The Importance of Hydration Bags, and not making last minute guesses
There are a lot of things you can buy in this industry that are a gimmick but there are plenty of things like Hyrdration packs that can be the difference between ending up in the Hospital with heat stroke vs. making overtime and getting a good pay check because you were able to run security at an event because you came prepared. Most of us have some level of experience with backpacking or hiking, bike riding or jogging but finding the right balance for how much you need without over packing takes a little bit of foresight. There are plenty of guys that have been in the military and know how to pack for trip and carrying the least amount of weight means less physical stress. The same goes for someone working as an EMS or Law Enforcement Station and we hear all the stories about hospital visits and lack of preparation every time there is a running event or golf tournament.
Another thing to put into consideration is not just bringing water with you, that’s an easy thing to find if you run low, but you will need to replace more that just water but maintaining your hydration gear from mold or mildew means getting the right packs or bottles that have anti-microbial materials built into them. We sold a ton of the 5.11 Tactical Bags last summer as well as Elite Survival Systems and Camel backs from 1 liter to 2 Liter backpacks. If you are using a bag, many don’t realize that there are compartments to stow hydration packs that have a slot in them were the hydration tube can go. Carbine Courses are another thing you should consider getting something for because its normal to have to carry all of your ammunition, gear and food with you.