Realizing I was not only not going to have my ice pops with me but not even any cold water, I started thinking about how I might minimize drinking piss warm water etc. So far I have a Camelback insulated bottle(not the Eddy style hard side double wall) and a rather thick insulated carry sleeve/cozy with straps(a Neosling)(purchased with a combo dog water bottle/trough. That also solved the issue of not being able to reach the bottle pockets in my pack(probably the biggest downside to the Stratos 50 pack with its ventilated frame).
Until I figured out the bottle I was going to rely on a 100oz hydration bladder in the pack(no where near full of course), now I'm wondering if its worth the weight and just how cool it might stay- the Stratos does not touch one's back except at upper shoulder and hip area, so minimal heat transfer.
Thoughts?