water bladders

[Crackle]

Are there any? I'm in the process of returning one, a Source bladder, after correspondence with the manufacturer who reckons it shouldn't taste of plastic but it does.

I'd quite like another but I don't want to waste my money buying one to find it tastes tainted, so looking for some recommendations.

 

[numbnuts]

I've got a camalbak and an el-cheapo one for kayaking and I've never had a taste of plastic and I put fruit juice in mine

 

[Crackle]

Don't take this the wrong way numbnuts but how good are your taste buds and also the juice will mask it will it not?

 

[mark barker]

I've yet to find one that doesn't taste, and the same goes for water bottles (excluding the aluminium ones). Maybe juice is the answer!

 

[Mark Grant]

I've never had a problem with my Camelback, only ever water in it. I bought one from Decathlon and had a definite plastic taste.

 

[Spinney]

I had a Platypus which was fine.
Eventually (after a lot of use and being stuffed anyhow down the back of my rucksac) it started to leak.

Bought a cheaper Karrimor. Sent it back (and got a refund from Field & Trek no quibbles) because it tasted so strongly of plastic it made me feel sick.

Bought another platypus - but they have changed the style/shape and the material. This one does taste a little of plastic, but I can ignore it...

 

[Crackle]

I've never had a problem with my Camelback, only ever water in it. I bought one from Decathlon and had a definite plastic taste.

Which Camelbak? I'd initially not considered a Camelbak on cost reasons bt if they are the only ones that don't taste tainted, I may take the plunge.

Initially the water is OK but after 30 mins it begins to taste and gets wore as time passes.

 

[lukesdad]

Ive tried most Cracks and have yet to find one that isn t tainted.....but then im a chef so i do have a sensitve taste !

 

[mcshroom]

Which source was it?

I have a Source Widepac and I've not noticed the water tasting any more plastically than normal bottled water.

 

[Crackle]

Which source was it?

I have a Source Widepac and I've not noticed the water tasting any more plastically than normal bottled water.

It's a Source Clear. That's the reason I went for it, quite a few favourable reviews and if it tasted the same as bottled water I'd be happy but it doesn't. The manufacturer recommended using a wash of lemon juice which I did without much affect. I've read a few recomendations for using baking soda with good affect and I can't decide whether to return it or give that a go, especially if most bladders can taste tainted. I was looking for an unequivocal recommendation from this thread really.

 

[Merlin]

My backpack cost £10 in Tescos and came with a hydration pack inside. It looks generic (in fact it looks like the ones used by a friend with MS presumably supplied via medical sources) and is a bit fiddly to use but doesn't taste of plastic. Even after soaking with baby bottle sterilizer to remove mould/algae! It does get a bit warm and stale if I'm out too long on a hot day but that can't be avoided.

 

[carlgorse]

I bought one from JJB Sports " Run 365 " and this one is great and no signs of a taste of plastic and only £12.99 2litre Bladder

 

[david1701]

I don't taste any plastic in my decathlon 'rockrider' backpacks waterpack

 

[guitarpete247]

I soak mine in milton for a few hours before using it. I then rinse it out thoroughly several times and have found the plastic taint is gone. I have a Camelbak and had it several years.

 

[Nigel182]

I use the Decathlon ones well cheap and not a taste of Plastic at all.