There''s not much to be said about a water bottle. As long as it fits in one''s bottle cage and dispenses water on demand, it''s fine. But this one has Castelli style and the scorpion logo, and that makes all the difference!
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Castelli Water Bottle
There''s not much to be said about a water bottle. As long as it fits in one''s bottle cage and dispenses water on demand, it''s fine. But this one has Castelli style and the scorpion logo, and that makes all the difference!
Water Works Water Works DVD: Books & Videos
I''ve been a lifeguard at our Y for several years. The aqua aerobics instructor quit unexpectedly and my boss asked me to teach! AHHH! So I bought this DVD and watched it several times. It was a life safer! I not only learned lots of routines to teach in class but I learned how to make up my own routines. This DVD is perfect for the instructor but even if I was just wanting a good workout DVD this would be a good choice. Great instructor!
Water Bottle Holders W/ Blue Aluminum Carabiner Attachments
I like to hike a lot and I find these convenient to hold a small water bottle. I clip one to each side of my day pack. I''ve used them many times and never have had an issue. I suspect like most rubber products, the rubber part may deteriorate if you leave them in the sun for an extended period of time. So far, I''ve found them very useful and if they do break down, I would buy them again. For less than $7 they work great!
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Pleasantly surprised when we received the upgraded version of these. Our rings are the thick triangular ones. Also price is great. Locally they are selling for $5.00 each + tax .Read Best Reviews of Water Bottle Holders W/ Blue Aluminum Carabiner Attachments Here
what a great little item, no more holding my kids or my water bottle. hooks on to anything.Want Water Bottle Holders W/ Blue Aluminum Carabiner Attachments Discount?
Sent these to camp with my scouts and they worked great to hold their water bottles while hiking around the camp, kept their hands free and they did not have to worry about a strap over their shoulder getting in their way.
Stanley Nineteen13 One Handed H20 Bike Bottle (20-Ounce)
I bought this product as well and the moving parts that seal the bottle jammed up in less than 6 months. I contacted Stanley and this was their response email "Product components are not covered under our manufacturing warranty. Parts and accessories, including lids, cups, stoppers, straws and spoons, can be found online at www.shopstanley-pmi.com or www.shopaladdin-pmi.com" They claim to have a lifetime warranty but they actually don''t, unless of course your steel bottle suddenly gets a hole in it. Don''t buy the product, because the company doesn''t stand by it.
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humangear capCap
Every once in a while, I''ll make a purchase that turns out to be so useful and convenient, that I''ll wonder how I ever got along without it. It does not perform any complex functions, but it''s beautiful in its simple functionality.The spout forms perfectly to your lips due to a little concave ring around the middle of it
The top is slightly rubberized for excellent grip (plus it''s green, which is cool)
The strap is sturdy and comfortable to hold
The top cap twists on and off in one full rotation
That''s about it. It doesn''t need to do anything else, and it doesn''t try. It''s the perfect solution for the narrow/wide mouth water bottle dilemma.
(I am reviewing a "second generation" cap; the first one had a leaking problem with some bottles, as stated at Human Gear''s web site to their credit they offer a free replacement to anyone who had purchased the leaky one).
Alas, I hate to say that they have one great drawback: it absorbs the taste and smell of some beverages.
It is very well thought off, the designer(s) must be proud of their creation; it is not cheapie; but the material it was made of is inadequate for its use.
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Okay, so here is the scoop. I bought this for my new Nalgene bottle and when I received it and used it, it did EXACTLY was is was supposed to and was made well and looks great. Now, here is where it gets interesting. The black retaining strap was split along the thin part so I emailed a picture of the split to HumanGear with an explanation of what I found on my new CapCap. This is where HumanGear redeemed themselves and gained a customer for LIFE!!!! So, they responded very quickly apologizing for the split in the retaining ring and ensured their products are built for everyday use and it must have been a defect. So they promptly shipped me a new retaining ring. I could have easily sent it back to Amazon for replacement but why when 90% of the cap was fine. So when I received my replacement today not only did they send me TWO new straps to have an extra spare, they threw in one of their GoToobs travel tube for Lotions, Shampoo, etc. Really cool product. Also attached was a hand written note from the person I had emailed about my issue with another apology. I am not a HumanGear customer for life! This is how you handle customer service in a world like we have today!Want humangear capCap Discount?
I purchased this cap with the 40oz wide mouth Klean Kanteen bottle for my husband for work. He needed a wide mouth bottle for cleaning but a narrow mouth for drinking. He hates sport spouts as he feels he doesn''t get enough water when drinking. So...we opted for this cap. Here is one tip to prevent leaking. Apply the base cap to the bottle with the top cap off. After securing the base cap, then tighten the upper cap. After learning this, my husband discovered the bottle won''t leak anymore.
Wenzel Whistlestop Waistpack with 20-Ounce Bottle (Grey/Red) Save 38% off
ProsVery, very light
Good air circulation on waist mesh
Bottle stays in place with loop that goes around the bottle''s spout
I use my own 24 oz bottle Polar Insulated Water Bottle, so can''t vouch whether the bottle that comes with the pack leaks or not, but it looks pretty ok
Evenly balances your hike as it sits right in the middle across your lower waist/hip I wear it right under my hip bones so it straps around the top of my shorts and feels non-existent
Getting the bottle in and out is no probs at all .. quick and clean
I like one bottlesideways better than two bottles on the sides
Cons
The photo must be a different model there''s no zipper/compartment on the body top ... there''s a tiny zippered compartment on the right side panel
The compartment is too small for a smartphone/iphone/android it fits a large ignition key, a credit/ATM card, and cash (too small for an energy bar)
The 2nd photo is also not borne out the inner back is all mesh (though I like this better)
The quality is fine for $10, actually a pretty good deal, but it''s more of a boy/girl scouts camping quality, not a higher end product like Osprey or High Sierra
They could have easily added a compartment on the left panel as well, and made both compartments a little larger to fit a smartphone and an energy bar. I carry my android in Blue Comfy Sport band / Workout Armband Adjustable Neoprene Velcro Strap For LG Cookie Lite Optimus One 3D Black Me Viewty Snap GM360 Thrill 4G GT540 OPTIMUS GD880 Touch OPTIMUS Sol OPTIMUS Hub Enlighten Esteem Marquee OPTIMUS Net + Includes an eBigValu... ... and am ok with that in the USA, but wouldn''t expose my android like that while international backpacking.
Conclusion: It''s great for hiking, not that great for competitive running (ok for casual running) as it''ll bob just a bit on your waist/hip. I was intrigued that Wenzel is able to sell travel backpacks in the $30-50 range Wenzel Escape Large Internal Frame Pack (Grey), and tried out this waist pack to get a feel for their product quality. I have no problem with this waist pack, though I wish the picture was not misleading... I had looked forward to having the large zippered compartment that the photo suggests. The quality is decent, but I wouldn''t buy a Wenzel backpack to take to South America although I would take this waist pack, especially since it''s extremely lightweight. All in all, I''m happy with the waist pack, especially since it''s downright hard to find such products on amazon ... there are a number of running waist packs, but not nearly any for lightweight single-bottle hiking. If you''re a leisure hiker, buy without any qualms.
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Dallas Cowboys NFL 16oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug
I purchased this for a Christmas present. It was advertised as a Stainless Steel Travel Mug. I assumed for the price, that it meant it was stainless steel on the inside as well as the outside, it wasn''t, it''s cheap plastic inside. The cover screws on very hard!
Came in a good sized box
and will be used a lot.
Reccommend 100%
SteriPEN Traveler Handheld UV Water Purifier
Well The item operates as it states but you still have to trust the science of the product.And I am okay with that. The green light tells you it is ready and you swirl the pen in the water until the light turns off automatically and then it is safe to drink. The green light will flash again when you stop if the red light flashes then it was done completely.You should know you cannot use Alkaline batteries with the item. You do get 2two dollar off coupons that expire in July 2010 for Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. I was lucky to already have some rechargable ones here from my old camera.(I did have to charge them) They recommend the rechargeable ones if using in cold climates.
Also the water has to be clear before you use the product. They say even a shirt can be used or a coffee filter. They go to great lengths to say the container must be clean and it will not sterilize droplets on the side of a glass to wipe those away.
Then they say that expensive research has been done to prove it does kill 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, protoza. The statement that gave me a bit of concern is "While carefully controlled microboiological testing of SteriPen has been conducted, use of SteriPen in the field may produce results that vary from our laboratory test data." (ie...you may get sick)
I have a bunch of bottled water that is expired and decided to use it on them and go ahead and drink them. It takes only about 30 second and there is absolutely no leakage when you turn the bottle upside down and swirl it. I am impressed.
All that taken into consideration I would use it to drink clear stream water on a hike if I run out of my bottled water as to drinking it straight. I was a microbiologist for 29yrs so I know the science. We Used UV lights in the TB work room. Our biohazard hoods had UV lights turned on when not in use.
Just keep in mind it is not 100% that you will not get sick. If traveling to a high risk area I''d also take the tablets for the water just to be double sure. Oh you get 200 uses with the lithium batteries.
1. Potable water For the longest time, I just brought in all the drinkable water I would need for a trip and carried it with me. Once I realized how foolish it was to carry the weight of 2-3 gallons worth of water with me in my pack as opposed to 2 liters, I quickly stopped this practice.
2. Boiling Without a doubt, the best way to purify water is to boil it for three minutes. Of course the problem you run into is that you need a source of heat for this. I don''t like wasting my fuel on boiling water when I need it for cooking. And if you are a minimalist backpacker, you don''t want to have to lug a cooking system with you just to purify water.
3. Water purification tablets these mainly use iodine to chemically treat water into a drinkable state. These are great in an emergency because the tablets are so small and filter a large amount of water. I always take these with me just in case. The problem is they take about 4 hours to work and they make your water taste like it came from a swimming pool.
4. Filtration I have never used a pump filter before, but they have always seemed big and clumsy to me.
The SteriPEN seems like it resolves all these issues because it is small, it is easy to use, and it works very quickly. I recently took out the SteriPEN Traveler Handheld UV Water Purifier with me on two recent trips to the woods and gave it a try. The Traveler is obviously designed for people to take when traveling to developing countries where drinkable water may not be available. I understand SteriPEN''s reasoning for it, but it just doesn''t seem like there is any necessity for this model. The UV lamp that is used for purification will last 3,000 treatments, which seems like more than enough for the life of the product. Unfortunately, due to the amount of power the UV light uses, the SteriPEN requires lithium batteries which can be very expensive, You''ll get 200 16oz treatments off of a set of 4 AA lithium batteries. You can use regular batteries in a pinch but I assume they''ll be drained pretty quickly. With the cost of lithium batteries, you are going to pay around 25 cents to treat each gallon of water. The actual SteriPEN is bigger than I thought it would be from the picture. At 7.5" long, it''s going to take up some room in your pack or luggage, and it would have been nice if it was about 2-3" shorter. You can buy the SteriPEN Traveler mini Handheld UV Water Purifier or the SteriPEN Adventurer Handheld Water Purifier (the Adventurer and Traveler Mini are the exact same product except for the color scheme!) which is slightly smaller, but I don''t understand why they didn''t just make the original Traveler that small to begin with.
As to actual use, the SteriPEN traveler works amazingly well. Just hold the UV light in a bottle of water, press the button, and 45 seconds later your water is purified. Now obviously I don''t have the ability to actually test the purified water to verify their claims, but the SteriPEN doesn''t affect the taste of the water at all, and it appears to work. You also can''t use it with really dirty water, as it will not "clean" the water, only purify it. So you''re going to want to make sure the water that you use is fairly clean to begin with. But if it is, you can safely drink from it knowing that their are no microorganisms swimming around ready to make you sick.
Overall, even though I was turned off by its size (although it''s still smaller than any other purification method other than tablets), the SteriPEN is a very efficient product. My reasoning for only giving it four stars is that I can''t see any improvement of the Traveler over the original SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier. The Classic even has more than twice the lamp life (although it''s not like you''d ever need more than 3,000 uses anyway). Why anyone would purchase the Traveler over the Classic is beyond me.
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As soon as the SteriPEN Traveler Handheld UV Water Purifier arrived I unwrapped it, installed the batteries and ran to the alley behind my house to scoop some feted, brackish water from a pothole.......Just Kidding, but it does beg the question; how do I test this device without spending a week in the bathroom? I often take day-trips to the Fort Collins, Colorado area and go hiking along the Poudre River Trail. Many are the times I have wanted to stop along one of the crystal clear, ice cold, streams and take a huge drink rather than pull on my lukewarm plastic tasting canteen. Last time I did. I read the SteriPEN''s instructions carefully before leaving the camping area. I also loaded the Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries the company suggests (a couple of coupons in the box). I scooped up a bottle of the water, let the pen do its thing, then drank it down. I felt no ill effects afterward and used it on the same trip several more times (three sessions and the batteries did not die).Now of course there is no way (short of laboratory tests) for me to be sure the water was contaminated in the first place, but there are warnings there about drinking it. As far as I can tell the SteriPEN does what it says it will.
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Before heading to South America I researched different alternatives for water filters to use while I was away (6 months 1 year). In the end, the Steripen seemed the best for size & price.I used it for literally 1 month and now the thing just won''t work. One day the red light flashed when I went to use it... thought the batteries were dead so put in brand new of the exact same batteries (Energizer Lithium, which I spent a good amount of $ stocking up on specifically for this device!) --nope, no luck. Have tried everything, the thing is just straight dead.
It''s been more then 30 days so I can''t return it, and now am in South America with no filtration system, which means not only did I lose the $60ish I spent on the thing, but now I also have to buy bottled water all the time! Not happy!
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The SteriPen is about the easiest water purification system I have tried and the fastest. It looks like it will work quite well for my traveling.I travel in my work to all of South America and the Caribbean and also to Africa. The water is treated, but not to the same standards as in the USA. Also, there are microbes in the water supply lines that we are not used to. Every person that I have taken with me to Mexico, for example, has immediately had problems from the water. usually within 24 hours. This device looks like it will solve that problem.
What I generally use for water purification is either an iodine or chlorine based treatment. Clear iodine from the drug store (5 drops per liter) works well, followed by adding a vitamin C tablet to remove the iodine taste, after letting the iodine work for several hours. There are many products in the camping stores that are effective. The problem with these systems is that they are relatively slow and leave an unpleasant chemical taste. I usually treat my water in the evening and let the chemical work overnight, although about 30 minutes of treatment is supposed to be sufficient. The taste is never as good as I would like, though. Filtering first with a 0.2 micron water filter followed by a chemical treatment is considered a more complete solution. A LOT of trouble for drinking water!
UV treatment, on the other hand, is easy and fast. The only drawback that I can see is that the water to be treated has to be very clear and it is necessary to stir or agitate the water to make sure that the UV light is able to get to all parts of the water. This is easy to do, however, and not a significant drawback. If the water is not clear, then prefiltering would be required.
UV treatment will NOT eliminate chemical contamination (eg lake water). This would require a different type of treatment.
In preparation for this review, I talked with a friend who works as an engineer with a local water department and who is very familiar with water treatment methods. I had not realized it before, but UV treatment has actually replaced chlorination for elimination of pathogens, so it is a very effective technique! He reiterated that the water being treated MUST be clear and that all the water must pass close to the UV bulb. He also said that the UV light does not actually kill the pathogens, but rather damages their DNA so that they cannot reproduce, which is as effective as killing them. He also said that it is possible to only injure the pathogens, so adequate stirring and agitation is important as is letting the system work for the full dosage time.
I noticed that one reviewer said that with the batteries, the SteriPen is rather heavy. I didn''t weight it, but I did compare the "Feel" of its weight to a 500 ml bottle of water, the standard size that you get from a drink machine. I had to drink 2/3 of the bottle before the weights felt similar, so I don;t see the weight as a problem at all, even when hiking. If it reduces the amount of water I have to carry, it is a net savings in weight!
The SteriPen requires lithium batteries which cost about twice as much as alkaline, but they give about 10 times the life. They also are lighter weight than alkalines. The cost will be MUCH less than buying bottled water!
So, to summarize, I am very confident that the SteriPen will handle my water purification needs, especially when traveling to South America and the Caribbean. UV treatment is very effective and fast and doesn''t leave the chemical taste that other portable systems do. I''ll be taking it with me on all my travels with confidence!
Ritchey Logo waterbottle (28oz)
I bought four water bottles recently from different makers. One requirement was all had to be large capacity (26 oz or more) since I live and cycle where it is hot much of the year.This bottle fits the bill -28 oz, squeezable, the constriction 2/3 the way up the bottle makes for a firm grip, and the cap on top is round. That last bit is important, since I use my teeth to open the cap while riding. Two of the four bottles I bought have oval shaped caps for some reason, so I often need to rotate those in order to open them.
BUILT Neoprene Bottle Tote
This is just perfect for holding a water bottle or a slim thermos. I live in Florida and the heat requires that you carry water. These help keep the product cold or warm, and keep condensation off me and out of my tote bag where I usually keep my water. I bought extra so I now have one at work so my desk stays dry.I have 24oz Polar Water bottles and they fit perfectly. I have an assortment of aluminum and other insulated bottles and all fit securely.
The neoprene sleves are well made and have enough stretch for perfect fit. The loop lock is secure yet easy to use. Has 2 positions, loop locks over the bottle or loop lock over the side away from the drinking area. I clip these on to my tote or rolling cart and have had no issue, easy on, easy off!
I also own a Built Neoprene Kindle DX case and a lunch tote, both of which I love, and was the reason I looked to Built first when looking for an insulated bottle/thermos carrier.
I even like the patterns, in that they make it ease to always find where I put my bottle down, or which is mine.
Will buy again if I need more!
It fits her standard 16oz Camelbak perfectly. The top edges of the sides hit right at the bottom of the lid. The "handle" of the tote has enough clearance even with that loopy thing on the Camelbak bottle. It''s not cumbersome or needing to be folded down. I attach the handle part back (as in the product photo on this page) and tuck that other clip on the left into the sleeve itself, so it doesn''t bug her. The cup sits stable and flat in the sleeve, no problem at all.
I mix her cup 50/50 with ice and cold water, and it stays cold and icy (at varying degrees of clankiness) for about 2-3 hours, depending on outside temp, and it stays cool for an additional couple/few hours.
My only complaint is that it does leave your hand the slightest bit damp when the cup is producing lots of condensation, but I''m not sure there''s a way around this short of defying science. And a little damp is better than dripping wet and leaving water rings all over your table.
The dot print is more random on ours, which I think is cuter. She''s thrilled with it, and it meets all our requirements.
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I bought the city grid with orange lining 20/30 tote for my thermo. This is my 3rs BUILT bottle tote. I have a red/green non detachable tote for my 20oz Hydroflask, a camo one for my Nalgene 32oz, and this one for my 18oz tea thermo.The graphic and lining are very attractive. Although I suspect that the tea stain will get the white dirty eventually. Hopefully it can be washed off.
The dual handle position is great if you want to clip the handle to a tote bag or a backpack.
Since I have been using BUILT bottle tote for over 5 years, the first one (Camo) is still in great shape, not stretched out or unraveling. Therefore I believe that I will be using this one for years to come, too.
The 20oz tote is too small for Nalgene 32oz or G 32oz energy drink bottle. It is not designed to accommodate wider bottle.
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It does a very good job keeping the bottle nice and cold. The strap that it has comes in very handy also.Want BUILT Neoprene Bottle Tote Discount?
Purchased it a few months ago for my 4th grade son. The reason I bought it was his last bag (BYO bottle bag) was ripped on the bottom due to heavy use.It keeps drinks cool very well. it protects water bottles. It marks your own water bottle. It helps my son because he can see in classroom at a glance whether he has his bottle out or not.
It''s been 2 months of use and it looks like new!
Allen Company Pathfinder Fanny Pack with Shoulder Straps Save 33% off
I bought this pack for my wife as a present. When it arrived there were loose threads hanging out all over it. i am not being picky here literally it was almost like fringe. It was as though the person making the bag didn''t take the time to clean up the threads. I sat down and clipped off all of the loose threads. Didn''t want to do that but didn''t want to send it back. My wife loaded the pack with a relatively light load. Approximately 8 10 pounds. The sternum, strap immediately malfunctioned and would not reopen. I may have simply gotten a bad one. It happens. But I don''t think I will ever consider another one from this company unless I can see it hanging on a rack and examine it first.
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Nice looking and very functional for hiking and hunting. But the belly strap is a little short My son (275#, 6''5, XXX size) will have to add additional webbing to encompass his middle. The package took a month to arrive because FedEx or the Post Office did not tell me it had arrived (PO Box). Was sent back to Allen and they next sent it by UPS with no hangups or extra charge. The Allen Co. is great to work with. Good customer service. Will buy more camping gear from them in the future.Read Best Reviews of Allen Company Pathfinder Fanny Pack with Shoulder Straps Here
I hunt big game up in Northern MN. This is a great product that I would put against any major name brand comparable unit that is 2x more $$$.. I am able to put extra clothing (hat, gloves, rain gear), field dressing gear (knife, gloves, saw, deer drag, small thermos, GPS, back up flash light, ammo, binoculars, and still have more room and can hike 2-3 miles comfortably. this is very durable and has some great compartments to help keep gear organized and. you can take it on/off easily even with my climbing harness on once in my small hang on tree stand.Want Allen Company Pathfinder Fanny Pack with Shoulder Straps Discount?
The young man that I brought it for just love it. It was just what he wanted now he can go out with his father and not have to share with his dad. He put his things in it and was so happy. The idea was was what he wntedSave 33% off
Reflective Shadow Pak w/ Race Clips
I used this race belt to run an ironman and it worked out perfectly. You do have to rotate it around to get at the contents so I wouldn''t recommend it for a short race where the few seconds it takes would affect you but for something as long as 26.2 miles it was great. I was able to fit a small stick of toe lubricant, moleskin/bandaids and some shot blocks. It was very comfortable as well. It rode on my hips without bouncing all over the place.
I can put my Touch 4G very well and my credit card too, I ran like 6 miles a day and is very compact. I really recommend this product to every one.
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I got this for running in a relay race, thought it would fit my Droid X perfectly and hold my race bib, sounds great. If you are planning on having easy access to the pocket while running, think again. You have to stop, rotate it around, then maneuver whatever you have in the pocket out. Also, make sure you always have shorts or a shirt between this belt so it is not rubbing on your skin. I got two sores from where the race clips were rubbing on my skin after a 5 mile run.Read Best Reviews of Reflective Shadow Pak w/ Race Clips Here
I wore it only once and returned it, the race clips hurt my skin, I had to buy another running belt