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0000GKP t1_itj6sgy wrote

I’ve had the same Camelbak Eddy water bottle for about 15 years now. The bottle might last forever. I reach out to them every few years when the bite valve starts to crack and they replace the whole lid, valve, and straw for free. I’ll never buy another brand.

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Piecesof3ight t1_itjgck3 wrote

I've always wondered how you clean these. It will get nasty after a year or so whether you use it regularly or not, right? How do you prevent that?

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steve_the_woodsman OP t1_itjiybr wrote

That's a great question... I learned the hard way on my first CamelBak.

The key is only put in water (not Gatorade, electrolyte tabs, etc.) and to rinse it out right after use, then hang up to dry.

You can buy a hanger from CamelBak to help with drying, but I just use a metal coat hanger and bend it to fit and keep the bladder open while drying.

I'm still on the original bladder and it looks brand new. Key is cleaning and drying.

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One_True_Glob t1_itn8ffa wrote

When you say rinse, are you rinsing with just water or is there more involved?

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steve_the_woodsman OP t1_itney2v wrote

Yeah, I just rinse with water! Here are the steps I follow:

  • Dump out bladder
  • fill willth warm water
  • seal shut and shake
  • drain some through the hose part, drain the rest out of the main cap
  • hang dry with something to hold the bladder open \n*

G2g!

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[deleted] t1_itk9b6w wrote

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teksun42 t1_itlkrux wrote

I wouldn't hesitate to call them back if needed.

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steve_the_woodsman OP t1_itlx2yl wrote

I reached out trying to just buy a new one... I didn't think it'd be under warranty. The guy at warranty said to give him my address and he'd just send me a new one. Little did I know he'd send me two!

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TheMrDrB t1_itlio8a wrote

I love when companies stand by their products. Its the good guy move.

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