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True, they are easy enough to clean. Just speak to the guys in your local outdoor shop and they'll be able to tell you how. You can also get design specific cleaning kits and sterilising tablets for the most effective job. Also I found a cap to fit around the bite valve of mine to protect it...
It could be down to your individual constitution. I walked in 09 and drank tap water all the way from UK and was fine.
A good precaution to take however is a collapsible water carrier. I took a 2l bottle on my camino but when doing treks now I'll take a 1l and an empty 1 or 2l bladder which...
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