If the valve freezes, shove the hose and valve down your shirt. I normally stuff the bite-valve into a chest pocket or down the front of my jacket. The key is to purge the hose after use and keep the bite-valve warm. I've used a Platypus hydration system for several consecutive winters and find the convenience outweighs the (manageable) drawbacks. L prefer the convenience of sipping water while in motion. As it have stated before IMHO the MSR dromedary system seems to be the most robust of all the hydration systems I have agree with the tube is inserted too far into the bite-valve it can reduce the flow. MSR does sell the replacement bite valve but I dont think it includes the toggle valve. I do like that MSR includes a toggle valve upstream of the bite valve and I tend to use it that as it cures any dripping. I ended buying a new MSR dromedary (even though the 15 year old bag was holding up fine) and the bite valve is not as good as the older design as its lower flow. With respect to bite valves, I managed to rip off my valve on my original MSR dromedary one day while hiking. With lot of diligence by blowing black some folks can manage it to a lower temp but to me its just spending good money after bad. The depressing part is most folks have a freeze up incident so they go out and buy the winter kit thinking it will solve their freezing problems, it can delay it to a lower temp. I ban them on winter trips I lead but use them myself in the non freezing conditions.
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