How To Use A CamelBak For The First Time [Step-By-Step]
Using a CamelBak for the first time probably seems pretty simple — just fill it up and go. But there’s a bit more to it than that and there’s a few things you’ll want to know and do before you…
Using a CamelBak for the first time probably seems pretty simple — just fill it up and go. But there’s a bit more to it than that and there’s a few things you’ll want to know and do before you…
CamelBak bladders are made of Thermoplastic Polyurethane, or TPU for short. It’s a great material for hydration packs because it’s lightweight and flexible, but still very strong. The only real downside is that it sometimes gives your water a strange…
Most CamelBak backpacks are lightly insulated but not nearly enough to keep the water in your bladder cold for long in the summer and in sub-freezing temperatures the bladder can even freeze. An insulated reservoir is always an option, but…
When you hear about a “self-cleaning” bottle like the LARQ, you might expect it to completely take care of itself. A bottle I never have to bother cleaning? Sounds too good to be true right? Kind of… This is one…
Properly caring for your CamelBak will make it last longer and could prevent it from making you sick. This means washing it thoroughly, fully drying it between uses, and cleaning it regularly. But how often do you actually need to…
As an avid tea and coffee drinker, I’m pretty used to having to clean out my bottles regularly. Having a self-cleaning bottle like the LARQ is great, but the “self-cleaning” aspect does not apply to the residues left behind by…
There’s definitely a lot to like about the LARQ bottle. It’s convenient for a hike, you feel a little better about the quality of your water, and not having to always clean the bottle is definitely a plus. The LARQ…
When it comes to backpacking and traveling, finding clean drinking water can sometimes be a challenge. I used to simply boil water directly in a stainless steel Nalgene to purify it, but it’s time consuming and can lead to lots…
The LARQ self-cleaning water bottles are great. They use UV-C light from an LED in the lid to kill bacteria, protozoa and viruses which helps to both sterilize your water and keep your bottle clean at the same time. However,…
LARQ PureVis UV bottles are great because they are self cleaning and they can sterilize your water making it safe to drink. But there are 2 different versions of the PureVis bottle. The original or regular “PureVis” and the “PureVis…