Airsoft Canada - View Single Post - Camelbak Antidote Bladder

jordan7831 · May 30th, 2012, 13:22

Hey everyone,

I have been using my camelbak for a little while now and in its use I have noticed the tube likes to flop around like no tomorrow. Now there are several things on ebay that are designed attach the tube to the webbing on your shoulder strap. They cost about 5 bucks and are pretty stream lined.

But I decided to be cheap and see if I could make one for next to nothing.

I found in my garage a clip from some old christmas lights. Its a nylon clip and is pretty springy.

It was able to fit over the tube tight enough so it wouldnt fall out but loose enough to be pulled out for easy access.

Here is the inner diameter measured with a tool every nerd has.

There are some sharp edged on the clip so some light filing is a good idea.

Astute readers will notice there is a large notch on the other side of the clip. So to secure a lanyard to it the gap must be sealed.
I was planning on cutting a piece of ABS to fit in the groove and then superglue in place but for what ever reason it didn't work out to well. The solution drill a hole with the smallest drill bit you can find. I used a 1.5MM bit, and a 1.3MM finishing nail with great success.

Obviously you would cut the remainder of the nail and file it flush. You will want the head of the nail to be on the inside of the clip. One good reason is that if you were to put a lot of weight on the clip (from sitting or falling on it) the pointed end may puncture your hydration tube. Having the head of the nail on the inside eliminates this risk do to having a lot more surface area. Superglue is used to secure the nail in place.
TIP: If you sprinkle a pinch of baking soda on the wet superglue it forms a hard epoxy and will strengthen the bond.

I also took a 2MM bit and counter sunk the clip on the inside by 1.5MM. This way the nail head sits flush with the clip and does not poke out.

Some thin shock cord can be used to attach to webbing. Para cord is a bit to thick to be used in this clip unless you removed in inner strands and used the shell. These picture were taken before I cleaned up the burrs. You can leave them if you want, it doenst matter.

Here you can see the nail head counter sunk

Tube stays put and doesnt flop around anymore YAY!

May 30th, 2012, 13:22	#9
jordan7831 will always be Mike Litoris in our hearts Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North York - Toronto	Hey everyone, I have been using my camelbak for a little while now and in its use I have noticed the tube likes to flop around like no tomorrow. Now there are several things on ebay that are designed attach the tube to the webbing on your shoulder strap. They cost about 5 bucks and are pretty stream lined. But I decided to be cheap and see if I could make one for next to nothing. I found in my garage a clip from some old christmas lights. Its a nylon clip and is pretty springy. It was able to fit over the tube tight enough so it wouldnt fall out but loose enough to be pulled out for easy access. Here is the inner diameter measured with a tool every nerd has. There are some sharp edged on the clip so some light filing is a good idea. Astute readers will notice there is a large notch on the other side of the clip. So to secure a lanyard to it the gap must be sealed. I was planning on cutting a piece of ABS to fit in the groove and then superglue in place but for what ever reason it didn't work out to well. The solution drill a hole with the smallest drill bit you can find. I used a 1.5MM bit, and a 1.3MM finishing nail with great success. Obviously you would cut the remainder of the nail and file it flush. You will want the head of the nail to be on the inside of the clip. One good reason is that if you were to put a lot of weight on the clip (from sitting or falling on it) the pointed end may puncture your hydration tube. Having the head of the nail on the inside eliminates this risk do to having a lot more surface area. Superglue is used to secure the nail in place. TIP: If you sprinkle a pinch of baking soda on the wet superglue it forms a hard epoxy and will strengthen the bond. I also took a 2MM bit and counter sunk the clip on the inside by 1.5MM. This way the nail head sits flush with the clip and does not poke out. Some thin shock cord can be used to attach to webbing. Para cord is a bit to thick to be used in this clip unless you removed in inner strands and used the shell. These picture were taken before I cleaned up the burrs. You can leave them if you want, it doenst matter. Here you can see the nail head counter sunk Tube stays put and doesnt flop around anymore YAY! Last edited by jordan7831; May 30th, 2012 at 13:42..