Originally posted by apod
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Source bladders solve this problem with their built in shut off switch. You would leave the switch off when you need the water and only put it back on when your not going to use it for extended periods.
The Storm valve is a push-pull valve. With a switch to shut off the flow if needed.
The Helix is a light bite valve with a built in shut off as well as a switch for extra security.
Source valves are also at a 90degree angle so they can fit into your mouth easier. And completely circular so that you don't have to bite it at a certain angle like you do with camelbak valves which are oval shaped.
All source valves also have a built in cover that you can but over the valve itself. Preventing dirt from getting all over the surface. There's no point having the inside clean or even having a built in filter if there's going to be a load of dirt over the valve.
Basically the stock source valve is like an improved Camelbak Bigbite, hydrolink and cover rolled into one. Also note that the Camelbak hydrolink on its own is very big compared to the source valve.
What should be noted as well is the fact that water will remain clean for months inside the source bladder as well as not having a rubbery taste.
Originally posted by apod
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