MiyagiontheTrail

4 жыл бұрын

The Desert Blue system works equally as well. Blue Desert SmarTube Hydration System www.amazon.com/dp/B000GM6LWS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_vb5fFbPYYKQSE

How do you back wash with the smart water bottle if it is your dirty bottle? It seems that you will need another clean bottle just for back washing. Can anybody comment on that?

@markcummings6856

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Michael Adams You are right. Mmost hikers are going to have at least 2 containers, even a cooking pot. So, first filter out a liter of water and transfer back to back flush. Longer trail hikers would be using this method when in town, and utilizing tap water from hostel, hostel, etc.

I don't understand why smart water is so popular, to me it's just expensive water. Can someone pls explain what it's benefits are?

@MiyagiontheTrail

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not so much the water as it is the bottle itself. The bottle material is robust enough to survive on the trail but significantly lighter than a Nalgene bottle. The thread pattern also fits the ever popular “Sawyer Squeeze” water filter. The 750ml bottle seems to also fit nicely in most backpack side pockets and specialty made front pockets. They’re definitely not the end-all and be-all solution for everyone....just the most popular right now. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

@mosquito8038

4 жыл бұрын

@@MiyagiontheTrail Ahh ok got it, thanks for the explanation. I just remember seeing it the first time a year ago in a commercial break (here in Germany. Never heard of it before then and also it's still not popular at all) and my boyfriend and I where just so annoyed by the commercial, thinking how dumb it is :D But I guess in the trekking world it's loved for other reasons than what it's marketed for then. I didn't know about the material and that the opening is different from other similar bottles.

@MiyagiontheTrail

4 жыл бұрын

Mos quito truthfully, the most beneficial thing is that it is the same fitting as our most popular water filter here in the states. Otherwise, almost any inexpensive water bottle would work out great! Cheers!!

Do folks ever carry one bottle on each strap?

@MiyagiontheTrail

3 жыл бұрын

Actually yes! I’ve carried one on each side. One was filled with an electrolyte mix and one with water. I’ve also done a breakfast drink.

Bingo

Weight penalty of the cap? Geez, you could put 50 of those in your pack and not feel a thing!

👍🇦🇺

They are $35.00 now a year and a half after this video was posted

@MiyagiontheTrail

5 жыл бұрын

The Katadyn Replacement EZ-Clean Membrane Filter Cartridge BeFree Water Filtration System is still available on Amazon for $25.00. This is the filter only. Katadyn Befree Replacement Cartridge www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9SE2T9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xr9MBbZNY5TP1

Thid is not a hack. You are just using an expensive kit.

@MiyagiontheTrail

Жыл бұрын

I hacked up the tubing…does that count? 😂 😂. How about tips and tricks?

Miyagi? What kind of weeb are you???

@MiyagiontheTrail

2 жыл бұрын

What is a “weeb”?

@MiyagiontheTrail

2 жыл бұрын

My trail name was given, not chosen. 😉. But for the record, I do love the Japanese culture.