Just checked out the price of a replacement 3L Camelbak bladder. What else is out there? Just how complex can a bag, hose and valve be?
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Camelbak bladder alternatives?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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With the advent of the digi flow gauges they just got more complex! IMO a Camelbak bladder is hard to beat. Costs the same as a decent tyre and lasts longer.
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Buy from Wiggle with something else small, and use a £5 off £25 voucher- bladder for less than £20.
Remember they have a lifetime guarntee!
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The mice in the shed didnt give a damn about the warranty!
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deuter ones are very good.
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Tesco sell a version for about £8
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Camelbak bladder, sounds like something normal people would go to the doctor for!
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Or a bizzare nickname, "what the f~*#'s up with Camelback bladder" or "you should have seen the state of Camelback bladder last night"
little nickname tests i've devised. Feel free to try them out at your leisure.
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+1 for the tescos i use ther £12 bag and bladder and its spot on!
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I had a tesco one. To be fair it lasted a year i think, but then it left me up a big hill with no water to drink and a soaking wet back. Ymmv of course.
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My Camelbak one is my favourite as it has no taste, and hasn't gone mouldy.
Source Widepak's are also good though.
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Camelbak it is then. The mouse ate the valve too. What trap to catch said mouse?
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MrCrushrider deuter ones are very good.
+1 on that and they are easier to clean/fill
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I have a new/unused 3l Lezyne bladder - £15 posted
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I bought one of these 3l Deuter jobbies a few weeks back. Better VFM than CB and a damn sight easier to clean.
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I've had the same camelbak bladder since 2005, no mould or scumminess at all. I always put the thing in the freezer directly after I've been out which seems to curb any bacterial growth and hasn't damaged the bladder, valve or tube one bit.
So I guess this has gone wayward of the topic a bit, sorry! But I guess what I'm saying is; these things last forever and if after forever you need a new one then I'd suggest another camelbak bladder as you'll probably save yourself some money over cheaper alternatives in the long term.Posted 2 years ago # -
Source with a Camelbak bite valve works for me. Close to zero maintenance bladder, better flowing valve ime. The Deuter bladders are made by Source btw, same thing.
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tried the humain trap approach in my garage......the wee beasties kept nickin the kitkats. so went to plan "b" the blue seed poison stuff.........no more mooses result
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Oswald Bailey do a 2 litre one for about £8.
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