How Do I Dry My Camelbak?

The Camelback is a excellent hydration tool for any type of outdoor experience. They can adjust to fit like a lightweight backpack and hold up to 90 oz. of water, truly making the water bottle obsolete. Drying these handy devices can be tricky though, but must be done correctly to prevent any type of mold growth on the inside.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper towls
  • Fishing line
  • Spring-loaded tongs
  • Hot water
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Instructions

  1. Drying the bladder

    • 1
      Use hot water to rinse out any reminents and sterilize the bladder.

      Detach the tube from the bladder. Rinse the bladder thoughtfully with hot water.

    • 2

      Wrap a paper towel around the end of the tongs. Clamp the tongs together on the towel.

    • 3
      Clean cooking tongs that are either spring loaded or seperate by themselves are an ideal tool.

      Open the Camelback bladder. Insert the towel swab. Pat down the interior until noticeably dry. If the towel becomes damp, flip it over and continue to pat the interior of the bladder. Remove the swab. Remove the damp towel and throw away.

    • 4

      Reinsert the tongs into the bladder and release the spring, keeping the bladder open. Leave the bladder in this condition for at least an hour, allowing air to circulate and dry out any remaining dampness.

    Cleaning the tube

    • 5
      Hot water sterilizes germs.

      Remove the bite valve on the tube. Rise both the bite valve and tube with hot water.

    • 6
      Use fishing line thin enough to feed through tubes and strudy enough to maintain resistance.

      Tie a piece of fishing sting around a cotton ball. Make sure it is secure.

    • 7
      Cotton balls can absorb significant moisture.

      Feed the fishing line through the tube and out the other end. Pull on the fishing line so that the cotton ball comes through the line and out the other side. Reattach the bite valve. Keep the tube in an open space so that air may circulate.