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CamelBak Bite Valve Cover

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Non-toxic, UV-stable, flexible foam Bite Valve cover helps prevent freeze-up.

Features a stable base and bite nib
The cover fits a standard or Big Bite Valve

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CamelBak Bite Valve Cover Customer Reviews

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CamelBak Bite Valve Cover

4.1

(based on 11 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Improves function (4)

Cons

Difficult to use (3)
Heavy / bulky (3)

Best Uses

Day hiking (4)
Backpacking (3)
Hydration packs (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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May

2013

5.0

Simple to install, works great

By FossaFerox

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Quality
Improves Function

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

I was worried this was going to be difficult to install based on past reviews. I'm really curious how he wound up getting it on, because done properly this is a snap.

Hint: The very tip of the bite valve itself slides off easily. Put that in the cover slip, grip the cover slip tightly, and slide it back on. 5 second install.

This product is ESSENTIAL if you go anywhere with dust or spray. The only downside is the added bulk, but of course it's going to be bigger. It covers the valve!

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May

2013

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Useless

By audpat

from Boston, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Difficult To Install
Difficult to Use
Impedes Drinking
Not Functional

Best Uses

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

It seemed like such a good idea, too. I was unable to get the mouthpiece back on the hydrolock, and I couldn't imagine repeating this futile exercise every time I had to remove the reservoir from my pack, because it doesn't fit through any of the tube holes on any of my packs. The cap is in the way when you're trying to get a drink, and I couldn't get enough mouthpiece into my mouth for a good drink because it was half buried inside the cover assembly. I don't think much of smearing everything with rubbing alcohol - one more thing to carry? I have used Camelbaks for many years but have smartly avoided those silly accessories. A raincover? Come on!

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May

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

good to have

By andrew the boy scout

from Kennesaw, Georgia

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy to install
Easy to Use
Good Quality
Improves Function
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Hydration Packs

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

like other people, I have no clue why this doesn't come with the reservoir. but I disagree about installing it, to put it on, it only took a few seconds and a bit of force, and even though it is big,camelbak did a good job of keeping it small. and it sure does keep help in keeping your bite valve clean.

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Feb

2012

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Keeps the dirt off, but...

By Subiedriver

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Improves Function

Cons

Bulky
Difficult to Use
Non-Adjustable

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

This has proved quite useful on the trails - keeps everything clean and keeps it from freezing up. I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to get a fresh taste of water and not dirt and trail grime. I do day hikes and some light backpacking and usually spend my time in the backcountry; bushwhacking, fording streams and stopping frequently for snacks and watering the dog. It was always such a pain to put my pack down and have it get filthy and waste water on rinsing it off.

That being said, the cover does have some issues:

- It's bulky and covers half the valve; making it hard to insert the valve into your mouth to get good suction.
- REALLY hard to put on. You have to take the entire top half of the bite valve apart and wench it on and off. I had a leak result from this.

Why isn't this included with the resevoir? It kind of seems silly that this is an aftermarket product. It's useful in any situation.

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Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Works Prefect

By RogueWave

from Ocean Springs, MS

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Improves Function

Cons

None

Best Uses

Hydration Packs

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

I am extremely happy with this product, and did not find it difficult to attach the cover over the mouth piece. Followed the directions and added some water to reduce friction when reattaching. I had been tucking the bite guard in my pack to keep is clean while in transport to the field location until the day I forgot to lock it and lost half my water. No matter how careful I was and wasting time trying to keep my bite value clean and off the ground, it was impossible. This cover is perfect, functional and a valuable part of my pack.

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May

2010

(2 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Useful and needed product, but...

By edco

from Park City, UT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Bulky
Difficult to Use
Not Functional

Best Uses

Hydration Packs

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

As with most reviewers, I got this because I was tired of cleaning dirt, mud, and who knows what off the bite valve. Good function, not so good functionally. 2 issues I have are:
1) when the cover is off and dangling from the bite valve, it gets in the way of taking a drink because of its bulk and short leash.
2) You have to remember to put the cover on (along with catching your breath, catching the scenery, etc.) right away or you lose the functionality once your pack hits the dirt. I've forgotten to put the cover on many times, so I wind up with dirt, mud, etc. on the mouthpiece anyway.
The need for this product is there, but the form and function could use improving. Not sure how to do it, but there's gotta be a better way.

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Aug

2008

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A required part, yet still not perfect

By Darelldd

from Davis, CA

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Pros

Works as it should

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Mountain Biking
Multi-Sport
Road Riding
Running

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

Years ago, I complained several times to the fine folks at Camelbak about this glaring omission. You set your pack down, and you valve goes on the floor or in the dirt. Sucks! Was thrilled when they came out with this, though I'd like to have seen a better implementation.

We all know why this is needed, so I'll skip the pros.

Cons:
1. Installing it. Can be a REAL PITA. You're trying to shove the valve's skirt OVER something, while it is trapped under this cover's skirt. Hard to get either on OR off, actually. But once on, serves its purpose.
2. Grows mold inside the cover. I'd like to have some slots at the cap junction so this thing is not air tight at the seal. I drilled two small holes for my own use, and that allows the valve to air dry instead of grow gack. The inside of the cover's lid is tough to clean. Also tough to drill through!

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Apr

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Absolutely Essential!

By William Bambeck

from Parma, Ohio

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

I needed that

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day Hiking
Desert Camping
Desert Hiking

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

Most of us who get our water locally go to great trouble and expense to filter and sterilize it. It makes no sense to then let our mouthpiece get muddy and full of germs from the rotting forest floor or contaminated water source or dirty gear and then put it into our mouth. Hey, I wash my tableware after every meal even at home, when only my own germs can get on them.

I just wish more of the parts were dishwasherable.

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Feb

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Keeps Dirt Out of Your Mouth

By Sean T

from Alameda, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Keeps Dirt Off

Cons

Best Uses

Any time

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

I don't see how the other brand don't have a cover (maybe they do and I don't know). My girlfriend has a hydration pack from The North Face and anytime she takes her pack off the bite valve is in the dirt. I just give her a smile, then she rolls her eyes and says, " Yea... I know, I wish I had a cover too" (some thing like that = )

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Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth the extra few bucks

By Lauralai

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Backpacker

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Pros

Good Water Flow

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day Hiking

Comments about CamelBak Bite Valve Cover:

When backpacking, or even on a day hike, my camelbak bite valve often falls in the dirt. Just this past weekend, it must have ended up in the dirt 20 times. Combined with moisture, it became muddy. The bite valve cover keeps your bite valve clean!! Well worth it.

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