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12-20-14 | 10:30 AM

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bikemig

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From: Middle Earth (aka IA)

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Originally Posted by penguins

I've found that around -10 C that these bottles: Camelbak Podium Big Chill Cycling Water Bottle 750ml/25oz - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available will keep room-temperature water drinkable for about 2 hours before it freezes. The advantage of those particular bottles is that when the valve freezes up, it freezes *open*, not shut. If I need longer/colder I'll start heating my water before I go.

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Good info; I need to pick up a pair of these. They will be good on hot days as well if I don't feel like taking my camelback.

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