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Cambell
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Jun 4, 2017
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Just got mine in the mail today. Love the idea but plastic pool float smell and taste is real. So far I filled with hot water let sit for a few hours and dumped three times, the fumes are still strong. Current trying the lemon juice freezer thing, if it doesnt work its going in the garbage. Was upset I missed the other hydrapack drop for the bottles, not so much anymore. Not giving up hope yet, like I said I just got it today.
Jun 4, 2017
mmorast
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Jun 5, 2017
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CambellI performed the freezer trick with one I bought, outside of the Md ones I ordered. I used lemon juice, some white vinegar, and water. I had no issues with this after this. I have done this with all my Hydrapak bladders and never a problem.
Jun 5, 2017
DannyMilks
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Jun 5, 2017
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mmorastThanks for the tip!
Jun 5, 2017
mmorast
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Jun 6, 2017
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mmorastGot mine in today. No real smell or taste from the three I got. Probably will do the freezer process just because.
Jun 6, 2017
Cambell
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Jun 7, 2017
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mmorastI wish mine was like that. I've been rinsing it for days and its still bad. If the water sits in it overnight it is undrinkable.
Jun 7, 2017
Tasselhoff
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Jun 30, 2017
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mmorastPlease elaborate on "The Freezer Process".
Jun 30, 2017
Tasselhoff
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Jun 30, 2017
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CambellI have Nalgene bottles and have that problem.
Jun 30, 2017
mmorast
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Jul 1, 2017
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TasselhoffFor each liter of capacity I put 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup vinegar, and fill with water. I then shake and let sit for 30min before freezing. Then after freezing, thaw, rinse, and dry.
I have no problems with taste after this.
Jul 1, 2017
Tasselhoff
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Jul 1, 2017
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mmorastThanks. Would have thought that maybe the Lemon Juice and Vinegar may eat-away at the plastic coating but you haven't mentioned anything along those lines, so I will take it that it is all good! I will definitely try this, I have the 3L bladder on it's way as well as this container.
Jul 1, 2017
mmorast
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May 31, 2019
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Tasselhoffno Problems at all. Still do periodic cleansing like to just keep it cleaned out.
May 31, 2019
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