mike42341

Does anybody have these? I'm trying to decide which one to purchase. Currently I do not have access to physically touch and look at them. I like the don but is it too big when riding the trails? I also like the consiglier, it seems smaller for a more comfortable ride and I like the red white and blue color scheme. The only thing I'm worried about is if there enough room to put all the stuff I need for a day of riding? Anybody have any opinions? Thanks

habanero

Personally I'd go with a Consigleire because it is smaller/lighter and use extra bottles for longer rides. I use a Rogue and it carries all my bike junk/snacks and I tie jackets to the outside.
My husband used a Mule for really long rides. It's great because he rarely runs out of water and it holds everything inside. It's not great because it's huge, bulky and overkill for most of our rides.
Neither of us have full face helmets or protective gear that we have to hang.

So.....what incorporates a day of riding for you? How much gear do you carry? What do you currently use?

mike42341

HAHA currently I use this little 50oz camelbak, it sucks. I think it has one pocket for a wallet or keys, i need a bigger one. For me since i dont have too many people to ride with a long ride would probably be 5-7 hours. I will probably just go on 2-4 hour rides usually though. I usually carry a spare tube, keys, wallet, phone, and maybe some food. Yeah ill probably just get the consigleire. You ride a fisher? which model? I ride a Wahoo disk.

habanero

Rogue's smaller than the Consigleire size-wise but with the same size bladder. 70 oz generally covers me for a 2-3 hour ride unless it's somewhere dry, like Moab, then I'll carry as much as 4 more bottles, two frame and two jersey pockets. For 5-7 ride time I'd definitely have extra bottles. My husband would use the Mule for a ride like that if there were no opportunity for refilling. I carry:
Spare tube(s)
patch kit
co2 inflator
6 inflator cartridges
small pump
chain bits
chain tool
powerbars
multi-tools (2, different tools)
small needlenose pliers
jacket
wallet
phone
keys
kitchen sink

Yeah, 50 oz camelbak....small. So you know how fast you go through that, consider how much more you'd typically drink and go from there. 20 oz more? 50?

1996 Gary Fisher Supercaliber.

mike42341

Well I just ordered the Don so hopefully ill like it. thanks for the feedback.

habanero

Once you get used to the bulk/weight of it, you should be fine. My husband actually won his and couldn't imagine what he'd want something that big for but it's really come in handy on numerous occasions.

With my neck and shoulder issues I'm sticking to the Rogue and those extra bottles.

RobD

I've been using a MULE for several years and love it. I've ridden with the water bladder full and carried my camera, a small tripod, tools, pump, patch kit, keys, wallets, and whatever else I could stuff into it.

I can't imagine a smaller Camelbak, but it also depends on your size.