[velo99]

I have to agree with Boom. I clean mine out occasionally and get all of the air out. Usually leave it in my pack for the weeks riding. When I empty or near empty it on a ride I'll rinse it out and refill getting all of the air out. I too use water only. There's too many nooks and crannies to clean if I get mold growing.

 

[chazpat]

I take it out after riding and throw it in my beer fridge in the basement. But I only fill it with water. Never had a mold issue in years of doing this.

 

[acer66]

Mine always goes in the freezer empty. I may plan to use it a few days later but weather or work can mess that up, freezer does a good job of ensuring 0 issues.

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:thumbsup: Never had an issue doing it that way.

 

[dietz31684]

:thumbsup: Never had an issue doing it that way.

Ditto

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[Barman1]

Fridge guy here as well.
Camelback gets filled in the AM and I chuck the whole thing in the fridge when I get back from the ride.
I don't like cold water on a ride ergo the AM fill (enough for the ride) up.
I'm on the third season with the original bladder in my Mule.

 

[Guest]

For long term storage (more than a week) I use the bladder hangers that Camelbak makes (you can cut to fit almost anything). I also installed a quick disconnect valve.

 

[SDMTB'er]

After rinsing put them in the freezer.

 

[ka81ua]

I
Raptor 14 - doesn't look like you can take the hose apart to clean.

have you found out how to disconnect hose from bladder-connector without damaging ?
In my new Raptor 14 same situation - i cant take it apart.

 

[eri]

After 6 months of cleaning and care, nights in freezer I now have occasional mold problem because of very occasional use of carb drink. Using the new osprey with zip top I can clean pretty easily, but not too thoroughly I suppose. Hose and mouthpiece are a problem. I try to fully air dry but it takes days.

Last week I bought a large bottle of the cheapest gin I could find, $17 for 1.5 liters. Filled the bladder including hose, left overnight, then drained back into bottle. Bladder was dry by afternoon. Refilled with water and now theres a slight pleasant gin taste. Definitely better than Clorox. Anyone know if the gin will kill mold?

 

[Scott O]

Last week I bought a large bottle of the cheapest gin I could find, $17 for 1.5 liters. Filled the bladder including hose, left overnight, then drained back into bottle. Bladder was dry by afternoon. Refilled with water and now theres a slight pleasant gin taste. Definitely better than Clorox. Anyone know if the gin will kill mold?

Not sure about that, but did you drink the gin?

 

[127.0.0.1]

use pur faucet to fill and mine stays mold free for ages