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As would any food/drink container that isn't cleaned regularly (and frequently). I generally give my bladder a bit of a scrub and rinse every couple of days.scruffy1 said:About two-weeks into a warm weather walk, bladders develop that wonderful mildew flavor so beloved by their users.
I agree totally PadreQ. We carry two bottles each just so that we do keep our loads balanced. Loke the bladder we can part or completely fill them. We drink from one pair, but if alone I would alternate to maintain the balance. I did the same with my shampoo - 2 small bottles one in each side and used alternately. Works fine for me as a system. Spare papers and my homemade flexi plates go in the bladder pocket and my whistle is hung out through the tube hole.PadreQ said:The first and most severe problem I experienced when I walked at this time last year was from carrying a large water bottle on the side of my pack up and over from St. Jean. By day two I was in agony with leg pain - Spanish ibuprofen is wonderful for that, btw the way.
From then on I used my camelback in the center of my pack as my principal water source. I did use two smaller bottles. But I was always very careful about keeping the load balanced. I had no trouble refilling the camelback at the start of the day or even midday. I have an Osprey Exos pack. And having the tube readily accessible made all the difference.
I hope that helps.
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