Texas Longhorns 16oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug

I''ve owned a few mugs before, but they always seemed to drip or not keep my coffee warm by the time I sat at my desk. I am very happy with this mug and not just because it''s got a Longhorn on the front.

I''ve had it for over a year now and the decal is still on solid, with no scratches or paint flaking off.

Pros:

-keeps my coffee hot

-mug doesn''t feel hot when there''s coffee in it

-the decal is legit

Cons:

-it can''t go in the dishwasher (but it''s not like washing it by hand takes that long anyways)

Seriously, if I lost it I would buy it again -I have remained a very happy (and proud) coffee drinker because of this mug.

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Sawyer Personal Water Bottle Filter 1 Liter Save 26% off

The Sawyer 140 doesn''t leak when the straw is closed off, holds about a liter of water, and filters everything except viruses.

The suction required to drink water isn''t too excessive, and it can be squirted out into another bottle or cup (for say brushing teeth), although I found it harder to do than the guy in the Sawyer video.

The Amazon version has 3 straws and a hand plunger for back washing the filter.

The Limited Edition Water.org CamelBak Groove Water Bottle (Blue) by comparison supports a worthy cause

but I found that it does very little except for removing chemical taste if you read the fine print

on the web site.

The Sawyer SP140 bottle filters everything you would encounter in the US/Europe except for chemicals, read the

fine print on the website. I would not fill it from a waterhole in Africa, but would fill it from an

African city or lodge water supply claiming to be potable water. If there has been flooding you can always use a Katadyn tablet if you want to be absolutely virus free, when doing this I suggest removing the filter and adding a Nalgene wide mouth cap for the 4 hr treatment period. (Avoid iodine due to potential thyroid problems).

This Sawyer water bottle works great for a canoe trip. My buddy told me about it so I bought one and used it every day on a three day float trip in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. Just open this thing up, scoop it full of water from the river and drink away! River water can be a little warm but toss it in the cooler for a few minutes and you''re drinking cold clean water in no time. No tablets, no pumping, just fill and drink. This thing has a hollow fiber membrane inside that works really well. You have to suck on the straw but no more than you would on a Camelback. You can also use it in camp to fill a camelback or jug with filtered water. Cheap, simple, easy, every camper or backpacker should have one of these.

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This has become part of my camping/emergency preparedness equipment. The other review stated that the bottle didn''t come with a syringe for back-flushing the filter. This is incorrect. The bottle he bought from Wal-Mart may not have had a syringe, but this product as advertised on Amazon did come with it as well as replacement straws. The picture above doesn''t show a syringe, but it is in the description. Everything fit together fine and I anticipate getting a lot of use out of the bottle/filter.

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Really enjoying this product. I take it everywhere, work, stores, woods and never have to wonder about water quality.The only thing that would make it better would be an inline carbon filter for improving the taste of some water sources.

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In any situation, you must have a safe source of drinking water. I purchased the Sawyer Personal Water Bottle to supplement my other Sawyer water purification product and my Berkey water purification system. The Sawyer bottle is very good. It comes with the filter, bottle, three (3) straws for use in sucking the water out of the bottle through the filter, and a syringe to backflow the filter if solid particles slow down the flow. Rated for over a million gallons of water, this filter should last me a very long time! I fill the Sawyer bottle with water filtered through the Berkey filter in my kitchen (I know possibly overkill but I want the purest water I can drink). The bottle does the job perfectly and I can carry it in a backpack when hiking in order to filter any stream or pond water I might have to use in case I run out of water I''m carrying. This is a definite purchase for everyone, whether you just want a water bottle to keep in the refrigerator, take on a run or hike, or use in your "bug out bag."

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Santa Barbara Design Studio Curly Girl Stainless Steel Cool Canteen with Metal Clip

I bought this for my adventurous daughter who recently dressed up as Batman for Comic con. I like that it is tomboyish yet still feminine.

I bought this as a gift and the person I bought it for really likes it. It''s also nice that it''s not plastic.

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Ultimate Direction 20oz Classic Bottle

I have had one of these clipped to the back of my climbing harness for 10 years. Constantly scraped, dragged, sat on, dropped in the harshest of granite and sandstone environments and always there when I needed a drink. I bought a new one just in case, but the original seems like its going to go forever.

I''ve run with the newer model for some years and on a whim thought I''d try the older version which I use to use. The newer one is better, this one the lid was difficult to put on and the nozzle was also difficult to use.

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i bought this bottle at amazon. they sent me one that has an awful bottle thread. it''s nearly impossible to screw on the cap! i have to place it on a surface to line it up exactly or else it''ll leak. the spout falls backwards when i try to drink out of it. it''s SO frustrating to use!!!!!! needless to say, i''d never use this bottle for a race when time is of the essence. but i can''t justify paying for return shipping to send this bottle back, so i''m stuck with it. i felt confident buying this online since ultimate direction usually has great products. i have ultimate direction products from 2003 that work just fine. maybe they''re quality has gone down the drain.

i truly regret not buying this at a store where i could have tested it (sans liquid) first to see if it''s structured properly. what a bummer. at least it''s BPA free. my patience is wearing with this bottle. it''ll end up in the goodwill bag soon.

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Deuter Streamer Tube Insulator Hydration Pack Save 10% off

Used this on a hike up Mt. Monadnock in 20 degree weather. The summit was probably around 0 degrees or below. Tube never froze. Easy to zip on/off.

Deuter streamer tube insulation does it''s job. It fits into my northface junction hyration pack well. If you want to go mountain biking with heavy mud conditions this will definitely keep your streamer tube and mouthpiece clean and free of all outside particles.

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Inviscid Design Speedfil

If you do triathlons over a sprint or olympic distance, this is the greatest tool other than my Zipps. I love never having to take my hands off the handlebars. Easy to install.

easy to install even without instructions. Length of hose is great, bite valve does exactly what it''s supposed to. Only problem is you need the speedsok cover, the liquid will not stay cool no matter how much ice you put in it. I''ve done quite a few rides with it, not just in the heat of the day, early morning, late evening, it''s hot before the first hour is over.

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The main reason I purchased this was to not have to take my hands off the handlebars and sit up to take a drink. It works great for that. I''m surprised that more people don''t use this type of water bottle. I also didn''t want to have the added water weight on my handlebars with the handlebar designed product.

The only issue is that it is hard to remove the water bottle from the frame. And I''m not sure how many ounces one should consume while riding, but a smaller, thinner design might be nice, but for my training rides, this is the right size.

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I wanted so much for this to fit on my TT bike so that I could get rid of the front bottle. Unfortunately, as a lil peep, the geometry of my bike just would not allow this to fit. I ride a 2008 Quintana Roo Caliente size small.

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This speedfil bottle is easy to install; however, if you place the tube too far down inside the bottle it can become clogged which makes it difficult to suck any fluid from it. Also, over time the pressure needed to pinch the hose with your month or teeth in order to suck some fluid from the bottle becomes labor intensive.

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ORIGIN8 - Fiber-Wing Cage Save 13% off

I ride a Giant Defy and these water bottle cages were the perfect accent of white I was looking for. Plus they were only 20ish grams each, so they are almost lighter than carbon fiber. They seem very strong for how little they weigh. Origin 8 makes some good stuff!

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SteriPEN Classic Safe Water System UV Water Purifier

Short review:

No method of water treatment is perfect for every situation but for people who will be drinking relatively clean and colorless municipal, well, spring, or bottled water that merely requires disinfection to render microorganisms harmless, the SteriPEN is ideal.

Long Review:

This Classic set is the basic SteriPEN model with all the accessories included. All of the SteriPENs have the same basic mechanism with differences being in form, weight, type of battery, and expected battery life. Some of the models also have LCD readouts. They are sold in different colors and with or without batteries, a storage pouch, filters, etc. The primary difference is between the heavier ones that use four AA batteries and the ones that use two CR123 batteries.

The SteriPEN website provides charts that compare some of the models to each other, a very extensive FAQ, and user manuals. It is well worth spending some time there before choosing a particular model.

Ultraviolet or UV radiation is invisible but the lamp on the SteriPEN also emits energy in the visible spectrum which appears as bluish light. UV must penetrate the water and reach the microorganism and then go through the cell membrane and body to disrupt the DNA molecules and prevent reproduction. UV does not remove the microorganisms or any particulate matter in the water and it does not affect the way water tastes or smells. UV radiation has only been used in the U.S. to disinfect water since 1916 but sunlight was known to disinfect water in ancient Greece and India and UV is now commonly used in municipal water purification plants.

There are four basic methods of portable water treatment: chemicals, filtration, heat, and ultraviolet radiation. A full comparison is beyond the scope of this review but some of the advantages of the SteriPEN are ease of use, moderate weight, and ability to disable viruses that cause hepatitis, gastroenteritis, polio, SARS, etc. in addition to bacteria and protozoa. It is also easy to use and fast at ninety seconds for a liter and under a minute for a half liter. Ingesting added chemicals is avoided.

Some of the disadvantages with a SteriPEN are that the water needs to be clear and colorless because UV cannot penetrate particles and so it may be necessary to pre-filter. Some water, such as that with heavy coloring of tannic acid from leaves, is unsuitable for this method of treatment. The water must be agitated or stirred while the UV is working. It can only effectively treat up to one liter at a time. The battery cap must be aligned properly for the device to work but it will seal in other positions to prevent accidental activation. The batteries may not work very well at low temperatures or may be depleted and the particular batteries (lithium or NiMH, not alkaline) may be hard to find locally or expensive. The unit may be damaged if dropped. UV may not be effective against parasites. There is no residual effect from the treatment as there is with chemicals.

No method of water treatment is perfect for every situation but for people who will be drinking relatively clean and colorless municipal, well, spring, or bottled water that merely requires disinfection to render microorganisms harmless, the SteriPEN is ideal.

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Electra Bicycle Cup Holder (Alloy Silver) Save $0.04 off

Nice cup holder that works great for the disposable coffee cups you get at most coffee stores (or reusable cups of similar shape). Yes, the photo of the mount is different than actual, but the actual mount is a better design.

It uses a metal band with rubber spacer that can be tightened extremely tight on the handle bars so there is no chance of the cup holder swiveling around the bar. The only issue is it is a bit hard to get the bolt started that tightens the band.

The second benefit of the metal band holder vs the pictured holder is that the cup holder on the metal band holder can be rotated if you can''t mount your cup holder on a level spot on your handle bar. The metal mount can be mounted at an angle, and the cup holder part rotated to a horizontal position before you tighten the mounting bolt.

I read a lot of people complaining about how it wouldn''t hold your water bottle, etc. Well, what would you expect from something titled "cup holder" not "bottle holder". It is a tapered cup holder. Just today I used it for a ride and I can tell you it works for coffee mugs IF they are tapered (which mine is). I used it so far to carry my personal coffee mug and a coffee cup from Starbucks.

Also, I read about how they scratch up your mug if it is stainless steel. This is true, not going to lie, HOWEVER, if you use a little sense, you can easily fix that problem.

I believe Electra should just slightly bend the bottom of the taper out slightly, that would solve all problems for scratching. But, all I used was some felt with adhesive on one side and stuck it around the bottom. Works great. I will also be uploading my pictures so you can see for yourself. (I used a tan color because that''s what I had, but I think a black felt would be best in style)

ATTENTION: The cup holder attachment design is different than pictured. Still holds just as well, but it NO LONGER has the metal band. It uses a plastic attachment with finger screw. Go to Electra''s website to see what you will be getting now. It does not have any problems holding and does not loosen from my use thus far.

All-in-all this is a great cup holder if you understand what you''re purchasing. Looks sleek and does its job well.

***Please comment for questions and I will answer as well as possible. Thank You***

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I wanted to get a cup holder than I can put my Starbucks frappuccinos in, and this is the one! Easy to install, holds the cups while you ride. Love it!

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The mount that I received does not look like the mount in the picture. It does not work. I have quite narrow handlebars on my bike, but still the provided mount did not reach around them. Hopeless.

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I''m not a fan of water cages, they get caught on my pant leg and with a step through bike are a pain when I want to haul my bike on a rack.

I also wanted something to put coffee in for my commute. the Electra version works well *if* you use an angled cup. It can only be used with an angled cup. Unfortunately, there are (so far as I can tell) no waterbottles with angled bottoms. But, this does work well with my coffee cups, the starbucks cold beverage cups and some assorted brands.

I would bring along the cupholder when purchasing a cup. Other than that, people comment all the time on my cupholder and how great it is.

I wouldn''t mind if it was a little bigger and / or there was a straight cup size option (vs the angle only).

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3pc Skinny Ice Cube Trays for Narrow-Top Sports Water Bottles

Read a lot of reviews with negatives for various ice trays for water bottle. These are the best! If you are in any doubt buy these. They have a top. They are sturdy, and the ice pops out nicely I didn''t fill them all the way up but I love them.... Perfect

Creates ice cubes perfect for filling any types of water bottles, particularly the plastic sports drink ones. They don''t take up much space in the freezer either.

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The ice cubes come out really nice and fit great in water bottles! I make my own filtered bottled water, so it''s nice to have these ice cubes to keep it cold during the day at work. I use my filtered water for the ice cubes too. The only thing that would make this product better would be if they stacked with the water in them. (you know how regular ice cube trays stack with water in them) You need to lay these trays individually on the freezer shelves. I have a big upright freezer, so its not that much of a problem. But, if you have a freezer/refrigerator, depending on how full it is, it might be a problem. I still like the ice cubes it makes and I keep them in a zip lock bag while I make more. :)

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PROS:

Ice comes out easily, in full cylinders, and doesn''t shatter. This is the MAIN THING that I wanted, so they''ve been a success for me!

Slim enough to fit in any water bottle, as promised.

CONS:

These trays do NOT stack while they''re freezing you''ll just squeeze all the water out of the lower one and all over your freezer. No fun.(However, you can stack them once they''re solid and just keep one freezing by itself at a time.)

The plastic is "flimsy" as in thinner than most ice trays, so that makes them very easy to spill when you''re trying to get them from sink to freezer.

I read the existing Amazon reviews before buying so I knew already that they wouldn''t stack -if you have enough room in your freezer, these are great.

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I am convinced real buyers did not leave the positive reviews. They are impossible to even use. First off, the trays are thin and flimsy. And they do NOT stack. You will be sorry if you purchase these ice cube trays. Not only are the trays unusable but the buyer refuses to refund money since they are used. Of course they are used. How else would I have discovered they don''t work. You will be so disappointed if you order these. I will go buy ice trays in a store where I can test them for quality, strength and to see if they stack. How ridiculous is it that ice cube trays don''t stack? Run the other way from this product and this seller.

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NFL Oakland Raiders Rocks Glass & Shot Glass Set

The glasses arrived in good condition and were packaged with care to protect the glass ware from breakage. It arrived quickly and was exactly the same as the item I had viewed on line. I was pleased with the company and the way they shipped the items.

Gave as a gift for Christmas and he loved the set. Good quality for the price!

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Contigo Addison 3 Pack of 24oz Leakproof Water Bottles

I love the function of the bottles however, it doesn''t take very long before they start leaking. I can''t seem to find the leak, but it leaks none the less.

Leakproof, but not sweat proof and I guess I did not know so large! I will use them however maybe with cozy

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Costco''s were blue, green and yellow. I am loving how they fit in my cupholder and I can open them with one hand (while driving or yeah bike riding ). I didn''t realize they were leakproof, too! Love them!

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Sigg Lifestyle Loop Top Water Bottle (1.0-Liters) Save 22% off

I recently recieved this bottle and am already discoveing the convienence of it. I get good comments every where i go too. On main concern when buying is that it will dent and scratch, i have so far dropped it and stepped on it,so far nothing. Sigg Bottles can be found other places for less but you won''t save more than $ and without the security and prompt delivery of amazon.

SIGG is by far the best water bottle I have found. My son who is an avid backpacker suggested I try one. The quality is amazing! The "Think Green" bottle was bought after my initial purchase of 2 smaller SIGG bottles (my husband raves about how well his holds up to his rough & tumble job! and I use mine daily at my desk.) I wanted the larger size to use as my "day" bottle and now I''m using the smaller one in my bike holder. The graphic on this one is very cool, in my opinion: People ring the bottle both above and below the "Think Green" lettering. After using many different brands with unsatisfactory results, and then researching SIGG, I wouldn''t let my kids use anything else. Everyone at my work has atleast one and I''ll be buying them as gifts for all of my family members this year.

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We love Sigg water bottles. They don''t have a metallic taste. Our family switched over to Sigg water bottles to help the environment and get rid of all the unclaimed plastic water bottles that we had when we bought bottled water. The cleaning tablets are also great for cleaning the water bottles.

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Love the water bottle its great light weight, keeps things pretty cold and is easy to use.

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Great for drinking. Comfortable mouth. Con the men and women pictures on the bottle look like restroom pictures, a little odd.

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Smart Planet EC-59 Hydro 1 Borosilicate Glass Bottle with Silicone (20-Ounce, Red)

I really really like this bottle, it drinks from well and doesn''t leak, also it''s lightweight for a glass bottle. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because the mouth piece is exposed because of the type of stopper it has so I usually travel with it in a plastic bag and I prefer that all glass bottles come with handles.

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Camelbak Eddy Stainless Bottle Save 20% off

I needed a water bottle for work, so I did a search trying to find a reliable large sized bottle that would last for years on end. I found this bottle on the CamelBak website, and the cheapest price for this particular model was found here on Amazon.

It''s stainless steel and it holds 700ml of liquid. It''s hand wash only, not suitable for hot liquids, and not good for the microwave. All of these things are fine with me. The only thing you should be prepared for is that this thing sweats (condensation) all over the place. It''s not ideal for the work area because of this.

Otherwise, this is a great bottle. Excellent for cyclists, sturdy construction and no leaks (other than the condensation). Not recommended solely for work use. There''s a different bottle by CamelBak, which does not sweat, but only holds 500ml. As I have to walk to a very distant water refill spot, I need that extra 200ml. All in all, I still feel that this was a good purchase. The quality is excellent, and there''s a lifetime guarantee on the bottle as well.

good bye plastic water bottles. this water bottle is the perfect size and shape to take wherever you need it to

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**NOTE: My problem has been solved! I''m leaving this up here (with a revised star rating) in case it happens to others. If the bottle creates a vacuum inside, jam the straw up further. You might have to use some decent pressure to get it up push up. This solved the issue for me.**

Original Post: Maybe it''s just me. Other reviews for this bottle are fantastic. I have a Camelbak Groove at work and love it, and so decided to get an Eddy for home use. Although the bite valve is awesome, because there is no air hole, when you go to drink a vacuum is created in the bottle. Thus, nothing comes out. I''m shocked that this is an issue. I have to unscrew the lid to get anything up, I then leave it unscrewed, I knock it over...you see where this is going. I may as well just use a cup.

This bottle also has a lot of condensation, but that doesn''t bother me for my purposes. The lack of function does.

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I purchased this bottle because I was tired of plastic. It is great except for the condensation, but I got a cover to help with that.

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I was looking for a water bottle that I could carry around with me without looking too sporty, as if I came straight from the gym. The look of this classy/professional stainless steel model is doing the trick!

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NFL San Francisco 49ers 32-Ounce Open Field Aluminum Water Bottle

carries it with him every day. steelers with their 6 wins. its also keeps beverages cold more than 5 hours.

The product was exactly what I was looking for. I like to do a lot of hiking and wanted something durable and would hold a full sports drink bottle. Having the raised letter Packer logo is a huge plus. One thing to remeber with the aluminum or steel products is they transfer the tempeture of the liquid to the exterior of the bottle. If you are carrying something hot the outside of the bottle will be hot or vise versa. Still a great product.

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NFL Green Bay Packers Two Piece 19-Ounce Pilsner Glass Set

My son-in-law was so pleased with my gift of these glasses for Christmas.

He is a big Green Bay fan and likes nothing better than an ice cold brew during the game.

The glasses are weighty and the metal emblem is classy and unique.

I''ll be getting him 2 more before long.

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