Review on Camelbak Big Bite Valve Cover by Reginald Ward

The Big Bite valve is a bit more difficult to remove and install, but not because of the tight fit. At least with the Ergo HydroLock, the cap actually has enough play to pivot around the valve, which is handy for positioning it so the loop can either point towards the end or away from the end. However, this means that you cannot directly hold the valve stem during assembly/disassembly. The strategy that works for me is to put the bit valve in the valve cap but not close the cap. Treat the valve cover body like a loose shell and hold the shell and bite valve together while twisting/turning the HydroLock. It takes more time and effort than just a bite valve, but it's not a nightmare. However, I have only tried this with the CamelBak Ergo HydroLock. This can be a tighter fit on the new Crux valve as well as replacement valves from other manufacturers.