Great video! Keep the paper towels in one long strip and it will be easier to remove later. If you do separate the squares and stuff inside, use long BBQ tongs to remove the paper towels.
I hang my bladder upside down for a couple of days in a warm place so it dries quicker. I pinch the back out and hold it with a laundry peg to help separate the internals - make sure the laundry peg is loosely sprung so it doesn't put a permanent crease in the blader. After inspecting its moisture content inside I use a hairdryer to blow warm air into the bladder to assist in ensuring it is drying out properly. With a new bag I got recently for a family member I went through my usual procedures but noticed water pooled in the internal edges. so I stuffed some scrunched-up paper towel in it and pushed it into the edges with a chopstick to soak up the moisture. I then used the hairdryer again. You could probably make a funnel from tape and paper and attach it to the hose to blow warm air down the tube. I would use a low-speed warm or cool heat setting otherwise you could overheat the hairdryer. Keep in mind the expelled air needs somewhere to go and so it would likely circulate back to the hairdryer and cause problems if it is blowing fast and hot. I do like the idea of the scrunched-up paper towel keeping the bladder separated while not in use, but I think that would have a limited life span because moisture might get into the paper towel, and also there is no airflow in the page because the paper towel is blocking it. I am thinking there must be a better way. There must be something that can be popped into the bag to keep it separated and allow for the air to freely circulate.
I recently purchased a used one and down near the mouth piece there seems to be a little mold from not properly being cleaned. Can I run a little bleach water through it and get rid of it or do you recommend buying a new tube?
Sorry, but this is not the easiest way! You didn't mention using the two dryer arms located on either side of the fill to hold the bladder open when drying! However, I find that few people know about this. I wish Camelbak would make people more aware of it.
Leave it somewhere where it won't be a problem for your wife. I love it! It made my day :)
Thank you, this helped a lot. Just got Camelbak and I want to be a responsible Camelbak owner.
Thanks for the video. Good job! I put mine in the freezer between uses after it is cleaned.
Great video!
Keep the paper towels in one long strip and it will be easier to remove later. If you do separate the squares and stuff inside, use long BBQ tongs to remove the paper towels.
you are right!!! thanks for the tip!!
Thank you both for the tips! do I just leave the paper towels in it until my next use?
Glad to help!! thanks for watching!!
This video should have a lot more likes!
Simple and informative :)
thanks!! I´m glad you enjoyed the video!!
Thanks for the Vid. I do this with my water bottles too. Its the way to go!!
Good idea but to avoid any paper towel lint from getting in my bag I use a fresh clean flour sack cloth you can get at Walmart to dry it out.
Good idea with the paper towels thanks man.
“Where it’s not a problem for your wife” - so true.
Thank you very much! Simple and effective method. As a camelbak newbie I was starting to panic a bit about the drying process.
I hang my bladder upside down for a couple of days in a warm place so it dries quicker. I pinch the back out and hold it with a laundry peg to help separate the internals - make sure the laundry peg is loosely sprung so it doesn't put a permanent crease in the blader. After inspecting its moisture content inside I use a hairdryer to blow warm air into the bladder to assist in ensuring it is drying out properly. With a new bag I got recently for a family member I went through my usual procedures but noticed water pooled in the internal edges. so I stuffed some scrunched-up paper towel in it and pushed it into the edges with a chopstick to soak up the moisture. I then used the hairdryer again. You could probably make a funnel from tape and paper and attach it to the hose to blow warm air down the tube. I would use a low-speed warm or cool heat setting otherwise you could overheat the hairdryer. Keep in mind the expelled air needs somewhere to go and so it would likely circulate back to the hairdryer and cause problems if it is blowing fast and hot. I do like the idea of the scrunched-up paper towel keeping the bladder separated while not in use, but I think that would have a limited life span because moisture might get into the paper towel, and also there is no airflow in the page because the paper towel is blocking it. I am thinking there must be a better way. There must be something that can be popped into the bag to keep it separated and allow for the air to freely circulate.
Thanks for the video my daughter just got one and we didn’t know best way to dry it
Thanks so much for making this video! Guide really helped me out!
You are wellcome!!
good tip!! thanks!!
This is a great solution. Thanks for the video!
Great. i´m starting using it and i´ll follow your advice. Thanks!!
Thank you - very helpful since I just bought one
Nice and simple. Thanks.
glad you liked the vid.
so simple, but so effective! Cheers!
I am waiting for part II. how get towels out....
Very helpful thumbs up
Wouldn't it be better to just use the center tube from the paper towels?
Thank you. Take care. Anthony.
What a legend
thats a very good tip, good work.
Thanks for the video, good ideas.
Thanks for the video. I am a Camelbak novice and I was worried about how to dry it.
Great tip. Thanks!
thanks man really helped
I just use beer brewing sanitizer and leave a little bit of water in there
Thanks bro
Thank you
Brilliant! Of course! Thanks.
Fir the big bladder, just use cool/warm air from a hair dryer! Super fast!
Gracias, excelente consejo.
thank you so much!
Good idea :) will do this
Thankyou
How do you get the paper towels out?
Thank you!
I'm really glad you liked the video my friend!!
I recently purchased a used one and down near the mouth piece there seems to be a little mold from not properly being cleaned. Can I run a little bleach water through it and get rid of it or do you recommend buying a new tube?
Put it in the freezer
@Hudson Cooper makes it ice which can be scooped
@Hudson Cooper What's a fridge for? To keep food from becoming moldy too quickly or getting bacteria.
What if I have a smaller opening
Get a HydraPak Shape-Shift. You can turn it inside out without damaging it.
I don't get it...?🐪
Sorry, but this is not the easiest way! You didn't mention using the two dryer arms located on either side of the fill to hold the bladder open when drying!
However, I find that few people know about this. I wish Camelbak would make people more aware of it.
Why not just take a few minutes to dry it out with a cloth towel? That way we can all still have trees to hike through with our CamelBaks....: )
Osprey are 100x better
How do you get the paper towels out?
I can use a pair of bbq tongs or fit my hand through the mouth of the bladder
Ok thanks I will try it
Great vid by the way it really did help