How to use the ClickSip valve:

1. To Open: Push the tabs forward using your fingers or by biting the valve tip and pulling with your teeth.

2. Let It Breathe: When using ClickSip without the one-way valve attached, ensure that after sipping, you allow the valve to breathe for a moment. This allows water to fall back into the reservoir to prevent small amounts of water from releasing from the valve after closing.

3. To Close: Push the tabs back toward the closed position until the valve tip stops.

Paragon’s technology allows you to choose how you sip. Allow water to fall back into the reservoir between sips or connect the one-way valve (included) to keep the water in the hose.

The One-Way valve lets you choose whether the drink is readily available or if it will fall back into the hydration reservoir to ensure it remains protected from the elements.

1. Without Valve: Drink falls back into the reservoir and will not freeze or get warm.

2. With Valve: Drink will stay in the hose and remain susceptible to freezing and warm weather conditions.

To assemble the One-Way valve, simply remove the ClickSip valve from the hose and install the One-Way valve directly into the hose. After the One-Way valve is installed, you can then place the ClickSip valve onto the One-Way valve.

All components of the Paragon Hydration Pack are top-rack dishwasher safe except for the backpack. Here's an overview of how to clean each part of the reservoir + backpack:

1. Place the reservoir, valves, hose, straw, lid assembly, and the insulated stainless steel body on the top rack of your dishwasher and wash as normal.

2. Alternatively, you can hand wash the above components with warm water and soap.

Tip: Try the VooBrü Tablets + BrüBrush to get tough-to-reach areas and a thorough clean for the reservoir.

3. To clean the backpack, spot clean using a rag, mild soap, and warm water. Do not place it in the dishwasher.

With a breathable design and adjustable straps, Paragon fits to you so that you can wear it and sip comfortably. The reservoir backpack comes with 3/4" foam padding between the reservoir and your back for cushioning. It also comes with:

1. Removable/adjustable waist strap and magnetic sternum strap

2. Adjustable, magnetic hose clip to keep the hose where it sits best for you

3. MOLLE notches to adjust the hose, sip valve, and waist + sternum straps to your height