Sandy Welds Mischievous Cats - Family Feast Save 17% off

If you know someone who loves cats and enjoys a chuckle, this is the perfect gift! Suitable for all ages, from kids to those young at heart who have a love of color and whimsy. I gifted several of these and everyone will welcome the next water break with a smile.Sandy Welds Mischievous Cats Family Feast, cats crash dinner party Water Bottles

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Glass Hydration Decanter Carafe Sport Bottle

Purchased this Glass Hydration Decanter as alternative to plastic drinking bottles. Also purchased Ello PURE 20-oz Glass Water Bottle with Silicone Sleeve (see comparison notes at end of review).

Pros:

very nice looking,

good size (holds enough for good size drink, so you will not have to constantly refill and is not too top heavy to tip over easily vs. the larger/taller size glass bottles)

fits well in std car cup holder (about the same diameter as a soda can, so if soda cans fit well in your cup holder, this decanter will too)

super wide mouth opening (makes for easy no-spill refills at water fountain, sparklets water cooler, soda fountain, etc.)

Cons:

Lid fits tightly and does not leak when properly screwed on. However, threads are very tight and somewhat finicky. Must use 2 hands to screw lid back on properly (one hand to hold decanter and one hand to screw on lid). Not sure why, but some containers I can get the lid screwed on using just one hand, which is very handy when driving. So this decanter not as convenient when driving.

Super wide mouth sometimes let''s too much liquid out when drinking (you get dribbles down side of your mouth). Somewhat operator error (me trying to chug), but slightly disadvantageous at times.

BIGGEST ISSUE: Description does NOT say BPA FREE, NON-LEAD glass, approved for food use. After I received the decanter, decanter says "Made in China" with no other markings. I did not realize it until I got my other glass bottle (Ello bottle) and Ello bottle had all sorts of BPA-free, lead-free, FDA approved Food-Grade glass type descriptions. Made me wonder if this decanter is same quality level (especially the FDA approved for Food use)!!

The whole point of getting a glass decanter was to avoid chemicals in plastic. Not sure if this glass decanter meets that objective. The selling company is Simply Green Solutions, so you assume it is "green", but nowhere in description or on decanter does it say BPA free, lead free, approved for food use, etc. Lack of disclaimers and "made in China" are somewhat worry some. Note I am not bagging on China manufacturing (they make some great stuff and some junk). However, in China they have different safety standards and this decanter may or may not meet USA FDA approval for food use.

So based on safety concerns, only 2 stars (although it functions very well as a decanter, just not sure if great for food).

Side note: Also purchased the Ello PURE 20-oz Glass Water Bottle with Silicone Sleeve from Amazon. Ello is not a pretty as this glass decanter, but has silicon sleeve (helps prevent cracking or chips), wide mouth, and meets FDA and California Prop65 standards (Lead & Cadmium free), BPA free, etc. per description (assume they are not lying??).

So until safety concerns cleared up (which vendor may clarify at some point in the future), I would purchase the Ello again instead.

I came upon this bottle in my search for a non-plastic water bottle. I was sick of the plastic fumes and taste that plagued most of my previous water bottles. I decided to give this glass bottle a try. This thing is great for the price. Very simple and elegant. I opted for the chrome lid and I have no regrets. It has held up so far and I no longer get that plastic-y taste in my water. Plus putting fruit in my water now makes it look extra fancy. The only reservations I have on this bottle is that because of the fact that it is a glass bottle, I do have to be a lot more careful handling it and making sure I''m not throwing it around in a sack pack or backpack. But other than that, if you''re looking for a great alternative to those plastic water bottles out there, this is a very cheap and elegant alternative.

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This is a pretty nice little water bottle to sit on my desk not to flashy, but has a nice solid glass weight to it. Very little chance of it breaking, as it is pretty darn thick. The cap has a seal that works perfectly so there have been no leaks as of yet. All in all a great investment for the price.

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I ordered two of these bottles, one each blue and green cap. They come really handy for taking my fresh juiced veggies to work for lunch. The seal is tight, leakproof and easy to clean. I did order a bottle brush which really helps in the cleaning of the bottles. My only issue is that they are made in China...I''d like them to be made in the USA...

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Love this bottle! I have spent so much money on plastic bottles: normal bottles, wide-mouth bottles, bottles with filters, you name it. But no matter how little or how much I spent, they would always get that "plastic" taste to them. This bottle is amazing because when I drink out of it, I taste...nothing! Which is exactly what I want to taste when I''m drinking water. The mouth is very wide, but I haven''t had a problem drinking from it. The cap screws on very securely. I throw it in my work bag in the morning, and it has never leaked a single drop. It is made from thick glass, so I''m sure it is very durable, but I would be careful not to drop it. Very well-made.

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MLB New York Yankees Steel Bottle Opener (Ring Size 10)

You have to have a strong finger or you could snap or break your finger when opening a beer, I have a strong finger and hand so it was pretty easy for me, Most bottles are twist of but when you get that one that binds, this is the coolest bottle opener at the party :)

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Moosejaw .75L CamelBak Bite Valve Water Bottle BPA Free

I bought this bottle for my daughter as I guess its the latest bottle the kids are all getting at school ! I can see why, Its really a nice solid thick bottle and the bite valve is cool. She loves it and Moosejaw is an awesome company to order anything from. I purchased a Northface jacket from them and I LOVE IT, ordered through Amazon, which then took me to Thanks Amazon

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NFL Oakland Raiders Rocks Glass & Shot Glass Set

The glasses arrived in good condition and were packaged with care to protect the glass ware from breakage. It arrived quickly and was exactly the same as the item I had viewed on line. I was pleased with the company and the way they shipped the items.

Gave as a gift for Christmas and he loved the set. Good quality for the price!

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Platypus Hoser Hydration System

I am a occasional hiker, quickly moving towards avid as the weather gets warmer. I purchased this 3L Platypus reservoir to go in a reservoir compatible small day pack I already owned. I found that the reservoir fit well in the pack, and I was able to use it easily.

The biggest plus I found with this reservoir is that it had absolutely no taste what so ever. Even at the end of a 3 hour hike the water tasted as if I had just poured it into a glass from the fridge.

I also liked the size of the reservoir, as it allows me to carry the majority of my water needs all in one container. This makes it excellent for a single person on a long hike, or even for sharing among family members. I always have a back up vessel in case of a problem, but assuming all is going well with a 3L reservoir I don''t have to worry about running out quickly and finding water sources on the trail.

There were two things I had problems with using this unit. I found that the reservoir became difficult to fill once it reached about 2/3 of the way full. I have to use a water filter pitcher and trying to hold the reservoir around the small opening with one hand while pouring with the other became slightly tedious as the reservoir became heavy and wet from spillage.

The bite piece also took a little getting used to. It has to be bitten a specific way in order for water to flow freely. Once I figured it out I didn''t have many problems, but occasionally I wouldn''t quite have it in my mouth right and I would suck and get very little water. In a way, the valve being finicky is also a plus because the valve seals tightly enough that it doesn''t allow air back into the system.

One additional plus is that these reservoirs are compatible with a range of accessories offered by Platypus, including an attachment that allows you to connect a filter straight to the bottle.

There are many positive reviews this bladder, enough to led me to purchase it. Please allow me to argue why you shouldn''t.

The most common praise for this bladder is it "has no taste". This is indeed a quality one should look for in a bladder, and my Hoser does not add a chemical flavor to water, nor does it hold an introduced flavor. It isn''t a compelling feature unique to the Hoser, though, as none of the name brand bladders suffer this anymore.

Platypus''s own literature claims the bladder is BPA free. Again this is industry standard in 2011.

Let''s talk about where the bladder falls short and why I recomend the Camelbak Antidote bladders instead:

Unlike the Camelbak bladders the Hoser, has a very small fill port. So small it is very hard to fill the bladder from a hose or campground spigot without spilling water everywhere.

The Camelbak has a handle with which to hold the bladder while filling, the Platypus does not. It is difficult to achieve a full fill because one runs out of places to hold the bag.

The Camelbak has a quick release attachment for the drinking tube, the Platypus does not. One is forced to fish the drinking house out of their pack simply to fill the bladder if using a Hoser. One must put the bladder and the hose in the fridge if they wish to chill their beverage.

The Camelbak bladders have internal baffles to keep jiggle to a minimum, and to aid in drying. Platypus does not. In fact the Platypus can be a pain to dry fully.

The Camelbak Antidote series has a set of thin folding arms which hold the bag open when drying, greatly decreasing dry time.

The Antidote series includes a shutoff valve, Hoser does not.

The Platypus Hoser series of bags appears to have a multi-layered laminated plastic film construction. This is a common way to inexpensively achieve desired properties, but risks delamination in the long term. The Camelbak bladders achieve their properties with a homogenous construction.

This bag is currently $10 less expensive than an equivalently sized Camelbak Antidote. Not a savings in my opinion.

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I purchased two of these for a hiking trip. They both fit nicely in the water pocket inside my boyfriend''s backpack (the kind you can run the hoses to the outside of the pack). The hose ends clipped onto the front straps so the water was easily accessible. I''ve used hydrating systems that took a while to "prime". Not so with this one. The water starts flowing after just a couple of seconds. For anyone going on a hiking trip, this is perfect. You don''t have to mess with water bottles and since it''s resuable, it''s a nice alternative to plastic water bottles. Cleaning the bag was really easy too. The tubing takes a little more effort, but it''s not that difficult. I think they make specific cleaning "tools" for these things.

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Overall, I am happy. The bladder seems to have no plastic taste effects. The tube on the other hand is another story. I ts been sitting for more then an hour, the tube must be drained to avoid the plastic mouthful. the bladder water is refreshing though once the first mouthful is gone. I let the bladder sit for two days as a test.

With the tube empty: I got zero plastic taste

With the tube full, I got the the usual plastic taste and after test.

The bag seems fairly rugged and if I had a complaint at all it would be that the mouth is not big enough and I cannot get any ice in there. Sometimes I like ice.

The bag did freeze well though and thawed ok.

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I am a occasional hiker, quickly moving towards avid as the weather gets warmer. I purchased this 3L Platypus reservoir to go in a reservoir compatible small day pack I already owned. I found that the reservoir fit well in the pack, and I was able to use it easily.

The biggest plus I found with this reservoir is that it had absolutely no taste what so ever. Even at the end of a 3 hour hike the water tasted as if I had just poured it into a glass from the fridge.

I own the 3l (100oz) version of this and I really like the size of the reservoir, as it allows me to carry the majority of my water needs all in one container. This makes it excellent for a single person on a long hike, or even for sharing among family members. I always have a back up vessel in case of a problem, but assuming all is going well with a 3L reservoir I don''t have to worry about running out quickly and finding water sources on the trail.

There were two things I had problems with using this unit. I found that the reservoir became difficult to fill once it reached about 2/3 of the way full. I have to use a water filter pitcher and trying to hold the reservoir around the small opening with one hand while pouring with the other became slightly tedious as the reservoir became heavy and wet from spillage.

The bite piece also took a little getting used to. It has to be bitten a specific way in order for water to flow freely. Once I figured it out I didn''t have many problems, but occasionally I wouldn''t quite have it in my mouth right and I would suck and get very little water. In a way, the valve being finicky is also a plus because the valve seals tightly enough that it doesn''t allow air back into the system.

One additional plus is that these reservoirs are compatible with a range of accessories offered by Platypus, including an attachment that allows you to connect a filter straight to the bottle.

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Angelique Cajam Safari Giraffes - South African Giraffe head face sky background Save 17% off

My 11 year old daughter bought this water bottle using her own birthday money. She loves giraffes !!!

And was so excited to see a inexpensive bottle that was very cute. But, when she received it one side of the giraffe was ruined. The sticker that they used for the giraffe was folded. She was so disappointed but, after waiting for a week for it to come in the mail , she just decided to keep it. make sure you send your back if this happens to you!!

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Together Bottle: Yellow Curvy 25 Oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle

• BPA-free & eco-friendly
• Slim design fits most bottle/cup holders
• Accomodates large ice-cubes
• Polypropylene #5 loop, flat or sport cap
• Dishwasher friendly

Yeah, got this water bottle (with the loop cap) for my girlfriend for xmas and she digs it. Says it tastes good and doesn''t leak. I dig the price and the color choices and the graphics. So yeah, all around good product and good sellers.

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Hydros Replacement Filter (Pack of 3)

Not much to say here about these, they are just water filters. The Hydros water bottle it goes in is great though.

The hydros filter bottle is not as good as a brita pitcher, but is great for those on the go.

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NFL Philadelphia Eagles 6oz Stainless Steel Hip Flask Save 25% off

An eagle already is a captivating creature but the flask is a showstopper especially at the tailgates where we love to party and have a good time. Great investment!

I got this for my boyfriend for his birthday, and it is a product I do not regret buying at all!

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Camelbak Nurse Water Bottle (Blue)

present for friend for the holidays. great gift. Camelbak cant go wro ng . Definitely would be cooler with a filter straw but it is what it is. A bit pricey though for what it is that why I took off two stars

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