If you’ve made the switch to squeezable fuel, you’ve probably found that rigid bottle holders just won’t do. As the soft flask decreases in size as you drink, the fit becomes sloppy and the flask falls out when you bend over. The CAMP Soft Flask holder, however, lovingly cradles your water, gel-water, or water-gel. The stretchable mesh holder attaches to your shoulder strap and keeps your soft flask in place. Simply bend your neck and suck. A good squeeze can help if you're struggling for breath because your friend has lighter gear. Also included is a 600ml CAMP Soft flask with a removeable straw. A perfect hydration solution for any ski touring pack.
Various soft flasks are also available separately.
There are actually two, one on the back, and one tucked into the holder that can be used to hang it from something.
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1/19/2023
Question from
Michael
What packs is this holder compatible with? Is it compatible with all CAMP packs?
1/19/2023
Answer from
Gabriel I
Hi Michael, there's a simple velcro strap on the back that wraps around the pack's shoulder strap. So this should be compatible with just about any pack. I've attached a picture of the same.
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12/22/2022
Question from
Stas
Two quick questions:
Is the holder insulated in any way?
Is there a way to remove the straw and put bite valve/nozzle directly into the soft bottle, in order to minimize freezing?
Thanks!
12/23/2022
Answer from
Gabriel I
Hi Stas, the holder is not insulated, it's a mesh sleeve with a stiffer backing. The straw fits over two long flanges on both the bottle top and bite valve, so the bite valve won't attach directly to the top of the bottle.
In previous uses of the CAMP bottles with straws (still sold) I found that as I ascended the mtn the change in air pressure forced water out the straw and down my body. Not ideal in any season much less winter skimo. Do these straws with soft flasks do the same? Also, no matter what I try, freezing is still an issue with the various bite values. what solutions are people coming up with?
Hey Clarkboulder, I would recommend just clearing the straw from the water after each time you drink from it to reduce the chance of it freezing. Unfortunately, the nature of most bottle/soft flasks with external parts is the fact that they can freeze fairly easily. Usually just keeping the bite valve in your mouth for a bit will unfreeze that component, but if it is super cold you may need to store the flask near your body to keep the whole thing from freezing.
