[pct-l] camelback

[firefly at eatel.net (firefly)]

-AGREED! I like the Platys much better. I use my Camelback day pack as a
deck bag in my sea kayak, with a Platys bladder and hose.  Marsanne

I finally gave up on Camelbacks after my third one.  I successfully
plugged a pinhole leak in one just by dabbing a glob of superglue gel
on the hole and letting it dry for a few days.  That leak never did
come back, but it developed leaks in other spots.

Because of the problems that I have encountered with CamelBacks, I
switched to the Platypus bladders about 2-3 years ago.  I also love
the fact that I can carry 4 liters on it, and that the top has a
ziplock opening that allows for easy cleaning.

I have three of Platypi(is that right?), one for me, one for the
wife, and another small size for shorter hikes, and one of them
recently developed a leak (I think it was the first one I bought that
is now 2-3 years old).  Even so, the leak was not as bad as the
Camelback; I never ran out of water, just got my clothes a little
damp.

peace,
dude



> I need a repair tip. My 100-oz Camelback container has developed a
> pinhole leak which is very effective at soaking the contents of my
> pack. Good ol' duct tape doesn't work too well on it. Any
> suggestions? Can anyone recommend a water container with a suckin'
> hose that might be a bit more durable?

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