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I have a Exos 58 and am trying to figure out my hydration system
Can I use a Platy Hoser or Big Zip behind the mesh of the Exos 58? (so its outside of the bag). Any recommendations as to pick either a Hoser or a Big Zip
I like the idea of platys… but wonder what to buy. I am thinking about getting 2×1 litre platy bottles and a Big Zip or a Hoser.
What size hands free system do you plan on getting? If it is more than 1 liter than I say:
Wow, that's a lot of water. Where do you generally hike? Assuming you get the 2L hoser or big zip, are you ever going to have a reason to carry 4 liters of water at once?
If it is a 1 liter and you have a need for 3 liters of water at once, than I say get a 2l hands free and 1 liter bottle.
Myself,
I carry two 900ml evernew bottles so that I can have one clean and one getting clean (I dropped a tab in it) at all times. I make sure to cross water often enough for this to work. If I bring my platy 2L I only have one 900ml for a total of 3 liters of water. This is for trips where water is more scarce.
As for getting the Hoser or Bigzip, that depends on preference. The big zip is easier to fill from some water sources, but that comes at the penalty of a few ounces. I personally don't have trouble filling my bottles so I would get a Hoser.
I put a 3 litter platy hoser in the side pocket and hook the top of the platy into the ice axe loop.There isn't enough room to put water behind the mesh back pad.
That kinda sucks
I wonder why they have the zipper there? Does it have any functionality?
The Exos is made to carry a hydration bladder inside the main pack body.
The zipper is there to allow people that do not care about the beifits of the AirSpeed suspensions space to be used as storage. You will be hotter doing this. But when I used the 58 in winter that area just filled up with snow anyway. (Well it did not "fill up" but it did collect it.) It is also cold in the winter and placing items that do not need to be gotten at until camp can keep you warmer in sub-freezing temps.
That said,
Should you want to put a Platy in it you will find that the 3L will not fit to well once filled up. But you can slide it in first and then fill it through the tube. The tube can be routed through one of the highest scalloped edge points of the back-panel. Here is what it looks like. Notice it will stick out a lot too.
Hmm,
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