 Topic Name: DIY water bladder
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on: March 26, 2018, 11:24:45 PM
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Enjoying the View
Location: Colorado
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Has anyone ever made their own water bladder to custom fit their frame bag? I can’t help but think this would be a good idea. For me in particular my frame bag is not all that large and being on a full suspension frame the shape is odd enough to make it hard to get a stock bladder to fit. It got me thinking that since the bag itself was custom made to fit why not a bladder to match?
If anyone has, what material and parts did you use? I’ve got plenty of old bladders laying around. I could probably use pats from them if I could track down the same material to make the bladder. I’m sure there would be some trial and error. I’ve started looking at a seamer / welder to join the materials together.
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Topic Name: DIY water bladder
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Reply #1 on: March 28, 2018, 06:27:16 AM
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Lentamentalisk
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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2018, 06:27:16 AM » |
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I have thought about doing this a couple of times, but I found a workaround that has kept me pretty happy. The Platypus bladder is longer, thinner, and doesn't have that huge port you need to cram into your bag. If you leave it a little under filled, it is surprisingly flexible and can fit into just about any space.
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Topic Name: DIY water bladder
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Reply #2 on: March 28, 2018, 12:41:10 PM
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Enjoying the View
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2018, 12:41:10 PM » |
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I do need to just pick one of those up or even the Camelbak longneck bladders and see how it fits.
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Topic Name: DIY water bladder
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Reply #3 on: April 01, 2018, 08:36:43 PM
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mtntraveler
Location: Southern CA
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2018, 08:36:43 PM » |
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Enjoying the view
if you get around to making a custom bladder, let the forum know as I've seen the topic here a few times. I would also like a custom fitted bladder to my frame bag, that would be super.
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Topic Name: DIY water bladder
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Reply #4 on: April 02, 2018, 04:38:13 AM
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fotooutdoors
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2018, 04:38:13 AM » |
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I think the hardest thing would be sourcing food grade materials. Otherwise, you could use pack raft supplies and construction.
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Topic Name: DIY water bladder
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Reply #5 on: June 26, 2018, 07:34:44 PM
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ForestyForest
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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2018, 07:34:44 PM » |
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I designed an insulated pouch to hold a 3L reservoir on the handlebars. It has a front pocket for snacks, and a rear pocket that fits a smartphone. The current design requires an Ortlieb Handlebar Pack to fit correctly, but it would be nice to make it universal eventually. I offer these for sale on Etsy if anyone is interested.
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Topic Name: DIY water bladder
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Reply #6 on: June 26, 2019, 04:42:06 PM
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geekonabike
Location: RedNeck Alps (White Mtns, AZ)
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2019, 04:42:06 PM » |
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I once tapped a 2 gal bag into a triangular shape, it lasted a couple of years before springing a leak. now I just add a second caped 3l platypus bag, partially filled & get the same amount of storage (smallish ft triangle). platypus bags are also good for springing leaks, but gorilla tape will usually get you through the trip.
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