There is a much easier way to separate those small innermost parts. Just boil some water in a cup and let it stand for a moment until it stops boiling. Drop the valve body into the water and let it warm for a minute or two. Take it out and you'll be able to pry the two sections apart pretty easily... probably with no tools.
Thank you so much for this video! I was just about to buy replacement lids. I tried on my own to disable but your video was exactly what I needed to get it apart and clean it out. Now, on to clean the rest. Thank you again!
Fantastic video, I had mould growing in mine, I used a flathead eyeglass screwdriver instead of the knife & pliers to pull the valve body out - I've scrubbed mine clean & will leave to air dry 😍
Thank you! There was some nastiness in there that I couldn't manage to get clean until I saw your video. I used a pair of tweezers with flat ends to pry apart those two pieces.
This is great! You asked for a suggestion on a substitute for using the knife. I used a sewing ripper. I put the sharp point under the seam, went around the cap a couple times and then went under the ring and it came off!
You definitely need at least two bottles - one to use and one to store in the fridge. It's not always necessary to strip the blue valve. Use a toothbrush to clean inside the mouthpiece and scrub the top of the valve assembly with it, using hot soapy water. Rinse and reassemble. Every now and then I soak everything overnight in a bowl of water with a sanitizing tablet - also half a tablet in each bottle filled to the very top with water. They sell these tablets for cleaning baby bottles, so that's where you will find them in the store, and they're cheap. A couple of tips - I always always always wash my Camelbak bottles in super ultra hot water - wearing dishwashing gloves so as not to burn myself - then rinse and fill them with cold water and put them straight into the fridge. This regime of cleaning with very hot water and then storing in a cold fridge really cuts down on bacteria, so if you do this you will not have to strip the tops so often. Also, your water is always nice and cold when you set out. By the way, If you are going to use a tool to pop the retaining ring off the valve assembly, try a plastic picnic knife or you will damage it.
No, there is no cutting involved in the whole process. The knife is only used as leverage tool to open the 2 piece. I now found a thinner butter knife could help me with the job which is much safer than using an actual knife in the video.
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Old videos are the best videos! I still have this generation bottle and this video was extremely helpful.
I thought I'd never need this video, but here I am 😂 Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jimmy, I was getting frustrated until I found your video to solve my problem!
Thanks for posting this. Looks like I can salvage a bottle I was going to toss out.
Yeah, I believe with proper care they can last really long
The best. This video is life changing. No more buying lids !!
There is a much easier way to separate those small innermost parts. Just boil some water in a cup and let it stand for a moment until it stops boiling. Drop the valve body into the water and let it warm for a minute or two. Take it out and you'll be able to pry the two sections apart pretty easily... probably with no tools.
Thanks for sharing. Just tried with hot water, it does make things much easier. Thank you
This actually helped a lot! Thanks
thanks so much i had stuff growing in mine lol
Thanks for showing me how easy it is to completely separate all the parts.
Thank you so much for this video! I was just about to buy replacement lids. I tried on my own to disable but your video was exactly what I needed to get it apart and clean it out. Now, on to clean the rest. Thank you again!
Thank you! You just saved my favorite bottle.
Fantastic video, I had mould growing in mine, I used a flathead eyeglass screwdriver instead of the knife & pliers to pull the valve body out - I've scrubbed mine clean & will leave to air dry 😍
Thank you! There was some nastiness in there that I couldn't manage to get clean until I saw your video. I used a pair of tweezers with flat ends to pry apart those two pieces.
Yes, the fine fitment of the 2 pieces does need some effort to deal with.
Thanks so much!!! My two bottles are squeeky clean. And thanks to the other posters for the additional hints!
Excellent video. I had taken out the blue valve by mistake and this really saved my bottle. Thousand thanks buddy
This is great! You asked for a suggestion on a substitute for using the knife. I used a sewing ripper. I put the sharp point under the seam, went around the cap a couple times and then went under the ring and it came off!
Thank you! I was afraid to break while trying to open. maybe not even Camelback have such a detailed video.
Thanks, this is exactly what I needed. I was looking for a new lid when I found this post. Followed your instructions and mine is clean now.
Thank you . Saved me from buying a replacement
That was very helpful the blue membrane had come out on my bottle and I didn't know how to put it back on. Thanks.
Rafael Malmegrin Glad to hear that. Appreciate your comment
Same here! Very useful video
Saved me from throwing out a perfectly good bottle. Thanks!
Thank you! You explained and demonstrated that perfectly!
Almost pierced my finger but this vid helped big time! Thanks
Your voice is so soothing, and pace of video perfect 👌🏻 thanks man.
Great video. Was just about to toss the cap.
Very useful! Thanks for the video!
Exactly what I needed - thanks
Thanks. I was just looking to buy new lids which are pricey just for a lid.
You definitely need at least two bottles - one to use and one to store in the fridge. It's not always necessary to strip the blue valve. Use a toothbrush to clean inside the mouthpiece and scrub the top of the valve assembly with it, using hot soapy water. Rinse and reassemble. Every now and then I soak everything overnight in a bowl of water with a sanitizing tablet - also half a tablet in each bottle filled to the very top with water. They sell these tablets for cleaning baby bottles, so that's where you will find them in the store, and they're cheap. A couple of tips - I always always always wash my Camelbak bottles in super ultra hot water - wearing dishwashing gloves so as not to burn myself - then rinse and fill them with cold water and put them straight into the fridge. This regime of cleaning with very hot water and then storing in a cold fridge really cuts down on bacteria, so if you do this you will not have to strip the tops so often. Also, your water is always nice and cold when you set out. By the way, If you are going to use a tool to pop the retaining ring off the valve assembly, try a plastic picnic knife or you will damage it.
Excellent ! Merci.
Very useful video.
Really helpful video!! Thank you
Thanks very helpful
My bidon recovered from a severe fungus and his future looks bright!
Thank you this was very helpful!!
So cute!
Gracias/Thanks You men!!!
thank you for this man
Thank you, merci!
Gracias amigo.
well done, volume a bit low. thanks Oh forgot to mention, try using just your fingernail to remove the jet valve cap. Soft no damage tool. cheers
ryoiter Thank you. I will find ways to remedy. Cheers
thanks a lot!
Thank you!
I found that a flat screwdriver just inside allowed me to easily flip the lid off.
I used a regular table knife to pry the two parts, it worked easily. And very little chance of a cut. No sharp edge.
I tried that before, but table knife I have could not fit in the gap. I need to find a thinner set lol
The silicone valve cover and body can be hard to take apart so I put a few drops of olive oil between the body and cover and it slips right out
Great!! Thank you!! will try that out
Anyone know how to get the gasket back into the lid
Wait im confused. So you cut the bottle so that it is easier to clean? Also does it not make it leak?
No, there is no cutting involved in the whole process. The knife is only used as leverage tool to open the 2 piece. I now found a thinner butter knife could help me with the job which is much safer than using an actual knife in the video.
Use the a butter knife.
Do not have to purchase a new bottle. Thank you