Airsoft Arizona
Airsoft Hardware => Accessories & Gear => Topic started by: deathbydanish on January 02, 2009, 08:26:05 PM
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I just dug out one of my older camelbaks and ugh there are large splotches of mildew all over the inside. I used the one cleaning tablet I had but it doesn't look like it will be enough. I think Shooter's World used to carry a lot of Camelbak stuff, but the last time I went I didn't see as much as I'd hoped.
Would some place like Sportsman's Warehouse or Cabella's have the full line of cleaning accessories?
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I just dug out one of my older camelbaks and ugh there are large splotches of mildew all over the inside. I used the one cleaning tablet I had but it doesn't look like it will be enough. I think Shooter's World used to carry a lot of Camelbak stuff, but the last time I went I didn't see as much as I'd hoped.
Would some place like Sportsman's Warehouse or Cabella's have the full line of cleaning accessories?
Half a cap of bleach with 1 cup of water will do you if you don't wish to go out. Just fill and rinse 3 times afterwords. Baking soda/powder rinse helps remove the bleach taste if really bothers you. I didn't even know they sold official cleaning kits.
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I tried bleach with one of my other ones, the taste does make me feel a little sick. I've googled it a bit as well and they all say baking powder is the key, I just wanted to hear it from someone and not some random website.
What I need is the brushes, the mildew is just all over and I think I'll need to do some work on the tube as well.
Edit: I definitely need the brushes, the tablets just loosened up some of the mildew. When I tried flushing it out through the tube I kept seeing splotches of mildew coming out.
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R.E.I. on Southern should have what you need
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Also, if it helps, a music store usually carries really good brushes for this. I still have a snake from my trumpet days, and it is able to go all the way up the hose, and to all the hard to reach places, they also sell some specialized brushes that are perfect for camelbaks. Wierd advice, i know, but i hope it helps. :D
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Pat's Cyclery on Main west of Stapely has them last time I was there. I believe Larada's had some last time I was there as well. Aside from that... I think Sportsmans Warehouse has them. The above mentioned Pat's sells the whole kits, and the tablets separately, I believe.
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Cabela's and Sportsman's Warehouse have them.
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Gearbox actually has a few of the cleaning tablets in their junk bins if you dig.
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I was just in REI on southern today and they have a whole section of camelback stuff there. they probably have cleaning kits somewhere in there.
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Thanks guys, I stopped by Sportsman's Warehouse today and was able to get the brushes, but they were backordered on the cleaning tablets.
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Danish, I've been a Camelback user for 12 years. Alco-seltzer and HOT water and shake it like a paint shaker for as long as your arms can take it.
I've gotten into the habit of rinsing and and drying it after EVERY use, no matter how tired I am.
No moisture, no funk.
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Man I think I'm gonna have to dunk this bladder in a sink full of bleach, all that nasty crud is still in there, even after washing it out with hot water and baking soda.
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I don't know if you're still looking around for that stuff, but I saw a bunch of camelback cleaning stuff at the REI at PV Mall - around the corner from the recruiting station.
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I always carry a pack of cheap baby wipes in the car, I find they are excellent for cleaning leather, removing bird lime, and also for detailing alloys. On the subject of alloys, does anyone have any tips on a decent barrier to use on them after cleaning? What about any other tips you may have for additions to the cleaning toolbox?
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Man I think I'm gonna have to dunk this bladder in a sink full of bleach, all that nasty crud is still in there, even after washing it out with hot water and baking soda.
If it's that bad, you might be better off just getting a new bladder...
BUT, the brushes are nice...usually come with a nifty drying hanger kit also!
The actual cleaning tablets are nice too, as they don't hurt the microban or leave any funky tastes.