I have 3 different Camelbak bladders--all getting up there in years--that leaked from the screw-on cap, and from talking to others found out that it's a pretty common problem. So a couple weeks ago, I found a cheap and simple solution: teflon tape around the threads. I figured that since it works on most household plumbing repairs, it was worth a try. I've had probably 8 rides with it, and it's not leaking anymore. Even if it starts up again, I'll just reapply it--it's like a buck for a roll of the stuff.
Anyway, thought I'd pass along the tip. It beat the 28 bucks I was about ready to shell out for a new bladder.
How long have you had all you bladders? And how often do you use them? Any actual word on how long I should excpect mine to go before I need to do this?
Actually, that's been a problem--the cap often didn't want to screw on right. But even when it finally went on correctly, it would still leak.
Thanks for the warranty suggestions--I didn't know about the Camelbak warranty. I've had my camelbaks (3 for the kids, one for me) for more than 7 years each, so just figured it'd be par for the course (sorry for the non-uni sports metaphor!) that it start to get a little worn out.
