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Cleaning hydration reservoir/Keeping from freezing
Does anyone have a clever way to "air dry" a hydration reservoir? I
always have water trapped in the reservoir, no matter how much hand drying I do. Also, has anyone had problems with the water in the exposed part of the tube connected to the reservoir freezing? If so, any solutions to this problem? Thanks Eric |
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Does anyone have a clever way to "air dry" a hydration reservoir? I
always have water trapped in the reservoir, no matter how much hand drying I do. I just stick mine in the freezer, so that leftover water does not contaminate the bladder. Not a perfect solution but works pretty well. Every now and again I clean it out w/ baking soda and let it dry in the sun. Also, has anyone had problems with the water in the exposed part of the tube connected to the reservoir freezing? If so, any solutions to this problem? Blow the water back into the reservoir after you take a drink. I also make sure I take a drink every time up the lift even if it's a small one. Even that doesn't seem to help when it gets below 10 or 15 F, but that's so rare in the NW US where I am that I just deal... Mike T |
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On Mon, 03 Jan 2005 17:13:46 GMT, "Eric" allegedly
wrote: Does anyone have a clever way to "air dry" a hydration reservoir? I always have water trapped in the reservoir, no matter how much hand drying I do. I just let it dry naturally, and then soak it in a cleansing solution, like parents use on baby bottles, after a big trip. Also, has anyone had problems with the water in the exposed part of the tube connected to the reservoir freezing? If so, any solutions to this problem? As Mike said, try to blow the water back out the tube. Doesn't always work though. - Dave. -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow - Securing your e-mail The Snowboard FAQ lives here - http://rssFAQ.org/ |
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"Eric" wrote in message oups.com... Does anyone have a clever way to "air dry" a hydration reservoir? I always have water trapped in the reservoir, no matter how much hand drying I do. Also, has anyone had problems with the water in the exposed part of the tube connected to the reservoir freezing? If so, any solutions to this problem? Thanks Eric I've always carried my camelpack under my jacket, it keeps it warm enough that it won't freeze and the ice in it keeps it cool enough that it's refreshing to drink. It's kind of awkward at first cause you'll look like a hunchback when it's full but about an hour into the day, you'll have drunk enough that it starts to flatten out enough. Like the others have said, try to let the water back down the tube back into the bladder. I just squeeze the nipple between my teeth with my mouth open and the siphon effect sucks the water back. -Bruce |
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I've always carried my camelpack under my jacket, it keeps it warm enough
that it won't freeze and the ice in it keeps it cool enough that it's refreshing to drink. It's kind of awkward at first cause you'll look like a hunchback when it's full but about an hour into the day, you'll have drunk enough that it starts to flatten out enough. Works great unless you have a Blowfish or other large pack stuffed to capacity! Mike T |
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"Eric" wrote in message
oups.com... Does anyone have a clever way to "air dry" a hydration reservoir? I always have water trapped in the reservoir, no matter how much hand drying I do. You can buy or make something like this: http://richardsbicycles.com/site/ite...55&affiliate=2 I also let it dry with a paper towel inside, which soaks up the last few drops pretty well. Also, has anyone had problems with the water in the exposed part of the tube connected to the reservoir freezing? If so, any solutions to this problem? Thanks Eric Chris |
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Eric wrote: Does anyone have a clever way to "air dry" a hydration reservoir? I always have water trapped in the reservoir, no matter how much hand drying I do. Also, has anyone had problems with the water in the exposed part of the tube connected to the reservoir freezing? If so, any solutions to this problem? Thanks Eric As someone said, just keep it under your shell and nothing will freeze. Even with the insulation on the hose it will freeze quickly if left outside your coat. Regarding growth, I don't get much now that I always fill it with tap (city) water. Skip the bottled or filtered water. The minimal amount of chlorine that is in your tap water will keep the bag from getting funky. Actually, I tend to leave it full between uses and if anything just change the water before a trip. I'll clean it a couple times a season, but really don't have issues with it. I would think that blowing water/air back into the bag would contribute to mildew/germs as you are throwing saliva and such in there with it IMO. ..02 |
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All,
Thanks for the great tips. Mike T wrote: Blow the water back into the reservoir after you take a drink... Somehow I think I should have thought of this earlier. This will most likely work. It's typically 10 - 20 degrees where I board. I don't have problems with the nipple freezing, just the hose, and it seems to be pretty easy to blow the water back down. Bruce Change wrote: ...the siphon effect sucks the water back Ditto Bruce Change wrote: I've always carried my camelpack under my jacket... As Mike T mentioned, I do have a rather large pack (Camelbak Rim Runner?), and I usually have my stuff and my wife's. I'd look like Quasimodo or something if I put it under my jacket Nothing but the hose freezes, so, maybe I could find a way to get the hose under my jacket with minimal hose exposure... Chris J. Wrote: You can buy or make something like this: link... I also let it dry with a paper towel inside... Both of these are good ideas. I'll give them a try, maybe a dishtowel instead of paper towels. todd wrote: Regarding growth, I don't get much now that I always fill it with tap (city) water... Yeah, we have good water here in CO. Maybe I shouldn't worry so much. Thanks again, Eric |
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