Blue Q Cheers Monkey Stainless Steel Water Bottle

I''m kind of weird about what I drink out of. For example I prefer drinking cola out of glass bottles rather than alluminum cans. It''s nothing against your product. It''s very quality. easy to clean. I pictuer the monkey on it that says sheers being british, and what''s batter than a british monkey? hmmm.....NOTHING. No in all honesty I''m using it as a decoration and when I lose my other water bottle it''s my back up. I get all sorts of compliments on it.

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Stanley Classic BPA-Free Water Bottle 24ounce (709ml)

...and this one is the best. The top is very comfortable to drink from, and both the top and the bottle itself are durable, dishwasher-safe, BPA-free, etc. etc. I like this bottle much more than any of the plastic, coated aluminum, or stainless steel bottles I''ve had.

This water bottle is pretty average in most respects but I do like the twist-to-drink cap design because it is splashless and feels like it will ultimately be more durable than the push button type cap on my previous water bottles. The label claims that it''s free of BPA but the fact that it was manufactured in China leaves me skeptical about that. I hope it is indeed BPA free and free of other unknown materials and contaminates. I avoid Chinese manufactured goods and would have appreciated the disclosure of the country of origin prior to making this purchase.

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Same style bottle as a Nalgene bottle, but 24 as opposed to 32 oz. Fits conveniently in large cupholders and backpack bottle holders where Nalgene 32oz bottles do not. Drink lid is easy to open with one hand and easy to drink out of.

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well constructed out of strong plastic that cleans easily and doesn''t stain. opening is wide and better than smaller cap type bottles.

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I''m a water bottle veteran in search of an every day/in-car solution. I received the Stanley Classic today and it lives up to the hype. It appears very durable and well made, the lid closes snugly, there are no leaks to speak of, it''s aesthetically appealing, and seems to be a veritable long-term solution. With that said, here are a few bits of information you may like to know for a more informed purchase:

* The green is notably darker than in the product image.

* This bottle is made in China, not the USA.

* It measures 8cm across the bottom, making it a tight fit for some cup holders.

* Twist & drink design is variable flow depending on how far you twist it.

The bottle comes with a lifetime warranty and (from what I''ve read) responsive customer service. Of course, the tough copolyester Tritan plastic is BPA-free. Both the bottle and lid are dishwasher safe, presumably making any potential build up within the lid''s grooves manageable. My only caution would be that if you plan on using this bottle in a notably dirty or dusty environment, the lid (portion you drink through) has gaps that will collect foreign material. So that would be the only use I would not recommend this bottle for. However, it''s appears to be fantastic for general/every day use and it''s a good value for the price--the fine line between giving it 4 stars and 5 stars. I will return and update this review if anything changes.

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Fuel Belt Spare Caps (5 Pack)

I like that Fuel Belt provides replacement tops to their product. I use these almost every day for runs and love the belt and the bottles. Glad I didn''t have to replace everything when the tops lost their flexibility. Good product.

I don''t know why but they didn''t work with the small bottles I had. They just don''t secure the right way.

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I ereceive the product before promised so great on serviced, and the new bottle caps just give life back to my old 8-ounce bottles so I can use it again on ny long runs.

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They fit perfectly in my fuel belt 8oz bottles, so I am happy with them. A nice to have feature is the different colors. It is useful to be able to identify different type of drinks when you are on the run (eg. water, mixed electrolytes and carbs, etc...)

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bought these as a gift for my niece who is 4 years at the time, to find replacement caps were a challenge.

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Cosmos ® Blue Stainless steel insulated water bottle 550mL Save 35% off

The best water bottle for the price, hands-down. It goes in the dishwasher, has no toxic plastic, isn''t breakable, doesn''t "sweat" with condensation, doesn''t leak out of the spout with the lid closed, has a nice wide mouth for loading ice, and fits in the car''s cup holder. This thing keeps your drinks freakishly cold. The first day, I filled it all the way to the top with ice, then put my diluted juice in it. An hour later, the drink was gone, but the ice was totally intact. I re-filled over the ice. 5 hours later, the ice didn''t melt a DROP...refilled again over it. At the 9 hour mark, the equivalent of 1 ice cube had melted...refilled again over it. At the 13 hour mark, still full of ice from that morning. For kicks, I took off the lid and left the bottle on the counter overnight to see what would happen. In the morning, It STILL had ice in it!!! Granted not full to the top, but about 2-3 cubes were left in the bottom!!! Now, I only put 2 ice cubes into it in the morning, and by bed time they''re melted. Patience is required to screw the lid on properly. It aligns "just so", and won''t close at all if it''s not threaded properly. An extra 10 seconds of screw-on time is worth it for the performance of this bottle!!!!! I absolutely would buy it again!!!

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Chums Horizontal Jet

I bought this because I don''t like holding water bottles when I run and I wasn''t ready to try a back pack style pack. I thought the waist pack would work out perfect. The pros are that I can reach my gels, carmex, phone or whatever much easier than the back backpack. The downside is that I cannot seem to cinch it tight enough to stop the bottle bouncing and I am limited to the (i believe)20oz bottle. I still use it for shorter runs where the pack is a bit much but I still need water. It''s not my first choice. So far no issue with quality or construction.

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Mountainsmith Network Travel Bag with Removable Notebook Briefcase Save 22% off

I was looking for a bag that I could carry my necessary flight gear along with my 15'' Mac laptop. This bag fits my needs perfectly. The reinforced/padded pocket is great for preventing damage from the usual bump or drop. I really enjoy the yellow interior, as it makes it very easy to find stuff while in a dark environment.

This is my third Mountain Smith bag. I got it because of the other two were so good. This is a fantastic bag. Well built with lots of pockets both internal and external. It even has a little color to it with a yellow interior which is a little thing but it makes it easier to find things inside. I am a coach and I use it outdoors everyday. This is an excellent bag.

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MSR XGK EX Extreme Condition Stove

I really hate 5 star reviews, there''s no such thing as a perfect product, I''ve used this stove for the past three years and I can tell you this, it comes pretty darn close.

First the GOOD:

* Very strong boiling power.

* Pretty light weight.

* Burns every fuel you''ll encounter during those high tracks.

* Very reliable, I have the repair kit but never needed it.

* Parts and service is always around the corner or a click away.

* Internal cleaning mechanism (Shaker Jet), very rarely you have to take it apart, when it gets clogged, just shake it and the cleaning needle hidden under the main jet does most of the work for you.

Now the (not so) BAD:

* The wind protector is just a heavy gauge aluminum foil.

* Flame control is problematic, it''s basically either full power or off.

* Need to change jets for some fuels.

* Pump assembly is made from plastic, it''s still in one piece but it feels unreliable.

One more thing, I don''t consider this a minus since all liquid stoves have this problem and that''s noise, they all sound like a jet engine running 3 feet from you.

TIPS:

For all you fuel burners, you need to protect the fuel tank and the pump assembly from scuffs and bumps so I just stuck the whole thing into a thick sock and that does the trick.

When you finish boiling or cooking, you close the fuel valve on the pump to turn the flame off. Don''t let the flame go out by itself, instead wait for the flame to turn yellow again and at that point blow it out like you blow out candles on a birthday cake. This way you will get the least amount of fuel deposits in the jet.

Simmering with this kind of On/Off stove:

The first thing is to buy a "Flame Spreader" or "Heat Diffuser" such as this one, it''s just a metal plate used to spread out the hot spots so the food doesn''t get burned. The cheap ones seem to be the lightest.

The second thing is a technique called "Feathering", you start buy not pumping allot of times like we normally do, but rather start with 3-4 strokes of the pump when the tank is almost empty to only one stroke of the pump when the tank is full (MSR says 2 strokes on a half empty tank), so the pressure in the tank stays pretty low. Now after you prime the stove, you have to open the valve just a little to get the right flame you need. It''s kind of tricky, but once you get the hang of it it''s a little simpler, though never as simple as getting a stove with true flame control. Every few minutes you need to add a stroke or two of the pump or the flame will go out.

As I said int the begining, this is a great on/off kind of stove, if you really need flame control for simmering/cooking but don''t want to sacrifice allot of boiling power or fuel diversity, you''d be much better off getting the Liquid fuels only Optimus Nova Plus or MSR® DragonFly (They seem to be the preferred choice, especially the Nova) or the Liquid and Butane stove such as Primus® OmniFuel Stove. The Nova Plus had problems with spare parts and awful costumer service, I don''t know if that''s still an issue, it''s a little heavier too but hey, there''s no such thing as the perfect product, right...

Weight including the pump:

MSR XGK 13.2 oz

MSR DragonFly 14 oz

Optimus Nova Plus 15 oz

Optimus Nova 15.3 oz

Primus OmniFuel 15.6 oz

Brunton Vapor AF 16 oz

Be aware, the bottle is not provided.

I also recommend a replacement for the pump as backup (MSR Standard Pump for Liquid Fuel Stoves) since this part is made of plastic, and for an everyday use seems unreliable.

Beside, the stove is just an excellent piece of technology.

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The MSR-XGK EX stove burns like a jet engine. Yes, it is noisy. It will burn various fuels, including: diesel, kerosene, gasoline, and more. I''ve been using mine with gasoline at the moment. With no experience with this stove, I followed the included instructions, set it up, and had it operating in just a few minutes. Others have mentioned that the plastic pressure pump might be light duty. I found the pump to work fine. (The plunger does seem a little flimsy, but if you pay attention and use it properly it should go the distance.) The priming is easy, and once the unit is warmed up it burns with a blue flame. Have long matches or a good lighter to reach into the burn zone for initial ignition. Using the valve at the bottle, it''s not really possible to control the heat. Don''t plan on doing any gentle simmering. However, it will bring your pot to a boil in a hurry.

It comes with a nylon bag to keep everything neatly contained. There are two heat shields, one for beneath the stove, one to wrap around. The wrap around one is a bit unruly until you use it a few times (bring a clip with you to join the ends). There is also a little service kit that will come in handy for changing jets, cleaning, etc.

I put a two litre pot nearly full of water on this stove (from the Alpinist 2 System), and the unit was rock solid. The legs and pot holders are well built giving a stable platform to do your cooking. After cool down, breakdown is simple. I keep a small brush in my kit to whisk away small amounts of soot that may be there in an effort to keep things as tidy as possible. The less mess, the better for any piece of equipment.

This stove meets all the critical criteria for my hiking/survival kit. It''s compact, reliable, fairly light, rugged, and ready to go with a minimum of set up. Please note, you have to buy the fuel bottle separately. (I went with the 20oz because my trips are short.) It burns all the common fuels, which means flexibility to suit your location or situation. Most importantly, it has a strong history from a company that takes its products seriously. I have an HD video showing the unboxing, setup, and operation of this unit when it was brand new. You can find it on my YouTube channel: lenswork4, by searching for MSR XGK-EX on the channel. (Video was too long to fit here on Amazon. You see the MSR Alpinist 2 system on that video, too.)

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MSR only deploys high quality products, and this stove is no different. I purchased it to be able to use various fuels (usually diesel is about the easiest for me to find where I operate) and this stove hasn''t let me down. It lights easily, heats everything I need, then packs into a small enough back for easy stowage and carrying. One downside, but this happens with ALL stoves, is that it gets VERY dirty. Your hands and gear WILL get soot on them when handling the stove, so take precautions and wipe it down as possible. But while conducting bush operations for multiple weeks, and having the ability to use kerosene, diesel and gasoline (even jet A1 fuel on one occasion) this stove is fantastic. BUY EXTRA BOTTLES! Buy 1 small bottle for stove use, then 2-4 large bottles for storage because NO bottles come with the stove. Just FYI.

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Took this on a trip to the snow with temperatures in the low teens and it worked perfectly! So glad I purchased it because butane stoves don''t work well at below freezing temperatures unless you warm the bottles first. I used kerosene with this stove, much cheaper fuel ($10/gallon). Great stove, would buy again!

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Arundel Sport Water Bottle Cage

I read a story about these two guys who were focused on making a perfect water bottle cage, that''s it only a water bottle cage. So, I took the bait.

I wanted a water bottle cage that would keep its shape, hold the bottle securely and easy for me to pull a water bottle out of it on steep climbs. This water bottle does all that.

After purchasing a Ti road bike, I was tempted to add on some Ti bottle cages but really, what''s the point? These water cages are light and very affordable. I can fit my Camelbak Podium 33oz bottle in there nicely and not worry about it falling out. Buy two so they match!

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Moeller Scepter Water Can (5-Gallon) Save 20% off

I looked all over for water storage cans for about a week and a half online. I finally settled on this one. I was nervous because there was only one review and it was 1 star. I don''t know what the other person was thinking about. I bought two of these for a trip out west. On arrival I was nervous that they would be the typical thin plastic that most of the tanks are made of. The tank is not like the blue "Reliance" brand containers.

This can is made of the same plastic Nalgene bottles are made from. It is thick plastic that could be dropped on gravel without being punctured. The air vent on the back is screw on and goes on tight and the reversible nozzle is flexible. There is also a rubber grommet in the lid that prevents leakage and the main lid has a gear like grip so it can be wrenched on/off if necessary. The whole bottle is a very light blue so it reflects most of the sunlight keeping your drinking water cool. When you look at the whole package you can tell this is a very well designed water bottle. It feels and looks expensive but it''s about the same price as all the other crappy ones available.

Very high quality strong plastic water containers. Way better then those ones you buy at most stores that are just cheapie junk . These Spector brand seal up tight & dont spill all over the scene like the others. Only thing is they dont fit in standard jerry can holders. Made in Canada (which means good quality)

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Received mine as an Christmas present for off roading. This can matches my Scepter gas can. I saw a couple of reviews that say it won''t fit a "standard" gerry can mount. As long as the mount meets mil-spec, it should fit just fine (mine does). These cans are the current US military issue cans for fuel, water, etc. for their reliability and toughness.

The water can is UN blue, has a rubber seal on the spout (which keeps it from leaking and keeps contaminates out). Worth the price (at ~$17, it can''t be beat...especially for 5GAL of water). Comes with the spout, that is flexible, and stores in itself. Nicely written across the can is "Potable Water". With the writing and color, its easy not to get confused on which you use for gas and which you use for water. Simple stuff to keep up with, but accidents do happen when people aren''t paying attention.

Would recommend to any off roader / utv camper.

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I bought three of these (I do want more) for long-term water storage and the occasional camping trip. So far, I have no complaints. Compared to my prior method reusing juice and soda bottles this makes for a more convenient storage package (perhaps not so much daily use as these are about 40 pounds when full of water).

They either stay on my garage floor or in the back of my vehicle. I do not use a rack (as cool as they look, they detract from the classic lines of my Saturn VUE), so cannot speak in that regard.

An excellent product for my needs.

Cheers!

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Just like the good old days. It makes a great fuel can because it''s got a vent and it pours without any CARB drama.

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Water Bottle Theme: Dino Save $0.01 off

I would give this a 5 but it''s hand wash only. It''s super cute & it fits into the coordinating lunch box well. If you don''t mind washing it every day it''s worth getting

Bought this and a yellow one for my grandchildren. It can be dropped, run over, stolen by the dog, played with by the pony and still looks good. My grandson is 4 and has no problem filling and using the water bottle. Great product.

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