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Camelbak water modification

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Created by Maxeeboy > 9 months ago, 7 Jun 2015
Maxeeboy
WA, 335 posts
7 Jun 2015 8:28PM
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As anyone got any pics/tips on getting the suck on mouth tip close to your mouth for a hands free set up?
cheers

Kieranr
NSW, 526 posts
7 Jun 2015 11:58PM
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You can buy an insulated pipe from camebak which has a wire or some such in it to allow you to bend it to whatever shape you want.
Be sure that your bladder has the quick link fitting on it or you'll have to get an adaptor.

Maxeeboy
WA, 335 posts
7 Jun 2015 10:27PM
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Awesome, thanks Kieran

BeauOBrian
QLD, 34 posts
8 Jun 2015 8:15AM
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Maxeeboy said...

As anyone got any pics/tips on getting the suck on mouth tip close to your mouth for a hands free set up?
cheers


I used a coat hanger and electrical tape.




Jeroensurf
1078 posts
8 Jun 2015 6:27AM
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I used the Dakine hip bag and stick the tube through a key cord (under my shirt). a bit of tuning the first time for the proper length but once set worked fine.

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
8 Jun 2015 10:35AM
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Maxeeboy
WA, 335 posts
8 Jun 2015 2:50PM
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thanks for the tips, sounds like wire & electrical tape to tailor make.
No camelback bendy tube available locally.

AlistairH
WA, 40 posts
8 Jun 2015 3:56PM
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Make sure you use appropriate wire that won't rust or poison you if it's in the tube!
Years ago the local paddling shop supplied short lengths of (I believe) welders stainless steel wire.

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
8 Jun 2015 6:38PM
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SupNewbe said..
Make sure you use appropriate wire that won't rust or poison you if it's in the tube!
Years ago the local paddling shop supplied short lengths of (I believe) welders stainless steel wire.


Maybe Mig or Tig wire ?

I have no idea if it would work, just a thought.

Maybe that the reason for the hardhat on above pic

Bleachy
SA, 80 posts
15 Jun 2015 2:39PM
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Hi,

I used a coast hanger, cut and bent to shape and then taped to the outside of the tube with electrical tape. Tape at the bends as a minimum and that will allow you adjust when your paddling to get the best set up. Cheap and easy to remove/reapply.

Cheers,

Bleachy.




NNSUP
NSW, 1263 posts
15 Jun 2015 5:51PM
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ION also have a stiff tube as well as their normal option. The wire idea looks simple and effective.



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