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Ultimate Direction 4oz Gel Flask

Ultimate Direction Packaged 4-Ounce Gelflask, White

I''d like to begin by saying that gel flasks are a great idea; they allow you to carry multiple servings in a tidy way that doesn''t create a mess in your pocket. These also allow you the freedom to make your own gels using ingredients such as brown rice syrup.

In order to get the best experience you should use a low viscosity gel that flows easily.

In selecting this flask I ruled out Hammer''s version because I didn''t want to have to deal with the secondary cover. Seemed like if you needed one of those you might be looking at leakage if kept in a jersey pocket.

I also purchased a couple of softpaks but did not like the flow rate--even with a thin gel like Hammer I felt like I had to bite and squeeze too hard to get anything out.

This Ultimate Direction flask, by comparison, is quite good both for cycling and for running (with the belt holster). The valve doesn''t leak, it''s not too difficult to pop open and has a good flow rate. I also like the numbers on the side which help you measure servings. This is helpful if you''re going out for a short ride and only need 1 or 2 shots.

For cleaning the mouth was just large enough to fit a bottle cleaning brush.

All in all there is really nothing I''d change. I bought 5 to keep clean ones handy and to have a stock in the case that I drop one or two during a race and can''t retrieve it.

There is nothing wrong with this bottle except the price.

I highly recommend going with the three pack of Nathan bottles for value''s sake. Those are probably still a bit overpriced, but much more reasonable than this.

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Didn''t fit in my belt loop holes on my runner''s belt, too wide around the bottom and pretty heavy when filled. Maybe that is not the purpose but I don''t really know how to carry it when running. Maybe it''s better for a biker.

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7.19 for a 3.00 gel flask?????

This has GOT to be a mistake! Or, at least, I hope so.

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Nalgene 2 Pack Replacement Mouth Piece

Glad that I was able to find these for my kids'' REI hydration/daypack. They chewed up the original ones and I did not want to have to buy a new bag. They should start selling these in stores like they do with Camelbak

I ordered these to replace the split and leaking mouth piece on an Osprey Raptor hydration pack that has a Nalgene bladder in it. I got tired of it dripping water on my legs as I rode my mountain bike. I like that you can rebuild the mouth pieces on these, and now my bladder is like new again with no drips! Now I also have a spare when the replacement wears out.

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These little gems replaced my oem piece. Leaky valve had to be replaced and these came to the rescue. Should be noted that if you contact Osprey direct through their website they will replace and send you out for free these replacement parts. But its also good to have these as well for the price.

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This product was necessary to replace the original which had been pierced. It came just in time for the weekend ski trip,and it performed admirably. Thanks for quick service on only the parts which were necessary.

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Thank goodness Nalgene supports its products. The company that made my hydration pack made no effort to make these spares available on their website. These allowed me to. Keep my original bite valve in service.

NBA 26oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle Save 44% off

NBA 26oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Pop-up Spout in Black NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers

We got the bottle well packaged and quickly. It looked great and was great quality, but it did have a small hole that was leaking. We emailed the company and they sent us another one right away. We were thrilled with their customer service and love the water bottle.

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Mueller Quart Bottle, Natural W/Straw (Pack of 6)

Have athletic kids who go thru bottles like "water". After living at Dick''s getting one per week or month after the straw would break, these are heaven sent. They take a beating, deal with the dishwasher well etc. Great for soccer and even better for lacrosse and hockey where a long straw is great so you dont have to remove your helmet. My kids drag them around by the straw all the time(not recommended and a killer to other bottles) and they cant break them.

Go Mueller!

We purchased these for our daughter''s rugby team and they are great! They hold plenty of water and with the long straws, it makes it easier for the girls to share them.

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Best sports bottle for kendo. Don''t have to remove my mask in order to sip. Large mouth for adding ice cubes. Only problem is that the cap strap can break after use. wish they sold replacement caps.

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Klean Kanteen Sippy Valve

Despite the photo and the ''by Klean Kanteen'' in the title, this is simply the green Avent sippy valve that you need to convert to a sippy. You have to buy a separate adapter (the black ring) to convert your bottle. I haven''t had the opportunity to test it out because I have to order the adapter separately, ugh! I think the ad needs to be more clearly written.

Stainless Steel Sports Water Bottle 18 Oz Aquasana Save 25% off

these are high quality bottles that never spill thanks to there silicone gasket. the inside is stainless steel which i love, but the cap is now all plastic (bpa free plastic). the blue aquasana bottles which are no longer available had stainless steel caps that were covered with plastic so whatever you put in them was only exposed to stainless steel. i don''t trust any plastic and prefer the all stainless steel version but these are steel very good for great price.

Good size for young-to-middling kids, fits ice, goes through the dishwasher. Overall, we''re really pleased with these; for 3 bucks, a really good deal. We bought 2 and added

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Nalgene Bottle Sleeve for 32 Oz bottles, Gray

It doesn''t add a lot of weight or size to the bottle, it stops the bottle from being cold to the touch, it prevents condensation from forming, and it keeps my water cool for a long time. I use a lot of Ice and it lasts quite awhile in the bottle. And even once the Ice is gone, the water will stay cool for quite awhile. The carrying strap is more convenient to grab than the loop that holds the top on the bottle (which I was using before).

The condensation not forming is a huge benefit, I can safely stick my Nalgene in my backpack without worrying about water getting everywhere.

The only thing I don''t like about it is that it really looks like what it does in the picture which I think is pretty ugly. But this is definitely a case of function over form for me I don''t care how ugly it is as long as it continues doing what it does so well.

This sleeve does its job in that it keeps the liquid inside the bottle cool and makes sure that condensation does not build up outside the bottle.

However, the loop on the sleeve is very poorly attached to the sleeve. After only a day of use the weaving keeping the loop attached has already started to come off and I can no longer carry the bottle with that loop anymore for fear of it ripping completely off.

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I can''t believe that I had a nalgene bottle for so long and didn''t know about this great product. I always got those annoying sweat puddles no matter where I put my bottle. Now, I actually have ice still left in the bottle after 6 hours in 100 degree weather. Amazing. This product adds hardly any bulk and helps you out with another handle to carry your bottle with. The only complaint I can think of would be that they need to offer more then one design, this one is ok, but different colors would be nice.

Overall, do not hesitate one second to buy this product, worth every penny.

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This product is awesome!! I use my Nalgene EVERYDAY and I always hate leaving a puddle of water when I picked up my bottle. I no longer have that problem, it is like magic. Not to mention that this sleeve keeps my ice frozen way longer than without one!!! I could not be more satisfied with this product. Just wish it would come in more variety of deisgns/colors.

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This sleeve has done a great job of keeping water really cold for an extended period of time. Its not too bulky either. The little handle is a nice convenience as well.

Obviously this isn''t the same as leaving your drink in an ice chest, but if you leave it in the shade with this sleeve on it and with some ice in the nalgene it will stay cold a long time.

It was definitely worth it.

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Sip N'' Go Blue Bottle 17oz/500 mL

I''ve been looking for a decent sized water bottle for hiking during the hot days of summer, and I thought that this might be it. 17 ounces is sufficient for my shot hikes, enough at least to keep me hydrated. But in addition to the amount, I wanted the convenience of something I can carry in my pocket of cargo jeans or shorts. This isn''t quite it, and I''ll tell you why...

In order to get this to fold flat when not in use, it has rather sharp corners like a bag that you''ve folded, but a heavy plastic bag which catch on your pockets. In other words, after each sip, you have to get it back into your pocket and that isn''t as easy as it sounds. What they should have done is made the bottom narrower than the top so that it just slips into a pocket.

The fact that it''s foldable makes little difference until it''s empty. That you can freeze it is great up to a point. When fully frozen, the bottom becomes enlarged to the point where it doesn''t really fit into any of my pockets, SO if you are going to freeze it, lay it down in the freezer. It will still get larger, but at least the bulk will be evenly spread. Oh, and frozen water will be about 14-15 ounces, so you might want to stop just before it''s rock solid.

Again, the idea has merit, but so does hiring a gun bearer to carry your gear and call you "Bwana."

NCAA West Virginia Mountaineers Fairway Stand Golf Bag

I don''t have the money for both a stand/fairway bag and a cart bag so I was looking for one that would handle the task of both (apparently this is difficult to find). The tripod stand mechanism is very solid and doesn''t activate unless you press down on the short end of the bag. If you don''t press down the bag actually sits well upright like a cart bag!

Visually, the construction is nice. The navy blue of the bag is very close to what is on Mountaineer uniforms (other WVU bags online use a cheaper kind of blue). The gold on the bag isn''t quite neon yellow you see on uniforms but it''s a mix between that and the true old gold so I like it.

I love that the bag has 14 individual slots for all your golf clubs (14 is the legal limit to carry anyways).

I haven''t filled out the cooler pockets but I think you could squeeze in 3 or 4 twelve ounce cans inside the zipper, plus there''s a "cooler pocket" that you could squeeze another drink in (possibly a small botter of water for help in reading those greens).

Both of the carrying handles (at the top and back) of the bag are very sturdy and make it easy to pull the bag in and out of my trunk and from a golf cart.

The double back straps are well-designed and it makes it feel like your simply toting around a wide bookbag.

The towel ring is well-placed off to one side.

In the pictures you can''t actually see the umbrella holder. What it has is a nylon loop at the bottom of the bag and a drawstring with place holder to secure the umbrella at the top end. I would rather there have been a proper tube for the umbrella holder but for $130 with tax the bag couldn''t have everything right?

The largest zippered pocket could easily hold a pair of shoes and a well-folded exchange of clothes. (When you get the bag this is what holds the zippered rain-hood).

The zippered rain hood snaps on well on top of the bag as well. The zipper mechanism works well and if it started raining on the course it would not be inconvenient to use it over and over again to protect and take out my clubs.

I''m not sure what the two triangular gold cushions are for on the other side of the bag but they look cool.

I wish there was a Mountaineer on the bag (ala the Mountaineer statue outside the student center). I''ll probably find a patch to put one on myself. All in all a great buy and I plan on using this bag until it wears out, which may outlast me even!

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Pura 0.6L Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Stainless Loop Cap

I have purchased all the Pura stainless steel water bottle sizes. This one is very convenient for my kids'' lunch boxes. I feel I am doing the right thing by giving my kids water in Pura stainless steel (with a stainless steel lid) instead of plastic. I am glad I made the switch. Pura is a great company! Thanks, Denise Milligan

The cap I received with this was broken (it had a small crack on the threads). I requested and received a replacement. Pura replaced it fairly quickly without an issue. The replacement cap broke (apparently, in an uncommon way, so I''m told). Pura replaced this one fairly quickly without an issue. I have since bought several other varieties of this bottle from Pura. One thing it does not do well is seal in carbonated beverages. If you shake the bottle at all, it builds enough pressure to force the liquid out. Although this is probably not the correct usage for this product, I would like everyone to know that I had issues with it in this capacity. It may work better if the lid is tightened down more but then my wife couldn''t open it. I use this bottle for beverages from water, iced tea, orange juice and lemonade without an issue.

The lip is rolled over and can catch some liquid in it as you drink. If you are not aware of this and drink from the lip in this particular way, you will end up with your liquid on the exterior of the neck. This is a nuisance, but it can be overcome by not letting the fluid pool in your mouth near the lip as you drink. This is caused by the lip being rolled and not sealed against the neck (I assume because the manufacturing process would make it more difficult/expensive).

I have no issues with a metallic taste. initially, it was a bit noticeable and my wife commented on it. That taste has gone away after a few cycles in the dishwasher.

The painted version can scratch easily, so be careful. I bought only one of those as I like the stainless look and didn''t want to worry about the paint. However, the colors allow for easy identification.

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Although the lifetime warranty covers leakage, this bottle leaked the first time I used it -and ruined everything in my backpack. Even with the cap screwed on as tightly as possible, it always leaks when turned sideways. The O-ring inside the stainless steel cap doesn''t create a tight enough seal.

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I left this with ice in it on the counter over night. it sweat so bad i thought the bottle sprung a leak.

there is no way you can carry this in a pocket or backpack.

I leave it in the fridge, where it does not sweat.

if you want to carry a bottle with you, get one of the insulated ones. they do not sweat.

and, it is made in china.

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Gel Canoe Seat, Gel Canoe Seat With water bottle

Got these for my canoe. Sitting on the hard plastic seat gets old quick when your fishing all day on the lake. I got the waterbottle version. So far so good.

Topeak CageMount Bicycle Water Bottle Cage Handlebar/Seatpost Mount

I purchased one of those, to go with the drink holder on my bike (2 parts). Works very well and is sturdy. I regret not having bought two of them: when I wanted a second one for longer trips, I bought one at a local retailer (the big stores from Arkansas..) and only in comparison to it (both about same price) the quality differences show: Topeak mount and separate drink holder are holding tight, while the other product tilts and spills my drink; the Topeak screws are also sturdy and can be tightened and opened many times, while the screws on the other product were irregular and stripped out the first time using it. In essence: this is a product I can highly recommend!

It comes apart in 3 pieces and its fairly easy to put on your bicycle. If your bike has frame or handle bars of 1" or less you will have to insert something on the inside of the loop to get a tight fit. Choose your spot on your bike wisely as this sticks out approximately 2.5" and if you use the Topeak bottle holder recommended for this mount you will need about 6" of space. I put mine on my frame and found it was in my way when getting on and off my bike. I ended up putting it on the front part of my frame that the handle bars connect to.

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I used this to put a water bottle cage on the front fork of my son''s bike. Impressive little guy. Can really take a beating. Nice quality product. A little tricky to figure out how to install, but once you take it apart and realize how it works (sort of like how a hose clamp works, although the screw is safely inside) it only take a minute to install.

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You get what you pay for. Lasted a few rides then the plastic that holds the two parts together snapped. Not mountain bike worthy...probably OK for road biking.

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This product is typical Topeak quality. Even the bike mechanic at the bike store commented that I put quality Topeak items on my bike. This mount will work in MANY areas of the bike -I have mine mounted on the middle of the handlebars. The two parts of the device will rotate 90 degrees, so you can put it about anyplace.

I still haven''t quite figured out exactly how it works, but when tightened you can easily lift your bike by it -the mount will easily hold the entire bike''s weight.

The only drawback I can possibly think of is some of the steel band may stick out if your attachment point is thin, but you can cut it off if you like.

I have purchased several of these for my bikes and my kid''s bikes.

Camelbak Eddy Accessory Bite Valve (Multi-pack) Save $0.03 off

Simple to replace and gives some extra flare to the simple bottle that is becoming more and more popular. Easy to clean and holds up well from all of the biting.

Its plastic and its is what they say it is. How can you rate a product that does what is says,

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The bite valve on my Camelbak Eddy was getting a little gross, so I wanted to purchase the new ones. I have the orange water bottle and I thought that especially the blue and grey would look nice on it. They all fit well and function as they should. Perfect for giving your bottle a tiny bit of personal flair.

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It was nice to be able to order a 4 pack of these caps. My old one just tore. I like the idea that they come in mixed colors. Thanks for the quick shipping!

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great to have the extra valves available for when mine gets all used up and icky. a little pricey but a great product

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Nalgene Polycarbonate Mini Bottle (Pink, 12- Ounce)

This is a great bottle. But it wasn''t the bottle I wanted when I ordered it. Seems I ordered some mini nalgene sipper lids instead of the regular wide mouth sipper lids. So I was on a hunt to find the mini bottles to go with the mini lids. Description said mini bottle, just happened to have a wide mouth. Darn it! Oh well the bottle is great perfect size for bed side sipping, not as cool as the glow in the dark bottle but I guess you can''t have it all. But I do try.

Another quality Nalgene product, this one about the size of a can of soda. Great for quick trips to the gym. The only "problem" was that it did not have the top shown in the Amazon listing (looks like a sports bottle quick top with a rounded plastic cover). It has the standard wide mouth bottle top. Amazon is usually great about there ads, but someone messed up on this one.

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