Camelbak Issue

[Meaux]

I got a Camelbak Dream for Christmas and I've been having a real problem getting the "lid" unscrewed once it is in. I'm not the Hulk or anything, so I don't think that I am screwing it in THAT tight. Has anyone else had this problem? Any solutions?

[Geonz]

YES. It's a common problem... right now I can't remember the solutions... I know I've tried things like running warm water over everything to get everything to swell up but I don't remember if it worked... do I get a prize for the MOST USELESS answer to a post ???

[rocknrollgirl]

I have the same problem. I think it is caused because as you draw the water through, it creates a vacum. I have not tried this, but try blowing back through the hose. Maybe it will break the vacum?????


Ruth

[tattiefritter]

We were discussing this on our ride yesterday - the vacuum is definitely the culprit and it can be a real struggle to get the lid off. Blowing back through helps a little.

One of the guys says he smears a tiny bit of vaseline around the threads of the lid and this means it lubes it and it releases easily. I haven't tried it yet but I will at some point this week.

[bcipam]

The key is to set the Camelback down flat. Do not try to open the lid while holding the Camelback up. On a flat surface for some reason the lid will open easier.

[Pedal Wench]

We were discussing this on our ride yesterday - the vacuum is definitely the culprit and it can be a real struggle to get the lid off. Blowing back through helps a little.

One of the guys says he smears a tiny bit of vaseline around the threads of the lid and this means it lubes it and it releases easily. I haven't tried it yet but I will at some point this week.

Doesn't vaseline break down the plastic/rubber? I've heard that can be a problem.

[tattiefritter]

Doesn't vaseline break down the plastic/rubber? I've heard that can be a problem.

No idea - he's been doing it for a while and hasn't mentioned that its destroying anything (he's usually quite clued up about that sort of thing). I did wonder that myself.

I did smear some round the edges of the lid before last nights ride, however I got back quite late and haven't tried to empty the bladder yet, I'll let you know if its any easier.