there has been some talk about preventing tube funk/bacterial growth by covering up the exposed part with webbing/spandex/etc.
my question/thought is if one was to use a chemical purifier to sterilize the water, wouldn't it also sterilize the container in which the water was kept?
i use a bladder for storage with a gatorade bottle for drinking out of, being careful not to cross contaminate, and use aqua mira. i have a filter, just ditched it because of weight and hassle. during these hot months where drinking is more frequent i have gone back to using the tube system on my bladder for day hikes.
so whats the verdict? anyone use aqua mira and still have the slimey stuff in their tube?