And do you rate it? I use Powerade and seem to get mould in my CamelBak pretty easilyI was able to fit a military 2l one from ebay in mine, I paid about $14 dollars in 2015 delivered.
I only put water in mine, other than the mouth piece which I'm still using it's been perfect but you can transfer the camelbak one onto it. This is the same bladder but it's an updated advert.And do you rate it? I use Powerade and seem to get mould in my CamelBak pretty easily
I've always found that the screw-on lids are easy to cross the thread on, even on my camelbak bladders. I'm in the habit of reversing the cap till it clicks then screw it clock-wise.I only have water in my pack also.
I only buy the Hydrapack bladders now since the bladders with a screw on lid also seemed to leak around the lid eventually.
The Hydrapack bladders open right across the top and have a slidey thing to close it. Dries out much easier since you can open it up easily for air after a ride.
I prefer the Camelback bite valves and you can mix and match those with any pack. Easy to find on Ebay too if you need.
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I've done that one too. Especially when you are in a hurry and not paying attention.I've always found that the screw-on lids are easy to cross the thread on, even on my camelbak bladders. I'm in the habit of reversing the cap till it clicks then screw it clock-wise.
I haven't had a bladder fail yet (touch wood). My first backpack was a 'camelbak mule 3L' and a mate of mine gave me his smaller one that he had stopped using with a new genuine camelbak bladder but said he couldn't get the plastic taste out of it, so I bought an aftermarket bladder for it. I'm really surprised I haven't burst a bladder on some of my big stacks but I've seen a few failures out on rides.I've done that one too. Especially when you are in a hurry and not paying attention.
I had a screw on lid / bladder join fail on my last year before doing Andos / Oaks on a cool day.
I had my own personal arse waterfall of cold water that would gush out when riding a few kms to the trail head
Just emptied out half and folded it up and kept going. Lucky it was a cool day and you do get used to soaked shorts
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Admittedly it doesn't happen much when it does finally goes it is a tough one to get around. I've had a few die but luckily mostly close to home.I haven't had a bladder fail yet (touch wood). My first backpack was a 'camelbak mule 3L' and a mate of mine gave me his smaller one that he had stopped using with a new genuine camelbak bladder but said he couldn't get the plastic taste out of it, so I bought an aftermarket bladder for it. I'm really surprised I haven't burst a bladder on some of my big stacks but I've seen a few failures out on rides.
The insulated mil spec camelbaks with the insulated tubes are especially good for this.I take the bladder out and put it in the freezer , not after every ride , but do it often .
Ive also got a ice machine , fill it with ice before rides when leaving home, then top it with bottled water just before riding ,