The top of the bladder (the part with the handle) has to be folded over to fit properly in the insulator. Will this cause the bladder to break?
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My husband and I each have one of these and did fold it as you say to fit into the insulator. We have thus far only used it once for an all day hike in Yosemite and did not have a problem. The bladder did not break and still appears to be in excellent condition. It was a life saver having the water with us. We love it so far!
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No, you don't have to fold it. I used it all last summer. It fits, okay, it's a snug fit but it will fit if you use the right size bladder for the right size insulated pouch.
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Hi, My son uses the Platypus and this is his response:"Eventually yes, however mine does not have to fold to fit in the insulator. He might have the the an incorrect size bladder or bag combination."Hope that helps. (o:
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We have had two of these for awhile now (1-2 years). One really large one and one medium size one and neither has leaked yet from the bag. We will probably need to replace one of the mouth parts soon as I have noticed one of them leaks now, but even that is a slow drip.
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Yes the air chamber is the same as the bladder. It comes with the valve, although the valve is also available separately, but I am not sure how you would replace the valve anyway. Bill
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I had a small crack appear in the bottom folding portion. I placed some super glue on it and let it dry (very well) and have had no problems.
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I would not, liquids snd electronics tend to not play well together, just the condensation from putting cold water in the bladder could harm the laptop potentially
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It would be messy if you ever had to open it up again. Once it is turned back on the bladder inside fills with a gallon or so of pressurized cleaned water. I had a problem with the new valve being compatible with my RO system so I just user the old one which was flatter. Dave
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Yes it can. That's how I use it. I carry two regular water or power bottles on the spot the bladder normally sits. It is real easy to take the bladder out of put it back in when you want to. FYI I Love mine
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It should be able to separate rather easily by pulling it. Once off, then apply rubber cement around the inflation area of the new bladder, then clamp together for 5-10 minutes and you should be good to go!!
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Highly unlikely, it is well sealed off and there are a couple layers between the bladder and the camera compartment. That being said if your bladder split open and you didn't notice it for a few hours, you could have an issue, but odds are slim that situation would ever happen.
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Absolutely, it works until the last drop. In addition, because you are pumping air in to take the space of consumed water up, and the air and water compartments are separate and placed front-to-back, your pack weight doesn't shift as your water level gets low like with non-pressurized bladders.
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Hey adjuster Jim, I have the same problem. I have an Everlast 4210 speedbag that all of sudden starting leaking, so I started looking online for a replacement. One guys review said he repaired the leak. That's what I'm going to attempt with some "Green Slime" or "Fix-a-Flat" or maybe a bicycle tube repair kit. Sorry I couldn't give you an answer on the Title replacement bladder. If my attempts at fixing the leak are unsuccessful, I'll be looking again.
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It does not insulate at all, as is the case with most other hydration bladders. On a hot day here in New Mexico when I go hiking I will fill up my 4L bag half with cold water and half with ice and it seems to keep cool enough for me throughout an 8 or 9 hour hike. My backpack has a bladder sleeve, and I think that and the rest of the stuff I pack inside the backpack help to insulate it somewhat. The opening of the MSR bladder is wide enough to fit large ice cubes. Also, keep in mind that you have to order the bladder and the hose seperately. It is pricier than most other bladders, but the sturdiness and simplicity of this system are worth it. It does not insulate at all, as is the case with most other hydration bladders. On a hot day here in New Mexico when I go hiking I will fill up my 4L bag half with cold water and half with ice and it seems to keep cool enough for me throughout an 8 or 9 hour hike. My backpack has a bladder sleeve, and I think that and the rest of the stuff I pack inside the backpack help to insulate it somewhat. The opening of the MSR bladder is wide enough to fit large ice cubes. Also, keep in mind that you have to order the bladder and the hose seperately. It is pricier than most other bladders, but the... » Read More It does not insulate at all, as is the case with most other hydration bladders. On a hot day here in New Mexico when I go hiking I will fill up my 4L bag half with cold water and half with ice and it seems to keep cool enough for me throughout an 8 or 9 hour hike. My backpack has a bladder sleeve, and I think that and the rest of the stuff I pack inside the backpack help to insulate it somewhat. The opening of the MSR bladder is wide enough to fit large ice cubes. Also, keep in mind that you have to order the bladder and the hose seperately. It is pricier than most other bladders, but the sturdiness and simplicity of this system are worth it. « Show Less
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I wouldn't put hot boiling water in the bladder as this is made with a silicon type plastic, room temp is best
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It doesn't come blown up and the inner "bladder" that you inflate burst as soon as I tried to blow it up with the included pump.
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From all I can tell from taking my old one apart, this is a turbine design, no bladder. If you can, mount it so the electronics are above the pump - the one failure I had was from seal failure and leaking into the control box.
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Yes, the part that often cracks or breaks is the hard plastic tube that connects to the part you already changed. On mine it was wrapped in foam insulation, so it was hard to tell that the tube had broken.
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They are in separate compartments within the bag itself, so I don't see a way that this could realistically happen. If the entire bladder punctures and leaks a massive amount of water, that may be the only way.
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You don't need to. They have a 100% lifetime warranty. One of mine (I have three now for various uses) started leaking around the lower connector. I contacted Geigerrig and they sent a new one via next day air. I had a new bladder in time for my weekend adventure, no questions asked.Gotta love a company that stands behind their product like that. That said, it's a semi rough exterior, so I don't know how well it would hold a patch in the field.