[xwall]

Coca cola....

 

[TedwardRoberts]

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Originally Posted by xwall /img/forum/go_quote.gif Coca cola....

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Couldn't stop falling asleep at work... this and a bagel pepped me right up!

 

[RationalGaze]

Tommy Hilfiger jacket.

 

[TopPop]

 

[Baines93]

Hydration pack. Small 2L capacity with a 1 & 1/2L bladder.

Bite valve sucks though... Can't get more than a fine short squirt/spray... air in the tube makes sucking hard. Tips anyone?

 

[Old Pa]

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Originally Posted by Baines93 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Tips anyone?

I'm mostly familiar with Camelbacks, but one of these may work if construction is the same. I'm assuming your bite valve's slit is fully cut open and the valve on it is open. Next, you may want to open/unzip the insulating cover bag and see if there's a kink in the hose. After that, see if you can blow into the hose any easier than sucking out of it. Finally, turn the bladder inside out and see if there are any bits of plastic blicking anything. Good luck.

 

[spookygonk]

Western Digital TV HD 1080P Media Player. This month has gone to hell with purchases.

 

[Baines93]

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Originally Posted by Old Pa /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm mostly familiar with Camelbacks, but one of these may work if construction is the same. I'm assuming your bite valve's slit is fully cut open and the valve on it is open. Next, you may want to open/unzip the insulating cover bag and see if there's a kink in the hose. After that, see if you can blow into the hose any easier than sucking out of it. Finally, turn the bladder inside out and see if there are any bits of plastic blicking anything. Good luck.

Yeah, it's not a Camelback, just had been thinking about getting one of the mid brands when I saw this one in a shop for £7.50... Thought i'd give it a shot.

The bite valve isn't a mechanical valve, but just a rub mouthpiece with a vertical slit that opens a little when bitten (normal? or is it because it is a cheapie?) The slit wasn't very big, so I have slit it bigger, and is now the length/depth of the mouthpiece if you see what I mean. When I remove the valve and open the tap the water flows out good, but it's less "handsfree" like that. I guess I could upgrade the valve to a nice right-angled one of the right diameter. Could always stretch it open with pliers to get it on like people here do with IEM tips I guess.


I think the biggest problem is the air issues... the tube isnt always full of water (due to physics I guess) so there is air in between the water, making it harder to suck through I think. I haven't tried it with the bigger slit, as it is currently filled with water and Bicarb soda to get rid of the plastic taste. Might be a bit better now though.

Any tips about air issues? I don't have much experience with these tbh, but I was expecting to be able to get a mouthful without issue.

 

[necropimp]

 

[beerguy0]

I didn't actually buy this. It was my selection for my 20 year service award. It was the least lame gift offered, but the globe is really nice and looks great in our living room.

 

[Kpalsm]

Very nice. I would love to have that, although I have no idea where I would put it. Congrats!

 

[mrarroyo]

Plumber fees to install new kitchen faucet, by the time all things are considered $210 down the drain. Literally.

 

[Illidan]

Switch to a new Seamaster, an old model but 1120 are more stable and mature than those 2500 imo

 

[dallan]

Just got charged for my Sennheiser HD800 as they are about to be shipped, so i guess i bought them today.

 

[nsx_23]

Bought a whole pile of Magic cards to finally finish my black and white cleric deck once and for all.

Magic is as bad on the wallet as head-fi.