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Ultimate Direction 4oz Gel Flask

Ultimate Direction Packaged 4-Ounce Gelflask, WhiteI''d like to begin by saying that gel flasks are a great idea; they allow you to carry multiple servings in a tidy way that doesn''t create a mess in your pocket. These also allow you the freedom to make your own gels using ingredients such as brown rice syrup.

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

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

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

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

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

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

There is nothing wrong with this bottle except the price.

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

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

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7.19 for a 3.00 gel flask?????

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

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Stanley Nineteen13 One Handed H20 Bottle

Stanley Nineteen13 One Handed H20 BottleUsed this probably 4-5 days a week for the last five months. I drive around for work, so it would go from kitchen to car and back no heavy abuse, no clipping it to bags and hiking or biking. It started off great, with a totally waterproof seal. After about four months, it started to leak if tipped. Not from the threads where it screws on, but from the waterproof valve at the top. Then last week, I clipped it to the front strap of my child carrier backpack for a light hike, and the rubber ring snapped off. That was the first time i had clipped it to anything. They make that from a separate piece that is glued onto the harder plastic lid, so it has a natural weak point. Camel bak bottles have a smarter, one-piece design in my opinion. This claims to have a lifetime warranty. I have contacted the company and will update with results.

To summarize:

PROS

Great visual design

BUILT brand neoprene sleeves fit perfectly on it, so ice water stays cold

When new, the one hand design was convenient and truly leakproof

Fits in small car cupholders (Mazda 3 for me) even with the BUILT sleeve on

CONS

Stainless steel variety heats up quickly, so in a car, the sun can warm your water pretty fast. Not a deal breaker for me but you may want to consider a vacuum bottle if it is for you

Didn''t hold up to regular light use for that I would not buy again and can''t recommend this at this point.

Hopefully I''ll be pleasantly surprised with their customer service, and if they replace it I''ll update my review.

UPDATE: I emailed them on Saturday 11/26. I received an email back on Tuesday suggesting I call. I got through quickly, and the customer service rep told me they were sending me a new cap that should arrive in 2 weeks. One star added back for how easy that was no sending my old one in and waiting.

UPDATE: The new cap arrived via Fedex on 12/5. This one works just as the other one did when new. I''m adding a star for great service, although I''m not all that optimistic that this one will last longer than 6 months.

I''ve used this bottle for over one year now on numerous day hikes and weekly car trips (It''s a little too heavy for my style of backpacking). It has held up just fine despite all the plastic parts and does not leak. Because the rubber loop does not appear to be very strong, I''ve never tested it by carrying it by the loop.

I like the durability and the wide mouth Its easy to fill it with ice cubes on a hot day and easy to clean inside the steel bottle. What I don''t like is the inability to clean the top. I use it to carry water, ice tea, and occasionally tea with lemonade mix. Although I give it a good rinse at the end of each day, after a year there is noticeable grunge building up on the valve at the mouthpiece, but the way it is constructed makes routine cleaning with a brush or cloth near impossible. I have looked hard, but can''t find a way to disassemble it for cleaning.

I would give it more stars, but the inability to clean the parts that come in contact with the stuff you are ingesting is a big negative for me.

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I''ve posted some pictures showing this bottle in close-up. I really like how this bottle looks and feels.

The fill opening is nice and large, so I can fill this very quickly, even using water bubblers.

When I press the button to open the top for drinking the water comes out at a regular rate whatever the bottle angle is. I can drink while moving about without getting water all over my shirt.

I haven''t had it long enough to judge how it holds up overall. I''ll try to do this after a few months.

Update: My bottle started leaking from the push button area. Sometimes it''s only a drop, but it can be a fast series of drops. I called Stanley and they''re going to send me a replacement cap. I''m hoping that will fix the problem.

Update, February 2012. The replacement cap fixed the problem and I''ve used this bottle daily ever since. I can throw it in the bottom of a bag without worrying about soaking other things. And I still love the way the water comes out slowly enough that I''ve never gotten a huge mouthful, or had my shirt soaked by a big gush of water.

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I have 5 of these and after 6 months one of the tops malfunctioned and started to leak. It ruined a book in the bag. I emailed the company and they told me that the top was not covered under warranty. Funny, what is covered under your lifetime warranty...the solid steel bottle? Your bottle leaks.. all I wanted was a new top. I was told they were no longer sold and that basically I was out of luck. Warning, poor manufacturing and even worse customer service.

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The body of the canteen is robust and fits a bottle brush just fine. Interior same as exterior. Recieved mine with a non operational lid. A bunch of little parts comprise the mechanics of the sealing portion of the lid. Disappointed in the recieved item becasue it was non functional and that there were so many pieces in the lid to keep it from leaking, springs, tabs, et al. Could have been made simpler and probably fixeable by a do it yourselfer IF there werent so much little stuff going on in the lid.

18 oz Glass Water Bottle with Silicone Sleeve

18 oz Glass Water Bottle with Silicone Sleeve - BlueI got the green bottle and the green is a little less bright than it appeared onlineit sorta looks like Nikelodeon slime. That''s not a big deal though. I originally bought the 6 pack of these bottles which does not include the silicone sleeve and love that they are naked when it comes to keeping them clean but when I am actually drinking out of it they are slippery and produce lots of condensation as expected with any glass so ideally to me there would be a cover I could slip on and off easily when I take one out of the fridge. This does not work well for that because it is very hard to get off. It is not exactly designed/marketed for easy on easy off so I won''t fault them for that however I think buyers should be aware that they will at least on occasion want to take it off for cleaning and that will be a bit of a hassle. It feels well made though. I expect the sleeve will protect against minor bumps but fully expect this to break if I drop it and the mfr makes no promises to the contrary. One of these naked bottles fell off a night stand onto a wood floor and didn''t break which surprised me. I was worried when I bought the naked ones that I would break them in no time but it has not been a problem! Note that if you get this and break the bottle amazon sellers the naked bottles for a very reasonable price and the sleeve and caps will fit (I have actually tried). I do hate the cad on these bottles thoughthey feel flimsy and are difficult to grip to open some times.

i wish it would have had a flip top and not a screw top but it is nice anyway. a little heavy but that is what you except from glass.

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It''s a good quality water bottle and the silicone sleeve is very effective in protecting it. I''ve dropped it quite a few times and nothing has happened. The water doesn''t taste any different, and it''s a good size. 5 stars.

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I like it; yeah it''s heavy but it''s glass. Glad I

Bought my husband and I each one of these.

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Nice to be able to drink out of glass & throw it into the dishwasher too. Would buy another when needed.

Culver Inc. "Treadmill" 19 oz. Clear BPA Free Sport Bottles Save 15% off

Culver Inc. ''Treadmill'' 19 oz. Clear BPA Free Sport Bottles - Set of TwoI bought these to replace my old water bottles that were almost exactly the same. They are BPA free as advertised, and can store up to 20oz. of liquid. One thing I noticed is that you have to screw the tops down somewhat tight if you plan on them being in any position besides upright or you risk them leaking. Aside from that they are pretty good and come recommended.

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Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle 27 Ounce

Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle 27 Ounce w/ Flat Cap - Commuter Orangesolid product, no complaints. i like this one with the flat top bc it fits well in my backpack. the end.

I am a Klean Kanteen fanatic so you won''t see me say anything bad about them. My only issue is that they always seem to be a little taller than any bottle brush I can find so it is difficult to get a brush to the bottom and still have some leverage to clean. Lids fit very well, infact probably too well. My kids can easily tighten them down enough to where they can''t loosen them.

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I am a Klean Kanteen fanatic so you won''t see me say anything bad about them. My only issue is that they always seem to be a little taller than any bottle brush I can find so it is difficult to get a brush to the bottom and still have some leverage to clean. Lids fit very well, infact probably too well. My kids can easily tighten them down enough to where they can''t loosen them.

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Sigg 3-Stage Sport Bottle Top Save 29% off

Sigg 3-Stage Sport Bottle TopThere is another cap, made by Sigg, that you have to exert pressure on while drinking to make it work. I do NOT like that other top. This top is perfect you can lock it to prevent leaks when traveling, and if it''s open it is easy to use. LOVE IT! My son and I both have this kind of top for our Sigg bottles, and use these tops exclusively.

This is the best top Sigg offers. It''s easier to use than the other sports top and the water flows out faster too. The price is a bit high for such a small piece of plastic.

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So far the cap itself has met my expectations. It''s easy to use: just twist to lock or unlock, and pull to open. Only drawbacks from the cap is it looks unnatural on a sigg classic bottle, probably looks better on a sports bottle.

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The top is perfect for the lazy people in this world like myself. I am just to lazy to screw and unscrew my cap. This is perfect for my two daily use: 1) when i am driving and I want to get a drink this top is perfect. 2) when i am sleeping and i am thirty. I am too darn tired to screw and unscrew my cap whereas this top you just put it in your mouth and drink

However, I agree with MKM review and that is why I gave it 4 stars. You have to use your hands to open and close the top. That is why I left my top open only, and that is okay for my two basic needs since my bottle is sitted upright. When I want to place my Sigg bottle in a horizontal position (i.e. putting in a backpack or brief case) then i will use the original cap.

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The original "sports top" that comes with the Sigg bottles is pretty cumbersome to deal with, especially while exercising. This one is easy to use-all Sigg sports bottles should come with this top!

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Great American Indianapolis Colts 26Oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle Save 19% off

Great American Indianapolis Colts 26Oz Stainless Steel Water BottleI bought this for one of my grandsons for Christmas. He plays a lot of sports and is a huge Colts fan. This is not only sturdy but looks attractive. Any Colts fan will love this item.

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White Bike Road Cycling / Bicycle Sport Water Bottle 650ml

White Bike Road Cycling / Bicycle Sport Water Bottle 650mlWorks as designed. Ordered 2, one arrived without a nipple, so it doesnt work too well. The other is OK, but the plastic feels cheap and the lid doesn''t thread on properly all the time. Not bad for the money, it does work as intended.

NFL New York Giants Trailer Hitch Cover Save 61% off

NFL New York Giants Trailer Hitch CoverMust have if your a Giants fan.What can you say about a hitch cover,it does a job,but now,two birds with one stone,cover up the hitch,and show everyone that your {TEAM}is the NY GIANTS. The cover is nicely done,and reasonably priced,win-win.Don''t be afraid, Giants fans,get a cover a show people who your team is.

Trailer hitch was nice, but definitely made very poorly and cheap.

The price wasn''t too bad but not sure if I would recommend

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

Mountainsmith Network Travel Shoulder BagI 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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Fit & Fresh Water Filtration Bottle Save 5% off

Fit & Fresh Water Filtration BottleI recently changed locations for my job from a building that had free access to delivered filtered water to one without and I decided that I really didn''t want to pay $1 every time I was thirsty. So, when I heard about this bottle, I was already in the process of trying to find a filtered water bottle to take with me every day. The perfect timing of the release of this bottle seemed like fate. And I loved many of the other Fit & Fresh items (except for the original salad shaker, which was round instead of the new square one and whose ice pack would fall into the salad and squish all the lettuce every day..). Obviously the bottle and I were meant to be or were we? When I finally received this bottle, it actually made me excited to go to work the next day so I could try it out. That''s when I found the flaws in this. While the idea behind this bottle is genius, the execution is.. not. The idea is that you fill up your bottle, open the pop-top, tip the bottle upside down, squeeze, and shoot the water into your mouth. OK, sounds easy enough. However, the filter takes up nearly the top half of the bottle, so it''s awkward having to hold it near the bottom and squeeze. Also, because of the length of the filter, you''re squeezing a bunch of air into your mouth for the first few seconds before any water even starts to come out. By that time, your hand gets a little tired of squeezing. I''m pretty bummed about my new bottle and I think I may end up returning it and just getting a filtering pitcher and a regular water bottle...

I''m not sure why other users are having trouble with the water bottle. The included instructions clearly state that it takes a moment for the water to go through the filter and to squeeze the bottle to get water out. If you tip it upside down and squeeze water into your mouth it works fine.

The quality of the product seems like first generation where the filter is large and heavy and the water bottle feels odd but to make it last and squeezable it has to be a softer plastic. Also I wish it did not come in this color blue it looks like a giant air freshener.

That being said it performs well and the water taste much better than it does coming straight from the tap. I definitely recommend this product if you like to have good tasting water anywhere you go and also why give your cash to a company that is selling you tap water anyway. Bottled water is evil, it harms the local environment and causes lots of waste products.

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Fit N Fresh 131FF LivPURE Filtered Water Bottle

I had seen this item in a magazine article, and in my quest to start recycling, reusing, and reducing. I decided to stop buying the usual water bottles that fill up our landfills. Since we had all started drinking more water once I started buying this style water bottles, I thought it would be terrible not to have some type of easy to grab style bottle in the fridge at all times.

Well, this idea seemed great, use the same plastic water bottle with a build in filter, that also didn''t emit the same toxic chemicals that other water bottles claim to and can even be top shelf dishwashed. Wow, what a great concept.

The downside to this is, in order to actually get the water out of the water bottle you have to kind of squeeze and suck at the same time, so the water can process through the filter. It''s very slow, and I ended up using so much energy to drink out of it, I never really drank from it. Consuming far less water than I''d like and feeling dehydrated by the end of the day.

My son seems to like it and my boyfriend has totally thrown in the towel with it too. I''m not likely to use it at all and spent almost $13 on each one. Thinking I''d be saving money in the long run, I actaully will end up losing money and not drinking nearly enough water in a day.

Not my type of water holder, I may go back to the old school water bottles. Then let my son use the other two water bottles in his time. Not a total loss, but I''ll buy one experimental item next time, instead of all three.

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This was an item I was very excited to use, since I drink water almost exclusively and I loathe purchasing cases of bottles. I took the bottle to work with me and began using it on a daily basis.

Unfortunately, I must also lump my opinion in to the "not worth the money" pile. Just like the other reviewer, Jennifer Gutkin, I have been plagued with constant leaks while using this.

While a small leak really wouldn''t bother me, the problem is such that wrapping a paper towel around it only stops the problem long enough to get a few seconds worth of water before my shirt begins to absorb the rest.

I have removed the filter, adjusted the seals, re-screwed in the cap, and tried a variety of other sealing methods, but none have worked. I assumed initially that one of the seals came lose, since that was a problem I had when refilling at one point, but with the seals firmly in place I still have constant leaks. It worked fine for about two weeks before the problems started, but those days are in the past.

While the concept of the bottle is a fantastic idea for anyone who drinks a lot of water and doesn''t want to buy plastic bottles, the leakiness is much to severe to make the bottle useable.

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The filtered water from this bottle tastes good. I have no problem with getting water from the pop-top of the bottle. Just squeeze a bit at the middle of the bottle, and water flows out. When you are drinking, be careful that your mouth or tongue not to push the pop-top back into its lock position, because the pop-top is easily slipped back into its lock position with a gentle push. The bottle''s water capacity is a full 20 oz.

I find this bottle useful when I go to theme parks. I do not have to carry heavy bottles of water in my bag or buy expensive bottled water from stores in the parks. I am satisfied with this water filtration bottle.

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Washington Redskins - NFL 24oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Washington Redskins - NFL 24oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle with 360ยบ WrapThe water bottle is great, and is very handy and convenient to have. Although, the labeling had a lot of bubbles, and was not lined up neatly with the bottle. It was as if someone just slapped the sticker on there without careful application.

Neon Sport Water Bottles (1 dozen)

Neon Sport Water Bottles - Bulk
  • 12 Neon Water Bottles Per Order
  • 18-oz. bottle with a carrying strap and a pop top. 7 1/2"

First of all, if you care, the bottles are not multi-colored as pictured. They sent 2 each of solid color hot pink, purple, green, yellow, blue, orange. Turns out that makes it easier for our family to tell whose bottle is whose, so we prefer it the different way. But it wasn''t like the picture.

Pros:

+The only plus I can give for the bottles is if they are tipped over, they do not leak. They have a ring inside the lid that helps prevent leaking.

+Lid is attached to the bottle so it won''t get lost.

Cons:

-Attached lid makes it harder to run bottle through dishwasher.

-Bottle pull-top is VERY hard to open. Could not pull it out with my teeth, but could pull it out by forcing it with a butter knife.

-Handle is not very durable piece of plastic. It is hooked to the bottle with a tiny metal ring. Most of our handle rings broke off within one day of use. All handles'' metal rings and one other small circle stable to hold it together RUST if the bottle is placed in the dishwasher.

-Even after 1 wash, they have a distinct plastic taste to the water.

-Squirt bottle forces water around the base of the pull top. Some water does come out the center of this spout, but most comes out the neck of the spout. Annoying but still functional.

SKS Wese Roadrace Bicycle Mini Pump Save 16% off

SKS Wese Roadrace Bicycle Mini PumpThe pump worked well in filling my first flat tire to 75psi. There were lots of pumps (it is small) but it''s pretty easy on the arms. On the second flat the front of the plastic air chuck broke off so releasing the rubber sealing washer. So much for German quality. I''ve ridden bikes for 50 years and never had a French or Italian pump fail. Now, how to get my money back? I don''t want a replacement, the design uses the wrong materials and likely fail me again.

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30 in 1 ULTIMATE Survival Bottle & Emergency Outdoor Kit Whistle Compass Save 33% off

30 in 1 ULTIMATE Survival Bottle & Emergency Outdoor Kit Whistle CompassLet me just start out by saying if I could, I would give this product 4 and a half stars. First, the water bottle, it is nice and large, not heavy and the cap goes on tight, but the downside of it is there are no marks on it that say how much water you have in it, but its not that big of a deal. Next, the rope. The rope is so small it''s unbelievable, it seems pretty sturdy though and it could be useful for making snares if you had to, bring it with you, it weighs close to nothing and it will be nice to have. The whistle is alright, the light is pretty bright, and the whistle is loud, which is good. But don''t expect to be able to store anything, I was hoping it would be big enough to store matches in, but it''s not even close. The compass seems to be OK, and I haven''t tested the thermometer yet.The multitool is pretty useless, I''m pretty sure they just included it so they could make their number bigger for the "30 in 1" thing. The thermoblanket, the hand warmers, and the water purification tablets all seem OK, I haven''t had a chance to use them yet though. The knife sharpener is crap. Its a cheap piece of plastic with some metal in it, I don''t know though, maybe I just don''t know how to use it properly. As for the whole reason I bought this thing in the first place, the knife. The knife is pretty darn cool, it''s got some nice rope on it with makes it comfy, and it came surprisingly sharp. The fire starter is neat also, at first, I thought it didn''t work, but eventually it did, and I got some HUGE sparks. Do not strike it inside, they are big, they leave a trail of smoke. The sheath is complete crap though, it doesn''t even have a belt loop (if that''s what they''re called) but hey, it''s a decent knife. Overall, its a decent kit. I really only bought it because I wanted it and I''m a sucker for kits. I wouldn''t pay over $40 for it though. Shipping was good, decent product, happy with purchase.

I give this 4 stars only because there is no way we''re gonna get all that stuff back in that bottle now that we''ve taken it out.. seems a little impractical to take with you, use, and repackage. The stuff inside seems fine. I''m NOT an expert, obviously! It was for my 12 year old and he likes it. We haven''t put to use anything just yet, but it''s cool for a beginner, like him or US I should say, that is just learning about outdoor survival skills. The knife is GREAT!

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