Dumb Camelbak Question

flappy8

When your Camelbak gets completely muddy, can you wash it in any way?

The Northern Monkey

let it dry and then brush it down.. it'll only get muddy again!

flappy8

I failed to mention the sweaty aroma too! Anyone put it thru a washing machine, on a v gentle wash obviously.

Mojo_666

flappy8 wrote:

I failed to mention the sweaty aroma too! Anyone put it thru a washing machine, on a v gentle wash obviously.

Mine goes on a quick wash every month, just put it in a netting wash bag or somesuch as you should with anything that has straps.

benpinnick

I just sling it in the washing machine on normal 40 wash. No probs. take the bladder out first though

Rushmore

yep, wash both my hydration packs in the Washing machine when need be...

And soak the bladders/tubes in Milton to sterilise...

Greer_

I just use floor wipes that my mum has lying about! Can't say I've smelt my camelback, but not sure I want to now!

TheNorthernTrain

Hose it down and then hang it out to dry. Fresh....

IBISMojoHDamon

Mine goes in the wash at 40 degrees too... No issues.

cycle monster

They do come out of the washing machine as good as new. Quite why you would want to look like a virgin every ride I do not know.

p44cmb

+1 for washing machine.

IBISMojoHDamon

cycle monster wrote:

They do come out of the washing machine as good as new. Quite why you would want to look like a virgin every ride I do not know.

I like to look like that for the 29'ers and lycra clad XC riders... I flash them some leg and blow kisses...

sloppycowpat

I like to look like that for the 29'ers and lycra clad XC riders... I flash them some leg and blow kisses..

flappy8

Thanks all! I'm worried about looking too shiny on Sunday now!

spankone

I can't stand dirty gear, bike has to be clean and so must the gear! I even 'ave a compartmentalised tool pouch. :oops:

chuck it in the washing machine on a cool wash

flappy8

spankone I completely agree with ypu! I get the bike spotless and then take it off the car and it gets covered in 2 mins.... I still go home and clean it........ Maybe I'm mad.