Afry 1 Posted May 26, 2015 If your like us one thing that has been a problem is trying to enjoy a cold refreshment at camp after a long day on the trails. We typically get gas some time during the day so that is the one opportunity to pick up some beer. Problem is trying to get it back to camp cold and in one piece - hauling a 6 or 12 pack over 50-100 miles of trail is not an easy task. Then in the AM when trying to pack out our trash we have to deal with all the empties which is just as bad. We just got back from 4 days of riding and camping the Lost Coast area of NorCal which was a great time (ride report to follow). Well this trip we tried a new solution and it worked great! It kept the beer (5 beers per stainless steel growler) cold and fresh all day. We used an insulated bag from Maxexpedition which is the most expensive part but worth it. Just fill your growler at the store during the day and leave the empty bottles there. http://www.fiftyfiftybottles.com/64oz-growler/ Buy on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-7508-Stainless-Insulated-Growler/dp/B00E63TI32 Maxexpedition bag http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/12-x-5-Bottle-Holder-p568.htm There is another bag on Ebay that is cheaper and looks good but the bottle does not fit - do NOT buy this one (like I did): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-Boil-Companion-carry-pack-/261887693824?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf9b91400 You can see it here strapped in front of my tail bag at Shelter Cove Beach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted May 26, 2015 Arnie, saw your reference to this earlier and actually have a stainless one delivering today! Glad it worked so well for you. I'm sure the investment was well worth it when you had cold beer at the end of a long day. Thanks for the recommendation on the bag. For now I plan on using it in another capacity, but good to know I can strap it on a bike too. Tim Edit: Bag on amazon too: http://www.amazon.com/Maxpedition-12-Inch-5-Inch-Bottle-Holder/dp/B001CDJB1I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432661461&sr=8-2&keywords=insulated+bottle+holder+tactical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted May 26, 2015 I've seen the Maxpedition bags at WalMart. Hmmm... Also, one of our own (Jerry/556 baller) makes some similar tac bags. Jerry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted May 26, 2015 Love it just added to shopping cart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downs 1 Posted June 8, 2015 Liquor is the way to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted June 8, 2015 Just used mine to transport 64oz of premixed margaritas to a party. Home run! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted June 8, 2015 Just used mine to transport 64oz of premixed margaritas to a party. Home run! That's very self centered, what did everyone else drink? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted June 8, 2015 After 64oz, I really don't remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted June 16, 2015 Mine just showed up today. Looking forward to some cold beers.. the Maxexpedition bag is pretty cool. Lots of ways to attach it to your set up with all the MOLLE straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted June 16, 2015 Saw these insulated 40oz jugs for sale at Stone Farms when we were there on Sunday: http://shop.stonebrewing.com/en-us/growlers/growler-40oz-sbc-003379 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted June 17, 2015 Looks like a more expensive painted version of this one. http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-7502-Silver-Stainless-Bottle/dp/B00BJHS6X6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted June 17, 2015 Looks like a more expensive painted version of this one. http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-7502-Silver-Stainless-Bottle/dp/B00BJHS6X6 Agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted June 17, 2015 Afry, Are you suggesting you don't like the "more expensive painted version" ?? I was under the impression that most people like the "more expensive version" of most off-road gear. Bagstr P.S. I know I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted June 17, 2015 I bought this 40 oz to go along with my 64 oz. I like to have options when packing. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X55MKQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 Covered in Options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
