This reader tip came in the form of a comment from Cecelia M on the article 5 Cycling Products for Riding in Hot Weather, and we thought it was worth sharing as a Quick Tip.
“I made a sleeve insert for my Camelbak bladder out of a cold bag from a grocery store. (The thin, cheap ones, not fabric) It keeps the bladder cold for hours, longer, if I partially freeze it first. Specs liquor store sells a cold bag for a bottle of wine that is about the perfect size for a 2L bladder. I live is south Texas so hot weather is my ride.”
Cecelia
Great tip. I’ll have to try it.
After each ride I empty all but the bottom water (only water ever), then freeze. I take it out one hour before my next ride. I have used the exact same bladder for ten years. Never washed, always frozen when not in use.