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(2) Water Bottle Holders W/ Orange Aluminum Carabiner Attachments

(2) Water Bottle Holders W/ Orange Aluminum Carabiner Attachments
  • Two Jumbo Orange Anodized Aluminum Carabiners With Soft Flex Rubber Bottle Holder Attachments
  • They Measure 7 " Long With A 3" Long Carabiners
  • It IS NOT Made For Climbing Adventures
  • It Includes A 1" Diameter Nickel Plated Steel Split Ring For Other Attachments

Very well made product but I replaced the large carabiner with a size 3 S-Biner because the carabinder has a large indent which made it hard to remove easily from belts or fabric. Still recommend highly.

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These items work as promised, they safely hold a bottle of water with a strong rubber ring that is attached by strong nylon (denier?) to a carabiner. The rubber ring was tight, but not too tight I am female with not a lot of upper body strength, and I was able to get the rubber ring on and off different bottles of water without too much trouble. (Remember, you don''t want it to be too easy to get off, or your bottle might fall out!). It worked with at least three types of store bought individual use water bottles, and I imagine it would work with most and possibly all of them.

By the way, the Carabiner was a little big for my use (the bottles I used on vacation were large, and hit a little low on my leg, but I was able to easily replace the clip with a smaller carabiner.) I use it while gardening as well. Also, there is a small metal ring attached to the nylon that can be used to hold keys. I attached a compass to my set using the key ring. Recommended, a good deal, arrived quickly!

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Not much to say either way. They are what they say they are. Decently made and rather good quality carabiners.

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In 2008, I bought three or four pairs of these, in different sizes for different items/purposes.

They are sturdy, work well and under difficult outdoor conditions, and are one of the simple but indispensable tools that you only notice when they are missing.

These are great and I highly recommend them for hiking or just about any outing.

Profile Design Insulated Aero Drink System Save 19% off

Profile Design Insulated Aero Drink SystemIt does it''s job, but it''s pretty thick and heavy and bulky. Seems like they could have still insulated it but made it thinner and lighter (like the insulated camel back bottles).

After using this bottle I don''t know why they even sell the other one. If you ever ride for more than an hour and expect your drink to stay cool then you need this bottle. The only thing the clear bottle has on this one is weight and I''ll gladly give up a few ounces for a drink that is refreshing.

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Once you get over the shock of the size of this [insulated] bottle, you find it''s very functional. Aerodynamic, adjustable straw length, and ability to refill on the go with a regular drink bottle are its great features.

I would caution that its size could potentially cause some problems with cables depending on how yours are routed on the front side of your handlebars. I have a brake cable that can get around to the front of the bottle when installed, but it would only be a problem (and binding the cable) if the wheel is turned beyond 45 degrees or so. Luckily that should only occur when going very slow or walking the bike.

Overall a great product and it will turn a few heads--and most importantly keep you from fumbling with regular bottles at full speed.

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This is great for long distance rides. I do a lot of long distance rides and it''s so nice to be able to just bend down and take a sip when needed. I don''t know if I''ll use it in a tri again. It''s very heavy and I felt that it may have slowed me down.

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Camelbak Delaney Plus Hydration WaistPack with Podium Bottle

Camelbak Delaney Plus Hydration WaistPack with Podium BottleMy problem with the pack is mostly with the buckle. For me its right on my hip bone and it seems to angle the buckle in a why that it has a poor grip and it easily gets loosen. I think if the buckle was recessed in to the mesh part of the pack it would fix the problem. With that issue I would jog with it, but wouldn''t use it for it for a more rugged situation.

Ill post the same review i put on Camelbak''s website:

By Frustrated from Central New Jersey on 11/24/2012

Your Rating: 1 stars

Headline: Need a belt for my belt

Pros : Water bottle

Cons : Belt

Best Uses : Collecting dust

I am about 5''10", 155lbs, and I cannot keep this belt on to save my life. I have used this about three times, have had nothing but problems, and I am done with it.

The first time I used it, the gel flask fell out about a mile into my run. There is no way to secure it, it just sits there (then it sits on the ground after it falls out). This belt is meant to be used when running, or other outdoor activity. It should be durable and rugged. The simple act of running should not be enough for the gel flask to fall out. Camelbak''s customer service was nice enough to ship me another gel flask free of charge, no questions asked.

I took it out again on a 10 mile run and fought the entire time with the belt trying to keep it on. The plastic clips (clasps?) do not grip the belt AT ALL. In fact, there aren''t even teeth for it to grip with. I dont know if this belt is defective or this is just the design of the belt, but it is useless. Without having my hands on the belt constantly, the belt will literally fall to the ground. This is no way to run.

Today was the last straw, I took it out for a 5 mile run, and had the same problem again. It doesn''t stay tight, it is constantly falling off. I ended up taking it off, leaving it on the ground and picking it back up on the way back. All this "belt" is, is a distraction. Do not recommend, would not buy again.

I hope Camelbak takes a look at this review and redesigns this product.

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pocket was able to fit my phone, keys and a wallet. if you dont use the gel flask, leave it at home. the gel flask keeps falling out of its pocket if empty, so i just leave it at home.

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MLB Boston Red Sox 1 Gallon Tailgate Jug

MLB Boston Red Sox 1 Gallon Tailgate JugI bought this product to make iced tea at home and then bring it to work to drink. I''m a cubicle dweller and this is perfect for keeping my iced tea cold and at my fingertips. I could see taking this on a picnic or to the beach too!

Loved the jug. Held lots of liquid, kept it cold, useful carrying handle and fits nicely in a car or on a shelf. I was very pleased with the jug and then I dropped it on the floor, not on cement. Leaked like a sieve. It lasted about 3 weeks before the accident. There was no damage on the outside, which was quite sturdy. Something inside must have cracked and then leaked through. If a person is careful and doesn''t drop it, it''s a great purchase. If it''s dropped, then it is pricey.

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32 Oz. Gatorade ''G'' Squeeze Bottles (Set of 8)

32 Oz. Gatorade ''G'' Squeeze Bottles - Set of 8I''m very satisfied with my purchase! The price was right and the seller shipped immediately! I bought them for my son''s football team and they have really made use of them. THANKS!

Probably going to buy more of these. What a great price.

Originally had 1-2 that I thought were leaking, but it turns out you''ve got to screw the caps on TIGHT with these, or they don''t seal completely.

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My husband coaches little league football, and we''ve been through PLENTY of various types of squirt bottles for the kids during games and practice. Inevitably, they all break at some point. Mainly because the kids are overly rough with them. We have never had a set of bottles make it an entire season, until this year! The gatorade bottles are designed perfectly to control the squirt, and have made it through the team of 8-9 year old boys like a champ! We will never purchase any other sport bottle again!

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NBA San Antonio Spurs Trailer Hitch CoverHe has it on his truck and loves it. Loves his Spurs. Thank you for making an affordable hitch cover.

Very easy to install. It''s plastic as I read on a review prior to purchasing. Will have to see if it holds up to the weather elements but it appears it will.

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Contigo Addison 3 Pack of 24oz Leakproof Water Bottles

Contigo Addison 3 Pack of 24oz Leakproof Water Bottles - Orange, Purple, Brown/GrayI love the function of the bottles however, it doesn''t take very long before they start leaking. I can''t seem to find the leak, but it leaks none the less.

Leakproof, but not sweat proof and I guess I did not know so large! I will use them however maybe with cozy

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Costco''s were blue, green and yellow. I am loving how they fit in my cupholder and I can open them with one hand (while driving or yeah bike riding ). I didn''t realize they were leakproof, too! Love them!

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MSR SweetWater Microfilter

MSR SweetWater MicrofilterI''ve had a Sweetwater filter for years, going back to before MSR acquired the brand, and I''ve been very happy with it. On a recent long backpack I was able to compare it to the MSR Miniworks, since I tried my hiking partners'' Miniworks several times. If I had to get a new one I think I''d give the edge to the Sweetwater, but it would be close and both are excellent. (Before the Sweetwater I had a First Need, and both of these MSRs are far better.)

Filtering ability is, of course, the most important criterion, but I can''t test that and so I leave it to the lab folks. I can say that I''ve never gotten sick drinking water from either model (and given how much I sweat when hiking, I''ve swallowed a LOT of filtered water, much of it downstream from beaver habitat, so you know what that means), so for my purposes I consider the two to be functionally equal in that regard. The Sweetwater is noticeably lighter, which matters to me. The Miniworks does feel more robust (hence the extra weight), and perhaps it is, though I''ve never had anything break on my Sweetwater. Also, it''s cleverly designed to give the pump handle extra mechanical advantage to make the pumping easier (see the pictures and you''ll see what I mean, but note that the handle folds down for easy packing). For both models the ceramic filter has to be cleaned regularly which requires a bit of disassembly. The Sweetwater is cleaned by a brush that runs through the center of the cartridge, which always remains in its plastic casing. The Miniworks'' cartridge has to be fully removed to be scrubbed on its exterior, and so there''s a bit of a risk of breaking it if it''s dropped.

The Miniworks is threaded to screw directly (i.e., without using an outlet hose, although it comes with a hose for other bottles) into a standard Nalgene bottle, or into anything else, such as some hydration bladders, that have the same size and threading. This is convenient but requires that the weight of the bottle or bladder is suspended from the filter while pumping. The Sweetwater instead has an adapter on its outlet hose that fits (but does not thread into) a Nalgene and several other openings, so that the bottle or bladder can sit on the ground while it is being filled.

There are plenty of other filters out there that I haven''t tried and so I have no opinion on them, but I do think that the Sweetwater is a winner.

I have had an original "white" model of this filter for many many years and the center filter pump column cracked just a short while ago. The new filter is almost identical except for the color. I consider this filter to be my gold standard for water filters. It works flawlessly and effortlessly. I have had other filters but they are always more difficult to pump. This one has never let me down. You would also find that the company honors the lifetime warranty without question. Great company. I will go out of my way to find products by Cascade design (they have the MRS brand) now because of their great customer support. I called them and told them the center stem had cracked on my 25 year old model and they had me send in the cracked stem and sent me a new one within a week. Another customer I met in a store here told me the same story about his old filter. He also had the same experience with them honoring their warranty.

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I''ve seen the MSR SweetWater used by friends, and my experience with their equipment has been great. This product works as required in colder waters, whereas the ball valve in the MSR MiniWorks Ex would fail.

I purchased one of my own on Amazon since it was the lowest price I could find. Upon reception, I read the instructions and performed the initial filter scrubbing as directed. However, upon testing in my kitchen, water gushed out of the rubber seal between the filter housing and the pump. Visual inspection of the o-rings revealed a small divot in the filter housing seal, allowing pressure to force the seal apart just enough to cause the leak. Through all of my testing, not even one drop of water was filtered. I still give the product 2 stars, because for those that are functioning, I have been pleased with the product.

This is the first time I''ve used Amazon''s return system, and I was pleased with the ease. I will try the SweetWater again, but this time I''ll pay a little more at my local REI. Their "no questions asked" return policy and ability for quick returns (since I can walk into the store) will be worth the extra price. My additional inquiries to colleagues and learning of their experiences has indicated that microfilters seem to be "hit or miss" on functionality among most brands and models.

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I have been on trips with people who already had filters for years, thus I never had the need to buy one myself. I just recieved this filter as a present from my inlaws before a big trip in the smoky''s and I have to say that the price, weight, and flow fits the average adventurer. I know there are some lighter options and some faster flows as well but if you want an all around filter this fits the bill. I used to work at a gear store in college and couldn''t decide but this filter will work in any situation. Unless you have a special situation for ceramic filters or ultra light This is the way to go.

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Intake nipple is cracked at base therefore it does not pump. This was the first usage. Test first is obvious, but I was busy getting ready to camp with kids. First usage in the field and it failed me. I was able to make it work by submerging the entire base in the creek. I owned one of these many years ago and it was flawless. If it were not for my previous experience with this company I would not trust my kids drinking from a filter made by a company that can''t even make the intake nipple strong enough. What other defects are there?

Apart from my sleeping bags this is my most important piece of gear. I can''t have it fail and I will remain suspect of my filter forever.

Now I have to RMA this filter to Amazon. Joy!! I expected more.

Rubbermaid Inc Blu Can Cooler Ice Sub 1056-10-220 Ice Pack

Rubbermaid Inc Blu Can Cooler Ice Sub 1056-10-220 Ice Pack
  • Rubbermaid 1056-10-220 Blue Can Cooler Ice Sub
  • Ice Without The Mess
  • Six 12 OZ Cans Fit Snugly In Grooves To Stay In Place
  • Solid state cooler pack to keep cans in place with minimal movement

I bought the EARLIER molded Rubbermaid can coolers for my Ice Cooler lunchbox to carry bottles of Spring water to work in the summer about a year ago. They leaked at the molding in several places. Blue goo constantly leaked when they melted. These NEW ones I bought seem better made. No noticeable seams to fracture from freezing and refreezing over and over. Time will tell. But after 3 months, they are holding up well. I bought 3, and am buying 3 more for really cold water in the Hot Las Vegas summers. If they only last 40 hours a week for a year, they are STILL cheaper than ice.

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I''ve orered manay of these cooler packs for my son who takes canned drinks to work with him. These are difficult to find in stores, so I''ve "stocked" up on them. Even after almost 24 hours, they are still cold!

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This ice can cooler is the only type of ice cooler that keeps our drinks nice and cold. I LOVE it! They are hard to find in retail stores but I was very pleased with ordering it from Amazon.

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Once again, Rubbermaid comes through like a champion!

I''ve bought so many Rubbermaid products, I should go to work for them. This purchase, contoured blue ice to fit into a small cooler, is one of the best products I''ve purchased. Keeps canned drinks REALLY cold, allows packing nine 12-oz cans in a "six-pack" cooler, lasts more than all day and is easy on the pocketbook. What more do you want? Thanks for giving me a GREAT product at a very reasonable price. Go Rubbermaid!

I ordered this product to keep my baby bottles cool. Fits perfectly in a lunch box made for a 6-pack of soda. Keeps the bottles cool all day.

Schwinn Protocol 1.0 Men''s Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Save 25% off

Schwinn Protocol 1.0 Men''s Dual-Suspension Mountain BikeI bought this bike because it has great qualities for cheap. I knew that for the price that there had to be some things wrong with it, but I wanted the important features to be good. This is a very sturdy bike and I have had a great time riding it. For the cost, there is no bike better. I paid 278 on amazon with free shipping and everything. The bike is very easy to put together. I do suggest you get it tuned by a professional, however, because it took me a long time to tinker with the settings to make it run smoothly. I am very happy with everything about this bike, but there are a few things that may go undescribed.

1-The wheels are of very poor quality. The rubber seems really fake and if you are on concrete they skid out easily and leave a lot of rubber behind.

2-There is no place to put a water bottle holder or a hand pump. The rear suspension connects to the bottom bar of the frame and just under the top bar are the cables so there is no place to store a bottle or pump.

3-The front fork and suspension are difficult to adjust. (I havent been able to adjust the suspension yet)

4-Tuning involved: front and rear derailleurs, brakes, straightening the disc break, wheel adjustment.

I am giving the negatives because they are not described by anyone else and they are important to know, but I cant describe how happy I am with the bike. I am 6''0" and it fits me very well. The parts are very durable and when you get everything tuned up nicely, the bike runs just fine!

I HIGHLY suggest this bike to anyone who is looking for a deal on a mountain bike.

I bought the bike at the beginning of June 2011. These are my thoughts and may help you.

Short and simple.. an alright big box bike(idealy for someone 160#s or less), and at least it''s not a bicycle shape''d object. Schwinn is owned by a company known as Pacific cycle company, made in China. With that out of the way... It''s better than a ''mart bike.

1.) The shifters are decent, shimano entry level quality.

2.) A few things that everyone askes, what is the weight? The box it ships in weighs more than the bike, the bike IIRC weighed about 32-36#s.

3.) Front and Rear Derailluers are pretty good. Take the bike to a LBS(Local Bike Shop) for adjustments if you feel that adjusting it is over-welming. I adjusted mine, set the H/L limits shifters worked perfectly. Although I understand that adjustments are not easy for everyone, so if it seems too much LBS''s will help you get it on the road/trail.

4.) I found it to be a common review problem that the front rotor disc was warped. I own a Park Tool Rotor Truing Fork DT-2C , that you''ll need anyways (5-10bucks) pick up one from a LBS or Amazon for a little more, to true the warped rotor. This tool will save you money instead of having to buy a new rotor.

5.) The coilover (rear shock) on mine had a blown dampener, shockeye lenght is 6.5 inches BTW. I bought a aftermarket coilover for it, no more boing-gy. SR Suntour front fork is entry level and was frustrating on a uphill climb (NO Lockout) and rode pleasently otherwise, not just for looks.

6.) 26" wheels are light, and the spokes needed major tightening. Shr valves. F/R has V-brake surfaces machined on them and can be "handed-down" to your kids 26er'' if they don''t have disc brakes. Tires have a waxy coating to keep mud from sticking, that wears off the nubies as you ride. The tires are fairly aggressive too.

7.) The cassette (Rear sprocket) seems stout. I''m 240#s pulling an extra 70#s no catastrophic failure as some mentioned but YMMV.

8.) Rear swingarm has a mount for disc brake. I used the front caliper mounting bracket to mount a caliper on the the rear. You will need another rear wheel that is compatible with disc brakes.

9.) The seatpost is alloy, and 27.2mm not 25.4mm as Schwinn states. This seatpost uses a hex-key to adjust angle.

10.) 1 1/8" threadless stearer tube with typical big-box-bike headset. Lightweight stem and handlebar aswell.

11.) Seat is like a rock, but who sits on a MTB seat?

If you are not too critical on the bike, this is a great bike for a growing kid or someone looking for a entry level full suspension bike. I am happy with it, and would give 4.5 stars to this bike.

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First off, I''d like to say that I never write reviews, yet I order from Amazon Prime constantly! I had to take the time to review this bike though. I was skeptical ordering a bicycle from the internet (like you might be too) but with an Amazon Prime membership, overnight shipping was $3.99, I had to jump on it. The bike arrived in perfect condition, packaged extremely well and 90% assembled! It takes more time to unpack it then get it up and running and I know nothing about bicycles other than how to ride.

What you must assemble:

Screw the Pedals on (make sure you do L on left and R on right) this was really, really easy.

Screw the handlebars on (shifters are already on it) (easy)

Put a little locking pole through the front tire (keep pushing if it''s a little tough) and place the tire on the frame.

That''s about it! It''s really easy. I recommend taking it to a bike shop for a tune-up to make sure everything is tight and the gears shift good and brakes are aligned (cost me $50).

Pro riders will criticize this as a "department store" bike but trust me, if you are a casual rider that wants to ride on the streets and some light off-road, this bike is great. The quality is great, it''s comfortable, the brakes are amazing and to top it off, it looks AWESOME!

I am a 28 year old, 200lbs, 5'' 10" male and I''m comfortable on it (though I had to order a new seat Velo Bio:Logic Bicycle Saddle the one that comes on it is a bit hard but that''s just my opinion).

Looks like the price has gone up a bit since some of the other reviewers have bought it (maybe due to demand) but it''s worth the $300 for sure. Very fun, great quality, nice looking bike. I recommend buying from Amazon, I had it the next day by noon and in 100% perfect condition!

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This is a sweat bike. My only complaint is the pedals are too close to the ground. Riding on trails they hit the ground when crossing a slope. Other than that its built very well.

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As you can already see, I will give this bike a 3 and one half to 4 star rating. I love the dual suspension, and the front disk brake is great for super fast stops & riding down hills. I got the bike for $286 totala price you can''t beat for a bike this good. I took it off my jump and landed softly after being about 4 1/2 feet high because of the great suspension. So far, this has been my best bike (although I''ve only had three other bikes). It has also done great on drop offs. The pedals have metal spikes, which keep your feet from sliding off, but if your feet slide off and the spikes dig into your ankles, its not laughing buisness! The tires give great traction on dirt trails, and I particularly noticed that while riding up a 20% + grade. Also, the instructions make it hard to put it together wrong. And yes, I would recomend this bike to others.

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