Camelback Cleaning

[Chapo]

Does anyone know what is the easiest way to sanitize and store camelbacks after using them. I have only used water in mine. Thanks for any help.

[flyfisher03]

Buy the cleaning kit and follow the directions. Make sure to rinse it out very well and let it air-dry otherwise it will cause the water to taste bad.

[Surface Tension]

A cap full of bleach to a gallon of water works well as a disinfectant for just about everything. Rinse well and let air dry.

[gunmunky]

We use lemon juice mixed with some water and ice cubes. Swish it around then rinse several times with only water. Then we empty them and store them in the freezer.

[JimBuck]

I use 50/50 Vinegar and H20 and let it sit for a few hours. Then flush it out a few times and let air dry.

[SkunkedAgain]

Like ST said, a little bleach mixed in will do it good. That's how I store my water bags and water filter at the end of each camping season. In the spring I just run some water through them again and you're good to go.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

I know a guy that drank out of his for a few months without cleaning it. He got sicker then a dog for about 2 weeks! Learned the hard way that you need to clean them.

[Nate McVey]

I use bleach and water and then prop open with a coat hanger and let it air dry, make sure you get some in the tube too. Nothing worse then taking a big drink after it's been stored and tasting mold

[gregg52]

whats a camelback ????????

[Nate McVey]

Camelbak's are one of the greatest inventions for anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors and needs to stay hydrated.

I wear a 100oz. bladder when I am elk hunting, it's much easier than carrying around a bunch of water bottles.