Ahh....the good ole western OK heat in Aug. NOT FOR ME!

I stay away from that place during the months of June, July and Aug for that reason....too damn HOT! Hard on me and my machine. I might however go a couple weeks earlier than I usually do and make it out for Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 1st). I usually don't go until Sand Fest (mid Sept.) but I'm hoping to switch it up and try a different weekend a lil' earlier this year.
As for the Camelback....hell ya! Well, mine is an "Outdoor Products" brand, but same thing and much cheaper. Has lots of nifty compartments for stuff as well. I never ride the dunes w/o it!