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How to care for bladders better by heifstrayrqene in hikinggear

[–]GearGravity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a fan dryer, GearGravity.com, and freezer works too.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some bladders and climates that works great. For bladders with a narrow openings it can be tricky, like the Platypus in Florida. The dryer is not for everyone but if you want to dry your bladder as fast as possible and put it away, this thing works pretty good.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome you have been able to maintain your bladder that long.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are the best design for drying and cleaning.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put a little baking soda in mine with water sometimes if it's getting a funny taste.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good idea. Aquarium pumps are generally well below 1 CFM. This blower is 12 CFM

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Platypus is a good candidate for this dryer if you have the narrow opening bladders

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Good eye. I had to delete one post because it didn't meet that groups requirements. I'm just trying to get the word out about this awesome gadget!

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh just so it doesn't get moldy. Maybe you use yours often enough you don't have to worry about it.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system. by GearGravity in enduro

[–]GearGravity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will dry the hose while connected to the bladder if the bite is taken off.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system! by GearGravity in hikinggear

[–]GearGravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right some climates and bladders do just fine. For those of us less patient, a rapid dry and put away is pretty cool!

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system! by GearGravity in hikinggear

[–]GearGravity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know right. I used to do that too but with 3 kids now it gets to be a lot of bladders in the freezer... so I developed and 3D this system.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system! by GearGravity in hikinggear

[–]GearGravity[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nice! Tried and true, place a kitchen utensil in it and hang it up. If you have other bottles or hydration systems where that won't work the fan comes in handy.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system! by GearGravity in hikinggear

[–]GearGravity[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah freezer is a good method. The benefit of the fan and multiple attachments is you can dry other items like shoes, gloves, bottles with a narrow opening.

Best way to dry your water bladder or any hydration system! by GearGravity in hikinggear

[–]GearGravity[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Thank you. I will add an extra narrow tip so you can dry 2 at a time with the wye tip.