Do Not Drink Mold! Easy tips to dry your MTB Bladder [RNL HotTake]

Avoid drinking moldy water on your next mountain bike ride! This MTB Tip of the Week is how to easily dry your hydration bladder after each trail ride. The tips, jokes and laughs are all free! Listen to the full Ride & Laugh Podcast for more mountain biking, fun and laughter!
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[@MTBQandA]

You guys are ridiculous!!😂😂😂

[@RideLaughPodcast]

lol Thx Johnnie!

[@TheRideAbides]

Guilty as charged!! It was a funny conversation and Sage took it to the next level with this hilarious "Hot Take!" Appreciate you watching & commenting buddy! We talk about you (glowingly!) on episode 31 so make sure you listen! - Dan

[@stanmustard7292]

I've tried a few hydration bladders through the years. Never had to worry about mold, because not one of them was used for more than one ride. Water just tastes nasty out of them to me, no matter what. And I've tried all the tricks, blow the tube clear before drinking, lemon juice, freezing, etc. Stainless bottles in my hip pack, and a Fidlock on my frame, for me. No sucking liquid out of my hose.

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Gotta do what works for you Stan. Sucking on hoses isn't for everyone ;) Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

I think you're probably right Stan! Water from a plastic container is kinda nasty... but it's the best we can do! If you find the right hydration bladder... maybe a different plastic that has less taste, let us know! My USWE bladder seems to work pretty well but I can also ignore the taste pretty easily. It's a talent! LOL! - Dan

[@rinky_dinky]

The display pic is funny af 🤣🤣🤣

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Thank you! Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

Sage is a genius isn't he!! I thought the same thing. SO funny!!! Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dan

[@mtbboy1993]

0:47 Uswe is made by Hydrapak, it just got Uswe branding, same with Osprey, and several others. I like this system as it's easy to open, close and empty and fill, less likely to make a mess, no fighting a tight lid. You slide the top part off then fold it up to fill or empty and to close just fold it back and slide the thing over
The bladders last few years, quite good, but of course eventually things wear out, they eventually turn sand colour. I also wear out mine, it leaks so had to retire it. But can't complain, I've used it for several years.
Back to the bladder cleaning.
I make sure to rinse out soap and turn the bladder inside out. And put it to dry. Even wipe it with a microfiber towel to aid drying.

[@RideLaughPodcast]

I like that inside out technique, good stuff Johannes! Thank you for the comment and feedback brotha. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

Oh... that's really interesting! I was wondering if there was a connection between Hydrapak, Osprey USWE and some of these others. The bladders do seem really similar! I like the design more than the camelbak for the reasons you stated. Very easy to air out & dry. Also easy to fill and seal. Appreciate the feedback & comment! - Dan

[@mtbboy1993]

@@TheRideAbides I don't know, but I bought Osprey spare parts which said made by Hydrapak. But I ordered wrong type of mouth piece, so returned it. But I have a box of the correct type, the longer ones, it doesn't have ''made by Hydrapak'' on it. But probably is. I've also seen bladders branded as Evoc.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@TheRideAbides They probably just make it for the back pack brands, as it's an established bladder maker. No point in making a different bladder if Hydrapak basically makes the perfect solution. So it's likely most brands use them. But knowing that the spare parts are sold under several names is good to know, so makes it easier to buy. But parts being sold under different names is not making it easier.
But searching for the correct word combo you will eventually find it, but knowing the names, Osprey, Evoc, USWE, Hydrapak will help. There might be others.

[@rohangayle9130]

Too much,too much jokes!!😂

[@RideLaughPodcast]

OMG I was dying!

[@TheRideAbides]

Right!!? I thought I crossed a line there but Sage said it's too funny to edit out. I'm glad we left it in. The world needs more laughter... even the silly kind! Thanks for commenting Rohan!! - Dan