The bottle has a nice design and I love the quarter turn seal. Would have given it five stars, but when I sip with the lid on no straw the bottle makes an awful noise...
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Liberty Bottleworks Boston Sport Water Bottle
The bottle has a nice design and I love the quarter turn seal. Would have given it five stars, but when I sip with the lid on no straw the bottle makes an awful noise...
Moosejaw 32oz Avex Tritan Water Bottle BPA Free
This water bottle has the most ingenious lid, I have ever seen. On one side you can lift up a built in clip that opens. On the over side you lift up a small white lid. Then you press the button on the back of the lid and start drinking.I would have given this item 5 stars if it weren''t for the fact that it is made in China. I always do my best to buy products made in America. I would have ordered a couple more bottles if it wast for this fact.
Moose Jaw: You should reconsider where you have your products made.
Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer 4 Gallon Rigid Water Container
I do not have this product, but was looking for this information and found it on another website, so I thought I''d share it here!Reliance Aqua-Tainer dimensions are as follows:
4 gallon 11 in. long x 11 in. wide x 10 5/8 in. high
7 gallon 12 in. Long X 11 1/2 in. Wide X 16 in. High
Not recommended for travel or camping. May be OK for use within the home.
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The air vent cap has apparently been redesigned, since it is billed as "new and improved," but it''s not as good as it should be. The weak link is the plastic tether that is meant to prevent loss of the cap. That tether arrived already snapped on the first one of these I bought. Amazon sent me a second, and it had the exact same problem. The air vent itself was also a bit crooked on both samples. But I ended up keeping the second one because I decided that the tether is not essential. You can loosen the cap a half turn to let air in and the cap will still stay securely on the threads. (This might not be acceptable depending on how careful your users will be and how high the stakes are for your application--I''m just using this for car camping.) It is also possible to buy a replacement spigot and vent cap for this. Presumably if you did that, you could get one with an unbroken tether, since the piece would not be under as much stress if it were not actually in use, though I still wonder how long it would stay intact. A couple of other things to know: I found that the caps do seal okay, with no leaks, and this is true for the spigot side whether it''s in storage or active position. I was also able to position the spigot straight down and still had no leaks (some other reviews mention the need to settle for a cockeyed spigot). I accomplished this by just snugging the spigot into the cap and then going one full turn more. It feels like you are cranking pretty hard when you do this, but I don''t see any signs of undue stress. It is admittedly a little fiddly to get everything set so that you are not leaking, but now that I''ve fiddled at home and know this thing''s quirks I don''t foresee any problems in the field. When the reversible spigot is in storage position, its inside is exposed to the elements through the hole in the cap, but I still like having the spigot out of harm''s way. You can put a sandwich bag over the hole in the cap and secure it with a rubber band if you are concerned. (By the way, when it comes new, there is an adhesive sticker over this hole to keep out dirt, but you have to remove that sticker the first time you install the spigot.) There are volume markings on the sides (gallons on one side and liters on the other), but it''s not that easy to see the water inside, depending on the lighting. If you shine a flashlight at the wall of the tank on one side and look at the other, then the system works perfectly. The last 3/4 of a gallon or so won''t come out through the spigot without tipping the container. The plastic is not quite as rigid as I thought it would be, but it seems fairly durable. I do not notice any unpleasant taste in the water at all after four days in the tank at room temperature. I didn''t do anything special when I got it to clean it--just gave it a rinse with plain water. It is PBA free. All that I''ve said is based on having this in the house for four days, with a full 4 gallons in it, leaving it mainly on a counter top, positioned for use--I haven''t actually taken it on a trip yet. So apart from the tether for the vent cap--and actually even taking that into consideration--this was the best container I could find of its type. I''d still like to see Reliance try again with that vent cap, but this seems like a good choice, at least for family car camping.Read Best Reviews of Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer 4 Gallon Rigid Water Container Here
I ordered 3 of these and 2 of them leaked the very first time I tested them. They both leaked from the main cap/spigot. I tried making them tighter, making them looser. It didn''t matter. Only 1 out of 3 was leak-free. I hate using disposable plastic water jugs for our camping trips and I really wanted to like these, but 2 out of 3 failing means I will never try them again.Want Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer 4 Gallon Rigid Water Container Discount?
I love this small container. The larger ones are too heavy to carry around for very long. This is a good size for me. I use it for washing off my feet and my wetsuit after surfing.
Rubbermaid Refill Reuse (20-Ounce Bottle) Save 27% off
I ordered these with the flip top lid, which is not what I received. I received the bottles with a straw (a different lid than this model a straw flips up and draws liquid through a straw in the bottle). Unfortunately, my wife had put them through the dishwasher before I realized there was an error (I thought I had mis-ordered until I came and checked this). I really wouldn''t mind the straw bottles too much, except you have to suck really hard (insert joke here) to drink out of them. I hope you receive the bottles you order!Save 27% off
Sigg Steelworks - Thermo Mug (0.5-Liters) Save 2% off
nice looking mug, well constructed, but not pleased with how quickly my coffee starts to cool. my hot coffee is appraoching luke warm by end of my 20 minute commute. definitely luke warm within an hour.I owned a sigg metro mug in the past and loved it. only drawback was having to unscrew the lid to drink my coffee. thought the convenience of this lid design would be better for working around the office. Convenient, yes, but overall performance, no.
It is light in weight, easy to carry. Compare to the Klean Kanteen I ordered and returned to Amazon, the stainless steel inside this sigg cup is far more superior. No metallic odor when I drink from it, no dark finger print marks when I touch inside the cup like the K.K. bottle.
The lid is made of good quality plastic. Attached on the lid is a ''clip'' which is somewhat like a see-saw to me. You press on one end of the clip, the other end opens up by about 1cm to allow liquid flow out. It''s not easy to wash the bottom of the ''clip'' where the soft stopper is located. I use my tea tree facial wash to prevent bacteria growth there.
I am keeping this cup, because it''s so hard to find good quality stainless steel and plastic cups anywhere.
Bluewave 1 Gallon Refrigerator Bottle
I purchased this item for use in my work van so I could wash my hands or rinse off items easily. It was the perfect size to fit in my van side door, and the valve allows one-handed operation. The problem is the valve leaks. It''s not leaking where the valve attaches to the bottle, but from the valve itself. Others mentioned this in their reviews, but I''d hoped it wasn''t a common occurrence. The lid liner (waxed cardboard) is also cheap and comes out whenever you open the bottle. A simple rubber gasket would have been much more effective.My advice, look for something better.
Bell H1 Water Bottle and Cage Save 17% off
I received this bottle as a gift to be used while cycling. I liked the look and it felt light enough. Then, without really trying it out, I bought another . . . oops. The cap is totally non-functional (remember, I have two of these and they''re both identical in their inability to deliver a decent flow of water) as I''m either sucking more air than water or I have to take small sucks then allow for air to enter the bottle so I can take another. Also, in this day and age, I''m not sure what "food grade" metal is (it''s definitely not stainless steel), even though, I''m sure, some government official has deemed this particular kind of metal as being OK for food. If you enjoy fighting for a drink of water then by all means purchase one of these, otherwise, keep looking,
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This water bottle''s cage is easy to install on a bike that already has screw placements for it. The cage retains the bottle well even over rough terrain.The bottle itself holds plenty of water, although it doesn''t keep water very cold for long.
The bottle is easy to use while in motion, and goes back to the cage without taking your eyes off of your path for too long.
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I order tow of these for myself and my son''s bike. The product was easy to install and works great out on the trail.Want Bell H1 Water Bottle and Cage Discount?
Upon opening the Bell HI Water bottles I was overcome by the smell. I wasn''t sure if the smell was leakage from the plastic or from some other source. The cage worked fine and it supported and held the bottle in place. I tried putting lemmon peels in the bottle which reduced the odor, but I still wasn''t comfortable with the product and returned themSave 17% off
Nalgene 32-Ounce Tritan Wide Mouth Glow Water Bottle
I have been using my Nalgene bottle for about 10 years, and I finally got around to replacing it with one that is BPA free, and also bought this one as a backup. Like most people with these bottles, I''ve been fairly rough on mine, but it has nothing more than a few minor scuffs. I pretty much use it for everything, and take it everywhere. While this bottle seems a little different, it so far appears that it will last me as long as my original one did. The glow of it is not blue like it is in the photo, but when I took a photo of mine in the dark, it did look kind of like that. The reality is that it is a light glow, just like that of most anything that glows. Sometimes it''s fairly faint, but sometimes it really seems to shine. I ''m really impressed by Nalgene in general, but this glowing is pretty spectacular. I can find it more easily when the lights are off, and I imagine this will be invaluable when driving at night on a road trip. No more feeling around the car to figure out where your bottle rolled off to. Now you can see it! Assuming this bottle lasts like the others, all of my future Nalgene bottles will probably be glow in the dark.
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After over two years together, I accidentally left my last Nalgene on a bus, never to be seen again. When I finally overcame the guilt and felt ready to start looking for a new water bottle, I considered other brands and different materials, but I guess I have a type: the super rugged and durable Nalgene. While I really like all the bright colors they come in, the glow-in-the-dark bod of this one really caught my fancy. I decided to give it a chance and it''s worked out really well. In normal lighting, my bottle has a slightly glazed look to it, but in the dark it''s true light really shines. This time I''m trying to be better by giving it the care and attention it deserves; I think we''re going to last!Read Best Reviews of Nalgene 32-Ounce Tritan Wide Mouth Glow Water Bottle Here
No doubt this is just like any other regular nalgene bottle, but just having the glow in the dark part is super fun! I tend to drink too much coffee and soda, so this purchase was a nice way to "entice" me to drink water. I liked it so much, I got the green glow in the dark one too!I find that the bottle stays glowing for a pretty long time, sometimes Ill wake up in the middle of the night to see it still going!
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I received a SOLLight LightCap as a gift recently (Light Cap to fit any wide mouth water bottle Available in Several Colors), and did not have a spare translucent water bottle to stick it on. After a short search, I quickly decided that a glow in the dark bottle would be ideal for it.The glow of the bottle is more of a novelty than a practical use for illumination, however it does prove useful for finding the bottle in the dark. When combined with the LightCap, it adds additional value to an already very useful piece of gear.
Schwinn Waterbottle
You''re better off buying a bottle at a local sports store. This bottle is tiny and feels cheap. I had to buy it after both of my bottles I used for biking. This one is so small it doesn''t fit in the regular bike bottle holder.
Aladdin 10-01319-001 Aladdin Industries 16 Oz Assorted Colors Double Wall Water
Guess I''m the voice of dissent this has been the perfect bottle. My experience runs counter to the other reviews it has kept drinks cold, the lid has stayed on nice and tight, and it has never cracked. Guess I take care of my stuff? I have no idea how the others have had such bad experiences.I''m here because I''m looking for more I love it so much that I want several so I don''t have to keep washing this one every night.
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Wonderful water bottle for on the go mommas. Keeps dunks cold and if your an ice cruncher like me you will love the screw off top.Love the idea and the solid feel...no more sweaty bottles, BPA free, can fit ice cubes, etc. so bought two one for me and one for my son thinking this would be the perfect water bottle and the last one I''d have to buy at least for awhile. Wish I''d read the reviews first...we''ve literally had these for less than a week and both have cracked at the bottle top. Very disappointing. Also, it leaks. There is no seal or gasket to the bottle top so a substantial amount of water comes out. Not good in a backpack or purse. These are not inexpensive so I''m not happy with these at all. I note that it says "patent pending"...need to work a bit more on this one! Save your money and find something else.Want Aladdin 10-01319-001 Aladdin Industries 16 Oz Assorted Colors Double Wall Water Discount?
No more buying lots of disposable water bottles. This one is reusable and can be washed in the dishwasher to keep it clean. I love being able to add ice. And, this double-wall model keeps the condensation from forming water circles...
Topeak Modula Waterbottle Cage 2 Save 22% off
What the other reviews don''t tell you is how this works exactly, which is what I was curious about when I bought it. Basically, it''s a standard bottle cage, except there''s a little button underneath that you can''t see from the picture. When you press the button, it releases the case so that you can expand or compact it. You can actually do this with the water bottle in the case so you''re not guessing and creating a nice snug fit. The button is flat with the bottom of the cage so it doesn''t protrude and won''t get snagged. You can also fine-tune the case after you''ve positioned it to where you want by turning the thumb screw on the front of the case (you can actually see this in the pic). That allows you to really get a perfect fit around any bottle, say if it has special grips or isn''t quite snug enough after using the button, etc. Otherwise, it works and feels like any other cage and doesn''t take up any more width. It is definitely taller that other cages, like those carbon fiber ones. So this is good for carrying non-standard bike bottles (like bringing your cocktail to the beach). If your bottle is taller than normal and you have a small bike frame, this works perfectly well with the Topeak X 15 Waterbottle Cage Adapter.
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California summers are known for being really dry so I invested in a water bottle cage to hold my 750mL Camelbak water bottle. I did a bunch of research beforehand and it seemed to be the most popular cage that came stock with high end bikes. Moreover the cage has rubber pads to prevent bottle rattle and an adjustable base to accommodate larger water bottles. I have yet to take it out for a long test ride but upon installation, I noticed a few flaws. Even with the adjustable base, the 750mL Camelbak BARELY fits with the widest setting. I''m never one for stuffing something till it bursts but I have to make an exception for this if I''m going to make it work. I''m afraid if I keep taking it out and stuffing it back in, the base will eventually break. The base does have some considerable wiggle to it which is inevitable since it is built in two parts to be adjustable. The rubber pads seemed ingenious on paper but upon real world application, it made inserting the bottle and taking it out quite hard to do. There''s a lot of resistance which can be annoying during a long bike ride. Don''t get me wrong, it serves its original purpose of eliminating rattle very well but note that there will be a trade-off. All in all, it''s lightweight and innovative for something that costs 10 bucks!Read Best Reviews of Topeak Modula Waterbottle Cage 2 Here
I purchased two of these, one for the road bike and one for the mountain bike. I wanted the adjustable cage because I''m always using or reusing various size bottles. The smallest setting holds those cheap, thin plastic water bottles you buy in the grocery store and the largest setting holds the standard size workout bottles that have the indentation around the top. Once installed on the mountain bike I hit the trail for a ten mile, single track trail ride. The trail consisted of everything from smooth hard packed soil to holes, rocks, ruts and roots. Rough enough to shake things apart. I ride my trails as fast as I can without loosing it and without abusing the bike. I tested the holder with three bottles, the standard sized bike bottle with the teeth pull opening, a Poweraid bottle that I reuse and the standard size, grocery store water bottle made out of the cheap thin plastic.The cage held all three size bottles at various fluid levels over the roughest terrain. Not once did any bottle get jarred loose or come close to falling out. Even the thin plastic bottle was held firm both full and empty. I stop to drink when trail riding and the bottles slide in and out of the cage easily. I actually put a little silicone on the rubber coating of the wire cage to facilitate removal. Not that it needed it but it did make it smoother. The cage passed this test with 100% and I am content with it.
On the road bike one does not need to worry about the bottle falling out unless you get hit by another vehicle, in which case it will probably not concern you anyway. The bottles slide in and out easily and I am content with this application as well.
I recommend this cage for both road and mountain biking as it holds the various size bottles you will use and holds them well.
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This bottle cage is easy to install and easy to adjust. I can fit huge insulated polar insulated bottles without problem as well as 12 ounce store bottled water. Adjusting is very straight-forward. I like to ride the trails on my mountain bike and haven''t had a bottle pop out of this cage yet.Save 22% off
Nathan 700ml Steel Bottle with Flip Straw (Black) Save 5% off
I absolutely love this bottle and would recommend it to anyone. I owned an older version of it and was just replacing. It is great quality and durability. My last one lasted 3 years and I only replaced it because it was looking pretty beat up and had lost the plastic mouth piece.
These bottles don''t leak. Obviously if you turn them upside down with the spout open, it''s going to spill a little, but it quits pretty quickly. If the spout is closed, you might get a drop or two of water spilled, but that''s nothing compared to most bottles. I love that the bottles don''t leak because I have a 4 year old who does not get the concept of "right side up."
I also love that you don''t have to bite down on the straw to suck the water out. It''s just like a normal straw.
I will never buy another brand of bottle.
These wash easily, there is never a weird plastic or metal taste to the water, the water stays cool forever, and they fit perfectly in my car cup holder. They can get heavy if you''re on a long hike (even with the belt clip thing they are a little unwieldy) but I am going to get a water bottle sling so that won''t be an issue anymore. Thanks Nathan! You''ve got a customer for life (and beyond, because my 4 year old loves your bottles too!)
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***1st review***This bottle is larger than I thought which was great because I drink a ton of water. It truly is a pretty and well constructed bottle and the fact it has a flip straw is awesome because I feel I do drink more water with this straw feature. This bottle came with 2 inner straw replacement attachments which makes for quick and easy cleaning. There is a clip on the top that I clip to my shoulder bag, hiking pack, or what ever else I need it to clip to. The clip is a little on the small side but perfect for holding it with 1 finger.Thanks for a great water bottle I will be ordering more soon I love all the pretty/fun designs!
**UPDATE** 1/4/2012 I almost lost my keys at the gym because I had them clipped to the clip on the bottle. This sucks because now I have to go back to locking my things in the locker which used to be a great time saver for me. I am dropping 2 stars from my original review. Please make the clip stronger and this bottle would be the best.
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2 Pack 750ml (26 Oz) Super Gator Mouth Bottles Save 38% off
I loved this bottles. They are exactly what I was looking for, stainless steal with straw. resistant, beautiful colors and vary practical.
Great American Toronto Maple Leafs 2-Pack Pint Ale Glass Set
Full sized pub glasses with metal logo. The logo is bright and very solid, makes an attractive presentation. I would hand wash these glasses to keep colors stable.
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