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Vapur Artist Series Shark Bait Water Bottle

Vapur Artist Series Shark Bait Water BottleThis product is ideal for travel. My husband and I use these type of water bottles mostly when we fly, but I also keep one on my diaper bag. I have water handy for myself or my son, but when it is empty I have one less bulky item to carry which is awesome.

NALGENE Tritan 1-Quart Narrow Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle

NALGENE Tritan 1-Quart Narrow Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle,GrayI''m one of those who continue to reuse the disposable water bottles until the wife throws them away. Using filtered tap water(Pur filter)with this bottle gives excellent results, great tasting water. I need a large bottle for the gym and this one does the job. Due to it''s shape it is pretty compact for its volume so it is not a chore lugging it around. Its a thick plastic so it does minimal job of insulating, much more so than the disposable bottles.

This bottle is a great option if you''re looking for something that is:

BPA-Free

Relatively indestructible (scratches kind of easily but never shatters)

Large capacity

Be careful, however, not to place it on the bottom rack of the dishwasher because you can melt the cap, which will make the bottle leak. As a side note, it''s difficult to find replacement caps for the narrow mouth b/c they''re not as popular as the wide mouth caps. The plus of the narrow mouth is that you don''t spill on yourself when you drink out of it. The con is that it''s difficult to fit stuff in the bottle like ice or lemon.

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Great bottle: light-weight when empty, very charming (transparency and color), narrow mouth suits perfectly to the human mouth and the price is so reasonable for a multi-use and multi-purpose container. A lot of people in the gym liked this bottle so much and many times I''ve been asked where I bought it along with what its brand is. The 5th star is missing because the first time I washed it -by handsome part of the logo tore off and the remaining is easily tearable. The mono-color measure prints on the back, on the other hand, seem durable because the technique they were printed differs from that on the front. Anyway without omitting the warning about the print issue I would definitely recommend this product to anybody interested in buying a handsome portable light-weight bottle. I''m happy to consume less plastic bottles and paper cups now. Please make your choice on BPA-free reusable products as much as possible.

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This has been the best purchase for me. It is so much easier to clean and maintain than the stainless steel bottles I was previously using. Another plus is that the container is so light weigt (and durable) that it''s a breeze carrying 32 oz of water to school with me everyday. Also when I refill it during the day I can see how many ounces I''m putting into the bottle. Plus the narrow mouth makes it so much easier to drink from than their wide mouth version. Some people have complained that they are difficult to clean-not true. If you are a water drinker like me all you have to do is put a little soap in the bottle, fill it with warm or hot tap water and let the bottle soak for a few minutes (remember to scrub around the inside/outside of the neck of the bottle & inside the cap) then rinse out all the soapy water and residue. If you drink something other than water then after the bottle has soaked for a few minutes insert a bottle brush and swirl it around the inside to give it a little extra cleaning then rinse. Now that doesn''t sound too hard does it?

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I loved my blue narrow mouth water bottle, I bought it in pick so my husband wouldn''t steal it! It''s great quality, been dropped 2-3 times, no problems. No leaks, no funny taste, easy to rinse and clean. I bought some narrow ice cube trays to help with the issue of most ice cubs not fitting, but putting water in this and leaving the bottle in the fridge overnight works well, too.

Camelbak Quick Grip 21 Oz Hydration Pack

Camelbak Quick Grip 21 Oz Hydration Pack, Podium ChillJacket Bottle Aurora PinkI was initially a little hesitant about running with something in my hands (especially on long runs, as I am training for a marathon), but I was pleasantly surprised.

The bottle is easy to use (has an open/close tab which prevents leakage) while running and because it is insulated, you get a nice COLD drink while running. (I fill mine with ice and water and they tend to say cold for about 2 hours when I''m running outside). The bottle does not have a straw and you can easily squirt it into your mouth while you run... perfect for keeping a fast running pace for me. The jacket around the bottle makes it easy to hold as it has a strap that goes outside your hand... I haven''t had one issue holding onto it while running.

My only complaint is that the key holder in the front is not big enough to fit my car key, although it fits a house key just fine. It also nicely fits 2GuGel packets inside without a problem.

I own 2 now, and use them both in my training and love them!! (I''ve also tucked them in my bag for work if I have a long meeting, as they stay cold even longer when you''re not training with them outside)

Highly recommend this product!!

This is perfect for me. I am training for my first half marathon and I like holding this bottle during my training. My other friends have a water belt but I do not like the splish splashing around my waist while running/walking. This one reminds me to keep my arm up and swing them (just like coach says). I never notice any plastic taste to my water. The pocket is perfect for 2 gels or a gel and a key. You do want lots of this little pockets on you while running. I love the color, easy to spot. I usually rinse it out each day after my workout and dry it upside down on the dish rack to air it out. I have never tried to take off the sleeves. I never had a need to do it. It never slipped off my hands. Love it!

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The bottle is awesome and I love it. It''s easy to use one handed and I have no leakage problems.

The thing I don''t like that much is the hand grip. Even when cinched down, I still have to actively hold onto the bottle. And all the weight isn''t evenly distributed on my hand. there''s a pressure point and it starts to hurt after about 20 min, and I have to change hands.

I would purchase the bottle alone, and get a different holder/grip.

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This bottle is better than I expected after reading reviews. IT keeps water cold for at least 2 hours depending on the temperature outside. I love the little pocket. I put my cell phone in it while I am working out at the gym. It doesn''t zip , but the phone stays in just fine. Everyone asks where I got this bottle. I bought two more bottles without the handle for my children to take to soccer practice. The bottles are great at keeping their water cold. Would purchase again.

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...not so great in real life.

I already own two Amphipod Hydraform handheld bottles, one with a zippered pouch and one without. I bought the Camelbak Quick Grip bottle for two reasons: 1. The fact that it''s insulated, so I was hoping that in the summer my water could stay cooler longer, and 2. The nifty no-splash, no-leak drinking nozzle which I wouldn''t have to pull to open and push to close each time I wanted to take a sip during a run.

What I stupidly didn''t NOTICE: the Camelbak bottle is significantly taller, extending a good bit farther up from where my hand would be holding the bottle than the Amphipod does. What this means is, when the Camelbak bottle is fully filled with water, the weight is not evenly distributed at my wrist---the bottle tends to pull my wrist forward and downwards with my pinky finger pointing towards the ground.

Now, this is DISASTROUS. Total DEALBREAKER. Why? Because the whole point of using a handheld bottle is, the strap is supposed to allow your fingers/hands/wrist to more or less relax while you''re running, so that after a while you almost forget that you''re even carrying it.

Further, what I didn''t REALIZE: the Camelbak''s round cylindrical shape is far less comfortable to hold than the Amphipod''s flatter, elliptical shape. It requires signficantly more energy and effort to securely hold on to the Camelbak bottle.

And the Camelbak''s strap adjustment system was not nearly as robust or easy to use as that of the Amphipod.

In a nutshell: during my 8 mile run, I *never* came anywhere close to forgetting that the Camelbak bottle was there. This improved a little bit towards the end when the water dropped to about 1/3 of capacity, which made it not only lighter but more importantly, better balanced. Sorry, but this baby''s going back...

Moral of the story: sometimes you don''t realize just how good something already is, until you try to replace it with something that you mistakenly thought would be "better."

Now, if only I could get Amphipod to make an insulated bottle with a no-splash/spill nozzle!

Elite Ciussi Inox stainless steel bottle cage Save 47% off

Elite Ciussi Inox Cage: Stainlessholds my bottles better than a king cage. the two buttons actually help to compress the bottle and hold it in place. otherwise, they just flop about. this is lightweight for a metal cage. i could buy a carbon fiber bottle cage, but that''s as ridiculous as buying carbon fiber spacers.

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Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth Insulated Bottle (Stainless Loop Cap)

Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth Insulated Bottle - Brushed Stainless 20 oz.I use my Klean Kanteen everyday for work. It keeps my filtered water cold all day. Cleaning is a breeze.

I have used this item everyday since I bought it, even got one for my husband. We love being able to take cold water with us and avoiding plastics as much as possible. It keep water cold all night with just a few ice cubes. It''s great for taking and leaving in the car for day trips since it keeps its temp and isn''t affected by the heat inside of parked cars. It is fantastic and I wish it came in more colors.

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I bring my coffee in this to work everyday, even when I get distracted and forget to drink my coffee, it''s still warm hours later when I finally get to it. Also works great on climbing and backpacking expeditions.

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My husband and daughter love this drink bottle. It keeps drinks amazingly cold. We''ve been loyal to Kleen Kanteen for several years and haven''t been let down yet!

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Klean Kanteen Café Cap for Wide Kanteen Bottle

Klean Kanteen Café Cap for Wide Kanteen BottleI like that I''m able to open/close the cap with one hand which makes drinking out of this while in my truck quite easy. It doesn''t insulate as well as the regular cap but it performs quite well at helping keep my drink hot. Really easy to clean and the moving cap piece is a breeze to pop off and put back on.

The big issue with this is that it seems to retain strong tastes and odors even after being taken apart and thoroughly washed. If you''re drinking only one type of beverage out of the container, then its not a problem and you probably won''t even notice. However, if you like it mix it up like I do, you''ll definitely notice this. Its an annoyance but I''ll continue to use it despite this.

I bought this to go along with my 16 oz insulated thermos. I love how easily the cap comes apart to rinse between the pieces. It is not a liquid proof seal and as such you do need to make sure that you aren''t tipping it sideways or upside down in transit. I use the cap that the thermos comes with for transport with this cafe cap in my purse for once I get to work. It is comfortable to drink from and only leaks a drop at a time when it''s fully tipped over... I''ve only knocked it over once and in the split second it took for me to pick it up it only leaked into its own rim and nothing got on my desk. Works as described.

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The last lid got eaten by the disposal and this replacement is wonderful! Love the Klean Kanteen coffee cupit''s the best on out there.

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The cap works good, I like it. It''s not a leak proof, so do not tilt it. Very FAST delivery: I ordered 2 caps Friday evening, Sat. it was shipped by Priority Mail and I got it Mon. morning, in 2 days.Wow! it all happens during the big Holidays season.S&H was free!!! Thanks a LOT!!!

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Bought this looking to make my every day water bottle a little easier to use. Instead, I got a bag full of water. This isn''t even splash proof.

Fuelbelt Revenge Black 4 Bottle Belt

Fuelbelt Revenge Black 4 Bottle Belt, MediumSo I am VERY disappointed there was no size chart available on the product on this site anywhere, so here you guys go....I ordered too small and have to pay to return the item and I will not have it in time for my marathon.

***note they run a bit small

here is what I found on a fuel belt brand site:

To ensure you order the right size, we strongly encourage you to measure your waist (or hips, depending on how you prefer to wear your belt).

Unisex Sizing:

XS=24-26 S=27-29 M=30-32 L=33-35 XL=36-38

The length of the belt matches the smaller end of the size. For example, a Medium (30 32) measures 30 inches around. When the bottles of the belt are full, the added weight creates more stretch, expanding the belt. The Velcro closure allows you to adjust the belt a couple inches to create the perfect fit.

For men Keep in mind these are unisex sizes. Men who usually wear a Men''s Medium are usually a unisex Large. Measure you waist to be sure.

For women Keep in mind these measurements are for your natural waist, which is much higher than where most women wear their pants these days. If you like to wear your Fuel Belt lower on your waist or hips, measure that area accordingly. (Typically it means you have to go up a size.)

Our 2005 Fuel Belts run SMALLER than previous years. You may need to go up a size from previous models, but you should measure your waist to be sure.

I checked sizing with the actual Fuelbelt site (which is the exact same as those listed in the reviews here).

I am a female and wanted the belt to sit lower, around my hips near my hip bones. I measured that area for the sizing, and ordered accordingly (measured 34", so ordered a large). The belt fits perfectly in my desired position when I first put it on. However, once I start running, it starts migrating up to my natural waist, which is about only 27". Once it migrates here, because it is then really loose, it bounces like crazy when I run. I end up having to keep pulling it back into place about every 3 minutes while running. I''ve worn and had this happen with tighter, dry-fit clothing and looser, t-shirt type clothing.

My advice would be, don''t plan on wearing it lower, and just shoot for wearing it at your actual waist because otherwise it just migrates there anyway which I did honestly expect, but with all the rave reviews on here, I had really thought that it may not.

The velcro holding the belt seems very strong and I have never even thought it could ever come off without me purposely intending to take it off.

I did not look at the tag, but the belt material feels nice to me like dry-fit material. The material near the bottles is extra thick so if you pack the bottles with ice (as I do) it is not cold against your body. I also have not experienced any noticable condensation leaking off the belt onto me. There''s also a couple reflective patches on the belt. Overall the belt seems very well-made, quality.

The bottles are easy to slide in and out while running, with one hand (if the belt isn''t bouncing at the time). I can fit ice cubes from the fridge ice maker easily through the opening. The bottles do not leak. If you plan to put anything except water in the bottles, I would get extra tops right away, mold does seem to form in the tops VERY quickly, and try as I may I cannot get it to clean out once in there. As for the pouch size, I could fit 2 energy bars and a napkin in the pouch no problem.

The quality of the belt deserves 5 stars, but the migration up to my natural waist gets very annoying, which is why I rated this lower.

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First of all, this has to be the most comfortable hydration belt my son and I have used. The bottles do not leak when properly closed and tightened, and they can be removed and stored with one hand while on the hoof with a little patience. My only complaint is the size of the dry pouch is too small. I can cram at most two gels in there leaving no room for even a key. Had Fuelbelt made that pouch a little bigger, like for 4 gels, you''d be able to bring everything you need for your really long training and marathon runs using the one belt.

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You''ve got to use these for long runs on road or trail, especially during the warmer months. Easy to pull out and replace 7 oz. bottles. Nice pouch for storing gels for refueling. Sizing is spot on.

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I bought this belt to help me train for a marathon and so far has been a great purchase. The pouch that comes with the belt is a bit small so I had to buy another pouch that would fit my Iphone. The main problem I have with this is the sizing. I have a 33" waist and bought a medium belt and it is only being held together with about 1" of velcro and when I put the bottles back in the belt it feels like its about to come undone. I will be buying a large and giving the medium to my wife. Like the title says great purchase.

Como Water Bottle Clip + Black Round Carabiner + Key Ring

Como Water Bottle Clip + Black Round Carabiner + Key RingThese used to be everywhere including Wal-Mart 4-7 years ago, but were difficult to find the last time I looked. They are made from a long aluminum extrusion, cut to 7-8mm thickness and then deburred, polished, and mounted to a nylon strap. They are nearly indestructible, and should last until lost. These are much handier and more durable than the ones that use a cord to wrap around the bottle neck. I have a few of those also, and they just don''t comopare to these.

The clips hold bottled water bottles because they are "all" blown from little test tube shaped bottle blanks with the cap threads and neck already molded, on fairly standard bottle blowing equipment. While there is a little variation lately with the most inexpensive bottled water manufacturers that use smaller, thinner blanks to save a little money and material, even these are held very well if you pinch the ends of the clips together (the ends will stay "pinched" until you "unpinch" them).

If you''d rather not tie a bottle knot (ask a boy scout) everytime you''d rather not walk with a bottle in your hand, these are great. Just clip the carabiner to a belt loop, and you can release your drink with one hand (replacing it takes two, but it is a very easy and fast, no-look process. I keep a few bottles clipped to the outside of my pack during family hikes, and since they hold emptys just as well as full bottles, the rest of the family can replace the bottle they are drinking from quickly and easily. Our family of five has about a dozen of these, purchased in various places including Amazon.

Recycled Glass Drink Bottle

Recycled Glass Drink Bottle in IceI have three of these bottles. I bought one and loved it so much, I ordered two more. They are great for taking protein and other drinks to the office. The lids are very secure-- I have used them for months without a single leak. They are sturdy and heavy, so are best for back and forth to the office, or arround the house, rather than for hiking.

Lifesaver Bottle 6000 Ultra Filtration Water Bottle

Lifesaver Bottle 6000 Ultra Filtration Water BottleAs a back packer I ordered the Lifesaver bottle and I have to say it is the best part of my gear. It filters water like nothing else and is by far the best Water Filtration system I have owned. I have read reviews where some people say the filtered water taste funny but if you follow the prep instructions before use you should have no problem at all, and man if it doesn''t deliver. I love this product and simply advise one thing be sure to purchase extra carbon filters you get four per pack as they are only good for about 250 liters and the bottle only comes with one. Also be sure to get a pack of the pre-filter disc as well. Other then that awesome product.

This bottle seems to be exactly what the sellers make it out to be and I am satisfied with my purchase. I would recommend it to people who plan to go on longer hiking and hunting expeditions and those who go outdoors more often. I would also recommend this product to someone lacking access to immediate clean drinking water supplies.

Pros:

-Tap water very much seems cleaner after filtration (haven''t tested on dirtier water for fear of taxing the filter since it does have its limit). I have been drinking tap water for months and today I tried some of the water from the bottle and it was tasteless, not plastic flavored (don''t know why other people were experiencing that plastic flavor but mine was tasteless, perhaps they failed to prime it correctly or are simply biased in favor of another product meant for a different customer base in the first place).

-Bottle seems durable enough to last on a hiking/camping/hunting/backpacking/any outdoor trip at all so long as it''s not subject to shock like the kind that mountaineers, arborists or extreme sportsmen might subject to the bottle.

-Easy to clean, doesn''t take long

-Lightweight, portable, drinkable water everywhere in the world where you can find a water that isn''t chemically contaminated (like with salts or environmental pollutants these are the only things the bottle can''t really filter since they''re atoms and molecules below the 15nm filtering size limit)

-With respect to the carbon filters: Instructions say you don''t NEED them if they happen to run out during a trip, the bottle''s filter is still effective, it''s just a good idea to have them for better protection. Just replace carbon filters after the trip, which is easy to do if instructions are followed.

Cons:

-Can''t tell when the bottle will expire until it tells you by halting all flow and that has me worried about the next con;

-Can''t tell whether item is actually new or old and used (could it be an item someone else returned and then seller resold as new? This is an issue if I plan to use it to the 6000 liter limit.

-Can''t tell whether my cartridge is really what I bought, the 6000 liter filter or if it''s actually the 4000 liter capacity filter

-Have to buy the carbon filters every 250 liters if you want to maintain bottle in best condition and use and clean it often

-Flow rate is not adjustable and seems a bit slow. Haven''t checked/measured volumetric flow rate myself but I''m not so sure it''s reaching the 2.5 L/min as instructions say when bottle is new. Perhaps I''ve been too easy on the pump. (Pump does not adjust flow rate)

-Delicate enough so I would constantly be worrying about the bottle''s safety during a trip. I''d guard it carefully.

-3 year shelf life unopened is not long enough.

-2 years further life after first use is not very long in my opinion.

-Lots of instructions to follow. This is not an idiot-proof product. I figured out how to use it, though and I''m sure most people could with a little bit of time reading the instructions.

-Price tag was way too high and prevented me from purchasing this for years but I don''t regret it and don''t think I will. I''ll certainly come back and edit this review if I do find a real issue making it not worth the money.

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...instead of Amazon. Didn''t know Amazon carried it. This purifier was intended for wilderness trips in the US. Sadly, it did not produce good tasting water as shown in the marketing videos. The water tasted like cheap plastic...even with the activated carbon filter installed. The bottle COULD have been filtering to the 15 nm spec but I had no way to test that. So, it MIGHT have been safe, but tasted awful.

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EDIT: 6/1/2012

There is recent strong criticism of this review for the weight given to taste in view of the bottle''s declared purpose and presumably unblemished record for SAVING LIVES by removing waterborne pathogens from the most dangerous sources in the world.

At the time I bought it, there was sufficient information available to generate the expectation that there would be no taste issue at all. It was the hingepoint in the buying decision. The bottle failed miserably in meeting OUR expectation regardless of what others think the weight for taste should have been in this buying decision. It is appropriate for a prospective buyer to assign their own weight to taste giving due consideration that the bottle we received could have been an outlier.

There are relatively few Amazon reviews on the LS6000 compared to its stablemate Lifesaver Bottle 4000 Ultra Filtration Water Bottle. There might be insights to be gained from consulting those reviews as well, given that capacity is likely the only major difference between the two. The original review continues below.

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I returned it to the East Coast distributor after a week of putting many of gallons of water through it trying to get rid of the plastic taste. I noticed that in the marketing video I saw, the bottle had yellow pump components. The one I received had black pump components. Am wondering if a new material spec might have produced a change in the taste of the water. However, the dist says no.

The unit was impressively easy to pump and put out water at a pretty good rate. The emphasis on use seemed to be oriented toward using your teeth to pull on the teat to drink. However, it was never my intent to use it that way. I wanted to use it to fill containers. It was less user friendly pulling on the teat with your fingers when the bottle was under pressure after having been pumped. The pressure in the bottle would cause the water to spray out before you could direct it into a suitable container. Alternatively, you can hold it over your container and then pull the teat open. A provision for an output hose that could be used in place of the teat would be nice.

Because of its fully integrated design, certain precautions have to be observed in order to prevent cross contamination. For example, you must develop a discipline of ensuring the cap for the teat is securely snapped in place before submerging the bottle in a source. Failure to do so could possibly contaminate the teat. It would be a good idea to download the User Guide from the Lifesaver Systems website and to familiarize yourself with this bottle before ordering it.

The 6000 version provides more water at a lower cost/liter than the 4000. As a matter of fact, it''s total operating costs compared to other filters/purifers is really hard to beat. For you backpackers, I would peg the size of the 6000 between a 1 liter and 2 liter soda bottle. The distributor reports that the activated carbon filter is optional. This could save a good chunk of money in operating costs if you want to forgo the convenience of an integrated filter in favor of trying to fashion your own external ACTIVATED carbon filter at a much greater savings. The activated carbon filter can remove certain organic contaminants an improve taste dramatically. The Lifesaver comes with 1 activated carbon filter that you install prior to using.

The distributor seemed willing to work with me to solve the plastic tasting water. They even contacted the inventor, Michael Pritchard, to see what might be causing the issue. However, communications were slow and my wilderness trips were starting so I didn''t have time to work through it. I am told that my bottle will be carefully examined to try to determine the cause of the off taste.

The manufacturing process that produces the LS6000 is virtually the same as the process that produces the LS4000. The only meaningful difference is the size. It would follow that a similar issue could be had with the LS4000. I recommend that this be bought through Amazon with the free shipping. As of this May 2009, price is the same as through the dist, but you pay $20 for shipping via the dist and you eat the shipping if you have to return it.

Have spent MANY, MANY hours researching water filtering/purification systems for backpacking. This product showed the most promise for a device that would produce safe water under almost any circumstance you could imagine at a such a reasonable cost with its 15 nm filter. I was crushed at having to return it. I am convinced that this device still shows the most promise save for the experience I had. I am hoping there is a resolution to the plastic tasting water soon.

My fallback will probably be a the top of the line Katadyn Pocket Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter with ''only'' a 200 nm ceramic filter and an external activated carbon filter. This will let viruses through, but viruses are reportedly not an issue in North American wilderness waters, especially if you are choosey about your source.

Had my LifeSaver 6000 produced the bottled water taste as asserted in the marketing videos, I would have given it 5 stars....and kept it!

***UPDATE 05/11/2010***

It has been a year since I wrote this original review. There has been no news from the distributor regarding the plastic taste and others have noticed it as well in the LS4000. Earlier this year, I decided to opt for the Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter, Katadyn Carbon Cartridge, and SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier. It''s a little more to schlep. See my reviews at the provided links. I''ll stick with the Katadyn system.

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This may be great technology but the the design leaves a lot to be desired:

Bottle leaks sometimes from bottom.

Even after using daily for 3 weeks, it still takes pretty bad, like plastic.

Can never get the last 100 ml out of bottle, i think filter doesn''t extend far enough to bottom.

Bottle can be difficult to un-tighten.

Seems bigger/heavier than it needs to be. like too much extra plastic in base.

I would NOT trust the cap to be waterproof, or rather to stay waterproof. The snap on cap scraps off plastic from its underside.. after using a few weeks the ridge on underside of cap is shredded.. i am afraid to submerge it into dirty water..

I would have preferred to see this filter in a more conventional pump system. holding 750ml of water or whatever is not much anyway... i end up using it only as a pump to refill other bottles, especially considering that it tends to leak from base.

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I like the idea and the design of this bottle and I really like what they claim it can do to water. So far, as far as I can tell, it has done all they said it would do. Put dirty water in and it comes out clean and tastes clean.

It would be nice if there was a pressure relief valve somewhere on it. Once you pump it up it takes a while before you can safely open the bottle sometimes even after the water has been filtered through. If you''re using it to fill other water bottles, it can be a little tricky to refill quickly.

Picnic Backpack Cooler w/ Blanket For 2 Black Save 35% off

Picnic Backpack Cooler w/ Blanket For 2 BlackHiking and dinning go very well together and with this picnic set it gets easier and more comfortable. The storage compartments and containers are perfect for a full two person meal.

The cooler space in the back of the bag was able to hold much more than I thought. The quality of the backpack was great and it was perfect for a two-person picnic. I''m definitely going to be using it again!

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Bought this for my brother and his wife for Christmas. It seems to be very sturdy, very good quality. Thought about getting one for myself.

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My finance bought this for my birthday and I love it! The quality of material is good and it did keep our food and wine cold. We took it on a sailboat and the backpack feature made it even better.

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We purchased one for ourselves and two as gifts. People love the quality and ingenious design. No baskets for us...backpack makes it a whole lot simpler. Be sure to get the one with the blanket. Can''t say enough good words. Enjoy!

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