# Hydrating Football Equipment The Hydromax Hydration System Will Put the Waterboy Out of Work By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydromax-hydration-system References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hydromax-football-water-dehydration/18554/) & [hydromaxsystem](http://www.hydromaxsystem.com/index.htm) The return of summer means many things. Beach barbeques, short-shorts and, for some, football practice. Football players never seem to play or train year round, and summer is traditionally the season when players hit the field and begin training to become legendary. One small problem with training in the summer is that it is hot, causing players to dehydrate really easily. The Hydromax Hydration System is designed to combat [football player dehydration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor) by giving players a [ready source of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geca). The Hydromax Hydration System [works just like a CamelBak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allweather-backpack) and mounts onto the shoulder pads. The unit holds 32oz. of liquid and can expand to up to eight times its size if needed. The Hydromax Hydration System is a nifty little invention that could go along way in keeping football players of all ages safe this summer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hydrating Sports Equipment:** Create innovative hydration solutions for various sports equipment to help athletes stay hydrated during intense training. - **Wearable Hydration Systems:** Develop wearable hydration systems that can be integrated into sports gear, ensuring convenient access to water during physical activities. - **Smart Sports Gear:** Combine technology with sports gear to create smart equipment that monitors hydration levels and provides real-time feedback to athletes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacture and market sports equipment with built-in hydration systems, catering to the needs of athletes across various sports. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Develop innovative hydration solutions within the fitness and wellness industry to help enthusiasts, athletes, and fitness professionals stay adequately hydrated. - **Technology and Sports:** Collaborate with technology companies to integrate hydration monitoring and tracking systems into sports equipment, revolutionizing the sports industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bladder-Equipped Hydration Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-althetics.md) - [Hydration Equipment Drying Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drye-fan.md) - [Smart Hydration Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluidlogic-gpr50.md) - [Hydration-Enhancing Training Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-zones.md) - [Festival-Friendly Hydration Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festivalfriendly-hydration-pack.md) - [Temperature-Proof Hydration Bladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrapak-hydrasleeve.md) - [Hydration-Inspired Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrationinspired-gaming-headset.md) - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Water-Holding Cooler Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camelbak-chillbak-pack-30.md)