Homemade Camelbak dryer

One on one · 2006-04-24, 06:36 PM

I made this from a plastic coat hanger. Cut it with a saw then sanded the rough edges. It works really well. I remove the bite valve and store it in a small mesh bag while the bladder is drying. I hang the mesh bag from the hook on the hanger.

zippy · 2006-04-24, 06:39 PM

i'm gonna do that RIGHT NOW

cathwood · 2006-04-24, 07:21 PM

I just drape the tube through the handle of a cupboard door and stick a spoon in it to open it up. Works a treat.

Cathy

Krashin'Kenny · 2006-04-24, 07:33 PM

I just leave mine full and store it in the refrigerator, that way it never gets nasty, nothing grows in it and it is always ready to go

terrybigwheel · 2006-04-24, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Krashin'Kenny

I just leave mine full and store it in the refrigerator, that way it never gets nasty, nothing grows in it and it is always ready to go

That's exactly what I do. But it's still a good idea to clean it out now and then.

domesticated ape · 2006-04-24, 07:57 PM

Tht's a cool trick, unfortunately it's not much good for me as I have a Platypus that only has a small opening, last time I used it it took 6 days to dry!
This thread has given me the idea to use a hairdryer on it next time though.

john_childs · 2006-04-24, 08:05 PM

I put a cardboard paper towel tube in the opening to allow the bladder to dry. Then hang it upside down.

Another tip is to use denture cleaning tablets to freshen the insides of the bladder to get rid of the plastic taste or to get rid of the bleach taste after giving it a bleach cleaning. Or you can use the denture tablets for a general light cleaning to keep the bladder fresh.

phlegm · 2006-04-24, 08:24 PM

I just let mine get all crusty. Then I wash it out with lots of hot water before I use it again. It keeps my immune system strong.

irvinegr · 2006-04-24, 09:18 PM

i never washed mine b4, and its like 2 years old, lol maybe i should wash it cuz last time i thaught the water tested kinda weird

forget_your_life · 2006-04-24, 09:56 PM

i fill mine with Vodka, nothing ever grows in there!

Chrashing · 2006-04-24, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cathwood

I just drape the tube through the handle of a cupboard door and stick a spoon in it to open it up. Works a treat.

Cathy

Yeah, like terrybigwheel said, that's what I do. Right now I'm wondering just where my camelbak is....

podzol · 2006-04-25, 12:11 AM

I just checked mine last week. Blech. The hose was moldy. the hose bleached out fine, but the mouth piece still has gray spots after 48 hours in bleach. I imagine it falls in the "safe but gross" category now.

markf · 2006-04-25, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by forget_your_life

i fill mine with Vodka, nothing ever grows in there!

that's the manly way to do it.

joshuni · 2006-04-25, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by forget_your_life

i fill mine with Vodka, nothing ever grows in there!

i turn 21 april 30th, i'm gonna do that and see how long i can ride...actually, that would prolly kill me, i don't usually drink. maybe i'll make a mixed drink and fil er up.

forget_your_life · 2006-04-25, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by joshuni

i turn 21 april 30th, i'm gonna do that and see how long i can ride...actually, that would prolly kill me, i don't usually drink. maybe i'll make a mixed drink and fil er up.

better start with RockStar 21.....lots of sweety stuff in there with the booze though, kleening needed after use...

empty it and it doubles as a barf bag.

2006-04-24, 06:36 PM	#1
One on one Dances with roots Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts, USA Age: 51 Posts: 967	Homemade Camelbak dryer I made this from a plastic coat hanger. Cut it with a saw then sanded the rough edges. It works really well. I remove the bite valve and store it in a small mesh bag while the bladder is drying. I hang the mesh bag from the hook on the hanger. Attached Images __________________ "That's going to end up in somebody's sig." - rob.northcott "one on one is happy, so am I!...." -CKCrowe

2006-04-24, 07:21 PM	#3
cathwood Life's a beach Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Prestatyn Age: 44 Posts: 3,682	I just drape the tube through the handle of a cupboard door and stick a spoon in it to open it up. Works a treat. Cathy __________________ Cathy

2006-04-24, 07:33 PM	#4
Krashin'Kenny Crash Tested Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas (San Antonio) Age: 56 Posts: 1,357	I just leave mine full and store it in the refrigerator, that way it never gets nasty, nothing grows in it and it is always ready to go __________________ If you ain't crashing, you ain't going fast enough!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-04-24, 08:05 PM	#7
john_childs Guinness Mojo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 12,376	I put a cardboard paper towel tube in the opening to allow the bladder to dry. Then hang it upside down. Another tip is to use denture cleaning tablets to freshen the insides of the bladder to get rid of the plastic taste or to get rid of the bleach taste after giving it a bleach cleaning. Or you can use the denture tablets for a general light cleaning to keep the bladder fresh. __________________ john_childs (att) hotmail (dott) com Team Never Wash Your Muni My Gallery :: Unicycling Bookmark List :: World Clock

2006-04-24, 09:56 PM	#10
forget_your_life #3649 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: {So-Lame,Oregon} Age: 37 Posts: 843	i fill mine with Vodka, nothing ever grows in there! __________________ dream one dream many.... R.I.P

2006-04-24, 06:39 PM	#2
zippy Yes! Presactly what I thought. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wirral (UK) / Pazin (HR) Age: 27 Posts: 567	i'm gonna do that RIGHT NOW

2006-04-24, 07:57 PM	#6
domesticated ape man of the woods Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Aldershot, UK Age: 26 Posts: 634	Tht's a cool trick, unfortunately it's not much good for me as I have a Platypus that only has a small opening, last time I used it it took 6 days to dry! This thread has given me the idea to use a hairdryer on it next time though.

2006-04-24, 08:24 PM	#8
phlegm unicycling to feel gay Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Santa Cruz County, California Age: 34 Posts: 2,453	I just let mine get all crusty. Then I wash it out with lots of hot water before I use it again. It keeps my immune system strong.

2006-04-24, 09:18 PM	#9
irvinegr I can ride a Unicycle Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, Ont, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 1,020	i never washed mine b4, and its like 2 years old, lol maybe i should wash it cuz last time i thaught the water tested kinda weird

2006-04-25, 12:11 AM	#12
podzol "Not I," said the duck. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rhizosphere Age: 42 Posts: 1,751	I just checked mine last week. Blech. The hose was moldy. the hose bleached out fine, but the mouth piece still has gray spots after 48 hours in bleach. I imagine it falls in the "safe but gross" category now. __________________ http://www.wobblinglions.com Last edited by podzol; 2006-04-25 at 12:11 AM.

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