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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…

If you’ve ever taken your CamelBak out for a hike or bike ride in the winter, you may have learned the hard way that the water in your tube and even in the reservoir itself can freeze – making it…

When I got my first CamelBak, I was so stoked on trying it out that I filled the bladder almost to bursting and tried to just shove it into the backpack.  Needless to say, I had a little trouble and…

It’s important to remove your CamelBak’s bladder from its backpack, empty it, and dry it completely between uses. This is extremely important if you want to stop mold from growing in your CamelBak. Luckily, removing the bladder from a CamelBak…

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…

So you just got your first CamelBak and are stoked to fill it up and hop on your bike or hit the trail. But before you dive in headfirst, there are a few quick things you should do first (don’t…

Nearly all modern CamelBaks have some built-in insulation in their packs, but in my experience, it’s not nearly enough to keep your water cold for long on its own.  It’s especially bad on those hot summer days with the sun…

The other day, I was filling one of my CamelBaks and noticed that the hose had grown a bit of mold. When I went to pull the tube off to clean it, it wouldn’t budge.  Like, at all.  Which made…