keokex
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This discussion is regarding: Hydration Bladder Test
Great test guys. I love the method you designed to test ease of washing. Really, that's the big issue for me - washability. And, the related issue of taste.
I really hate when I haul my reserve water up a dry mountain all day and sip at the summit only to discover that it taste like a condom. The last bladder I had was a camel back which did overtighten and I recently gave it to Goodwill b/c it tasted so bad even after washing. I find that if water doesnt taste good, then I tend not to drink it. So, I end up dehydrated even if Ive bothered to lug it around. So, aside from basic ability not to leak, a bladders ability to preserve the good taste of water is the most important feature to me. I had good luck with Platypus on taste. However, on two of them they started leaking in my pack after a year or so. Hence, the failed switch to camels. Thoughts?
Gear Sherpa
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marks
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Thanks for the feedback keokex,
Very interesting. Where was the leak? At the tip or else where? Was it the Big Zip model?
That's one of the problems about in-house tests is that it is extremely difficult to replicate long term use. I'd like to bring this to Platypus's attention though.
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keokex
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I dont recall what the model was called but it had a center set spout and the leak formed in the fitting where the valve attaches to the sack
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dogonfr
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I will agree the Camelbak's cap is a real pain it actually seems to tighten as the fluid level drops I have had to get the Channel lock pliers out to unscrew.
When you buy a Camelbak, at least the mountain bike ones, it does come with what they call Ergo Hydrolock which is great when transporting. I have gotten to a ride destination only to find I put the bag on the bite valve, without the on/off switch, and found 100oz of water on the floor and a empty bag. Guess they assume if your buying a bladder you already have the valve and now a spare bite valve.
For cleaning the bladder I use 2 Efferdent tablets let it sit for a few hours, light scrub with dish cloth, drain and flush with hot water. If you flush it 1-2 times you will get a mild mint flavor if you dont like that in the water flush at least 4 times.
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