Does it stay closed when in something like a backpack? My push-button Contigo seems to always find a way to open the valve accidentally
161430
It has come open for me occasionally when I don't use the wire latch part, but as long as you use the wire latch it's perfect! Mine has never opened in my bag once I remembered to use that.
161431
Absolutely. When you push the cap down after drinking, you hear a snap. Then it has a wire connector that slips over the opening also. Mine has not leaked a bit, and I have carried it in my backpack and in my huge travel purse with no problems. I love mine! I hope this helps. :)
2071560
you have to keep holding it. there's no variable speed. you also have to watch how you insert it into the fluid or pull it out, since it does spatter. but the push lever is pretty sensitive. its like a leaf or a latch, that you push up or down, like a long button you depress.
1833670
Sounds like the lock mechanism might be bent. Once it's open it should spring open and stay open until you squeeze it closed and put the lock in place to hold it closed. Are you running your hand or glove over the lock lever forcing it to close and lock when squeezing?
551384
Yes, if you pull it towards you it locks open. If you push it back it just opens, then when you let go it shuts off.
10926
Put it on the valve while the lever is in the down position. Pulling it up is what locks in place. Took me a minute to figure that out as it's opposite to every other pump out there.
423581
Mine closes fine. There are two tiny, uhhh, thingys :) on the either side that just snap right in to place. If anything I have more problems getting the flap open!
505670
It does stay closed.....but it isn't locked, I think it's held by magnets , and needs to be pulled apart to be opened. Hope this helps.
1906658
I had the same problem. The valves close with magnets. You may need to use the program unit to manually open and close it rather than the knobs to get the magnet to close.
1506499
It doesn't latch or spring shut, but I haven't had any problems with it opening. I keep it in my purse, and I haven't noticed any items sliding inside the cover either and my purse has a lot of stuff in it. Maybe the pressure from the other items keeps it shut.
1190291
Are you pushing hard because the guitar is too tall in the case and the latch won't close? Or is it because the lid is very snug-fitting on the bottom portion of the case? Mine is the latter - but it's easy enough to close by just pushing inward on the lower part of the case, gently near the handle, where the lid overlaps until it is fully closed. It's snug, for sure, but it closes no problem. If, on the other hand, you're pushing down forcefully on the lid (and compressing your guitar) like an overzealous suitcase packer - sitting on it to get it zipped up? Something's wrong.
1506497
I don't have a problem with it staying closed. I really like it, it's sturdy and pretty. The light works great!
1499451
Well you know you have to screw the top on to the bottom. And sometimes I caught myself using the handle to traits it. Which might cause it to get loose. I have never had the valve blow out tho
318328
Mine stays open, so it may be a defect. I love it and have nothing bad to say about it.
845083
That is not normal. Mine stays tightly latched to the back while not in use. I can hear it "click" when I push it back in.
1099162
When I fold mine up, I of course have the valves open,and as I fold it, I have my knees on it pressing the air out. I get about as small as possible,it's a pretty good sized raft,so it's not going to get too small.I also bought a nice heavy duty bag from NRS for the raft, paddles, pump,and some misc. items, MUCH better than the factory bag,and it has nice grab handles.
1284873
I Find if you leave the vent top open it seems to close easier than when it is down but I too notice the same issue. I hope this helps
1775888
It's like a Pelican case....basically, the case fully seals all air inside, causing pressure buildup occasionally. The valve, when rotated, releases that pressure so it doesn't damage anything inside. At least that's how I understand it...I could be completely wrong...but I know anytime I've taken my case on an airplane I have to use the valve.