No complaints. It just is what it is -a stainless steel mug with the Texas Rangers logo on it.
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MLB Texas Rangers Stainless Steel Travel Mug
No complaints. It just is what it is -a stainless steel mug with the Texas Rangers logo on it.
Crocodile Creek 13.5 oz 13.5 oz Stainless Steel Reusable Drinking Bottle
My kids love these bottles. Why? Becasue of the vibrant color designs and interesting themes (dinosaurs, planets; jungle animals, trucks, etc.)As a mom, I love them for the same reason, but also because the core of the bottle is made of stainless steel, a much more durable and safer alternative to plastic. They also keep cold beverages insulated better than plastic. They are also just the right size to fit into a convetional lunchbox.
BUT, I have complaints.
1) The exterior design, made of some type of laminate, peels off the bottle after just a short amount of routine wear and hand washing. I have the bottles for just about a month now, and they are all peeling in the same spot: bottom seam.
2) Not dishwasher safe. Need I say more.
3) The drinking spout is loose and if not shut all the way, it will leak. So I place the bottles in a ziploc freezer bag before packing them in a lunchbox.
4) The metal will react to certain acidic drinks... like apple juice. After about 10 hours in the bottle, the juice had a vinegary taste.
For ten bucks, this should be a better product. But looks alone, it would win a beauty contest.
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My kids love it, great idea to have the stainless steel bottles with prints on it, we bought 4 different kinds, please make sure that your kids don''t take them to school they won''t come back..Read Best Reviews of Crocodile Creek 13.5 oz 13.5 oz Stainless Steel Reusable Drinking Bottle Here
I have two of these for my toddler, they both leak when you try to drink out of them and you get much more air than liquid. Additionally the paint has peeled from both of them. These were not inexpensive so I am disappointed.Want Crocodile Creek 13.5 oz 13.5 oz Stainless Steel Reusable Drinking Bottle Discount?
Overall Ok value. Toddlers like to spill the water, so it can be messy, if it''s not used under supervision...Unfortunately it''s not designed to last for very long! The seal gave up after approx 4 months. Now it''s leaking everywhere when it''s tilted.
Contigo Autoseal Martinique Double Wall Insulated 18-Ounce Water Bottle Save 13% off
I have only good things to say about this water bottle. Don''t buy another brand. Contigo is amazing and they have wonderful customer service. This bottle has been dropped, crushed and rolled on bike paths and it doesn''t have a scratch. Super easy to clean.
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I was stocking up on my favorite Autoseal bottles, and picked this one up because it looked cool, too. I carry my bottles in my bag almost all the time, so the thought of being able to carry icewater without getting everything else damp is appealing. The bottle is great for that--it does exactly what it says it does. The only thing that makes me sad is that the bottle only holds 16 ounces. I drink a LOT of water, so this makes for many refills.Read Best Reviews of Contigo Autoseal Martinique Double Wall Insulated 18-Ounce Water Bottle Here
We bought this for our 3 and four year old and the hot summers. They are tall and my 3 year old did struggle at the beginning with the height of it, but now he is used to it he works the button really well and more to the point there are no more spills. It truly is a no leak container...and that with two children who like to put their bottles lying down is really worth every penny!Want Contigo Autoseal Martinique Double Wall Insulated 18-Ounce Water Bottle Discount?
I have been on the search for the perfect water bottle for my kids (dishwasher safe, double walled so it doesn''t sweat, doesn''t leak if knocked over, opening large enough for ice cubes) and this one met every requirement!!! It is taller than I expected, so seems really long, but the kids (ages 7 & 9) don''t seem to mind. I would recommend it.Save 13% off
SIGG Kids Dust Cap
Again, it is a bottle cap for a SIGG. Not sure what else could be ascribed to it? It looks nice? It is functional? I sometimes which Amazon would let you rate it and not require twenty words!
Not wanting to make an ER trip for a severed toddler tongue, I decided to replace the cap. And, not wanting to hunt around in a bunch of random local shops, I hopped onto Amazon to place my order (yay for free shipping that''s kinda the only thing that makes this particular online purchase worthwhile).
Switching them out was easy: Just pull the old one off (it helps to pry it up at an angle) and pop the new one on. Tada! Toddler tongues are safe, once again.The old one broke after prolonged abuse of our little one. The replacement fits perfectly. Mama and papa happy. Little one happy. What else to say? It''s just a bottle cap after all ;-)
Luckily, I had Amazon prime trial when we were ordering it, so we got free shipping (otherwise, the shipping would cost way more then the cap itself). I wish there was more color choices. At the time I was buying it, the only choices were red and soccer pattern.
Clip-On Water Bottle Holder
Great for everything, especially biking riding. Just clip it on a bag of any kind or the belt loop of your pants. Easy to get on and off. Doesn''t interfere with the bottle cap.
Hydrapak - Soft Flask, 8oz Save 8% off
The flask''s soft material is very flexible and seems durable. The texture might improve grip.The shortcomings at the spout, however, mean I''ll leave this item at home. It is a three-piece unit. The main part screws onto the flask and ends in a cylinder with about a 1/4 inch opening. A white plastic stopper goes down into the opening. Around the stopper and cylinder there''s a flexible piece that seals the flask in the closed position.
The problem is that it is hard to pull that piece up so the gel can get around the stopper and out. It has a tight grip on the stopper, so that most of the time when pulling up, either nothing at all moves or both the outer piece and stopper pull up and out. Either it doesn''t open, or it comes completely apart in two pieces. When it comes apart, the gel comes out easily, but it leaves some mess when forcing the stopper back in. It''s not easy to use while riding, either.
It is possible to work at it so that the spout is actually in the intended position, but then very little gel squeezes out, and again, it''s messy.
Runner''s World on July 24, 2009 said they liked the concept but hadn''t tested it. Bicycling''s "Gear of the Day" said the valve they tested "doesn''t flow gel well." I agree.
I got this the first time I bought gel in bulk, thinking this would be better than the conventional, harder plastic flasks. Not so; I''ve tried the older style flask now and find it works fine for me, and much better than this model.
Until they come out with a reliable valve, I won''t be using this.
In practice, however, the difference was negligible. Moreover, this was bulkier to carry. Finally, unlike the hard flasks (which either come alone or with a clip on holster, and which I have reviewed on Amazon)this flask has no markings to indicate servings. I suppose you could take a felt tip pen and put on your own markings after you figure it out, but why bother.
The hard flasks are less expensive and more practical because of the markings and greater ease of carrying them. However, the soft flask does hold 8oz vs 5oz for the hard flask, so if you need to bring a larger quanity of gel, then the soft flask is for you. But unless you are running or biking for more than 2 to 2.5 hours, the smaller size will hold sufficient gel.
Drawstring Backpack Tote Bag with Mesh Pocket and Cellphone Holder
These are nice bags! I got three of them (in different colors) for myself and 2 friends who are vacationing together and planning to do some bike riding. I like the thicker straps, as string straps can dig in and hurt. They seem to be well-constructed, and have three pockets in addition to the main compartment. I''m decorating them with little patches, to spruce them up a little. Can''t beat the price!!
Narrow Mouth Tritan Water Bottle (16 Oz)
I wanted a BPA free reusable bottle that would fit in my handbag and not leak. This is it! I wish it were longer and skinnier, instead of shorter and wider... just my personal taste for fitting better in the handbag. Doesn''t leak good product.
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Don''t know why this vendor is selling them for $14.55. You can buy them direct from Nalgene''s website for $9.00 and when you hit $10.00 they ship for free. Bottles are great though. You also get to pick one of 4 colors, purple, pink, grey or blue.Read Best Reviews of Narrow Mouth Tritan Water Bottle (16 Oz) Here
It comes in the same color you see in the picture, and the narrow mouth makes it so much easier to drink from. I love it, and use it all the time. The only thing is it comes with this huge sticker that says "BPA free" which is good to know, but I still can''t get the sticker residue off the bottle. Even after two months of using it and washing it fairly often. Other than that, I recommend it.
Sawyer Point One Squeeze Water Filter (3 pouches) Save 33% off
While the filter itself is great, the bags Sawyer uses tend to develop leaks along the seams if squeezed very much. This allows unfiltered water to trickle down into your clean water, contaminating it. Be sure to carry at least one back-up bag to replace a leaking one. For more information, check the threads on the Sawyer squeeze filter in backpackinglight.com, where this has been discussed extensively.
Since this is a hollowfiber filter it can not be allowed to freeze so if it is cold I keep it in my pocket and sleeping bag.
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I switched to the Sawyer Squeeze from the Aquamira Frontier Pro, because the Squeeze is a more effective filter. The Squeeze has a slightly higher field weight than the Frontier Pro, but it is safer to use without additional chemical treatment than the Frontier Pro. The Squeeze''s guarantee is excellent, and the expected life of the filter is far longer than that of the Frontier Pro.I tested the filter, at home, with both the 16 and 32oz bottles. I was wary of the strength of the bottles, due to the force being exerted on them and some previous bad experiences with Platypus bottles of a similar design (though my Evernew bottles have proven to be extremely durable), but both seemed solid.
I used the 16oz. squeeze bottle in conjunction with the filter for 6 months, approximately 10 separate backpacking trips, and 30-40 individual uses of the bottle. The 16oz. bottle showed no leaks at all and greatly increased my confidence in Sawyer''s design. For a trip to the high desert of Central Oregon, I decided to use the 32oz. bottle.
At the second use of the 32oz. bottle, it developed a small leak near the top seam. I was able to filter enough water for myself and my hiking partner, but the leak allowed dirty water to spray my clean bottle. At my next water stop, the bottle sprung a second leak on the opposite seam and the first hole doubled in size. Half of each fillup ended up in the dust, and I was unable to carry water in the bottle to the next water source.
After my trek, I emailed Sawyer about the defective bottle, and was ignored. A rep responded to my second email, politely telling me that Sawyer did not cover the water bottles, but only the filter. Even after explaining my experience with the system and the number of uses the filter had seen, I received this as a response:
"We find most pouches fail from customers trying to force water too fast through the filter or using a filter that needs cleaning. To help customer through the learning curve on their pouches, we are offering replacement pouches at a substantial discount on our web site."
Unfortunately, a cheap replacement is no help when a bottle breaks in the backcountry. The filter itself is excellent, but the system itself is flawed.
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After using other "squeeze" filters, I found this to be the easiest by far. It doesn''t take much and good clean water is flowing. Several friends have built their own gravity filter systems with this. I love the versatility of filter with the ability to put it on a bottle or the supplies bags. I can use it on trail, in town or where ever and have good clean water as easy as fill and drink.While hiking with a few friends in Dolly Sods, WV we took a rest stop near a creek. The water there is red in color with the many hemlocks and spruce in the area, and is known for clogging filters. I had the 16 oz Sawyer bag with me and filled it in the creek, added the filter, and filled 2 bottles while my friends waited. When I was done I had to say loudly "Hello, done now" as they couldn''t believe I''d filtered water that fast and easy, especially from this source. One even asked for a taste and was amazed at how good it was. This filter system works great!
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Bought this item to use as a backpacker/hiker. Decided to field test it before taking it on an extended trip. Took the 1L bag with me and when it came time to use the item, it was a complete and utter failure. Made my 2 day trip miserable, had to boil all my water because the filter/bag failed.I filled up my bag as stated at the creek, screwed on the filter, and turned the bag upside down, and before I could squeeze the thing, water comes running out of the seam at the top of the bag contaminating my water bottle. When I get home, I decide to test my other bags no problem with them. I must have a defective bag, right? So being a new product, I contact Sawyer directly they tell me it was probably my fault and there is no warranty on the bag. Obviously there must be some kind of communication breakdown, so I contact them again and reiterate, the bag was NEW, NEVER USED, STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, and simply started leaking after I put water in it. There answer? That''s tough, "you can buy new bags at REI."
One of the worst customer service experiences I''ve had, hands down. So, I returned the entire purchase, and I would not buy another Sawyer product. This filter comes with a 1 million gallon guarantee, but after this experience I doubt they would ever actually back that guarantee, so if you choose to buy, just keep in mind its a one and done item. After they get your money, they could care less about their cheap product.
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