Drying Hydration bladders

TaroBear · August 24th, 2011, 23:30

I just got my first today, and I was wondering how you guys dry it out? I washed it out, and right now I have it kind of held up by the top of a bourbon bottle. Not really effective, but the only thing I can think of right now short of using a hair dryer.

coach · August 24th, 2011, 23:34

You can do one of a few things:

- buy the hydration bladder hanger which helps keep it open so that air can circulate.

- just leave it open and hang it upside down

- keep it filled with fresh water after you've washed and rinsed it clean. the next time you use it, drain, fill with fresh water, flush through hose, and refill for use.

SlowEddy · August 24th, 2011, 23:45

I keep mine in the freezer to prevent it from molding when I'm not using it, seems to work for me

ThunderCactus · August 25th, 2011, 04:25

I rinse mine out with hot water, wipe the most i can out with a rag and hang them up making sure that they remain open.

For the love of god, if you don't have a camelbak bladder, BUY A CAMELBAK. You don't need the whole pack, just the bladder.
Without a doubt the BEST bladders out there for mold/bacteria control.
I've run gatorade, gatorade powder, IMP powder, juice, gatorade/redbull/vodka mix, and water through the last 2 years of my camelbak's life. Then I filled it with country well water out at a game, and left it in the fridge afterwards thinking I'd use it the next weekend. It stayed in there at the back of the fridge for 6 MONTHS. The exterior was quite moldy, but the inside was IMMACULATE. Rinsed it with hot water, did a visual inspection, and I'm still using it

And camelbak now (finally) has a 90 degree bite valve for extra awesome.

By comparison, I've had 3 blackhawk bladders, two of them got moldy after 3 months of being used with gatorade and you could actually see the mold eating away the anti-microbial layer. And the 3rd one had the same thing happen but I only ever put water in it. So blackhawk bladders are crap.

Chingyul · August 25th, 2011, 04:37

ThunderCactus, have you used a Source bladder? I find them much better.
Taste free, grunge free, and well reviewed everywhere I've read.

They have a "zip" top opening for easy drying too.

coach · August 25th, 2011, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaroBear

I'm just kind of worried about mold from it not drying properly. I suppose as long as I keep it open somehow, it would work?

If you're worried about mold, after it's dried, stuff a clean dry paper towel inside it but let it hang out the fill opening slightly. (ie. Don't close it tight)It will wick any remaining moisture.

Personally with my main camelbak bladder, I just leave water in it. But my backup camelbak is left open hanging upside down.

The Hunter · August 25th, 2011, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chingyul

ThunderCactus, have you used a Source bladder? I find them much better.
Taste free, grunge free, and well reviewed everywhere I've read.

They have a "zip" top opening for easy drying too.

Do you mean this model?? http://sourceoutdoor.com/hydration-s...1-widepac.html Because I am looking to buy one too, and the one you mentioned sounds good.

ManateeMatt · August 25th, 2011, 12:18

The Source bladder is Fing awesome! I fully recommend it. its also built like a tank too. I just filled it up with water then managed to launch my self downhill on my back and it didn't have any issues (and i am not a small guy). I got mine at MEC for 25 bucks.

coach · August 25th, 2011, 15:12

I've seen the source ones and prefer the Camelbak. Plus the Military & Tactical lines don't come with bright orange or blue colours

ThunderCactus · August 25th, 2011, 16:18

I've seen the source ones, just never bought one. Camelbaks a proven brand to me

Conker · August 25th, 2011, 16:22

I'm using the Source Tactical 3L, and they're freaking awesome.

Tex · August 25th, 2011, 16:24

I use the hanger or hang it on my bottle tree with my beer gear, I have seen friends make their own hangers from plastic clothing hangers, paper towel holders all kinds of items you may already have.

TaroBear · August 25th, 2011, 16:35

I actually found that it dried most of the way overnight sitting on the bourbon bottle. This morning I wadded a paper towel around one of my cleaning rods and I stuck that in the bladder to dry off the rest. Works surprisingly well.

Eien · August 25th, 2011, 16:39

Just wondeirng.. do you leave it open till the next use or is it okay to close it up? I have mine sitting with water inside till the next use.

Tex · August 25th, 2011, 16:42

I leave mine open and run starsan through before and after use.

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August 24th, 2011, 23:30	#1
TaroBear Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Markham/Toronto	Drying Hydration bladders I just got my first today, and I was wondering how you guys dry it out? I washed it out, and right now I have it kind of held up by the top of a bourbon bottle. Not really effective, but the only thing I can think of right now short of using a hair dryer. __________________ This message was brought to you by Umbrella Inc.

August 24th, 2011, 23:45	#3
SlowEddy Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: M.Sauga	I keep mine in the freezer to prevent it from molding when I'm not using it, seems to work for me __________________

August 25th, 2011, 04:37	#5
Chingyul Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta	ThunderCactus, have you used a Source bladder? I find them much better. Taste free, grunge free, and well reviewed everywhere I've read. They have a "zip" top opening for easy drying too. __________________ Archived Buy/Sell Rating

August 24th, 2011, 23:34	#2
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	You can do one of a few things: - buy the hydration bladder hanger which helps keep it open so that air can circulate. - just leave it open and hang it upside down - keep it filled with fresh water after you've washed and rinsed it clean. the next time you use it, drain, fill with fresh water, flush through hose, and refill for use.

August 25th, 2011, 04:25	#4
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I rinse mine out with hot water, wipe the most i can out with a rag and hang them up making sure that they remain open. For the love of god, if you don't have a camelbak bladder, BUY A CAMELBAK. You don't need the whole pack, just the bladder. Without a doubt the BEST bladders out there for mold/bacteria control. I've run gatorade, gatorade powder, IMP powder, juice, gatorade/redbull/vodka mix, and water through the last 2 years of my camelbak's life. Then I filled it with country well water out at a game, and left it in the fridge afterwards thinking I'd use it the next weekend. It stayed in there at the back of the fridge for 6 MONTHS. The exterior was quite moldy, but the inside was IMMACULATE. Rinsed it with hot water, did a visual inspection, and I'm still using it And camelbak now (finally) has a 90 degree bite valve for extra awesome. By comparison, I've had 3 blackhawk bladders, two of them got moldy after 3 months of being used with gatorade and you could actually see the mold eating away the anti-microbial layer. And the 3rd one had the same thing happen but I only ever put water in it. So blackhawk bladders are crap.

August 25th, 2011, 12:18	#8
ManateeMatt Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Halifax NS	The Source bladder is Fing awesome! I fully recommend it. its also built like a tank too. I just filled it up with water then managed to launch my self downhill on my back and it didn't have any issues (and i am not a small guy). I got mine at MEC for 25 bucks.

August 25th, 2011, 15:12	#9
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	I've seen the source ones and prefer the Camelbak. Plus the Military & Tactical lines don't come with bright orange or blue colours

August 25th, 2011, 16:18	#10
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I've seen the source ones, just never bought one. Camelbaks a proven brand to me

August 25th, 2011, 16:22	#11
Conker Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada / Ireland / USA	I'm using the Source Tactical 3L, and they're freaking awesome. __________________ WTS: King Arms/Madbull Mk18 Mod1 - VFC Mk17 SCAR-H midcap mags, FDE - VFC Mk17 SCAR-H + PWS rail, FDE WTB/WTT: CSOR gear, BFG, Tyr, Crye, etc

August 25th, 2011, 16:24	#12
Tex Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abbotsford, B.C.	I use the hanger or hang it on my bottle tree with my beer gear, I have seen friends make their own hangers from plastic clothing hangers, paper towel holders all kinds of items you may already have. __________________ W-69 _/\|

August 25th, 2011, 16:35	#13
TaroBear Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Markham/Toronto	I actually found that it dried most of the way overnight sitting on the bourbon bottle. This morning I wadded a paper towel around one of my cleaning rods and I stuck that in the bladder to dry off the rest. Works surprisingly well. __________________ This message was brought to you by Umbrella Inc.

August 25th, 2011, 16:39	#14
Eien Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Just wondeirng.. do you leave it open till the next use or is it okay to close it up? I have mine sitting with water inside till the next use.

August 25th, 2011, 16:42	#15
Tex Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abbotsford, B.C.	I leave mine open and run starsan through before and after use. __________________ W-69 _/\|

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