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Stanley Adventure Multi Use Bottle (Green)
This is a great product, especially for those wanting to reduce weight and limit their pack size. The green plastic portion unscrews and holds a perfect cup of coffee or tea. The orange handle is sturdy, used as a coffee cup handle. The black lid screws on, so there is no risk of spilling your drink when turned upside down using this as a coffee mug. The body of the water bottle is stainless steel, weighs only 4.7 oz, and holds 20oz of liquid. I use it to cook on the camp fire, using the green top as my drink mug. You can''t beat this mug for the price.
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Well, You can hardly go wrong, at this price. This is great for casual camping and for urban mobility (riding a bike or the bus and hanging out at the park, the lake, etc.).This is a versatile system and an outstanding value ... it is very light and it "just works" ... Fits you mouth correctly and does not leak (so far).
HOWEVER ! *** I cannot recommend this vessel as a primary survival, bugout and expedition option. If you are way out there or if your life depends on boiling and carrying water in a sturdy vessel, there are really only a few dependable and robust options ...
... IMO, for these critical apps, the Kleen Kanteen 40-Oz widemouth or the GUYOT Designs 32-Oz stainless bottles are your best options. They are heavier and cost more, too. If this purchase is for bugout, remember to consider a carrying strap and/or a MOLLE water bottle carrier.
NOTE: The aluminum (lower) portion of this STANLEY vessel IS TAPERED and MAY NOT fit common stoves and nesting cups, etc., which are designed to integrate, closely, with the NALGENE dimensional specification. Not a big deal, at all, in most cases but may be too small to sit stable, on some stoves and also will not fit nesting cups, snugly). Just FYI.
The STANLEY is a great product and I am VERY happy with the price and functionality (modalities) of this product. Great for non-critical apps. and provides flexibility that no other product offers, at a crazy-low price.
You can''t go wrong ... This is a winnwer.
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THIS stainless flask is very well put together, I chuck this in my daily work BOB bag, its neatly in my frost river pack, keeps water cool I find even on the hottest days, keeps water chilled on cool days, I can put it in a camp fire using my stick stove or stand alone in hot coals, even though it says not to do it, it does NOT distort after being blackened in a wood fire while bushcrafting, the label says not to do this, however I have found it works brilliantly for this purpose, I paid 14.00 bucks US , it is selling in the big box stores here in Australia ( if you can get it ! ) for $30.00 AUS , what ever you do DONT buy it for that !, my advice shop around !, I had it shipped from US with other stuff for $9.00 bucks ! can''t beat that, you still get change in your pocket if you are on a tight budget like me, by the way , I use my Leatherman surge and gloves to pick it from a hot fire with boiling water, I find standing it on a fire boils water in a very short period of time, the only downside to the flask it does not stand in car drink holders, other than that I would give it 5 stars.Oh and by the way, food such as noodles or spaghetti , baked beans etc I have easily cooked in the stainless flask part and used the plastic top as a instant cup , one reviewer said it was "junk" , I have used mine everyday for carrying water and weekends for bushcraft use and have no problems what so ever with leaking.
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This bottle is a VERY clever design and so innovative in it''s approach that many folks can''t wrap their brains around it''s attributes... It''s half the weight and half the cost of any other Stainless cup/ Nalgeen or Kleen Canteen 32 ounce combos and works JUST as well for anyone smart enough to keep the cap screwed on tight! At a little over $10 most places and less than 8 ounces all up ,it''s a smart buy for any THINKING outdoorsman!
Oakland Raiders NFL 2pc Black Ceramic Coffee Mug Set
I bought these mugs as a Christmas gift for my sister and I have to say that I am completely amazed at the quality and overall size. The logo is very sturdy and detailed. They feel very good in your hand and fit about 15oz of coffee, or whatever drink you prefer. That''s about a Grande at Starbucks. I loved these so much I bought some more for my brother in law!
NALGENE Tritan Grip-N-Gulp BPA-Free Water Bottle Save 2% off
For those of you having trouble with the cup''s valve, before using the cup for the first time, remove the valve and squeeze each side of it (it''s cut in a cross shape). This breaks the seal and allows the liquid to flow perfectly!I absolutely love these cups, and since our first purchase of them, I can''t bring myself to buy any others. They DO NOT leak, at all!
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I have to say, the NALGENE Tritan Grip-N-Gulp BPA-Free Water Bottle is THE BEST sippy cup we have ever used! As a previous reviewer stated, these sippys DO NOT leak, except for a few drops that are already in the spout, when shaken. Also, these cups hold-up WONDERFULLY in the dishwasher, even over many years, being used on a constant daily basis. My 7-year old daughter used the "old" Nalgene sippys for many years, and now that they have come out with the BPA-Free versions, I have purchased a dozen "new" plastic sippys, and will be getting rid of all my old plastic sippys and bottles, especially now that my baby daughter wants to use the same kind of cup as Big Sister. :) These are so much more reasonably priced than the stainless steel sippys... which I found were $14+ each, and I love that the Nalgenes only have one valve to clean! If the new sippys are as spill-free and easy to clean as the old ones, I''ll really love them, too! My daughters are excited for the new colors, as well... green and purple in addition to the original pink and blue colors.Read Best Reviews of NALGENE Tritan Grip-N-Gulp BPA-Free Water Bottle Here
PROS1 BPA free
2 the spill-proof valve keeps leaks from happening if the bottle gets tipped over
3 virtually indestructable (my children have dropped theirs from all different heights and we haven''t noticed a crack or scratch)
4 size is just right for preschoolers
5 wide neck (a bottle brush can be inserted to clean)
6 you can purchase different caps for the bottle when your child outgrows the sippy spout
CONS
1 although it is spill-proof it is not leak-proof. if the bottle is tipped upside down a few drops can come out
2 not a lot of variety of colors
3 still a #7 plastic despite being BPA free
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I love this item. We bought this one along with a green one for our son months ago. We were switching him from the bottle to a sippy and went through a dozen different kinds. This is our favorite and ended up being our son''s favorite too. They are durable and easy to drink from...we tried it to make sure our son could do it. They do not spill when you tip them over. Inside is a rubber stopper that makes it so the child has to suck out the drink rather than it just pouring out. We remove that stopper for his last sippy of the night so that it comes out faster for him. After we bought our first 2, we went back and bought 3 more because we liked them so much. I read other reviews of people saying that they could not get the water to come out of the rubber stopper. When you first get the item, just pinch the stopper in both directions to make sure it opens up.Save 2% off
NFL Cleveland Browns 6oz Stainless Steel Hip Flask Save 27% off
This was the perfect gift for friends of ours. Right price and great for that hard to buye for male. This was a gift so i am not exactly sure how it has held up.
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Seat Tube Bottle Cage Relocator Save $0.02 off
looking to install your bottle cage on the seat tube, but the Shimano Di2 battery is in the way. well this will fix the problem. made from high strength plastic and steel, another great product from Shimano
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BPA Free Drink Bottles (Set of 3) Save 23% off
I''ve had these for a few weeks now. I was really surprised at the quality and price of these bottles. Very well constructed and easy to use. I oops and dropped one on the sidewalk. It survived the fall without any problems. I was worried that they wouldn''t fit in my bike''s bottle holder. They fit perfectly. They''re easy to clean too. These are not dishwasher safe. They have to be hand washed. I really appreciate the large openings for easy cleaning. The squirt cap is a little tight but no biggy. I haven''t had any problems with leakage yet. Overall, I like them.
The nipples arrived and, sure enough, the seller was correct. The replacements work just fine. I use the bottles on bike rides and their translucent colors are so much more enjoyable than the opaque bottles that are industry standards.
The seller wins high praise for their reputability and these bottles are excellent value for the money.
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These are good water bottles, and I appreciate the lead and BPA-free construction. These are not as soft as some of the water bottles I''ve owned, but it doesn''t hamper the use of them. The color is nice, it reminds me of the water off of a tropical island somewhere. I did notice that it leaks a bit, even though I put the top on really tight; I think it''s from having the sport top open all the way -it feels a bit... not tight when open all the way, so I just leave it part way closed, and everything is okay. Great price for a set of three, will definitely purchase again.Read Best Reviews of BPA Free Drink Bottles (Set of 3) Here
These bottles work and have a nice fitting lid. I needed something that wouldn''t leak in a back pack. However the bottoms distorted in my dishwasher and the bottles can no longer sit flat. I still use them but probably should have checked the cleaning directions prior to melting them : )Want BPA Free Drink Bottles (Set of 3) Discount?
I had high hopes for these Water Bottles, because I drink a great deal of water.These water bottles are Not Good! I could not return them in time because I was on vacation and I did not have all of the bottles with me.
After putting water in the bottles I notice a funny smell. Now after over a month the smell is worse!
There is no smell in the bottles without the water. And no smell in the water without the bottles in any other containers!
It does not matter if I use Spring Bottle Water, Water that has been Boiled or Filter Water a few hours after the water has been in the bottles this happens.
I''ve tried cleaning them over and over. This doesn''t happen with any other containers I put water in.
I have never used anything other than water for drinking in the bottles.
And, I have only cleaned them with mild dish detergent.
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Crocodile creek Boys Drinking Bottle Racecar
Recommend this one... YES! My little guys love them and drink water without a thought. Great bottle and great product!
Ultimate Direction Sport Bottle Holster
My husband got me this water bottle because I enjoy hiking, and am now hiking with my 3 month old son. Since I have him strapped to my chest, I can''t also wear my camel-back. The nice thing about this product is that the holster has the Velcro strap that goes around my infant carrier strap on my hip. The reason why I gave it four stars is because the nipple on the water bottle is really hard to pull up, and it''s a little difficult to drink from. That being said, you could always change out the water bottle. The holster is great though.
Sawyer Squeezable Pouch (3-Pack)
We brought the Sawyer water filtration system with us on a medical mission trip deep into the jungles of Papua New Guinea and found ourselves stranded after flying 150 miles into the jungle. We only had access to a stagnant water source. Thanks to this extremely portable water filtration system, we were all able to drink all of the water that we needed and to fill our water bottles and none of us got sick.
Primus Aluminum .4 L Oval Drinking Bottle Save 4% off
I wanted a small water bottle for my camera bags. Something that would fit nicely in a side pocket. The idea of a flask shaped bottle or oval shaped bottle seemed to be the best solution. Hopefully you find the following review helpful!PROS:
* Fits perfectly in the side pouch on my camera shoulder bag.
* The powder coated, matte black finish looks really cool and seems durable from scratching off. It also has a texture that makes it easy to grip.
* The inside is lined with FDA approved materials. There is no metal taste, you might get from a cheaper water bottle.
* The screw top is very secure and included a rubber gasket to prevent leaking.
CONS:
* The opening is only 1" in diameter. Too small to drop in a full-size ice cube from my refrigerator.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
* It comes with a small black carabiner. I actually don''t use this, but you might.
* Dimensions: 7.75" H x 3.75" W x 2.1" D
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I like that it''s small enough to fit in my messenger bag. My Sigg bottle was too big for the side pocket. It looks pretty neat with a flat black finish too. Like most similar bottle the mouth is too small, and its hard to clean out. Other than that this is fine for what it is.Read Best Reviews of Primus Aluminum .4 L Oval Drinking Bottle Here
It''s small. It holds water. It does not leak. It''s black. I gave it most points for the cool factor.Want Primus Aluminum .4 L Oval Drinking Bottle Discount?
I will say for the price this is a great flask, not as thin as I wanted but can hold quite a bit at 14oz. Great value.Save 4% off
Lifefactory 22 Ounce Flip Cap Glass Beverage Bottles (2 Pack)
I have already 2 of Lifefactory glass bottles which I love, but I didn''t like the wide opening for drinking; when I saw these I jumped at the opportunity to get them and I''m not disappointed: I absolutely LOVE them!; the drinking is much easier, the little flip cap is absolutely water proof, so you can add a flavor and shake the bottle. I''m using mine right now!
NBA Memphis Grizzlies Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Very satisfied with the product. My husband love it. It fit on the cup holder of the car and have a nice sport logo. The price is high for a coffee mug.
NBA Four Piece Square Shot Glass Set
I bought these as a gift for a Lakers Fan, and man were these great! The walls on the shot glasses are extremely thick, and the images are very nice too. Very glossy, not plain at all. These would make the perfect gift to any basketball fan.
ZeroWater ZD-013 8-Cup Pitcher Save 18% off
This is an excellent product that does EXACTLY what it says it will do. However, just because it does remove so many contaminants doesn''t necessarily mean your water''s going to taste awesome. There are other factors that go into the taste of water. For instance, I find that Poland Springs water registers about 20-25 on the meter and personally it tastes better to me than my local tap water once it''s been run through this filter and registers 0.With that said, my tap water definitely tastes much better than it does at its natural reading of about 250! It really is hard to drink when it''s unfiltered, but when it''s filtered it''s a pleasure to drink. Not perfect according to my personal taste, but definitely perfectly drinkable.
I wanted to address a few points others have made:
1. The time it takes to filter yes, it does take awhile to filter. To fill the bottle, you have to fill the top part TWICE and let it filter through. I timed it tonight and it takes about 10-12 minutes to filter one round. So to fill the bottle would take between 20-25 minutes total. Well, once you know this you can usually plan around it. I fill the top once and usually just let it sit while go off and do other things. I try to remember to come back anytime after about 15 minutes and fill it again.
Also, keep in mind that the reason it does take so long is because it''s doing such a thorough job of filtering your water! If it didn''t take as long it wouldn''t be getting your water so clean.
2. One reviewer complained that after about 4 weeks his water began to taste fishy. He also said he didn''t want to change the filter when the TDS meter read 6. He said he was willing to let it go to 150. But the ZeroWater documentation that comes with the filter specifically states that if you don''t change it at just about 6, that the water will begin to taste funny. I called them and asked why and they told me that because at 6 the filter is so full of contaminants that it just starts making newly filtered water taste funny. Because at that point the water is not only going through the filter, but it''s also going through all the contaminants in the filter!
Makes sense. So all the reports you''ve read about water tasting funny are true. But that''s what happens when you use the filter too long. I too thought I wouldn''t mind the TDS (total dissolved solids) level going higher than 6. Because my favorite water Poland Springs was around 25. So I thought I could go to 25. But sure enough the water started tasting ever so slightly funny at 6. I actually let it go to 9 but by that time it really didn''t taste good so I changed the filter. It didn''t taste fishy as some have reported, but it definitely tasted a little funky. The company says that what happens after a TDS level of 6 is reached will vary from water system to water system. For me it might taste funky while for someone else it might taste fishy. It all depends on what''s in your water system to start with and the combination of contaminants that are trapped in the filter.
The good news was that by that point I had already used the filter for about 5 weeks! So that came in at about 60% of what I would have paid for bottled water! So it did save a little money! But the best part is no more carrying heavy cartons of water around! And no more having a thousand little bottles to throw out each week!
By the way when you read some of the reviews that state the filter didn''t last very long that doesn''t really tell you anything unless you know several factors. One, you''d have to know how many people were drinking from it and how much they used. Two, you''d have to know what the TDS level of the water they''re filtering is. If they tell you the filter only lasted 2 weeks and it''s feeding four people and their TDS level is 400, then they''re actually getting really good mileage out of it!
So for your info, my review covers the use of just one person who consumes 1 full Zerowater container a day. And the TDS level of the water I''m filtering is about 250. So if you know the TDS of your water, and how much you would consume, you can compare. If yours is 125 then you could expect to get twice as much use out of each filter.
3. Size of the container and filtering time. The container holds about half a gallon of water. For one person this should be enough for the whole day. For two people or more it seems it would start to be a bit of a hassle keeping it filled. But for one person it''s fine.
One reviewer complained that the size of the filter itself was too big and displaces too much water in the container causing it not to hold as much water as it could. Well, all that is true. However, what he didn''t figure is that the filter has to be large in order to get the TDS level to 0! The little Brita & Pur filters are much smaller, but they do basically nothing! They filter out maybe 25% of the contaminants. This filters out ALL of the dissolved solids. And it''s just the physics of filtering. The larger the filter, the more contaminants it will filter out. People have been really unrealistic and un-knowledgeable in a lot of these reviews.
Due to the physics of filtering, the filter has to be large and therefore the time it takes the water to run through it will be long. And that explains the complaints of some that it''s slow to filter. It''s slow because it''s doing such a thorough job.
As to the complaints that the container should hold more water... I agree. It would be nice if it was larger and held more water. And it probably could be a little bit larger. But at its current size I''ve already seen a few complaints that it''s too big for some refrigerators! If it was any larger it really would be too big. People would start to complain that it takes up all the space in their refrigerators!
Due to the necessary size of the filter, there is a rather large water displacement in the storage container that causes it to hold less water than it otherwise would.
I get around this problem by pouring all the water into an insulated stainless steel pitcher that I got from Starbucks a few years ago. This works great because the pitcher holds the exact same amount the Zerowater container holds. And the pitcher keeps the water cold all day. So while I''m pouring water out of the pitcher into a glass all day, the new fresh container of Zerowater is cooling down in the refrigerator. By the time I''m ready for another pitcher, the Zerowater is nice and cold and ready to go. I fill up the pitcher, and then I fill up the Zerowater container. Works out pretty well.
ON THE DOWN SIDE, Zero is taller than standard pitchers 11" high instead of 10" like my old Brita. The extra inch means I can''t put it on the top shelf of my fridge. It''s worth measuring first. The filter price is also steeper than Brita or Pur but it works better too, so it''s a tradeoff that makes sense. The push-button tap on my first Zero broke after about 50 uses and once it broke, water just leaked out. I had to replace the whole pitcher and no longer use that feature. But the thing that has most disappointed is that the filters don''t always let all of the water through. I''ve found this problem in about 1 out of every 3 filters. Even when I fill it up and leave it over nite, some of the water remains in the top compartment in the morning, despite having lots of room left in the pitcher. It''s happened with new filters from several different lots, so I can''t blame it on anything obvious. It''s why I lowered my rating from 4-stars to 3. I''ll raise it back up if the consistency improves.
I hope the Zero Water folks take some of the Amazon reviewers'' good suggestions into account for their next model. This one shows good potential but needs to get the bugs out before it gets my full recommendation.
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Most of us have had water filtration systems; either the under sink, mounts to faucet, or most commmonly, the filter-in-pitcher system. I saw this on a late night infomercial and was hooked. I will keep this review short and sweet:Pluses: Nice attractive color, Spigot and valve ON the pitcher so no need to remove the pitcher from the fridge everytime you want some water, Zero-water meter is included (and can be stored IN the pitcher)
Minuses: Capacity could be greater. Filter is so massive that you go through the filtered water QUICKLY, especially if you have a larger family;
AND...the #1 drawback: This pitcher filters VERY SLOWLY. I am used to other Brita-type units and this is the slowest I''ve ever seen. Often when the pitcher is over half-full, and I fill the top reservoir, it doesn''t drain completely after 3-4 HOURS. I have to keep a 1/2 gallon bottle in the refrigerator filled with cold filtered water since this filters so slowly.
So, great concept, water is fantastic, but pitcher filters way too slowly if you have a family larger than 2-3.
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I purchased this as a replacement for a PUR pitcher that did not remove all the taste from my heavily treated city water. The good news is that this pitcher makes great tasting water. It really does taste as good as bottled water, like the advertising says. The bad news is that the pitcher itself is an ergonomic disaster. For starters, it is too tall to fit in my refrigerator. Second, the reservoirs are not the same size, so one must fill the top part a couple of times to get a full pitcher. It is also too easy to spill unfiltered water down the spout to the filtered water. It just does not work very well, which is really a bummer as the filter itself does an outstanding job. Back to the drawing board Zerowater!Want ZeroWater ZD-013 8-Cup Pitcher Discount?
Great product. I was looking for something that would remove flouride that didn''t involve tapping into a water line like reverse osmosis does. I was excited when I found this product and decided to give it a try. The water tastes great and I had no trouble getting a zero TDS reading on the first try. The dispenser at the bottom of the handle allows you to get water from the pitcher without having to even remove it from the fridge very handy. The water does take a bit longer going through the filter than the Brita ones but not unbearably so. I''d highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a easy way to get cleaner water than what you can get from just a carbon filter.Save 18% off
Lifesaver Bottle 6000 Ultra Filtration Water Bottle
As a back packer I ordered the Lifesaver bottle and I have to say it is the best part of my gear. It filters water like nothing else and is by far the best Water Filtration system I have owned. I have read reviews where some people say the filtered water taste funny but if you follow the prep instructions before use you should have no problem at all, and man if it doesn''t deliver. I love this product and simply advise one thing be sure to purchase extra carbon filters you get four per pack as they are only good for about 250 liters and the bottle only comes with one. Also be sure to get a pack of the pre-filter disc as well. Other then that awesome product.
Pros:
-Tap water very much seems cleaner after filtration (haven''t tested on dirtier water for fear of taxing the filter since it does have its limit). I have been drinking tap water for months and today I tried some of the water from the bottle and it was tasteless, not plastic flavored (don''t know why other people were experiencing that plastic flavor but mine was tasteless, perhaps they failed to prime it correctly or are simply biased in favor of another product meant for a different customer base in the first place).
-Bottle seems durable enough to last on a hiking/camping/hunting/backpacking/any outdoor trip at all so long as it''s not subject to shock like the kind that mountaineers, arborists or extreme sportsmen might subject to the bottle.
-Easy to clean, doesn''t take long
-Lightweight, portable, drinkable water everywhere in the world where you can find a water that isn''t chemically contaminated (like with salts or environmental pollutants these are the only things the bottle can''t really filter since they''re atoms and molecules below the 15nm filtering size limit)
-With respect to the carbon filters: Instructions say you don''t NEED them if they happen to run out during a trip, the bottle''s filter is still effective, it''s just a good idea to have them for better protection. Just replace carbon filters after the trip, which is easy to do if instructions are followed.
Cons:
-Can''t tell when the bottle will expire until it tells you by halting all flow and that has me worried about the next con;
-Can''t tell whether item is actually new or old and used (could it be an item someone else returned and then seller resold as new? This is an issue if I plan to use it to the 6000 liter limit.
-Can''t tell whether my cartridge is really what I bought, the 6000 liter filter or if it''s actually the 4000 liter capacity filter
-Have to buy the carbon filters every 250 liters if you want to maintain bottle in best condition and use and clean it often
-Flow rate is not adjustable and seems a bit slow. Haven''t checked/measured volumetric flow rate myself but I''m not so sure it''s reaching the 2.5 L/min as instructions say when bottle is new. Perhaps I''ve been too easy on the pump. (Pump does not adjust flow rate)
-Delicate enough so I would constantly be worrying about the bottle''s safety during a trip. I''d guard it carefully.
-3 year shelf life unopened is not long enough.
-2 years further life after first use is not very long in my opinion.
-Lots of instructions to follow. This is not an idiot-proof product. I figured out how to use it, though and I''m sure most people could with a little bit of time reading the instructions.
-Price tag was way too high and prevented me from purchasing this for years but I don''t regret it and don''t think I will. I''ll certainly come back and edit this review if I do find a real issue making it not worth the money.
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...instead of Amazon. Didn''t know Amazon carried it. This purifier was intended for wilderness trips in the US. Sadly, it did not produce good tasting water as shown in the marketing videos. The water tasted like cheap plastic...even with the activated carbon filter installed. The bottle COULD have been filtering to the 15 nm spec but I had no way to test that. So, it MIGHT have been safe, but tasted awful.***************************************************************************************************************************
EDIT: 6/1/2012
There is recent strong criticism of this review for the weight given to taste in view of the bottle''s declared purpose and presumably unblemished record for SAVING LIVES by removing waterborne pathogens from the most dangerous sources in the world.
At the time I bought it, there was sufficient information available to generate the expectation that there would be no taste issue at all. It was the hingepoint in the buying decision. The bottle failed miserably in meeting OUR expectation regardless of what others think the weight for taste should have been in this buying decision. It is appropriate for a prospective buyer to assign their own weight to taste giving due consideration that the bottle we received could have been an outlier.
There are relatively few Amazon reviews on the LS6000 compared to its stablemate Lifesaver Bottle 4000 Ultra Filtration Water Bottle. There might be insights to be gained from consulting those reviews as well, given that capacity is likely the only major difference between the two. The original review continues below.
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I returned it to the East Coast distributor after a week of putting many of gallons of water through it trying to get rid of the plastic taste. I noticed that in the marketing video I saw, the bottle had yellow pump components. The one I received had black pump components. Am wondering if a new material spec might have produced a change in the taste of the water. However, the dist says no.
The unit was impressively easy to pump and put out water at a pretty good rate. The emphasis on use seemed to be oriented toward using your teeth to pull on the teat to drink. However, it was never my intent to use it that way. I wanted to use it to fill containers. It was less user friendly pulling on the teat with your fingers when the bottle was under pressure after having been pumped. The pressure in the bottle would cause the water to spray out before you could direct it into a suitable container. Alternatively, you can hold it over your container and then pull the teat open. A provision for an output hose that could be used in place of the teat would be nice.
Because of its fully integrated design, certain precautions have to be observed in order to prevent cross contamination. For example, you must develop a discipline of ensuring the cap for the teat is securely snapped in place before submerging the bottle in a source. Failure to do so could possibly contaminate the teat. It would be a good idea to download the User Guide from the Lifesaver Systems website and to familiarize yourself with this bottle before ordering it.
The 6000 version provides more water at a lower cost/liter than the 4000. As a matter of fact, it''s total operating costs compared to other filters/purifers is really hard to beat. For you backpackers, I would peg the size of the 6000 between a 1 liter and 2 liter soda bottle. The distributor reports that the activated carbon filter is optional. This could save a good chunk of money in operating costs if you want to forgo the convenience of an integrated filter in favor of trying to fashion your own external ACTIVATED carbon filter at a much greater savings. The activated carbon filter can remove certain organic contaminants an improve taste dramatically. The Lifesaver comes with 1 activated carbon filter that you install prior to using.
The distributor seemed willing to work with me to solve the plastic tasting water. They even contacted the inventor, Michael Pritchard, to see what might be causing the issue. However, communications were slow and my wilderness trips were starting so I didn''t have time to work through it. I am told that my bottle will be carefully examined to try to determine the cause of the off taste.
The manufacturing process that produces the LS6000 is virtually the same as the process that produces the LS4000. The only meaningful difference is the size. It would follow that a similar issue could be had with the LS4000. I recommend that this be bought through Amazon with the free shipping. As of this May 2009, price is the same as through the dist, but you pay $20 for shipping via the dist and you eat the shipping if you have to return it.
Have spent MANY, MANY hours researching water filtering/purification systems for backpacking. This product showed the most promise for a device that would produce safe water under almost any circumstance you could imagine at a such a reasonable cost with its 15 nm filter. I was crushed at having to return it. I am convinced that this device still shows the most promise save for the experience I had. I am hoping there is a resolution to the plastic tasting water soon.
My fallback will probably be a the top of the line Katadyn Pocket Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter with ''only'' a 200 nm ceramic filter and an external activated carbon filter. This will let viruses through, but viruses are reportedly not an issue in North American wilderness waters, especially if you are choosey about your source.
Had my LifeSaver 6000 produced the bottled water taste as asserted in the marketing videos, I would have given it 5 stars....and kept it!
***UPDATE 05/11/2010***
It has been a year since I wrote this original review. There has been no news from the distributor regarding the plastic taste and others have noticed it as well in the LS4000. Earlier this year, I decided to opt for the Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter, Katadyn Carbon Cartridge, and SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier. It''s a little more to schlep. See my reviews at the provided links. I''ll stick with the Katadyn system.
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This may be great technology but the the design leaves a lot to be desired:Bottle leaks sometimes from bottom.
Even after using daily for 3 weeks, it still takes pretty bad, like plastic.
Can never get the last 100 ml out of bottle, i think filter doesn''t extend far enough to bottom.
Bottle can be difficult to un-tighten.
Seems bigger/heavier than it needs to be. like too much extra plastic in base.
I would NOT trust the cap to be waterproof, or rather to stay waterproof. The snap on cap scraps off plastic from its underside.. after using a few weeks the ridge on underside of cap is shredded.. i am afraid to submerge it into dirty water..
I would have preferred to see this filter in a more conventional pump system. holding 750ml of water or whatever is not much anyway... i end up using it only as a pump to refill other bottles, especially considering that it tends to leak from base.
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I like the idea and the design of this bottle and I really like what they claim it can do to water. So far, as far as I can tell, it has done all they said it would do. Put dirty water in and it comes out clean and tastes clean.It would be nice if there was a pressure relief valve somewhere on it. Once you pump it up it takes a while before you can safely open the bottle sometimes even after the water has been filtered through. If you''re using it to fill other water bottles, it can be a little tricky to refill quickly.
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I was familiar with the Berkey name as the filter of choice when I lived in the jungle in Hawaii with rainwater catchment (and leptospirosis and giardia risk). So it seemed a good choice for my current situation of regular camping trips and also town errands with chlorinated city water.The customer service on this item was overwhelmingly positive. It arrived fast and well-packaged. I didn''t suffer from the lack of instructions that another reviewer mentioned: there was a printed page with a lot of information. They even included a free replacement filter because the shipping to Alaska (which is set by Amazon) was so very high.
For me, it works great. My only concern is that the bottle is a fairly flexible, squeezable plastic and I hope that it''s not the leaching kind.
The lid/stopper doesn''t leak water: the straw that you drink through is flexible and tucks away into the lid. For my husband, it comes through too slowly I like to sip, he likes to gulp. So depending on your drinking pace, you may not like this as well as I do!
I bought 4 of these, and read the instructions and other feedback very carefully. OK, I thought, others are having trouble because they are either not tightening the cap enough, or failing to fully extend the straw before squeezing the bottle. When my bottles arrived, the first one out of the package worked perfectly: good seal, water flowed through the filter and out the straw, and you could hear air returning to the bottle after each squeeze. The next three all failed miserably. When squeezing, the bottles either leaked air, water, or both. The return air valve should allow air to go back into the bottle after each squeeze so you can make the next squeeze. But if the air valve lets air out when squeezing, then the water cannot be forced properly through the filter. The cap is joined to the bottle by 3 or 4 threads that are not precise enough to allow a good seal, and the thin O ring between bottle and cap does not provide a good seal. So when squeezing, some water came out the straw, some air came out of the air valve, and water ran down the outside of the bottle through the cap/bottle connection.
Proposed solution: The cap needs to join the bottle with 7 or 8 precise threads to ensure a better seal. Take a look at a typical 1 liter nalgene bottle used for hiking. That''s the way to do it. The gasket needs to be thicker to ensure a complete seal between bottle and cap. The air valve needs to be truly one way, so it stops air from leaving the bottle when squeezing, but allows air to return to the bottle after each squeeze to replace the volume of water that was pushed out through the filter.
As I said, this is a great idea, too bad the design and manufacture is so ridiculously bad. For a water bottle that costs over $20, this thing should be bullet proof.
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About 4 years ago I bought a Berkey Light system which is the large 2.75 gallon capacity filter. It has two filter elements in it and can filter up to 4 gallons per hour. I have municipal water at my residence so the water has a very chlorinated smell and taste. Needless to say I have filtered hundreds of gallons of water through that filter and it still produces the purest, cleanest tasting water. Naturally I was curious as to how well a unit this small would compare. I work at a high school that also has less than tasty water available, even from the drinking fountains. So I mainly keep the sport bottle there, and it has worked great. The Berkey filter element in this bottle does an amazing job. I''ve only used it once in a natural water source when I was kayaking, and it filtered creek water just as well. I read the info on the level of filtration it provides and feel confident and safe in drinking water that has gone through the Berkey filter. Just make sure you rinse the filter real well once you''ve used it in a natural source as it may have floating debris caught in the filter, which over time could clog it up. I highly recommend any Berkey product.Read Best Reviews of Sport Berkey Portable Water Purifier Here
The Sport Berkey portable water bottle came free when I purchased a counter top system for my kitchen. I have used it for 6 months with municipal water from work, 5 days a week. It is awesome! The water taste great every time, no chlorine taste ever! The only place I have found on care and use of the water bottle is "Fill the Sport Berkey Portable Water Purifier with water, screw on cap and tighten securely to eliminate leaks. Flush water through filter by pulling down lever, so that straw is exposed, and squeeze water thru filter & out the straw. Repeat this flushing process twice before drinking. This removes excess process dust from the filter. After 2 flushes, rinse the bottle & cap. Your filter bottle is now ready to use. Enjoy!" I only wish I''d had these instructions when I started using the bottle. According to this website it last thru 160 refills from ANY source. A very GREEN way to drink filtered water, instead of disposable water bottles. Get the Sport Berkey water bottle, you''ll be glad you did!Want Sport Berkey Portable Water Purifier Discount?
This seems like a good product, it was shipped quickly...BUT there are absolutely NO instructions for it''s useor any paperwork at all concerning this product. I am disappointed, there should be something to tell you
how to use it, how many uses it''s good for, warranty, etc... But nothing,just the product in the box.
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this is my favorite water bottle ever, it gives you so many different options for bottle tops which can be used in different activities.Great Buy
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I like the small size of the bottle, mainly my reason for it''s purchase. However, it arrived with a small dent on the bottle itself. The packaging appeared fine and intact. It had a paper sleeve wrapped on the bottle. The dent was slight, not enough to fine a return. I''ll probably put on own dents on it, but I would prefer no dents for a new bottle.Read Best Reviews of Sigg Traveller Water Bottle Here
As described and well built. My wife loves using it to take wine on picnics and outdoor trips, and it cleans up very easily.Want Sigg Traveller Water Bottle Discount?
Been using Sigg water bottles for over 20 years. Love them. The mouth is narrow enough you can easily drink out of it while driving and not slosh water down your front. I have other wide mouth bottles and they live on my desk. My trusty Sigg goes with me everywhere.