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…
One of the most important things to do before using a new CamelBak is to give it a thorough cleaning. Washing your bladder will remove any contaminants from manufacturing or warehouse storage and remove that weird plastic taste that many…
Cleaning a CamelBak bladder after every use can be time consuming, boring, and sometimes a bit frustrating. But if you don’t, you run the risk of bacteria and mold growing in your reservoir, which can shorten the lifespan of your…
Thoroughly cleaning and drying your CamelBak bladder is essential to making it work properly, last as long as possible, and prevent it from making you sick. But the problem is, washing a CamelBak bladder is sort of a pain. It’s…
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…
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…
One of the biggest problems with CamelBak bladders is that the walls of the reservoir tend to cling together when wet. And no airflow means little to no evaporation. If you simply empty your bladder and hang it on a…
Fully drying your CamelBak bladder after every use is just as important as washing it thoroughly. If you don’t, it’s very likely that at some point you’re going to have trouble with mold growing in your reservoir. But the problem…
I love my CamelBak bladder and use it regularly for hikes, but one of my least favorite things about it is the cleaning process. It’s tricky to clean at the best of times and it’s the last thing I want…
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…