HydraPak Comet Bite Valve

Fits perfect in my HyrdaPak hose. My old valve was getting nasty and moldy and even after boiling and washing just needed to be replaced. This was a perfect replacement and I like the on/off flow switch better on this than the original connection. The flow is much better too making it easier to drink from a bladder.

I picked this up to replace The bite valve on my mxxy bladder, because it was difficult to seal. Replacement was very easy, this valve fit right in. This bite valve and cover are good quality. The cover has a nice audible and tactile snap when it closes which is really nice and flow adjustment on the bite valve is easy.

I liked this replacement valve for my osprey reservoir. I had a barrel adjuster before where the whole valve turned. That one had more surface area to put in your mouth which was nice - this one has a short tip. That one also had a magnet and this one does not. But this one has a better flow rate and the included cover is a must have. I added a magnet manually using the kit that can be purchased separately.

Used to replace on my bladder I use for running.. easy to install and no leaks

Works perfectly on both of my Platypus Hoser to replace valves that eventually started leaking on both. Easier to lock/unlock than my wife's Osprey valve. Good flow, too!

Worked well to replace a bite valve I broke last year. Easily went on to the existing tube and seems to work well. Doesn’t leak and the water flow is good as well.

This was a replacement for a valve that failed on my hydropak. Works great!

The most important feature of this valve is the stem that sits inside the silicone sheath. The HydraPak stem is designed to maximize the flow by providing the most clear space that it can. No-name knockoff stems that I have used have four smallish holes that restrict the flow. Many currently on offer have 7/64 inch holes that provide low flow. An older CamelBack stem that I have has 9/64 inch holes, and provides adequate flow. The HydraPak has holes that are expanded to a triangular shape and flutes that are a simple cross that provide very good flow. After using this valve, I bought some HydraPak replacement stems+sheaths to upgrade my old valves to the HydraPak flow rate. Note that the replacement sheaths come in two lengths; get the one that fits your valve body if you want to upgrade. Otherwise, you will have to use your existing sheath with the new stem, which is OK, but then you don't have a spare sheath. I prefer the slightly angled geometry of this valve as it is easier for me to grab and hold in drinking position. Valves where the body twists 90 degrees to open the shutoff have an offset that I find awkward. The HydraPak shutoff doesn't interfere with the valve layout, and is also much easier to clean as a small brush can fit through the nearly straight opening. This is packaged in a small box rather than a plastic bag. All of the bite valves I have take the same hose size as the HydraPak. I use silicone tubing with 1/4 inch internal diameter and 3/8 inch outside diameter. I have never had leaks with this. I don't like vinyl tubing because it is too stiff. While the silicone tubing can kink easily, it also does not take a set and un-kinks just as easily. In cases where my routing makes the setup prone to kinks, I insert a length of 0.08 inch string trimmer line through that section, which prevents kinking.

Original bite valve failed after about 10 years. Replacement works well and has a tap. Relatively easy to remove old and install new valve using hot water to soften tube.

Spot on, I broke mine in the car door, this went on without a fuss

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Super das es das Teil einzeln gibt. Wurde mir empfohlen. Habe damit jetzt die Ventile von meinen Trinkblasen ersetzt. Gefühlt ist der Durchfluss größer, wie bei einem Sourceventil.