Originally Posted by
Kapusta
+1
Personally I would rather just wear a hydration pack that is actually designed to carry stuff well on my back than shoving my pockets full of water bottles.
That said, as much as I prefer my water in a pack for MTB, on the road I just don't see any reason to carry stuff on my person rather than on the bike.
I've worn a hydration pack while road cycling on long rides, and it's literally been a lifesaver while riding in rural areas with no services, that is, no place to get water. During a hot summer day I sweat so much I can go through two 24 oz. water bottles and a 2 liter hydration pack before I get home. Took the pack along yesterday on a 27 mile ride. Normally I wouldn't need the hydration pack for a short ride like that, but it was so hot out with no wind, and I was on gravel with absolutely nowhere to get water, so the extra water was handy even if I didn't drink it all. The hydration pack has been the best cycling accessory I've ever owned.