This was a gift to a Falcons fan. She LOVED it!!!! Got it for a great price. I was with her when she opened it and saw it for the first time also. It is very high quality and so collectible. Thanks
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Atlanta Falcons 15oz Tankard
This was a gift to a Falcons fan. She LOVED it!!!! Got it for a great price. I was with her when she opened it and saw it for the first time also. It is very high quality and so collectible. Thanks
Blue Desert SmarTube Hydration System Save 28% off
Used it with a wide mouth Nalgene bottle, no leaks. Bite valve works well once you get the hang of where the bite point is.
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I absolutely love this thing because it makes it so I can put a water bottle or Nalgean type bottle in my back pack and drink from it without needing to take the bottle out of my bag.Read Best Reviews of Blue Desert SmarTube Hydration System Here
Working with multiple bottle types with various diameter openings, this clever device allows the upright carrying of your water or hydration fluid. Comes with a number of adapters all of which work. No leaks. The bite tube is not tiring on your teeth or mouth and allows a good flow with minimal draw. The tube is long enough to allow placing the water bottle either in an accessory pocket, the top pocket, or in a hydration sleeve in the pack. Easy to clean as well and, so far, does not seem to hold odors from hydration tabs or flavored drinks. Extremely light as well. I have ceased using all of my other carriers and now use only this one. A good buy and well designed. Get it.Want Blue Desert SmarTube Hydration System Discount?
This is the best thing since buttered bread!! works on almost every kind of bottle out there, i needed a camel back but didn''t have space for it, so i found a bottle that fit in the pouch and attached this. it works really well, have not noticed any leaking or anything. extremely versitile and really easy to clean. would recommend it to everyone!!!Save 28% off
humangear capCap
Every once in a while, I''ll make a purchase that turns out to be so useful and convenient, that I''ll wonder how I ever got along without it. It does not perform any complex functions, but it''s beautiful in its simple functionality.The spout forms perfectly to your lips due to a little concave ring around the middle of it
The top is slightly rubberized for excellent grip (plus it''s green, which is cool)
The strap is sturdy and comfortable to hold
The top cap twists on and off in one full rotation
That''s about it. It doesn''t need to do anything else, and it doesn''t try. It''s the perfect solution for the narrow/wide mouth water bottle dilemma.
(I am reviewing a "second generation" cap; the first one had a leaking problem with some bottles, as stated at Human Gear''s web site to their credit they offer a free replacement to anyone who had purchased the leaky one).
Alas, I hate to say that they have one great drawback: it absorbs the taste and smell of some beverages.
It is very well thought off, the designer(s) must be proud of their creation; it is not cheapie; but the material it was made of is inadequate for its use.
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Okay, so here is the scoop. I bought this for my new Nalgene bottle and when I received it and used it, it did EXACTLY was is was supposed to and was made well and looks great. Now, here is where it gets interesting. The black retaining strap was split along the thin part so I emailed a picture of the split to HumanGear with an explanation of what I found on my new CapCap. This is where HumanGear redeemed themselves and gained a customer for LIFE!!!! So, they responded very quickly apologizing for the split in the retaining ring and ensured their products are built for everyday use and it must have been a defect. So they promptly shipped me a new retaining ring. I could have easily sent it back to Amazon for replacement but why when 90% of the cap was fine. So when I received my replacement today not only did they send me TWO new straps to have an extra spare, they threw in one of their GoToobs travel tube for Lotions, Shampoo, etc. Really cool product. Also attached was a hand written note from the person I had emailed about my issue with another apology. I am not a HumanGear customer for life! This is how you handle customer service in a world like we have today!Want humangear capCap Discount?
I purchased this cap with the 40oz wide mouth Klean Kanteen bottle for my husband for work. He needed a wide mouth bottle for cleaning but a narrow mouth for drinking. He hates sport spouts as he feels he doesn''t get enough water when drinking. So...we opted for this cap. Here is one tip to prevent leaking. Apply the base cap to the bottle with the top cap off. After securing the base cap, then tighten the upper cap. After learning this, my husband discovered the bottle won''t leak anymore.
Water Bottle / Cup Holder Attachment for Exercise Bike, Treadmill, Elliptical Save 5% off
I had no way of being able to drink my water while on my treadmill. This is perfect! My bottle of water fits perfect and I''m a happy camper
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It is a little tight for some non-plastic water bottles, but otherwise, really good. Fits our treadmill perfectly -which was great.
Topeak Pocket Rocket Master Blaster Bike Pump Save 32% off
Pros: High Pressure, Very Small, Light Weight, High QualityCons: Heating, Flimsy rubber holder on the frame connector.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 Day(s)
Comments:
This is an amazing pump, very small and works really good. I had other pumps before, but for my racing bike I need to put over 100PSI air. No mini pump could go near 80PSI. This one goes as much as 160PSI according to the specs. When I tried it on my bike, I could go over 100 easily. My tires can take a maximum of 120PSI, so I didn''t try further. It is neatly built, with high quality material. The barrel is brushed aluminum, and very narrow in diameter. Towards the end of pumping it gets warm, but it works like a charm. Thanks Topeak! If I lose I''d definitely buy again.
Pull out the black insert(s). There should be two pieces but you may have to pull them apart.
Take the one with the point end and push it through the small hole of the cylindrical one.
Put the pair back into the pump with the larger hole facing out.
Reattach the cap.
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Pros: Sturdy metal body. Very good seal on tires(only tested w/ presta). Little force needed to pump. InexpensiveCon: Not very much air with each pump.
Mainly I wanted to write this review to put at easy anyone who, like me, was looking for a small, inexpensive travel pump, but also didn''t want to end up with a flimsy piece of junk. My old bike pump was exactly that, and I really didn''t want to have another crap pump. So trust me, I know a cheap pump when I see one. After rolling the dice and ordering this pump from Topeak, rest assured fellow shopper, this little guy is solid. It''s got a great strong metal body and a very smooth and sturdy pumping and locking action.
I''ve only used it for presta tires, so I can''t vouch personally yet for the schrader mode, but for the presta, the seal it makes is perfect and there''s no adjusting or need to try and lock it in again (A constant with my old pump). Just put it on, flip up the lock and start pumping. No leaks. As far as using it for schrader tires, all you do is unscrew the front, pop out a little plastic piece, turn it around and screw it back together. Seems self explanatory and I would have to guess it works well also, but like I said, haven''t tested it yet.
I will use this pump probably once a week, as I love having lots of pressure in my tires though they never seem to hold pressure that well. The pumping is very easy even when it''s getting very full. I never feel like I''m going to blow a neck vein from pushing so hard like I used with my old pump. And even if I did, this pump is very sturdy so I never feel like it''s going to shatter in my hands if I get a little aggressive with it either like the old pump did.
The only negative I have is that the amount of air you get in each pump is on the low side. If I used 7 or 8 pumps with my old pump, I''d say with this one I''d need close to double that. But this is a small price to pay for not having a flimsy pump that takes some tries to get a good seal, get''s very hard to pump and feels like it will snap in two.
Almost forgot about the mount. It''s a great system that will screw in underneath your water bottle holder (Comes with screws if you don''t have one). Just take off the water bottle holder, line up the mount, and put the water bottle holder back on on top of it. (you can see this in the customer image) Mountain bikers take note; The pump clips in very hard and on top of that, has a rubber piece that holds it in. One of my water bottles would fall out before this thing would.
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Pump works very well. Since it is a mini, it will take more pumps to inflate the tires but not meant to use on a new out of the box tire unless you want a good arm workout. works well if you need a little extra air on the tires when out on the road or when bike has been left around for a few months and the tire is a little low.Want Topeak Pocket Rocket Master Blaster Bike Pump Discount?
This is a well-made pump that has a holder that fits rather cleverly underneath a standard water-bottle bracket. The rubber strap that holds it in place on the holder seems strong and yet has the necessary elasticity to hold its tautness for a long time. Unfortunately, I cannot imagine how the manufacturer concluded that there was no need for even the briefest of instructions: Most importantly, how to convert the tip from the default Presta valve use to what most people have known since they were kids (but didn''t know the name), the Schrader valve. The pump came attached to a piece of cardboard, but the cardboard had not one sentence of instruction printed on it. I was so baffled as to how this pump works that I carried it on my bike for months just hoping I would never have to use it. I thought maybe it simply wasn''t every going to work with my tires, but it was too late to return it. Finally after almost becoming stranded with an extremely low tire about five miles from home, when I got back I did a google search using a few key words, and came upon a review here that described it in words how to convert the tip. Then I found a video posted on Youtube that showed how. Now I know, but it shouldn''t have taken an online internet search to figure it out. Shame on Topeak for assuming everyone is already an expert in their products.Save 32% off
Coghlan''s Expandable Camp Jug
The jug was convenient and worked as described. However, the seam near the handle tore during a camping trip. I called Coghlan''s directly when I retuned home.Customer Service was polite and accommodating. They mailed me a replacement, immediately, at no charge. I have purchased many items from Coghlan''s and would not hesitate to buy more.
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The accordion design is handy when pouring. You just open the spigot and push down. +2 stars for the form factor.However, after only a couple uses, the handle tore on mine where it meets the top of the body. Too bad the quality is so poor as I liked this when it was intact. But, I won''t be buying another one. -3 stars for the quality.
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I bought four of these. Amazon will not take them back and they leak. They work fine when they work...but BIG waste of money. They leaked right from the start. Save your money.On the positive side. one quick email and the manufacturer is replacing. I''ll keep you posted.
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Design is good. Cap and valve seem to leak unless your really tighten them. accordion design works well. Cannot hang in a tree like the reliance water jugs.
Brunton New Aluminum 0.6 Liter Water Bottle Save 50% off
Brunton is a good company and this bottle is very well made. The wide mouth is great for ice cubes or if you want to mix up some sports drink.It appears to have a good lining, water tastes fresh and not metallic and the lid does not leak.
For the price of these, excellent alternative to throw away plastic bottles.
PROS:
1. Nice color
2. Does not dent very easily
CONS:
1. Coating chips on the outside (hopefully this is not the case on the inside!)
2. Occasionally leaks from the screws when tightening the top. At times I thought this was because of possible over filling, but it seems like the gasket may be somewhat defective, or not tight enough.
3. The plastic that holds the screw lid to the container is chipping and is starting to look old and used.
4. Does not keep drinks cold for a long period of time.
I highly recommend this bottle if you are going to be outdoors and will be drinking its contents quickly. Otherwise, I highly recommend getting a Thermos container that has double walls if you want to drink your liquids cold hours after you filled it.
Hopefully this helps everyone!
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I bought four of them (different colors and sizes), only use for about 3 months, the coating inside the bottles started to come off, I throw them away and bought stainless steel water bottles instead.Read Best Reviews of Brunton New Aluminum 0.6 Liter Water Bottle Here
ASICS Unisex Adult Long Haul Handheld Bottle
From base of palm to tip of middle finger, I''ve got 6 1/2" inches of hand to work with and this fits perfectly, snug and comfortably. Holds PLENTY of water for a 3 mile run (I have yet to run out and I run 3 to 4 times a week, taking a sip every 10-15 minutes or so and still have some to spray down the back of my head/neck when the run is over)The zipper pouch doesn''t hold much (you might have to detach your house key from your keychain if you''ve got it bundled with other keys) and can tear if you try to pack too many keys into it. I carry a small flat keyfob led flashlight and four keys on a ring and they fit super snug.
MLB St Louis Cardinals Red Stainless Steel Water Bottle Save 4% off
I love anything Cardinals, so I am automatically a fan of this bottle :)The size is bigger than I expected, so I am happy with that. The only thing that I am slightly disappointed in, is the fact that the logo is just a heavy piece of plastic glued on to the outside of the bottle. It seems to be glued on well, though, so I don''t think I''ll have any problems with it falling off. For the price, I am happy with it and would definitely buy again!
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Tamrac 5547 Adventure 7 Digital SLR Camera Bag (Red/Black)
- KIT INCLUDES 3 PRODUCTS All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- <#1> Tamrac 5547 Adventure 7 Photo Backpack (Red/Black) PLUS+
- <#2> Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case +
- <#3> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
When carrying the back pack on my back and the front clip secured it fits very comfortably and off my back so hiking and other walking is very comfortable. there are straps that you can get for it to attach the tripod to it but i have not done this yet.
The upper compartment of the back pack is ok if you want to carry something such as a lunch or towel and there is a compartment that can hold my filters and such. It all works but is a bit awkward....I guess I''m still searching for the perfect bag but I have not found it yet.... I''m out growing this one...If you plan to add equipment you may want to think about getting something bigger....
This kit comes with a tripod but the tripod they supply is not suitable for dslrs. it may work if you never get past your kit lens if it is no bigger than 55mm but I had to purchase another tripod that was able to handle the weight and that has a ball head.
All in all this is a nice product and well made. I would recommend this to someone who had minimal gear...
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I am a professional photographer who travels. After extensive research, this was the bag I felt would provide the space and protection necessary. After nearly two years and many, many miles, my decision has been justified. It still looks great and my equipment is still safe.Read Best Reviews of Tamrac 5547 Adventure 7 Digital SLR Camera Bag (Red/Black) Here
I threw the cleaning kit in the trash as soon as it arrived. The tripod I used in the field where I knew it would quickly be destroyed. It was included in the package so no great loss there. The bag, however was disappointing.I read the reviews, and they all say you could fit a jacket or assorted goodies in the top compartment along with your DSLR in the bottom compartment. Wow. I could not force a jacket into the top compartment and I tried! I am 6''3" tall so maybe my jacket is larger than most? Dunno, don''t care. My camera barely fit either.
If you are a beginner, with the kit lens and no plans of upgrading, then this is the bag for you. It does not give off the expensive camera inside vibe and is actually not bad to wear around for a while. Like another reviewer mentioned, I am still on the hunt for the perfect bag. This one is not it.
All that aside, it was not a bad price and the build quality was excellent. It was just not what I needed.
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Both Bag and tripod are good but it would be great if they can provide instructions hot to use tripod.
Katadyn Mini Ceramic Water Microfilter
This mini-Katadyn filter is perfect for what it claims to do. It is very small, light and almost completely self-contained (the hose and filter gauge fit inside the unit, but not the cleaning pad). The down side is that it is very slow and takes quite a bit of pumping to produce filtered water. I like the fact that you can field clean this filter and use it for up to 2,000 Gallons of water! If you are in a hurry or filtering water for a group larger than 2, then you probably don''t want this filter, but if you''re alone and you don''t mind exerting a little effort than this filter is just right.
Second overnight backpacking trip, it worked for about a day (we cleaned it regularly as we used it), and then the gray cap that is attached to the filter broke into three pieces as we were using it. We had just cleaned it shortly before it broke, and it was within the one year warranty period, so we contacted Katadyn, thinking that it was a defect of some sort. Well, we find out that they won''t replace that part under the warranty, as they claim that this filter is only for use on a day hike by one person and thus our using it on an overnight trip for two people was outside the intended use. And thus they wouldn''t honor the warranty, even though we cleaned it regularly and they agreed it was within the warranty period. Looking back on their advertising, they say it is ideal for day trips and solo hiking, but nowhere saying it shouldn''t be used overnight or by two people. Rather deceptive to take that and turn it into a reason to not honoring a warranty. Very disappointing to spend $84 on such a limited product that isn''t backup up by the company when under warranty.
So, be careful with this one, as it''s very limited in use and not backed up by the company.
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(This review is written by Nathan, Rachel''s husband)I''ve had this filter for 7-10 years (I don''t remember exactly when I got it). I have found it very dependable, producing clean, good tasting water. I have never gotten sick from water I pumped through it, and have taken it backpacking several times.
PROS
light and fairly small
the ceramic filter can be cleaned easily
the ceramic filter has a very long life
integrated measuring tool which tells you when the filter needs to be replaced
removes bacteria like typhoid, cholera, amoeba, giardia, etc from water
never gotten sick from water filtered through it.
CONS
it is a filter, not a purifier, so it won''t remove viruses like hepatitis.
it is slow. My friends and I counted 96 pumps/liter of water
it sometimes gets an airlock, requiring you to suck water into the pump chamber to get things started.
Overall, a very good filter
Nathan
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very light, small, and easy to carry. Ceramic filter is a major plus but small size means it takes a while to produce a liter. still it''s the trade-off for the weight/size reduction. Would buy again.Want Katadyn Mini Ceramic Water Microfilter Discount?
As a former wilderness survival instructor, I''ve probably got close to twenty different water filter/purifiers...including every model of Katadyn (except the three hundred plus dollar one.) I''ve got two of these Mini''s.Slow? Hard to pump? There aren''t enough letters in those words to convey how inconvenient and practically useless this filter is.
To put it in perspective; it takes about four times the effort to pump one fourth of the water you can get from a Katadyn Hiker Pro. And that extra force you''re using will eventually break something on the Mini.
They seem to work (barely) acceptably in the kitchen, BUT if you are exerting yourself even mildly while backpacking or hiking, you cannot keep up with your hydration needs with this filter.
Please note: I''m talking about this Katadyn Mini, NOT the Katadyn brand per se. I think virtually any other Katadyn filter would make a great choice...just not this one. And ultralighters; Don''t be fooled by the weight and volume specs. Carry a couple ounces more. You''ll thank me later.