The Quick Link Conversion kit was not something I intended to purchase initially, but after finding that my new pack''s lack of the Quick Link being built in I found myself a bit disappointed. My choices were to purchase a completely new reservoir with the Quick Link already included at more than $30 or to get the conversion kit for $10 (this was a no-brainer).
I had read other people''s reviews about how the item leaks, doesn''t install easily, is made of poor quality polymers, and is over-priced. Let''s talk about a few of those points. It was exceptionally easy to install the conversion kit to a non-Quick Link equipped 2L Antidote reservoir; all you have to do is cut the existing drinking tube approx 1 1/2" 2" above the end at the reservoir base, clean both ends of the tube and the connecting links with a rubbing alcohol dipped q-tip, insert and rinse with soapy water, and it''s good to go. It does NOT leak at all, as I''ve now used my old reservoir with the conversion kit installed along with the original tube and a newer insulated tube with the adapter already installed; neither item leaks at all after 5-7 uses for each tube (desert hiking at Red Rock National Conservation Area, city biking in Las Vegas, residential walking trails, fishing at Lake Mead). The quality of the material is definitely top notch as I''ve used other similar quick release kits with other brands and with the type of abuse I deal they break within the first 5 uses. For $10 + tax and shipping this is worth every penny, I mean come on who wants to invest in a new reservoir at $30-60 each when all you need is a new tube?
In short, if you have the older Omega system or the newer non Quick Link equipped Antodite system this is worth getting to not only extend the life of the reservoir long after the drinking tube is trashed but to allow for easier cleaning and installation in your pack after it''s already been filled! Get it, you won''t be disappointed.
I love this product! Like all the Camelbak products I have owned, it works great. It''s so much easier to be able to disconnect the drinking tube from the bag for filling, emptying, cleaning, etc. I like that the Camelbak stuff is made to get a few years of wear before it needs to be upgraded or replaced. I just bought this conversion kit and used it on an old reservoir and saved a few bucks instead of buying a whole new reservoir with the Quick Link system already built in. No other water reservoir system works as well as Camelbak, and I will continue to buy their products.
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So to install this all you have to do is cut your old tube leaving about an inch or so still attached to the old receiver. Dip the quick release receiver in some rubbing alcohol and then slam it into the open tube end. Do the same for the other connector in the long part of the tube and you''re done!
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This was easy to install and seems to work alright.
Just make sure you install the piece with the release button on the reservoir. The other piece goes on the hose. The pictogram instructions show this but it could be easy to miss the release button on the drawings. There is no warning to make sure that''s how you do it.
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I have an older Omega Reservoirs from 2006 and decided to upgrade to the Insulated Tube with Quick-Link Camelbak Antidote Insulated Tube.
The Quick-Link Adapter is easy to use and works nicely. Disconnecting and cleaning the tube is much easier now.
What you will need to do:
1. Cut a 2"-3" of the original tube (see photos I uploaded).
2. If like me you are upgrading to a tube that already has the quick link, then you need to cut only one 3" piece. If you just want to upgrade your existing tube to Quick-Link, then you will need to cut Two 3" pieces.
3. Rubbing alcohol will help you insert the tubes with little effort.
The whole thing takes less than 2 minutes. The Quick-Link adapter is a must if you use your waster system on a regular basis, but do not wish to buy a whole new system.
One more advice from my experience, if you know that you will not be using your system for a while, stick it in the freezer after you clean it. It will prevent fungi, mold and bacteria. Done!
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Have athletic kids who go thru bottles like "water". After living at Dick''s getting one per week or month after the straw would break, these are heaven sent. They take a beating, deal with the dishwasher well etc. Great for soccer and even better for lacrosse and hockey where a long straw is great so you dont have to remove your helmet. My kids drag them around by the straw all the time(not recommended and a killer to other bottles) and they cant break them.
