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CamelBak Thermal Control Kit
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CamelBak Thermal Control Kit

Item # 631126

$16.00

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This kit converts any Camelback hydration system for extreme winter and summer conditions.

  • Kit includes insulated tube cover, foam Bite Valve™ cover, Bite Valve™ mouthpiece, and 46 inch delivery tube

Made in USA.

Item 631126

CamelBak Thermal Control Kit Customer Reviews

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CamelBak Thermal Control Kit
 
3.0

(based on 9 reviews)

56%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good water flow (6)
  • Large capacity (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (4), Casual adventurer (3)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (3), Minimalist (3)

      Reviewed by 9 customers

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      Mar

      31

      2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Works great,for intended use

      By mtnbikeraz

      from Chandler, AZ

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Great Components
      • Handles Well
      • Rugged

      Cons

      • None really

      Best Uses

      • Casual Trails
      • Cross Country
      • Downhill
      • Free Riding
      • Single Track

      Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

      I use this basically all the time I use my CamelBak. The previous reviews mark it down for reasons that were not claimed from the mfg. in the first place. Cold-weather useage, anything will freeze. No sleeve is going to prevent that. Using here in the desert, in Arizona, the water that is in the tube gets warm, yes, but after the first immediate sip, is cold as the water in the bladder.The sleeve does what it is supposed to, no unrealistic expectations. Seems to fit fine in 4 different models I use of pack, but also only use Camelbak brand of pack. Might, if using an off-brand, not work too well. My only rservation from 5 stars is that the valve is not the angled one. Change that and I change my rating! Just keep your expecations within reason, or use a complete Thermos if your needs require true hot or cold capacity.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      29

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Works great if you replace the valve typ

      By thebikelady

      from Beaverton, OR

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Water Flow
      • Large Capacity

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

          This inslulation works great IF you replace the valve it comes with with an ON/OFF valve from the normal Camel Bak line. The valve will NOT fit totally in the insulation cover but it does allow you to stop the water flow.

          I still blow water out, and then close the valve while skiing

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          10

          2008

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Works as advertised

          By TDM

          from Mi

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good Water Flow
          • Helps to keep water cool

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

              For me it works as expected. I don't expect a sleeve to prevent freezing in long term cold so if its real cold I just shove it in my jacket when I'm skiing and pull it out on the lift or when me and my partners stop to chat only takes a second.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jan

              13

              2009

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              multi use and works well

              By bdub78

              from Delaware, OH

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Refill
              • Good Water Flow
              • Large Capacity
              • Stable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Commuting
                • Day Trips
                • Extended Hikes
                • Travel

                Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

                I have this on my current camelback. It works great. Trail hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. In the summer, especially while mountain biking, it keeps the dirt/dust off of the mouth piece. The extra sleeve helps protect the tube. In the winter, it does keep the tube from freezing faster than if it had no sleeve. It will still freeze, like others have mentioned, but just be smart about it.

                And since the mouth piece is covered with a cap, it keeps things from bumping it and discharging water. I have never had a problem in 3 years of water running out when I did not want it to. No need for a lock on the end.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jan

                3

                2009

                (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                Dissappointing

                By COClimber

                from Colorado Springs, CO

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Poor Construction

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

                    I own and enjoy several Camelback products, but this was a big disappointment in cold weather for me. I purchased and tested this product twice after receiving additional instruction from other users. Even with blowing the water out the tube each time I drank, the bite valve and tube froze quickly in temps hardly at freezing. In addition, you're losing the positive on/off valve in this product. I hope the Camelback R&D team keep working on this.

                    • Gift:
                    • No
                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Sep

                    28

                    2007

                    (2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    Think carefully before buying

                    By Trail Guy

                    from Anchorage Alaska

                    About Me Runner mountain sports

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Good water flow

                    Cons

                    • Freezes in cold weather
                    • Hard to thaw is frozen
                    • May not fit pack

                    Best Uses

                    • Cool but not cold weather
                    • Day Hiking
                    • Running

                    Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

                    I was looking for something to keep the hose from freezing in cold weather. Only worked if above 25 degrees but even then you must use every few minutes or it will freeze. The extra insulation width doesn't fit though most precut holes in packs. Once frozen, very hard to thaw. The end cap hard to keep on in cold weather and the bit valve ends up freezing. I quit using mine.

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Sep

                    26

                    2007

                    (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    2.0

                    Don't Bother

                    By Angie, STL

                    from STL, MO

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Good water flow

                    Cons

                    • Poor construction

                    Best Uses

                    • Day Hiking

                    Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

                    Does not keep water cold in tubing.
                    Clip has deposited rust on all of my tech clothing.
                    Am hoping it will at least prevent valve freezing in winter, but doubtful.
                    Installation required significant elbow grease.

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Oct

                    20

                    2009

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    great!

                    By outnwilde

                    from kaysville, utah

                    About Me Casual Adventurer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Easy To Refill
                    • Good Water Flow
                    • Large Capacity
                    • Stable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Commuting
                      • Day Trips
                      • Extended Hikes
                      • Running
                      • Travel

                      Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

                      i got this, cuz i was sick of my water getting to hot, and freezing in the different seasons. i leave this on year round (mostly cuz it's a pain to get on and off) it keeps it from freezing definately! but my water still gets a little warm...overall, if you have [$] though, it's a must have!!!!

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                      Jan

                      25

                      2009

                      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      1.0

                      Worthless for skiing

                      By wannabskibum

                      from Houston, TX

                      About Me Casual Adventurer

                      Pros

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about CamelBak Thermal Control Kit:

                            Bought and retrofitted my HAWG for skiing. Worthless as I had more trouble with frozen tubing than with the standard set. Like others have pointed out, there is no stop control valve to prevent the liquid from being displaced from the reservoir so frozen line was a constant problem (blowing air into the tube like the standard set and then locking was not possible). Not worthwhile for skiing. Might be ok for other activities (Summer?) but doubt it.

                            On the plus side, it does look nice but at a huge cost.

                            • Gift:
                            • No
                            • What Is Your Gear Style:
                            • Comfort Driven

                            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                            (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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