Hi all! How can I UNinflate the bladder? ie- let the air out? I want to roll it up tight to put in my bag and it's like a small pillow- air in it.
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Hello. First of all nice pillow idea, i've never thought about that. To answer your question, the pump has a valve that is really easy to screw in and out to keep air in or let air out either wide open or a little bit to fine tune the comfyness. Also you can just unclip the top the same way as if you were going to clean it or fill it up and roll it up tight.
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The button on the pump is a release valve. Hold the button while pressing the air out.
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Depress the spring loaded button at the tube side of bulb to let the air out of pressurized side of bag. Roll the bag to squeeze all the air out as you release air with depressed button.
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There is a little button right next to the rubber pump for deflation. hold the button down, and roll up the bag
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If it has a pushbutton on the pump, you just push it to let the air out. If it has a thumbscrew, just unscrew it. The other way is just pull the pump off the hose.
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Theirs a button on the pump you press it down. If you want it completely deflated you'll have to apply pressure.
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There's a button on the pump you press it down. If you want it completely deflated you'll have to apply pressure.
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Yes, just push the button below the bulb you use to put air into your bladder and hold it until you push all the air out.
508185
Just unroll it , open the valve and it will inflate, then close the valve. It only inflates an inch or 2.
535487
The problem with those is that they originally come "compressed". Once you rip open the bag and the pouch, they inflate to 2.5 time the size and weight, and can't go back. I'm afraid it would be like moving a regular mattress! I had the same problem as you, once, with a king size foam mattress, from a different manufacturer. The master bedroom was on the 2nd floor, and the staircase narrow and sinuous/winding. We had to lift it up thru the outside wall of the house and bring it in thru the window!
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It usually takes me only a few breaths to blow it up. When you blow into it try slightly pinching at the base of the piece that sticks out. Doing this allows more air to flow in at once. Also do this when deflating.
1339188
Its just like any Camelbak or other bladder. Best advice is to empty it, and if it's going to sit for a while, roll up some paper towels to keep the mouth open and "wick" the moisture out.
2076054
The bladder may appear small at the beginning but as you add air it will expand.There should be 7lbs of pressure per square inch added to the bag.
1777611
I would recommend to not hang the bladder by itself when it is full of liquid. I would recommend to carry the bladder inside a small backpack, then hang it from your recumbent. Without insulation, your liquid will get warm/hot in the direct sun, not a good idea.
632517
There is a bladder inside that gets folded over... Nothing leaks out, and you can fill it light if you want.
1628307
Ha ha....we were actually going to suggest that, but didnt know how to phrase it. Good for you using your noggin....sometimes a bubble of air can form in the plumbing and it is hard to get it out. Guess we will have to add "sucking" to our technical must do list! But that is often all it takes in cases where water is not being disbursed. Sometimes things get disconnected or air bubbles form during the rough ride across the ocean. Glad to see it worked out for you...its a good little machine for the money.
680707
The bag is deflated by using the air pump and reversing the nozzle location, so pretty much all the air can get sucked out. You may have to fold it and compress it some to get all the air out. It comes with a drawstring bag to carry the bed and the air pump. The pump has a cord, no batteries, btw. It would fit into a carry on size bag and still probably have room for a toiletry bag and a change of clothes, packed tightly.
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It definitely takes some practice. But, to be fair it's never really 'full'. I have a super heavy flow and I've never seen the cup be more than half filled, even after wearing it all night. Some tips which are kind of odd that work for me. If you use your vaginal muscles to help push it out and you gently pinch it, it's much easier to get out. Also, just remove it slowly and you'll be able to keep it upright. And,...don't be discouraged. It's an awesome alternative but takes some getting used to. Good luck!
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I have been using it for about a year now, blow it up by mouth every once in a while just fine, no problem. But usually it deflates a bit when trying to screw it tight. Other Han that, it works fine. Try finding a person with "bigger" lung capacity to help you.
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Can't estimate the Cubic Inches. The area where the bladder occupies - has a large area below the bladder. You should remember to place articles at the bottom FIRST, then inflate the bladder (if you intend to do so). The outer compartments are typical, not alot of space. If you are going on day hikes - it is more than sufficient. Overnight, probably not my first choice. Hope that helps.
275773
You hold it by the handle and fill it flat. From my experience this bladder carries slightly more than 3l of water. One trick to keep the water from sloshing around is by sucking out all the air bubbles.
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Yes that bladder is easily removed, I actually took the bladder out and have never used it. I use the bladder pocket for extra storage on day hikes.
358753
I was able to get mine back in the bag, although it does take some persistence. It's impossible to try to roll it and stuff it in. I start with one end and get it as far in as I can, then I take the end that is sticking out and fold it over and start stuffing it in, all the while squishing the air out with each "stuff". Hope this helps!
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Mine did not come with a bladder, but a 50 oz. Camelbak bladder (got mine at MIL Clothing Sales), fit perfectly. I use mine on my Crye Belt and it does not get in the way while sitting in a vehicle or while moving. Good luck. Again - no bladder came with mine