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Klean Kid Kanteen Sippy Bottle Cap (Green)

I bought this product to replace generation 2. This model fits directly to the bottle so you don''t need an adapter which is a nice change. However the new top has an added loop for easy handling. This loop hits my kids in the nose and makes it more difficult to drink. They flip it over because it annoys them which pulls the water to the other side making it more difficult to drink. The redesign is not for us.

The new sippy cap from Klean Kanteen replaces the make-do solution using another manufacturer''s sippy spout. I did not buy the old spout and adapter so I can''t compare it in action to this new version. That said, I am completely satisfied with this sippy cap and my 13 month old daughter loves it. She''s been using it since she was 12 months old and could reliably lift the 12oz Kleen Kanteen with water in it on her own even half-full it can be quite heavy.

Previously we had tried the Klean Kanteen with the sports cap but water poured out if it tipped over. After that our stand-by has been the Beaba sippy cup (no valve), which I was very happy with but never let my daughter have without a Sippy Grip (strap) when seated up high because the cap only snapped on. Even though it was on REALLY tight, the cap was liable to pop off if dropped from height. While on the floor, my daughter loves to shake the Beaba sippy and make a water slide. I like that it''s easy to get water out of because it doesn''t have a valve the 3 holes in the spout keep it from pouring out as badly as the Klean Kanteen sports cap.

Now we use the Klean Kanteen with the new spout as our primary sippy cup and keep it within her reach so she can have it whenever she wants. The cap doesn''t touch the floor if the sippy rolls away, nor does it unleash water if shaken or tipped. We do find occasional small puddles if it has been hanging upside down from the Sippy Grip for a while. As Kleen Kanteen say on their site it is spill-proof but not leak-proof, so I accept that a little water is going to escape once in a while, being that a small uncoordinated human is in control of it, and that a little water is not going to kill anyone or ruin anything. The cap screws tightly into the Klean Kanteen and will fit any standard Klean Kanteen size. It holds the water in great under normal use and I feel comfortable leaving my daughter with it knowing she can''t pop the top off or turn the floor into a slick.

Because it has a valve, she does have to suck a bit to get water out I''ve tried and it''s very easy. She is a breastfed baby and never used bottles so I''m happy that her latch has not been affected by introducing this sippy style. The suck action on this spout seems pretty natural to her, actually.

The cap is polypropelene (#5) which is a safe, BPA-free, phthalate-free, lead-free plastic which is not known to leach chemicals as good as you can get for plastic. Its the same material as the other Klean Kanteen caps. The dust cover is also polypropelene, unlike what the Amazon description says. The valve is silicone and removable the whole cap is therefore easy to wash and everything can be put in the dishwasher. It fits in our cup holders in the car, which is a nice perk because most sippy''s have funky, non-standard shapes or sizes. It also has a lifetime warranty.

The downsides? The only one I can see so far is that Little One likes to bite down on the spout and has left a few teethmarks. They are superficial indentations and she hasn''t managed to scrape away any of the plastic.

I''ll definitely be buying more of these.

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A few years ago I had bought a Klean Kanteen for my sons sippy cup/ Bottle since he was six months the the old lid had broke because he dropped it had on the ground then saw this and he''s four now and love this now more than ever. Thank for sending it so fast! We love Klean Kanteen.

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Hydrapak Softflask

Ok, I don''t use this for its intended use, but I still think it gets 5 stars! I actually use it as a reusable baby food pouch for my one year old and two year old and they LOVE it. It took them a few times to really figure out how to use the bite valve, but they''re pros now. I use this for everything from applesauce to spinach and sweet potatos. It needs to be cleaned out pretty quickly after use, but so far it hasn''t gotten "gummed up." This product works better then any of the products on the baby supplies market for this purpose and it has saved me TONS of money over buying the baby food pouches for $1.50 EACH.

If you''re thinking about purchasing this for a reusable babyfood pouch DO IT, you''ll be glad you did!

The hydrapak is great! Gives an independent toddler a way to eat on his own while still eating all the great foods we want him to have. Works wonderfully with yogurt, pureed fruit and veggies, even some toddler foods that he wants to be able to feed himself but can''t very well yet. Easily cleaned, too.

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I got this to replace my hammer gel flask because i thought it would be easier to get the last bit of gel/gu out since this one is soft. Unfortunately the tip is not suitable for thick gels. A perfect product would be the soft flask with the tip from the hammer flask but they aren''t the same size threads. :/

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I use this with my 8 month old and it worked great! Thank to the other review and I tried it instead of buying the $1.50 ones.

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I got tired of the sloshing and foaming of my drinks on long runs. These take care of all that and are nice and small the more you drink the more it disappears. I originally got the 8 oz but have decided I like the size of the 5 oz better. All depends on how much you need. I love the softflask.

Nalgene OTG Bottle Sleeve

We have several of these insulative sleeves for Nalgene bottles of various sizes. All fit the bottles like a glove. For the most part, we don''t use the bottles without them. They really insulate surprisingly well and you get the added bonus of reducing or eliminating condensation issues. They can be a little pricey (we are just talking about a water bottle, after all) but I still think they are worth it. They seem to hold up well over time, even with constant use and pulling the bottle in and out to wash them.

Great product. I use it with 20oz rubbermaid water bottles. I''m crazy about ice and need my water icy and cold. I''ve tried sleeves from other companies such as camelback, and this one is the best for insulating and making the ice last a long time. After using the first one I bought for a year or so, it got stinky even though I wash it regularly. For how much I use it, I decided to throw away the first one and buy a new one -figure I''m good for another year.

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My kid loves this bottle (probably for the style). For me, it is easy to clean as the entire cap screws off. Add to that the advantage that it is non toxic. A homing/tracking device would make it an ideal product, as she lost one at school (or it was stolen).

LOL, I didn''t read the question! The sleeve is OK! maybe they should make them with kid''s themes as well.

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Lifesaver JerryCan 10,000 Liter Capacity Filtering Can (Light Blue) Save 3% off

I have not had time yet to review the operation of this item, however I wanted to alert other customers to an omission.

As delivered, the Lifesaver JerryCan 10,000 included only a standard outlet tap and not the carbon tap (activated carbon filter) advertised as "replacement" items.

The instructions mention using the carbon tap for chemically contaminated water and using the standard tap provided with the unit otherwise, however you don''t get to read that until after you have purchased the item and it has been delivered. The carbon tap is supposed to reduce water flow significantly.

For the price of this item, I expected it to include a carbon tap as well as the filter cartridge as standard (with maybe a standard tap included as a bonus).

Be aware that if you want the carbon filter tap, you will likely have to purchase separately at extra cost.

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New Wave 1 Liter Emerald Green BPA Free Water Bottle

I have used this bottle type for years and use it everyday at spin and exercise class and love it! It does not give me any metallic taste as the popular metal ones and I know that it is a safe plastic bottle as I steer clear of bad plastic. Lightweight and drinkable!

Sigg Wide Mouth Traveller Water Bottle (Alu)

I purchased the 1.5 L, wide-mouth traveller because I wanted to eliminate carrying extra water in plastic while on my long days on the road for work due to the issue with plastics leaking BPA or pthalates when exposed to heat. I liked this bottle because of its large size, and the ability to put ice cubes in the wide mouth. I also liked that the bottle contains no BPA or pthalates. This bottle is certified to contain zero BPA in any part, which is an improvement on previous Sigg bottles which claimed no BPA, but still had some. The lining is made of a resin. My reason for the 3-stars is mostly because of the lining. It''s impossible to find out what this resin contains, and that''s a problem for me. Additionally, if you leave water in the bottle for any period of time, even just a long day, you can taste the resin in the water. My other more minor complaint is that it doesn''t keep iced water cold for very long because there''s no insulation, and therefore, it also sweats quite a bit. This can be remedied by the additional purchase of an insulating sleeve.

Great bottle, light weight, and love the large capacity because I drink water constantly during the day. I really like the double lid (one smaller drinking top and a larger lid that allows a large opening for easy filling. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because this suffers from the same this as most reusable bottles: hard to clean rubber gaskets. Not matter what I do it''s hard to keep the gaskets from turning brown over time. I have not found replacement gaskets for sale, but I would like to see some of these bottles start coming with replacement gaskets so you don''t have to buy a whole new bottle once they become too gross.

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This bottle is great. Sigg is very trusted brand and their reputation holds in this product. I''ve owned other Sigg bottles and never had any problems with any of them. They are strong and durable and look amazing. You don''t get a plastic taste in the water like other bottles and, no, you don''t get a metal taste either. This bottle is huge, by the way. It''s taller than a 2-liter soda bottle. But it still is great to have on long road trips, hiking, etc. The wide mouth makes all the difference in the world, too. Being able to add ice easily really makes this bottle worth every penny.

If you''re on the wall about getting one or not, order it. It''s worth it and you won''t be disappointed. It is a great bottle.

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This bottle is great saves me a lot of money as opposed to purchasing a plastic bottle daily. Supplies me with enough water for my day. Sturdy build I strongly recommend it.

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I purchased this rather large Sigg because due to the age of the pipes in the building where I work, drinking the water is ill-advised. I carry this in each day along with a standard 16 oz bottle and find it meets my needs well. Typically, I go through the supply in a day or two so sometimes I can leave it overnight. It''s much easier to carry in my bag for work than a gallon of water. Of course, it also has the benefit of being reusable.

The best feature of the bottle is the combination top. It has a screen top lid of standard size so you can drink from the bottle with ease. However, because the bottle is large, I typically just use it to refill my smaller bottle. The base of the cap also screws off and when removed, the bottle is wide enough to easily accomodate ice cubes--a feature I will definitely take advantage of in the summer.

The only con, although it''s an expected one, is the sheer size of this bottle. It has a not too large footprint, but is very tall. I have posted some pictures of it with a standard 16 oz bottle and a mug to give other potential buyers a sense of its scale.

MLB Boston Red Sox Rocks Glass & Square Shot Glass Set

Great set, metal emblem is quite nice, I hand wash all solid glass so not concerned. I already have a set of the Pint Size with same logo. GO RED SOXS

Metro Melrose Picnic Basket (Red)

This is a great picnic basket with a Contemporary feel. Definitely LARGE enough to host a family of four. Easy to clean and store! I recommend it-especially the great colors it comes in. Hope this review was Helpful!

High Sierra Tank Messenger Bag

I purchased this bag at JC Penny rather than ordering it; because I need to see how the bag is prior to purchasing it. Anyway I purchased this to replace my old messenger bag. My first impression is that it is a fairly large bag with two large inner compartment and one outer one. I like how it has two netting to hold two bottle of water or whatever 20 oz bottle that you want to carry. The two pockets on the inside are almost big enough to hold my Kindle2; however, the Kindle does stick out about an inch to an inch and a half. So that should give you a fair idea as to what type items you can put into those two pockets.

The two pen holders in the center of the two pockets are big enough to hold two Bic pens in each (total of 4)

I like how there are two zippers for the main compartment; the pocket for the cellphone is ok; I carry my cellphone in my pocket. Since my falls classes have not started yet; it is hard to say how much books I''ll be able to stuff into this messenger bag.

The shoulder strap is good; although I think that they could have made it a bit shorter; then again, I''m only 5''6".

Overall, I think that you''ll be glad to have purchased this type of messenger bag; especially if you are the type of person that like to carry a lot of books at one time for classes.

Updated:

OK three weeks into my fall classes and so far this messanger bag has held up and most importantly; it has been able to carry a majority of my books. It is able to fit (main compartment)four 3subject notebooks, three small but thick text books and two large textbooks. Also I was able fit my netbook in the other pocket. Granted it is heavy carrying all these books but this bag has been able to fit them.

I absolutely love the color of this bag! The plaid also adds detail to an otherwise plain bag, something I was looking for, among all of the plain bags on the market today. It was a little larger than I expected, or wanted, but its size can be attributed to it being very wide and thin. I can fit several text books side-by-side and my laptop inside, yet I don''t feel like I''m carrying a bulky backpack around with me. I really like the two mesh pouches on the sides; it''s very convenient for carrying multiple drink bottles. The quality is excellent. I''ve only had it for a few months, but it has not started to show signs of wear yet.

This is an excellent bag for someone looking to carry around a large amount of stuff with them. If all you plan on carrying with you is a notebook and a few pens, look for something else that''s smaller. If you were like me, and looking for something to carry several books and a computer in, then this bag will suit your purpose to the letter.

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I have purchased from High Sierra before and their bag lasted from highschool on into college before I the zipper failed on me and some of the stitching on the shoulder pad was ripping out. This bag is great, fits several books, several notepads and a small binder. I have plenty of room for my calculator, pens, pencils, tissues, sunglasses, two water bottles, and a pack of gum for when I start to fall asleep in class. I use it everyday and everywhere I need to go, whether it''s school or I''m off to another country. High Sierra uses rip-stop fabric that holds up incredibly against the day-to-day grind.

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This is really a combination messenger bag/laptop bag. The outer flap has a VERY roomy, zippered compartment for easy access to smaller items, but which will easily fit a standard compact umbrella and still zip shut. It secures closed by both a velcro strip and two robust snap-close clips.

Lift up the flap and you''ll find two vertical, velcro-close pouches, about the dimensions of a checkbook, but much larger and fuller. Perfect for storing all your USB cables, connectors, small notebooks, whatever. In between them are two slots, each of which will hold a regular pen or pencil or even a Tide pen! (I have one of both!)

On either side of the bag are two net bags, just the right size to hold a travel coffee mug (without handle) and an aluminum screw-top water bottle.

At the very bottom corner of the bag is a small velcro-closure pouch, perfect for holding a phone, Ipod, or, in my case, a multi-tool and LED flashlight!

Now for the inside. You have one non-closeable large main compartment, which will fit an 11x17 ream of paper without batting an eye. Plenty of room.

Immediately behind that compartment is a reasonably padded, zip-close compartment that will hold a laptop, power brick, CAT-5 cable a router, several instruction manuals and lunch! Seriously, the interior of this bag is YUGE! You''ve got a lot of room here, and I like it this way.

The bag has both a carrying handle for holding it like a briefcase, and a strap for carrying over the shoulder; the strap has a nice, thick pad for cushioning the weight of the bag on your shoulder.

My only real issue with this bag is that the carrying strap is not mounted on swivels, so it''s very easy for the strap to get twisted, and the pad can get flipped around. Other than this minor inconvenience, if you''re looking for a messenger bag that holds more than the average, has plenty of compartments for your stuff and is ready for foul weather, a hike in the mountains or a commute to work, this bag works!

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I wasn''t too sure about this when I started using it, but I realized over time I was just having "new bag" issues, i.e., learning where to put/find things as compared to the bag it replaced.

I''ve decided I don''t love the flap-over buckle design as much as the soft briefcase style I was using prior. If you pick this bag up without the flap buckled, you''re almost certain to lose anything tucked in the front flap. I think a zipper or other closure on that front space would be useful. I''m also mixed on whether I like the single, big open space in the bag versus a design with compartments, but I essentially solved this by using a series of drawstring bags to organize items within the single large space.

The mesh outer pockets are perfect for holding a water bottle, or small items that you need ready access to. The strap, handles, and zippers are all of decent quality; I''m pretty hard on bags, and this one has help up quite well for the past few months.

Other than some design modifications that would make more sense for me personally, this is a decent bag and worth the price.

New Wave Enviro BPA Free Dairy Bulk Water Bottle

I bought 8 of these bottles and about 6 of them were leaking after about a year. I replaced them with bluewave bottles instead.

**UPDATED 1/2012 (See bottom)**

I felt obligated to review these bottles after seeing so many poor reviews for their durability. I bought 5 of these bottles 2 years ago, and I have 3 left. One broke about six months ago after a 5-foot fall to the floor, and one just broke today after a 4-foot fall to the floor. Reading that might make you question their quality, but let me describe their daily use/abuse:

Home use:

* From refrigerator to countertop and back, 2-3 times a day, 7 days a week

* From house-to-house, on the car floor or in the trunk, once a week

* Normal handling bumps and drops from 4-5 inches

Office use:

* Used for a coffee station, refilled 3-4 times a day, 5 days a week

* Handled by dozens of different people, some less careful than others (how one got dropped)

Pros:

* BPA-free, plastic gallon jugs. They are safe, reusable, light weight, and hold a good amount of water (the obvious stuff).

* Their shape. They are tall and flat on all sides, so there isn''t a bunch of wasted space when you''re trying to fit multiple bottles in a refrigerator, cooler, etc.

* Wide handle. I can fit all four fingers through the handle comfortably, or I can carry it like a sling with one finger.

Cons:

* The cap seal can leak, depending on how you handle it. Inside the cap is a little gasket to help prevent leakage. If you don''t tighten the cap well enough or you shake the bottles hard enough, you will get some drops. That being said, they never leaked during normal sloshing while riding in the car.

* Will not deform. They don''t bend and flex like a gallon jug from the grocery store. Hasn''t made a difference in my everyday use.

After all that, I''m more than satisfied to order new bottles to replace the ones that broke. I give them 4 stars because they can leak under certain conditions, but it''s nothing you can''t avoid if you''re careful. Hope this helps weigh against all the dissenting opinions!

UPDATE:

The quality of newly produced bottles has decreased since my initial purchase. The newer bottles are indeed thinner and more fragile. I haven''t broken one yet, but I never like it when a company responds to quality concerns by making them worse. I''ve downgraded from 4 stars to 3 stars, since there''s really not an adequate substitute on the market.

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I bought 8 of these bottles and just a few months later I only have 4 left. They are extremely brittle for plastic bottles. They break, crack and leak very easily and so are not good for continued use.

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I used one for about a month or two. Yup, started leaking. I bought another one and after less time IT leaked as well. My bottle was stationary. Never left home, was not abused and just developed severe leaks. I would have to slam down half of the bottle of water to keep it from leaking all over the floor, granted it was a fast trickle but the key word is fast. Buy a round bottle. This company make one, it''s just hard to find. I''ve had my round one for a few months now and no problems....

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Mine broke and started leaking in less than 2 weeks. Poor design and cheap material. I''d go with something a little more sturdy.

LaCuisineTM 18oz Tornado Portable Mixer Save 69% off

When I saw the written review for this bottle I didnt want to buy it...but a friend of mine recommended it and so I decided to try it out anyways...

After trying it out for myself I must say having this thing is fantastic. Yes it was poorly packaged and yes it didn''t come with any instructions other than a very vague arrow on the bottom of the cup but after a little poking around I discovered that instead of unscrewing the bottom you simply remove the rubber stopper from the bottom which creates an airtight container for the batteries. Once you get that all sorted out its a matter of adding water/milk/juice pressing the button and mixing some great drinks. Press the button once to start the mixer and once again to stop it.

If you''re like me and hate protein shaker bottles, or even if you like protein shaker bottles and are just looking for something novel then this thing is flippin awesome. Makes perfectly smooth protein shakes even with milk and other perfectly mixed drinks (e.g. Crystal Lite or Kool-Aid). Get this thing. It rocks.

So I saw reviews on here saying this isn''t powerful enough to mix protein shakes and while YES it''s not a blender, it does have sufficient power to mix a protein shake. This video shows me mixing two scoops of powder. I find it easier to get the water spinning and then add the protein slowly so that you get a thorough mix. This isn''t a video review of me showing you everything about it; just me proving that it''s up to the task of mixing basic protein mixes.

The protein mix I am using DOES get thicker the longer you let it sit, so after 3-4 minutes the machine will struggle to mix it quickly, but it''ll still mix it.

I don''t show it in this video, but the switch DOES lock in the on position so you don''t have to hold it down continually. Takes 2 AAA batteries.

My overall impression/opinion of the mixer is: It''s 11 bucks... If it were twice that, I''d expect more, but for 11 bucks, it meets my expectations.

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Best $12 I ever spent to help reach my fitness goals. Mixes any powder with water, milk, juice no problem. Everyone that sees it in the gym asks where I got it.

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First off, thanks to the reviewers before me for detailing the instructions on how to use it. As they said, it does NOT come with written instructions.

This mixer is fine for VERY light jobs: Water + powdered flavoring, etc.

This mixer CANNOT handle a protein powder and water, it lacks sufficient power.

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This product is not designed well. Bottom twists off very easily to reveal motor and wiring. Battery compartment is enclosed underneath the twist off bottom, but is accessed thru the very bottom. No instructions are included.

Unit leaks very easily and batteries become wet.

This was a gift and only worked once prior to breaking.

They need to re-think the design of this item. Good concept Poor design. We were extremely disappointed in this purchase.

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Sawyer Complete 4-Liter Dual Bag Water Purifier System Save 18% off

The Sawyer 4 Liter Complete Water Filtration System is overall a great system. I just set it up a few hours ago and tested it with my water hose. I saw particulate going into the filter, it was crystal clear coming out. (I know I shouldn''t always expect clear water, but I should always expect clean water.) It''s easy enough to set up, I just have a few minor modifications that I would make to make it easier to "use."

The tube connecting the grey bag to the filter is very long, but it''s also an easy fix: I''ll probably end up cutting and reattaching it.. Right now I have the grey bag for dirty water hanging from a limb about 7'' off the ground, and with everything connected the blue bag for clean water is touching the ground. On the plus side, you have plenty of tube to work with if you need to!

I''m not sure if the whole system is meant to hang as one piece, but that''s how I set it up and I feel like having a whole 4 liters of water pulling on all the hoses and connections can''t be a good thing. Sawyer provides one strap to hang the system, I wish they provided two, the second one being much longer so one can hang the blue bag lower than the grey bag without putting all the weight on the hoses and filter. But again, this is an easy fix: I just used an extra lashing strap I had laying around.

The flow rate... Meh, I guess it could filter 4 liters in 15 minutes. Mine started really slow, but fortunately I had looked over the directions beforehand and remembered that it had said something about "air locks" in the system. So I fiddled around and disconnected some hoses to release the air and eventually everything sped up nicely. I''m sure once I learn how to effectively get the air out of the filter that it''ll do 4 in 15.

The water does have a plastic taste upon first usage but I don''t care. Overall I''d recommend it.

I almost bought the platypus but being it doesn''t filter viruses, I fortunately found the Sawyer .02 filter. Lifetime filter guaranteed (million gallon). Fill and hang, gravity does all the work. However Moontrail sells this for $163.00 so get it from them. This compacts well and is light!

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The two highly-rated MSR HyperFlow Gravity Kit (with only one bladder, but includes a pre-filter for chunks) and Platypus Cleanstream Gravity Filter System (with leaky single-track ziplock bladders) .2 micron filter kits (removing bacteria) cost $50-$70, while this .02 micron one (also removes viruses for another but weighs pounds with increased chance of cross contamination, see .015 micron Lifesaver Bottle 4000 Ultra Filtration Water Bottle) costs $220 (even the standard .1 Sawyer costs $125). But, fortunately you get what you pay for, as Reilly said earlier, the Sawyer Purifier is the best... although can be found for $200-210 elsewhere (see Rescue Essentials). This kit has many additional extras such as a faucet adapter and hanging strap (but, sadly, not a mesh bag to hold everthing). Also, yellow water in means yellow water out (won''t filter disolved tannins and iron, for example, would require .012 micron filtering). But, as per package warning, sleep with this thing to keep from freezing in cold weather. Important to back flow (simply reverse bladders for a second) after every usage to maintain optimal flow speed (clearly debris as well as air bubbles). With the filter guarantee, may never have to worry about needing to buy another (may make up for the cost increase in the very long run other filters do last quite a while). Note that not many backpacks will easily hold a 4-liter bladder (like the relatively smaller Gregory Z55 can).

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Quite simply the best all around water purifier I''ve ever had. Very easy to connect and use; and very portable for backpacks. I will use this at home; pack in a suitcase for hotels; and take camping. This is also an excellent filter to have on hand for emergency preparedness. It''s very well constructed and looks like it will hold up well. FedEx messed up my shippment, so I had opportunity to experience Sawyer''s customer service. Refreshingly outstanding.

If you read the brief instructions that come with the unit, it states that some parts may vary from the diagram. They incorporate suggestions from their customers, make product modifications, but apparently don''t always update their instructions. I experienced this, but the changes were so minor and connecting the parts is so intuitive that it really does not matter. I couldn''t be more pleased with this purchase.

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I''d like to love the product. However the flow after a few uses slowed greatly. When you are on the trail it''s a bummer not to have reliable water source. I tried everything: backflush, vinegar, warm water soak and backflush. Still slow-flow. But what really rubbed me wrong was after 20 e-mails the best I got was basically: send it to us at your expense and we may take a look. After 20 emails I think I know how much they''d care to look. I''ll save my money for another company''s product...

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Salomon Sense Hydro S-Lab Glove Set (Pair)

Salomon Sense Hydro S-Lab Glove Set - Aluminum/Racing Red/Black

Overall I love this item and the collapsible bottle that fits into it. The flask/bottle is great and easy to carry on a daily run. During a race this is difficult to use as the cap has to be held in your hand while you refill the flask. It would be easy for the cap to fall causing a longer time at the water stops. For the hot Florida summers this is great on daily runs.

Innate Flow Controller

OK, so I''ve been using this in my innate water bottle for over a year now. It works wonders. However a little caveat. It will hold smells and to a lesser degree, flavors. I put beer in my water bottle and even after hot water and soap, I could smell the beer when I drank from my bottle. Same thing happened when I put watermelon juice in my water bottle. So just use it with water and you shouldn''t have the issue.

I gave it 5 stars because this is after all a water bottle flow controller, not a beer bottle flow controller, so my smell and taste observations are of no consequence. Works great to keep the water from splashing all over me when driving or hiking or whenever really.

I love my Innate water bottle and the flow controller really helps to not spill when getting a drink. Some people say it is hard to put in but I have no problems just hold it between your thumb and index finger and bend it a little bit to get it in there just right.

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The one major drawback of the Innate V2 water bottles is the huge lid. It''s great for fitting ice in if you like your water cold like me, but not so good for drinking on the move. This little flow controller solves that problem perfectly!

However, it creates two more minor challanges. You of course can''t put ice in with the flow controller on. It''s hard to even get water in unless you have a small stream of water and precision aim. And if you pop it out to fill, it tends to be a pain to get it back in just right without pushing it in too far. It always seems to take me a couple tries to get it in just right.

Overall, it''s better than wearing my water but I do wish it was a little easier to put back in place, or perhaps just a little bigger to allow easier filling in place.

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I suppose this would help if you put ice in your water bottle which is easy to do with such a wide mouth. However, I don''t use ice, so this controller proved pointless for me.

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