The LARQ bottle has a self cleaning mode that pulses UV-C light down into your water bottle every 2 hours to keep it clean. However, if you’re traveling, putting the bottle in storage or you just want to save on…
With well over 50 different hydration packs to choose from, deciding which CamelBak to buy can seem a bit overwhelming. But once you start to narrow down exactly what you need from your pack, the picture becomes a lot more…
You’ve probably heard that you shouldn’t drink anything other than water from your hydration pack. And while it’s not necessarily bad advice, it doesn’t quite tell the whole story. Sure, your bladder will tend to absorb the flavor of whatever…
Vinegar is a cheap, natural, and eco-friendly alternative to all those harsh cleaners and detergents. It also has the ability to kill black mold, which is known to buildup in CamelBak bladders. I’ve been using vinegar for years to clean…
CamelBak’s Podium series is a line of bike bottles optimized for easy one-handed use. I love them for my workouts and my kids love them for taking to school (and spraying their friends). However, there are 3 different versions – Podium,…
If you’re not used to wearing a CamelBak, it can be a little confusing putting it on. Especially the first time you wear it. You may find yourself second guessing the fit, wondering where all those straps are supposed to…
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…
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…