I can't afford to carry another gram of weight on my body when ridding. I am just to heavy to begin with. If I am planning a hike or a bike route my first priority is available water. That's just the way it is in most of Texas. My Brother and Kuz were taking a day hike in Big Bend. They asked a ranger how much water for the high point hike from the last station. He said 3 gallons then followed 3 gallons each way. It was April.

Sometimes I find myself grabbing for my canteen on my hip... Old Army Habit... ha