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Post by wonderllama on Jun 8, 2009 23:45:59 GMT -5
Yeah. I found this one out while getting everything ready to throw into the car tomorrow. We got the Camelbaks out to give them a good rinse and everything after sitting in the garage for a year, and lo and behold there's mold in my hose. My wife's was fine, but all she ever had in hers was water. I usually had Gatorade in there last year and we must have just not bothered to clean them out really well when we got home.
Now I get to go buy a new bladder tomorrow. Oh well, lesson learned I suppose.
Yeah, this thread reminds me that I need to open mine...I'm afraid I may be exposing the earth to never before seen life forms. Time to get out the Haz-Mat suit.
Post by candyflippedaround on Jun 9, 2009 0:06:19 GMT -5
i rinsed mine out today, i only ever put water in it but there was some nasty gunk inside the actual mouthpiece. so glad i remembered to do this otherwise i probably would have drank that shit. looked like dirt or leaves, no idea haha. nasty though
I always clean mine real good, dry it as best I can, then fold it up and just toss it in the freezer to store it. When I bought mine, the guy at the outdoors store said he did that with his and it prevents mold. I've never had a problem with mold growth.
Post by furtiveagentx9 on Jun 9, 2009 7:58:12 GMT -5
I put mine through a reanimating process before I use it, since I do so sporadically.
I use denture tablets (knock-off brand is fine) -- let 10 or so of them soak in the full bladder over night, repeat as necessary. Be sure to let some of the tablet-infused water flow into your hose. I currently have the bladder in the fridge, soaking with a mixture of water and lime juice; if there is any residual taste, it will be delicious.
How to de-nasty a CamelBak (or most other plastic things) with a bad case of the moldies
NOTE: this is just for the plastic parts, don't clean any fabric this way!
Take the bladder and tube assembly apart as much as possible, hoses disconnected, mouthpiece off, etc.. With soap & water, do a basic cleaning. Do the following in an area with good ventilation (set up a fan/open a window), wear rubber/latex/nitrile gloves, don't wear real nice clothes (just in case you splash) and be very careful not to splash into/wipe your eyes. In a largish basin or sink, mix bleach and warm water, you are shooting for 25-50% bleach with the rest water. Submerge the equipment in the solution making sure all tubes get filled. Wait 10-15 minutes, drain off the bleach, rinse with plenty of water, let air dry.
The bleach shouldn't beat up the plastic for the short time its in, but it will oxidize the crap out of anything organic (mold, bacteria, odors). When it is time to store your Camelbak after use, clean well (soap should be fine), rinse, air dry and put away with hoses disconnected, bladder open and a couple of paper towels in the bladder (this will keep it opened up and allow some air exchange).
This has worked for me, I've not had problems with the plastic degrading but I obviously can't make any promises. Do at your own risk.
Last Edit: Jun 9, 2009 9:06:29 GMT -5 by Leo - Back to Top
