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Steelworks 27oz Wide Mouth Bottles Save 37% off

no more plastic bottles! there are ISLANDS of them out in the oceans. this bottle is beautiful, light, strong and DOES NOT leak! it makes me very very happy. good large size too. (I''m a thirsty girl :) the color is a little different than displayed on my monitor, lighter, and more like it''s name, sea blue

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Nathan Elite 1 Plus Angled 22-Ounce Waist Pack with 5-Ounce Nutrition Flask Save 23% off

I''ve used this pak for about 6 weeks now and am very frustrated with it. The elastic strap increases the bounce which is the last thing a runner needs. A side effect of the bounce is that the pak becomes loose so, as a result, constant adjustments are needed as I run. It''s constructed well and may be great for hikes and such but it''s not for runners who want a bounce free run. My solution I cut the strap off and replaced it with a non stretch strap. Now it works as good as my wife''s pak no problems.

I ran with this pack on both a 14 and 16 mile run. It was comfortable and didn''t bounce too much. I had the water bottle full and put a cell phone and ID in the zippered pocket in case of an emergency. Most of the time I can put the water bottle back into it''s pouch with only one hand. The first run I didn''t use the goo flask. Instead I put a couple of packets of goo in the flask pouch. I realized the purpose of the goo flask on that run. It''s so you don''t have to dispose of trash on a run. Luckily I was running in my neighborhood and used a couple of trash cans left at the roadside. The second run I used the goo flask. Temps were at 30 degrees and the goo was tough getting out of the flask. I''m sure it won''t be a problem in warmer temps though. Occasionally I''d hit the buckle while running and the belt would loosen up but no major issues. Overall it''s a good product and I''ll continue to use it for long runs.

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I''ve been using this pack for over a year, and I use it begrudgingly because I need water on my long runs. But I always assumed all water packs will have some sort of bounce, but My Main Gripe are the straps!!

My waist size is 28, and the straps are TOOO LONG, I have so much extra strap folding over its quite ridiculous. There isn''t any way to make the extra strap flush against it. Its very annoying and it scratches my arms as I run.

To minimize Bounce if you put it higher on your back, instead of your hips, it holds more flush against your back, and doesn''t bounce as much. But I''d like to find a water pack that I can carry oh my hips instead of my lower back.

oh and the bottle it comes with leaks.

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I am training to run a 1/2 marathon and needed a way to carry more than a few ounces of water, some nutrition packets and keys and an ID. This is perfect. When I start out with the bottle full it moves some but not excessive. As the bottle gets emptied I don''t notice it at all. I have not used the 5 ounce bottle yet, I just carry packets of Gel in the pocket. Belt is fully adjustable from big to small and is just a bit stretchy. I look forward to many more miles with this product.

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I have a medical condition and needed something to hold my medicine, so I started researching waist packs for training. I decided to get something with a water flask for training but it had to have room for my iphone as well. The small pouch is perfect for my medicine and if you remove the 5 ounce nutritional flask it''s enough room for your iphone or other phone. It does slip a little but it''s not a huge deal, considering all the stuff I was holding. It was definitley much better then holding everything in pockets or in my hands. Great for training!

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Lifeline Hunter In A Bottle (Orange)

Still good buy. But will have to add a few little things to it but everyone should get one of these and throw into car

All of the contents are obviously made in china, and are the least expensively made possible. While these items might actually work do try to be as careful as possible with them because they will most likely break the first time you try to use them. I had problems trying to re-attach the cap because it kept slipping off the thread. Eventually the plastic cap cracked. It seems to be a non-standard size threaded cap and I can''t find any replacement. So now I have no choice but to throw the bottle away.

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eBags 3-1-1 Nalgene Travel Bottle Kit Save 10% off

I have the large kit along with one other Nalgene travel bottle and they worked perfectly in my Eagle Creek toiletry kit. I filled them with shampoo, conditioner, combo body wash/shave gel, and some of the smaller bottles I used for hair product like gel, cream, etc. The quality is great and I have had NO problems with leakage or anything. They also hold quite a bit. I used these for a 5 week trip and then later a 2 week trip. With careful use, I didn''t need anymore shampoo/conditioner than was in the bottles.

The only thing you should know is that several of the bottles are 4 oz. So they are not good for taking in a carry-on bag. However they are the best choice for packing them in your suitcase, using the smaller bottles in your carry-on, or using them as pill bottles. This includes several different types of tops, including screw-on ones and flip-top/squeeze ones, and you can switch many of the tops.

EDIT: Here is the listing of sizes from the Nalgene website.

Bottle w/Red cap is 1 ounce

Square bottle w/Blue cap is 2 ounces (same size as the bottle w/white cap)

Rectangular bottle w/Green cap is 4 ounces

The next two bottles are 4 ounces, perfect for shampoo and conditioner

The white dispensing caps will fit on all the bottles in the kit (except for the 1/2 ounce)

The square bottle is 2 ounces, its the same as the bottle w/blue cap

The bigger jar is 2 ounces

The last jar is 1 ounce

I carried these to Russia and back, on a backpacking trip, and on another 2 week trip. STILL no leakages and this is still the perfect combo with my Eagle Creek kit!

I bought the small size kit which is appropriate for TSA''s 3-1-1 rule of carry-on liquids/gels/creams if you''re flying on an airline. Those who complain about bigger-than-3oz size bottles bought the Medium size kit, which has some smaller bottles good for carry-ons, and some bigger bottles that can only be put in your checked baggage. The size of each bottle is embossed on the bottom, kinda hard to read, but it is there.

Anyhoo, on to the small size kit itself. The photo that Amazon currently shows for this product is of the small kit, and the bottles are, from left to right in the photo (thanks to Nalgene''s site for the description!):

The bottle with blue cap is a ½ ounce

Square bottle w/red cap is 2 ounces

Round bottle w/green cap is 2 ounces

Two straight sided jars, 2 ounces each

Clear square bottle is 1 ounce

I recently used all the bottles and put them in baggage that were both checked and carried on, and none of them leaked. I had watery liquids in the bottles by the way, the bottles aren''t really squeezable for thick gels/creams, so they''re best for thinner consistencies that you can pour. The jars had creams in them, like thick conditioner. These little sizes are great for a long weekend. The caps are just that, screw top caps. They don''t have flip-top or snap-top openings, which for me usually end up leaking, so the plain screw caps these Nalgene bottles came with are great.

I''d buy it again in a heartbeat. They''re also top-rack dishwasher safe, though I just gave them a quick rinse with soapy water.

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I purchased these travel bottles a few weeks ago and used them for the first time this weekend. Overall, I am pleased with the quality and performance of the bottles. However, some of the bottles leak. Two types of lids come with the medium set. The lids with the hinged spout leak badly. Thankfully, I used this type of lid on only one of the bottles in my suitcase, because the entire contents leaked out onto my clothes. I was only flying from Burlington to Memphis, a trip that should not have been abnormally hard on my luggage. While I am satisfied with the performance of the set overall, I had hoped that I had finally found a set of travel bottles which would seal tightly enough so that liquids would not end up all over the inside of my suitcase. In addition, the lids with spouts only fit the 4 oz. bottles, so carrying them in a carry-on (so that you could make sure that remained upright) is not an option.

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As previous reviewers have noted there is a leaking issue with thin watery products. I found this to be true of the flip tops and the screw on tops.

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Nice variety of sizes. Very sturdy construction, although I still recommend taping the 2 bottles that have the flip-up spout, which I use for shampoo and conditioner. These came loose during an international flight but they were fine once I taped them. The other bottles with screw-on caps work really well.

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Nathan 22-Ounce Hydration Bottle

I used the bottle for about 2 months when the square insert on the cap pulled out. I tried to super glue the insert back in, but it didn''t work.

I got one of these with a Nathan hydration belt. At first I liked how easy it was to grab with the clip, but the bottle kept rotating and the clip would dig into my back. I cannot run with this. I like the bottles without the clip, except for the problem noted in my review of that bottle that the inside gets grungy because the bottle isn''t smooth inside. The Nathan logo is indented on the inside and there are grooves, neither of which serve any purpose except to trap gunk and be almost impossible to clean. You can''t put them in the dishwasher because the bottle rim will warp and the cap won''t fit.

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Great bottles, easy to use and fill! Make sure you get the nipple pushed back down or they will leak out while running...

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The design of this bottle with the nozzle that is barely attached to the lid is easy to break. I''ve used it 5 times, accidentally dropped the bottle and the entire nozzle broke off.

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I had damaged the original bottle that came with my Nathan fuel belt (which I love!), but could not find an exact replacement at local stores (I tried running stores, large sporting goods stores, WalMart, etc.)Then, I found it on Amazon...exactly like the original, caribiner clip & all. I love it! Fast delivery & great price. I am a happy camper (runner) once again.

Hydros Side Fill Bottle

This is a great concept but the bottle is a little bit of a pain to fill. I bought it for my daughter at her request she said the prior reviews warned her it was annoying but she wanted something she could fill at school from the water fountains and this one got the best reviews for bottles with internal filters.

Camelbak Insulated Sleeve Bottle Save 8% off

Just five words, "It doesn''t come with bottle" or "Bottle sold separately" would definitely help. My bad for not reading everything.

My daughter wanted a water bottle so she found this one. The way the ad is writen Camelbak insulated sleeve Bottle makes it sound as if you get the Bottle and sleeve. The ad should of said Camelbak bottle sleeve so than a person knows you are only getting the insulated sleeve. So needless to say I had to order the bottle to go with my sleeve.

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If you have a stainless or plastic Camelbak between 16oz (Insulated) and a reg 22oz bottle, theses covers will keep you drink cooler, longer. Surf around for th ebest price, but these are a must in hot weather.

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I was looking for an insulated bottle, when I saw ''Insulated Sleeve Bottle'' just bought it thinking found what I wanted. But unfortunately it is only sleeve. You better change the add or title of the product, which clearly indicates it is ONLY SLEEVE. I would still recommend this SLEEVE if that is what you are looking for, but my rating is for SLEEVE BOTTLE !

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I ordered this for my Daughters Camelbak water bottle in hopes it would help with the condensation and keep her water colder longer.... Well so far I have gotten both of my wishes! We go it in the gray color it I was surprised it was a nice looking color with a nice design. It fits very tight so don''t give up if it is hard to get on you have to twist it a little to get it all the way on. The little handle can be attached to many things and has a heavy duty snap to hold it closed. I will be purchasing more in the future for sure!

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OnGuard Bulldog DT 5012 Bicycle U-Lock and Extra Security Cable Save 2% off

This thing is the Kong Kong of U-Locks. The useful cable that comes with this set is excellent. I believe you would need a cutting blow torch to get through this thing (the U-lock not the cable). Thoughtful design with the dust/water protection drum that rotates to protect the entrance to the keyhole.

There is no place to mount this huge and heavy thing on my bike (full size mountain). With a water bottle cage + a small pack that hangs from my horizontal frame bar, I must carry the U-Lock in the Topeak Basket behind me. AND, it is HEAVY!

Be aware, this Theft Protection Program they tout is a bit of a scam. You must pay for this additional service. Also, you cannot register nor sign up for the Theft Protection on line. You must first print out a form(s) and mail it (them) in. The address is not on any of the forms. You must go back into the site to locate the mailing address.

The process of signing up for eventual support and FAQ information is a complicated event that required setting up an account that duplicates many of the registering steps and information you have just completed earlier.

BUT: This thing will definitely deter any thief that I can imagine. Isn''t that the primary function anyway?

After moving to Los Angeles, I needed to buy a second U-LOCK as bike''s are a hot item to be stolen. One u-lock to lock my front wheel to the frame, and the second to lock the frame, back wheel, to a post, etc. I bought this U-LOCK not knowing the company, but it was sturdy and good feel and at a good price.

I had a HORRIBLE experience with this lock. My second time using this, the key broke off like butter while I was opening it. I have owned many U-LOCKS in the past and know how to not force the key, so I wasn''t using much force at all. The key broke off inside the lock, leaving me stranded. I''ll avoid my heroic details of finding my way home to then return with the 2nd key and plyers to remove the stuck key.

The key (you get two) that is made for this lock is EXTRA thin. All U-LOCK keys are thin and should never be forced, but this is a terrible design and major flaw. It''s a good lock, but comes with a terrible key, so I would not suggest buying this.

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Yup, this is a big one! I can''t imagine ANYONE being able to steal a bike (if you attach it like they tell you to with the cable) or your front wheel/tire -and you don''t have to take it off the fork to secure it!!! That''s a shortcoming with a lock that DOESN''T include a cable. Even with a quick-release front wheel, it''s a pain to take it off and then put it back on (straight) when you return to your bike. But if you don''t have a way to carry this thing, you might decide it''s too big and bulky. I''ve decided it''s worth the trouble of lugging it around, but then I ride in the city and prefer to have a bike to ride rather than an empty front fork -or worse -an empty bike rack.

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After careful research, I found this lock to be the best value -strong and well-priced. I sent it to my son at college. After using it for a few days, he was unable to open it for a few days in a row, he said. Then one day he got it to work. He used it for a few days and then he could not open it when he stuck the key in again. It was just jambed shut. After about two weeks of trouble, he bought another lock. I am not sure if he just got a lemon or if there is an inherent problem with this lock.

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and my bike is at class. I spent 10 minutes fiddling with it, and could not get it open. The key turns the lock, but its stuck good. It often didn''t open on the first try, but now it''s completely stuck. I will try another key, but I''m not happy now, after having to walk back.

edit: I found that knocking on the side of the lock barrel helps the most, as well as rapidly turning the key. Pulling on the U is useless. I added some oil (low temperature engine oil), and it seems to be much better. I think it is worst in below-freezing temperatures. It is better than it was, but DO NOT RECOMMEND. If you haven''t bought it yet, buy a different lock.

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Texsport Stainless Steel Sierra Cup

I bought my Sierra cup at my local outdoor gear store. It''s easy to understand why this same design has withstood the test of time when so many other products have come and gone over the years.

Though intended for camping, I use mine at home as well. It''s my offical ice cream bowl because it frosts up and holds in the cold considerably better than my Correll bowls. It says on the package that you can use it as a small cook pot as well, though I haven''t tried that.

A single Sierra cup performs equally well for both drinking and eating, and I use mine for both to minimize my gear on camping trips. If you''re doing ultra-light hiking, titanium is lighter and even tougher. This one is well worth its price, though. It will last a lifetime, and it''s still pretty light, especially if it''s the only dish/bowl/cup you carry.

I''m giving it four stars because the wire handle, while basically sturdy, could be a bit stouter.

4/18/09

Update: The stainless steel has started to discolor from wear and washing (and I use only Seventh Generation natural dish detergent). Anyway, it''s not something that affects the usefulness of the product, but I thought I''d share this observation in case someone was wondering about the quality of the stainless. Like they say, "You get what you pay for." For around , the discoloration is tolerable, eh? :)

Excellent complement to a good stainless mug. The handle keeps your hands cool. Much better than a standard bowl, since you can carry hot soup without worrying about a little spillage scalding your hand.

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High Sierra Access Backpack

The Access Day Pack by High Sierra is one of the best Back Pack/Day Packs I have ever owned. It is VERY roomy and has plenty enough space to store just about anything. I frequently travel with 2 laptops a sizable 3 ring binder, several hand held radios and at least one camera. This means that I not only need a lot of space I need a bag that will support the weight of the gear. After 3 years of continual use only a few stitches are coming loose on the shoulder straps.

The Access Day Pack, has been great! Although it is not waterproof, it comes with its own rain coat that covers the bag just in case you get caught in undesirable weather. I thought that was a cool feature!

I also an not a big fan of pre-sized pockets and pouches as they never fit my stuff. However the pockets in this bag are really good size and can hold most cellphones or 2-way radios.

The things I would change about the bag are:

1) The top MP3 style pocket. It is big enough to hold your iPod but if you put much else in it you run out of room quickly.

2) I would add another "water bottle" holder on the left side. These pockets are always useful and having a second one would only make this bag that much better.

3) I would add a rubberized waterproof bottom to the bag. If you set it down in a wet area for very long the water will soak through.

Hope this helps...

I bought this backpack for my tour of Europe. I tour cities in bursts of 2-3 days so this pack has to hold my things for 2-3 days.

Pros:

1. It has many pockets for all kinds of gadgets or items you may have.

2. The bottle holder is far better than in any previous backpack i have owned. It has a zipper to it so you can tighten the bottle agaist the pack to hold it down.

3. It has a rain cover. I haven''t needed to use it yet but im sure that day will come.

4. The laptop padding is good. I have had the pack tip over and fall on the floor. The laptop was protected each time.

5. The pack has padding for your back as well. However, there is a con here that ill explain further down.

6. The pack is spacious and wide enough for my dslr camera bag. This is a big plus for me.

Cons:

1. The padding for your shoulders and back has a tendency to cover air flow and makes you sweat. The pack is advertised to have good air flow but this is not true in my experience.

2. The wait strap is excessive and unnecessary in my opinion. My pack is never heavy enough to need it.

3. The pack is advertised to be able to hold upto 17in. laptops but i have serious doubts about that. My 15.4in widescreen laptop fits snugly and hangs out of the top of the covering a good bit. The dimensions of my laptop are the following: 14.25" x 10.55" x 1.54"

Overall a very good pack, best i''ve had yet.

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This is one of the most durable backpacks I have ever owned! I bought it for college, because as an engineer I carry around waaay too many thick heavy books. This bag has been great for walking long-distance with heavy books, biking with heavy books, and carrying heavy groceries home from the store. :D Could be used as a daypack for short hikes, more comfy than many bags, but probably not as comfortable as a dedicated backpacking bag. I am a skinny woman, and this bag was able to size comfortably for me, but my 6''2" husband can adjust all the straps for him too.

The hip strap is well made, and padded so that it is actually comfortable with 50+ lbs of books weighing it down. Can''t emphazise how comfortable the hip strap is!

The laptop gets it''s own padded compartment in the main pocket, and it is tall enough for 17" laptops. I use it for a 15", and the sides are fine, so I don''t know how the sides on a 17" would be, but I expect it will fit fine. Has a nice clip to keep it from bouncing around.

The second (big) pocket out is for shorter items, but from outside is deceptively large because in fact there is a third almost hidden pocket in front of it. The third pocket has a size zip entrance, so it''s not very good for books or papers. I don''t use it for much except sometimes an extra shirt, or scarf and hat, things like that. If short on space though, remember it''s there. The outermost pocket is great for pencils, bus schedules, combs, flat stuff. I use the mp3/cd player pocket for my laptop mouse.

The "suspension system" on the shoulder straps actually has a span of tough elastic in between shoulders and bag. I think it makes the bag ride softer on your shoulders... but also makes it a little more bouncy.

The rain fly is VERY effective, although when not using it is more heavy than you might think. I had a hard time folding it back up to fit in it''s underneath pocket. Without the fly, the bag can take 1 hour of medium rain and keep your books dry. Although the laptop zipper will leak and soak the top of the bag a couple inches down, it didn''t reach my laptop because the bag is tall. Fly is bright yellow, it also doubles to make you somewhat more visible when biking in the dark. (Not reflective)

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I''ve reviewed this pack for the Black color High Sierra Access Backpack after borrowing it from a friend for travel. I''m a large guy so I had it packed to the hilt, with 2 laptops and the gear to support, some mags and books some gifts and other stuff and the zippers worked easily no stressing.

When I returned I had about 1/3 what I took with me and it was compact like a day pack by pulling the reinforcement straps tight and its small again.

I used the rain cover when I landed in Hono cause we walked in rain to our gate. Nothing got wet. In the hotel i had to dry out the cover before I let it get packed away.

This pack is under advertised and under rated. Sellers I hope you like the photos, buyers I hope the photos answer any questions.

This pack makes EVERYONE ask about it and this pack steered me away from a THE NORTHFACE pack cause of the size, straps, padding and application of so many tasks it covers.

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So I originally bought this bag to carry my large lap top, camera, eternal hard drive and what ever else I needed to haul back and forth from work home. It has been absolutely great for that, no complaints at all. have plenty of room of many other things as well such as sandals and a sweater. The weight is distributed nicely and has been a very sturdy.

Reciently I was invited to go on a 2 day hike throught the jungle (I live in costa rica) and the only back pack I had was this one. I thought it might be two small at first but I was able to pack very comfortably:

1 fleece balket

1 mosquito net

1 large first aid kit

1 pair of sport sandels

1 poncho

1 change of clothes

extra socks and underwear

enough food for 2 days

small bag with toiletries

a flash light and 1 sweater

I walked for 8 hour the first day and my shoulders were not hurting at all, the weight was very well distributed and the shoulder straps were very comfortable. The only thing was one part of the sternum straps fell off and was lost, but that I believe was because i snagged it on something and did not notice.

every one on this trip admired my bag and said it was the perfect size. In the end I was almost disappointed it did not rain, because I really wanted to whip out the awesome rain protection this bag has which I have to say was the feature that won me over when I bought the bag.

Klean Kanteen Flat Cap/Polypro

This cap is worthless. It made my water taste bad (whereas the original ''sport cap'' never did), so I removed the silicone o-ring and put the cap in the dishwasher, thinking it had some coffee residue on it or something.

After I took it out of the dishwasher, I could hear water sloshing around _inside_ of it! It appears to be completely impermeable there are no apparent holes in it. Nevertheless it has water inside of it, with no evident way to get the water out.

The ''sport cap'' that came with my Kleen Kanteen is hollowed out, like an upside-down cup there is no bottom. This low-profile cap is hollow but has a bottom it has a continuous outer surface like a fishing bobber or something.

Clearly they need to work on their quality-control. Avoid this cap like the worthless POS that it is.

Had to buy this lid to replace the one I broke. My Kanteen fell out of the refrigerator and of course landed just right to bust off the loop cap I had. This one is great and saves a little space with it''s flat top. I hand wash all my Klean Kanteen items, as instructed, so that the water does not seep into the lids. Never let them soak or you will have water trapped in the cap. We''ve had our Kanteens for 5 years now and they have saved us from buying and wasting all those plastic water bottles. Love them!

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I like this a little better than the stainless/plastic one that originally came with my Klean Kanteen. Unfortunately, like the stainless/plastic cap, this cap gets some water trapped inside it when washed in a dishwasher--maybe not quite as much with this one, but I can hear it sloshing around in there when I shake the cap.

This cap is all plastic (polypropylene, which has a fairly safe reputation at this time.)

Unlike the plastic loop-top cap, this one has a a texture around the edge where you grip it to tighten or loosen it.

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This is a good all purpose cap to go along with the Klean Kanteen bottles. We have one of the smaller sippy top bottles that we use for our 9 month old son when we take him out hiking but I use the flat cap to keep his bottle sealed while we''re travelling to the trail. Once we get there, I take this top off and put the sippy top on for him to use while we''re out for the day. The bottle is just tossed in with the rest of our hiking gear while we''re travelling and I''ve never had any problems with leaks at all.

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Durable, easy to wash cap. I use this cap when I don''t need my sports cap.

Nalgene 20-Ounce Multidrink Water Bottle Save 7% off

Nalgene 20-Ounce Multidrink Water Bottle, Blue

My three kids picked this water bottle for their lunch boxes this year. They love the water bottle, however, two of the three bottles have slightly broken after one month of use. The lock button broke off on one of them. My son can still use it, but I worry that it will leak, however, I haven''t had a backpack full of water yet. The hole that leads to the straw on my other son''s bottle won''t open up. Therefore, when he tries to use the straw nothing comes up. My son has to unscrew the top to drink. This causes fighting between my boys no one wants the one with the broken straw.

I''m going to return the two broken ones and get replacements. If they break again, I won''t buy them again.

This would be the best if they could get some quality control on it. (The lid is the problem... the bottle is the typical bulletproof made in the USA Nalgene quality, but the lid is made in China and doesn''t seem to be near the same quality)

When this lid is functioning properly it''s amazingly handy. The one I received though had a crack where the straw meets the lid. I put a customer photo up of the failed lid. Nalgene is sending me another lid, but I''m left wondering how long it will last.

The plastic surrounding the straw is fairly thin and the first lid didn''t survive having the straw inserted a single time at the factory. How many times will I be able to insert the straw into a replacement of the same design before it fails as well?

Only time will tell. When I''ve had the replacement lid for a little while, I''ll update this review one way or the other...

I got my replacement cap really quickly. 5 days after sending the photo of the broken cap to Nalgene. Quick customer service. I still haven''t received an answer on how long the warranty is on these. Answering that question has been dodged twice so far...

I sent a third, entirely separate inquiry on the "guarantee" of the lid 2 weeks ago and received no response.

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I do professional voiceover work and need a need a dependable water bottle to take into the sound booth. It has proven so handy that I''ve had many other voiceover people ask me about it. I recently bought a 2nd one for my lovely wife who takes hers to her dental hygiene job where she spends hours on her feet and needs a spill-proof bottle that has quick easy drinking access for those precious few times when she can take a drink.

Pros:

* Durable

* "Sippy straw" is great when I''m in the booth or driving so I don''t have to up-end the entire bottle to take a drink.

* Spill proof when closed.

* Can refill the bottle through the small cap opening and not have to remove the entire lid. Very handy at drinking fountains.

Cons:

* Small. 20oz isn''t enough at times. They need to make a bigger version

* Can leak through the straw when open if you don''t know the trick, which is to loosen the the other small cap to let air flow through, that way air doesn''t get compressed and force water out the straw. Otherwise, it works reall really well.

In short the pros far outweigh the cons. I''m buying a couple more for my two beautiful daughters because they''re super handy on road trips.

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I was really depressed when I opened the cupboard the other day to find my wife and my bottles had both cracked on the top part of the lid. After checking reviews here, it sounds like I''m not alone. If you purchase this bottle, you will undoubtably have the same problem as it doesn''t break or crack because of abuse but rather it''s a faulty design. A shame too, because I think it looks cool and I liked having the sip come out the front so I don''t have to throw my head back when on the exercise bike.

At any rate I would really encourage everyone not to purchase this bottle as it''s lid is in fact defective and I have yet to get any response from the Nalgene website as to what I''m supposed to do to remedy their defect. Pretty t''ed off about it too because I live in Japan and these things run near 20 bucks a piece here!

Common'' Nalgene, straighten up! You guys almost make incredible products, you just need the quality on ALL parts of your stuff!

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Bought two of these for me and my wife. The lid on her bottle split nearly completely in half, so we''re basically left with a big plastic cup. Mine has held up, but it leaks through the straw/sipper -just sits there and dribbles, and when you pick it up there''s a nice puddle. Nalgene is known for its quality BPA free bottles, but this model just doesn''t measure up. I would not buy this model again.

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