![]() I don’t personally do this, but it makes total sense as to why that would be another great way to help prevent mold from growing inside your Camelbak. Many people also suggest that after you are done drying it, you can fold it up and store your Camelbak in the fridge. I really only “wash” mine every 3-6 months, especially if I have been using it fairly frequently. When you do this after trips, you shouldn’t need to do too much extra cleaning most of the time. Be sure to also drain the water from the Camelbak tube as well and let that also air dry. ![]() Then prop the inside open (like I show in the video above) and let your Camelbak air dry. ![]() When you get done using it on the trails, bring it home, drain it of water, and give the inside a good wipe down. The best way to keep your Camelbak clean and free of gunk and mold is to always be sure to dry it out after a trip. In the steps below, I will walk you through how to clean a water bladder with 3 quick and easy methods (including the one I showed you in my video).īut first, let’s talk preventative care! Care & Storage of a CAMELBAK You could get fancy and get brushes and special cleaning solutions for this, but honestly, you don’t need to. Mix hot water and cleaning substance of choice into your Camelbak To break it down, there are 3 basic steps to every hydration bladder cleaning method: I’m notoriously bad at unpacking my backpack until maybe 2-3 days after I’ve returned, so thank goodness hydration bladders don’t need to be constantly cleaned. ![]() So in this “gear spring cleaning” post I’m going to show you 3 quick and easy methods for cleaning your Camelbak.īut the best news? You really don’t have to clean your Camelbak very often at all!īelieve me, this definitely appeals to my post-backpacking trip lazy mood. There are many different ways you can choose to clean your hydration bladder, but I like to stick with what's simple. If you’ve ever wondered how to clean a Camelbak – or maybe it’s never even crossed your mind – I’m happy to report that it’s SUPER EASY (just like washing your down jacket) and doesn’t require a lot of fancy stuff to get it clean! ![]()
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