CamelBaks last for a surprisingly long time. I have a couple that are well over five years old that still work perfectly. The bite valve, however, is a different story. On average, you’ll probably need to replace them every year…
I love my CamelBak and it comes with me on many trails but one of the major downsides of CamelBak bladders is the fact that over time they can begin to grow mold and get a musty smell and even…
CamelBaks work great straight out of the box but there’s always room for improvement. When I have gear that I use regularly I’m always looking for ways to make it better or more convenient and my CamelBak is no different. Luckily,…
I’ve been using a CamelBak for years and thought nothing of it. But when my kids started tagging along with me on my hikes and needed their own CamelBaks, it made me wonder how safe they actually were to drink…
Cleaning your CamelBak Podium sports bottle is the most important part of keeping your water clean and your bottle operating smoothly. Failure to clean your bottle can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria that could make you sick and…
Anytime I buy new drinkware, I like to know what my drinking water will be exposed to. Maybe I’m still a little paranoid after all the dangers of BPA became known. So naturally, when I got my first CamelBak, and…
Nothing beats a cool sip of water when I’m running or hiking. But the longer I’m outdoors, the warmer the water in my Camelbak becomes and it absolutely sucks to go to take a big chug of refreshing water only…
There’s nothing quite like a sip of ice-cold water during a particularly grueling hike on a hot summer day. Not only is cold water thirst-quenching, but studies show that drinking cold water while exercising can keep your body from overheating.…
My kids love their CamelBak bottles, especially on hot days at school or on the trail. They are great for keeping us all hydrated. But, if you’re anything like me, you probably hate lukewarm or warm water and want to…
The first time I got a CamelBak I was so excited to use it. I filled it up, hit the trail only to find out pretty quickly that my water tasted awful. A funky CamelBak doesn’t really motivate me to…