Originally Posted by
TandemGeek
You can easily evaluate how gross weight changes in a tandem will 'feel' by adding or removing dead weight from If you a place to carry water for a long ride test, use a camelbak.
Hate to say it but camelbacks on a Tandem are the best thing you can do. We found early on that any movement by the stoker will affect the handling- and I don't fancy the pilot riding one handed while he has a drink.
We use the camelbacks on every ride but still carry bottles for emergency's- OR topping up the canelbacks.