Camelbak has sprung a leak...

[fast14riot]

With spring in full swing here, I have been dusting off the fun toys, bikes, boats, etc. And got out my camelbak and found it somehow got a small puncture in the bladder, maybe 3/16" long. Has anyone here successfully patched one? I know Camelbak has a guarantee, but it expressly does not cover damage from an accident, only defects in workmanship or materials.


-Xander

 

[Jaiofspam]

your best bet may be to buy a new bladder but i believe platypus makes patches

 

[TX180SX]

yeah i would just buy another bladder. doesn't seem worth it.

 

[fast14riot]

Yeah, I thought I would have to, but it is just a small hole. Kinda seems a waste to me. I'll do some more looking around the net. Thanx for the help.


-X

 

[CWL]

Small holes still leak water. You don't want to be outside somewhere when you discover that your patch has failed. Spend the dough and get a new water bladder.

 

[RevDevil]

Small holes still leak water. You don't want to be outside somewhere when you discover that your patch has failed. Spend the dough and get a new water bladder.

This.

 

[fast14riot]

I know, I know. It just is a bit irritating having to 86 it because of such a small tear. I'm not one to just throw things out right away. But I'm going to have to I guess. Maybe I'll call the warranty department tomorrow just to see if on a chance they'll cover it.


-Xander

 

[thatotherguy]

or you could try duct tape... temporary for sure but it'll work for a while

 

[Mongo]

^ this, and bacon. Duct tape and bacon. cure for everything.

 

[Gollnick]

Get a new one for "mission-critical" uses. Patch and keep the old one for local stuff where a leak wouldn't be disastrous.