It stinks .. I can’t keep living with a stinky backpack .. The bladder is fine – it’s the pack itself where it sits on my back.

Assume it will be ok in the washing machine if I put it inside something to stop the straps flapping all over??

I’ve done it a few times with no problems.

Aye, I frequently wash my M.U.L.E with no adverse effects…

I need to do mine as well.

going to use non bio on a 30 degree wash, reckon it’ll be fine. 🙂

Done it loads of times (30°, gentle). Someone recommended using one of those bra washing bags before. I used one the first time and have forgotten since and it doesn’t seem to have made any difference.

Same here put it in a washing bag then 30 degree with soap flakes or non bio
Done it loads of times with Camlebak,osprey,dakine etc

Been doing mine for years with no problems, just put it in with your biking gear – gloves, helmet pads etc all go in too!

Just make sure the straps are tight on the bag and also any clips.

Mine is in right now on a 40 cotton wash with halo. That normally sorts it out.

yes the straps catching is the main thing to worry about but its fine to wash it

Just put it in a pillow case to avoid the catching etc. folk are mentioning.

Stinky Goatbak avoided…

No problem, I just clip all the straps together and bung it on a 40 wash.

I do mine about 3 times a year.

Yep do mine in a washing bag and I use the bag to put my pads in for washing too.

Been washing my MULE for three years now , no problem, sometimes wishing something would happen to it so I have an excuse to go buy another 😀 …seems to be indestuctable those camelbaks

As per teasel, put it in an old large pillow case and comes out like new. Don’t use fabric softener.

Just washed my mule and dakine apex at 60, came out a treat as usual.

I send my evoc backpack to the washing machine every 2-3 rides, along with the 5-10.

No worries, been doing a north face pack for years, then waterproof. Only wish I could do the same for my stinky helmet….

whats the worse that could happen…..