| Camelbak Thermal Control Kit |  | Brand: Camelbak
Department: unisex-adult
List Price: $16.00
Buy New: $14.35
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Rating:  6 reviews
Color: No Color
Media: Apparel
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 12 x 6.5 x 1.5
MPN: 90051
Model: 90051
UPC: 713852900519
EAN: 0713852900519
ASIN: B0019DAQGU
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| Features:
| • | Keeps water cool in summer and doesn't freeze in winter. |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 6
 pain to put on but worth it March 3, 2010
Willem Schira (Madison, WI)
Getting this thing onto my existing bladder was quite the undertaking. After fighting with it for about 30 minutes I finally got it on. Hint: hot water soak the ends of the hose before trying to get it onto the barbs on the bladder.
Well worth the effort though.
 Not As Advertised January 2, 2010
S. Cooley
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product does freeze up, even when the temps are in the teens and low 20s. Based on their advertising, this shouldn't happen. Since the only way to keep the hose from freezing up is to constantly blow out the hose, you might as well just use the hose that came with the original bladder.
I ski in Colorado, and frequently this thing freezes up. It was money NOT well spent, for sure. The ad states it is for use in extreme winter conditions. I wonder what "extreme" means; certainly, any temperature below 32 degrees is not extreme, yet the hose will freeze in mildly freezing conditions. When skiing, the last thing I want to have to think about is whether I will be able to hydrate when I want to. Just a pitiful product.
Insulation is Needed December 16, 2009
Danno119
Purchasing the Thermal Kit helps keep all of my water at the same temp, no more warm water in the tube after first use. Worth the money if used in both hot and cold weather. Prevents water from freezing if used in cold weather, like winters in Wisconsin. Protective bit valve is nice to have and keeps dirt out of valve.
Cold in Summer, not frozen in Winter. September 29, 2009
bblhed (New England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have this tube kit and I use it year round. It keeps the water liquid in winter, and cooler in summer. An added bonus is that it also protects the tube and bite valve. An added plus is that it is all black so it camouflages the tube a bit if you need or are into that kind of thing.
Someone mentioned that they had problems taking the tube on and off their bladder for cleaning. I used to have that problem too, but I now follow camelbak's instructions and I use hot water whenever I take the tube off or put it on, it is a huge help! Just run hot water over the joint you are trying to disassemble for about a minute and presto it just slides apart.
Got mine for the Summer! August 19, 2009
twoyellowlabs (Overland Park, KS USA)
Two things make this a great add on accessory for the summer: 1) Included is a Big Bite Valve cover. 2) The thermal control works great in the heat.
I use mine primarily for XC MTB riding and picked one up for my new Mule N.V. just in time for a 90+ degree day ride on the River Trail in Lawrence, KS. My drink was nice and cold from the start every time. Compare that to my buddy with his standard issue Camelbak Mule. He had to suck out an entire mouthful and spit it out before he could get to the "cold stuff." Sure he could have blown the "warm stuff" back in and then started, but who wants to do that? The valve cover also managed to keep the dirt and grit off the Bite Valve and not leak all day including the ride to and from in the car.
One recommendation is to use the kit as is vs. taking the thermal cover off the new tube and adding it to the existing one already attached to your pack. Not sure what made me think it would be easier than following the directions, but it is doable if you prefer a tad shorter drink tube. I'm also considering the Filter Adapter Kit only for the convenience of having a quick connect as taking the tube on and off the bladder for cleaning is a royal pain.
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