steve_the_woodsman

steve_the_woodsman OP t1_itney2v wrote

Reply to comment by One_True_Glob in CamelBak Thermalbak. Got it back in 2003, the rubber gasket on the fill cap finally cracked after 19 years... Reached out to CamelBak and they sent me two new caps with gaskets - no receipt needed. by steve_the_woodsman

Yeah, I just rinse with water! Here are the steps I follow:

  • Dump out bladder
  • fill willth warm water
  • seal shut and shake
  • drain some through the hose part, drain the rest out of the main cap
  • hang dry with something to hold the bladder open \n*

G2g!

1

steve_the_woodsman OP t1_itlx2yl wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in CamelBak Thermalbak. Got it back in 2003, the rubber gasket on the fill cap finally cracked after 19 years... Reached out to CamelBak and they sent me two new caps with gaskets - no receipt needed. by steve_the_woodsman

I reached out trying to just buy a new one... I didn't think it'd be under warranty. The guy at warranty said to give him my address and he'd just send me a new one. Little did I know he'd send me two!

1

steve_the_woodsman OP t1_itjiybr wrote

Reply to comment by Piecesof3ight in CamelBak Thermalbak. Got it back in 2003, the rubber gasket on the fill cap finally cracked after 19 years... Reached out to CamelBak and they sent me two new caps with gaskets - no receipt needed. by steve_the_woodsman

That's a great question... I learned the hard way on my first CamelBak.

The key is only put in water (not Gatorade, electrolyte tabs, etc.) and to rinse it out right after use, then hang up to dry.

You can buy a hanger from CamelBak to help with drying, but I just use a metal coat hanger and bend it to fit and keep the bladder open while drying.

I'm still on the original bladder and it looks brand new. Key is cleaning and drying.

10