jmegillon149
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my camelbak has started to leak, does anyone have any other brands to reccomend that seem to be durable. I don't want to waste my money replacing - but going back to bottles - no thanks!
Maybe there is some interesting chemical in the plastic...TCD said:(The other failure mode I've had is due to my idiot cat, who will bite holes in the hoses if they are left unattended for even a minute. I discovered that on the trail one day, as water was dripping down my side. I examined the hose and found the pinholes of a cat bite pattern. I then took the ruined hose and left it out, and watched him bite it. He can't stop himself; it's like he's in a trance.)
sapblatt said:I do carry a backup bitevalve (they come off easy)
bikehikeskifish said:This is a good idea. I've gotten away with it because I always have the hydrolock valve between the bladder tube and the bite valve. It helps reduce leakage during transport, serves to stop the flood if you lose the bite valve, and it turns the valve 90 degrees making it easier to use. Probably the best hydration accessory available, IMO.
Tim
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