Drying Hydration bladders

ThunderCactus · August 26th, 2011, 04:40

If it's just a week, I'll throw mine in the fridge

tygr701 · September 18th, 2011, 22:52

Just make sure you clean it regularly. Just use dish soap or a denture tablet or the camelbak cleaning kit. I've ran gatorade, bcaas through mine and they hold up very well to odors and clean very easily.

Deadpool · September 18th, 2011, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

If it's just a week, I'll throw mine in the fridge

+1 on that

I clean mine once a season and the rest of the time it's in the freezer.

ThunderCactus · September 19th, 2011, 00:20

I haven't cleaned mine with anything in 2+ years, I just rinse it with hot water before drying it.

Death March · September 19th, 2011, 00:29

I'v run the Blackhawk one for 3 years or so with no issues,I just leve it on one of the bladder racks.

m102404 · September 19th, 2011, 08:47

I usually give it a rinse 3-4 days after I use it (just 'cause that's when I get around to cleaning up my gear)...then I stick a wisk into it and stand it up so it'll dry out.

If the tube is getting gungy...I'll disconnect it and run a cleaning rod/patch through it, does a nice job of wiping out whatever may be in there.

D.Kovacs · September 19th, 2011, 10:39

I just hang it to dry, and before use, I do what I do with my thermos'. Pour boiling water and dish soap in, and giver a shake.

cellulose · September 19th, 2011, 12:02

I go with something similar to Tex. I typically just rinse it and after 5+ uses I run a brewers sanitizing solution through it, I actually bought the BlackHawk hanger, which is not necessary but nice so I just leave it hang for a couple days and pack it away when it's dry.

SF_Chewy · September 19th, 2011, 14:19

I use the BigZip Platypus bladder by Cascade Designs. I love the thing. Big secure zip on the top which allows for easy filling and cleaning and it has a QD for the hose.

Much like ThunderCactus I only clean it out with hot water. Most times I leave it in the fridge when I don't use it. I've only ever gotten a plasticky taste once, but that was because I left the bladder lying around for an extra week. A quick rinse with a bit of dish soap and hot water and it was gone. I clean it after every use and store in my freezer

Blackthorne · September 19th, 2011, 15:38

Wash with soap and water, including the tube. Rinse with fresh water.

Ball up two paper towels and stuff them inside. Hang upside down. Let dry overnight.

Once dry cap filling opening and close the bite valve. Rise once with water before you refil for use.

Only time I use anything to dis-infect (chlorinated water) is when I have left it for a few months and I smell or see and issue.

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September 18th, 2011, 22:52	#17
tygr701 "Back to you, Bob!" Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto/Markham	Just make sure you clean it regularly. Just use dish soap or a denture tablet or the camelbak cleaning kit. I've ran gatorade, bcaas through mine and they hold up very well to odors and clean very easily. __________________ TEAM MSF CHANNELS: YouTube - Facebook - ASC - Instagram Si vis pacem, para bellum

September 19th, 2011, 00:29	#20
Death March Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manitoba	I'v run the Blackhawk one for 3 years or so with no issues,I just leve it on one of the bladder racks. __________________ Death Before Dishonor" Bleeding Black Label"

September 19th, 2011, 12:02	#23
cellulose formerly aBseNtceLL Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I go with something similar to Tex. I typically just rinse it and after 5+ uses I run a brewers sanitizing solution through it, I actually bought the BlackHawk hanger, which is not necessary but nice so I just leave it hang for a couple days and pack it away when it's dry. __________________ Follow me on Tumblr: http://m-sean.tumblr.com

August 26th, 2011, 04:40	#16
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	If it's just a week, I'll throw mine in the fridge

September 19th, 2011, 00:20	#19
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I haven't cleaned mine with anything in 2+ years, I just rinse it with hot water before drying it.

September 19th, 2011, 08:47	#21
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	I usually give it a rinse 3-4 days after I use it (just 'cause that's when I get around to cleaning up my gear)...then I stick a wisk into it and stand it up so it'll dry out. If the tube is getting gungy...I'll disconnect it and run a cleaning rod/patch through it, does a nice job of wiping out whatever may be in there.

September 19th, 2011, 10:39	#22
D.Kovacs Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg	I just hang it to dry, and before use, I do what I do with my thermos'. Pour boiling water and dish soap in, and giver a shake.

September 19th, 2011, 14:19	#24
SF_Chewy Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010	I use the BigZip Platypus bladder by Cascade Designs. I love the thing. Big secure zip on the top which allows for easy filling and cleaning and it has a QD for the hose. Much like ThunderCactus I only clean it out with hot water. Most times I leave it in the fridge when I don't use it. I've only ever gotten a plasticky taste once, but that was because I left the bladder lying around for an extra week. A quick rinse with a bit of dish soap and hot water and it was gone. I clean it after every use and store in my freezer

September 19th, 2011, 15:38	#25
Blackthorne A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Consecon, Ontario	Wash with soap and water, including the tube. Rinse with fresh water. Ball up two paper towels and stuff them inside. Hang upside down. Let dry overnight. Once dry cap filling opening and close the bite valve. Rise once with water before you refil for use. Only time I use anything to dis-infect (chlorinated water) is when I have left it for a few months and I smell or see and issue. __________________ VINCITE OMNIMODO

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