Originally Posted by
DwarvenChef
I have the M.U.L.E. I got 10 years ago when stationed at Ft Irwin CA. (Mojave Desert). Biking at 125F puts a hurtin on ya if your not ready for it. That and my heat tolerance is way low from 9 years in AK, I still can't handle anything over 70F without sweating. So carring 2 LG bottles and the 3L CamelBak is my only option
I also store small daily goodies in the pack, I don't have much in bike bags yet and this keep all my importand items on me when I get off the bike.
The Military issue M.U.LE. is the one that I use too. I compared it to the civilian version and chose it because it has tougher courdura fabric, a heavier duty bladder w/ the hose insulating cover, and M.O.L.L.E. expansion/lashing loops on the back. Plus it's been proven in Irag, Afgahanistan, and just about every other hot parched armpit around the world.
where I live in Las Vegas is the same climate as Ft Irwin ( I was in a Ntl. Guard Tank Battalion that did most of our training there so I am WELL acquainted with Ft Irwin) very hot and very dry.
If the OPFORs don't get you there, the Mojave Greens will....lol