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  Topic Name: Close-up photo of the hydration-tube port on a frame-bag? on: March 13, 2014, 12:13:21 PM
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« on: March 13, 2014, 12:13:21 PM »
I'm looking to add one to my frame bag or put it in the next one I make. Right now it's just poking out the zipper!



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  Topic Name: Close-up photo of the hydration-tube port on a frame-bag? Reply #1 on: March 25, 2014, 04:03:04 PM
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2014, 04:03:04 PM »
When sewing in the "spine" or the bit that encircles the side panels and touches the tubes, don't sew it closed when they meet. Allow it to overlap a couple of inches. This way you can pass the hose through and it's neatly placed against your top tube.

Don't have a photo handy. Sorry.
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  Topic Name: Close-up photo of the hydration-tube port on a frame-bag? Reply #2 on: March 25, 2014, 04:17:36 PM
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2014, 04:17:36 PM »
OK. Thanks for the advice. Do you insulate the opening in any kind of rubberized material to prevent or minimize water ingress? I'm envisioning a rubber port with an 'x' cut into it, like rubberized audio ports on backpacks, to allow the passage of the mouthpiece of the tube and then allow for a more form fit around the tube afterwards.
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  Topic Name: Close-up photo of the hydration-tube port on a frame-bag? Reply #3 on: March 25, 2014, 04:40:13 PM
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2014, 04:40:13 PM »
I don't do anything to the opening to attempt to close it. I've little or no water intrusion from that area. Found a photo.

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  Topic Name: Close-up photo of the hydration-tube port on a frame-bag? Reply #4 on: March 25, 2014, 05:44:37 PM
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2014, 05:44:37 PM »
Damn good one. Thanks for this.
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