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Mini Insulated Bottle Carrier

Mini Insulated Bottle Carrier - Royal BlueThis product is actually quite small. Even though is says mini, I still expected it to be a little bit bigger. Also, it will not stand up with a drink bottle in it. The seams on the bottom make it too unstable to stand alone.

A few years ago I picked up a couple Insulated bottle carriers in a grocery store for about $5 each. I fell in love with them quickly--they keep your bottled water cool in the summer and prevent freezing in the winter. The two I got in the grocery store also have two methods for carrying--a string you can wrap around your wrist, and a clip. I wish I had gotten more of these or knew who manufactured them. I wanted a couple more, and tried this product.

This bottle carrier--the one I''m reviewing on this page--simply isn''t as good. It does keep beverages cool and keep them from freezing, but there is only a clip (no carrying string), and it is very difficult to insert a bottle of water then be able to "stand up" the bottle on a table. If you try to stand it up, it falls over easily. I don''t have this problem with the carriers I got in the grocery store because they have a little "ridge" sewn around the bottom of the carrier which stabalizes the bottle when you stand it up.

In fact, this product actually makes it much more difficult to stand the bottle up because there is a seam that runs exactly down the center of the bottom, creating an uneven platform. I even purchased a couple heavy 2" or so washers and inserted them into the bottom, but this didn''t help them stand up much.

So, compared to the two excellent bottle carriers I found in the grocery store a few years ago, this product just doesn''t compare: it''s more expensive, doesn''t have a carry string, and doesn''t stand up on a table easily without falling over.

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Sherpani Tre Medium Shoulder Bag

Sherpani Tre Medium Shoulder Bag - BlackLOVE this bag. I can tell a lot of thought went into each feature. It''s the perfect size and shape for workit carries all the usual stuff (phone, keys, wallet etc.) and still has room for a hardcover, lunch, or even shoes. The interior drink pouch is genius, and I like the zippered pockets to keep my ipod and work badge secure. The covered-but-accessible pockets are perfect for a phone, so I can grab it quickly without having to dig. Love the magnetic closure so I don;t have to worry about always making sure it is closed. My one very minor gripe is the elastic closure with a hook can''t be undone with one handnot very convenient when you need to get out your keys with a drink in one hand. But otherwise, a perfect bag that''s a little bigger then a purse, but smaller than a messenger bag.

I bought this bag to use because I no longer need a large diaper bag for my 19 month old. I was looking for a bag that was large enough for diapers, snacks, a sippy cup, some toys and my wallet, etc. I also wanted a bag that was sturdy and easy to clean. This bag is great. I only wish it were a tiny bit bigger. It fits, diapers, a hard plastic wipes container, a small cosmetic case, my wallet, some thin board books, my cell phone and my camera. I love the amount of pockets this bag has to easily organize all of the things I hold. I would definitely buy this bag or another Sherpani bag again!

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I discovered new feature after new feature the first three or four times I used this bag, each time to much joy & excitement.

There are a total of four zipper compartments: (1) the main compartment, which is large enough to fit a spiral notebook, (2) a small pocket within the main compartment for a wallet, bag of tissues, or other small items, (3) the pocket you see on the outside of the bag, perfect for holding a cell phone, and (4) a pretty sizable "secondary" pocket that I usually use for a small jar of Vaseline, lip balm, and other small items that would otherwise get lost at the bottom of the bag.

On top of these compartments, there are also 4 "pockets, each of which is large enough to fit my very fat clutch wallet, an oversized pair of sunglasses, or whatever else you might need. I wouldn''t recommend overstuffing each and every single pocket, though, as it may be difficult to close the bag afterwards. Two of these pockets are inside the zippered main compartment; two are just outside it for easier access but still protected from pickpockets by the "messenger bag" flap.

There''s also a drawstring pocket for a water bottle and a keychain ring on the inside of the main pocket.

I''ve been using this bag pretty much every day since I got it a few weeks ago, and I love it so much that I had to get a second one for my grandma, who loves her bags with lots of pockets and zippers.

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I had seen this bag in a retail store and was excited to find it on Amazon for a lower price. Unfortunately the bag that I received did not have the interior water bottle holder as I had seen in the store, even though the description on Amazon stated that it had this feature.

So disappointed that I will have to return it.

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I loved this bag, large, with many pockets. I used it three or four days, and found one of the straps was ripping away from the bag. I did return it, and went back to my old standby "Keen". Sherpani needs to put the straps in the middle like most bags to help distribute the weight of the bag, and to avoid the constant "falling over" of the bag.

Camelbak Quick Grip Podium Chill Bottle

Camelbak Quick Grip Podium Chill Bottle(21-Ounce/Zip Packet, Black)I purchased my Camelbak bottle for $20 at a local running store back in March since I needed something that wouldn''t spill and was easy to handle. As a whole, I''ve gotten what I''ve wanted, with the exception especially during the summer months where it is difficult to grip the smooth plastic, even with the snug elastic pouch. I have used it for several 5Ks and one 10K, and usually after ten to fifteen minutes I take my hand out of the pouch and just hold it until the end of the race. I still use it when I do my daily runs, but it would be wonderful if the company included a covering around the bottle that could absorb sweat. If the designers were to make this one adjustment, they would have the perfect bottle for runners.

I love this water bottle to use while running. It does not leak. You can squeeze the mouthpiece with your teeth and suck, or squeeze the bottle with no sucking to get water. Very comfortable to carry. I use this when running 4-9 miles, and the amount of water is sufficient. May need something more for a longer run.

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I use it on every run over an hour long. One of my favorite purchases. The hand strap is comfortable and the jet nozzle works well while running.

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Great way to stay hydrated during workouts and runs. Love the little pocket for keys, etc. I may look for a bigger size for longer runs, but this works great regardless.

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Pros the podium bottles all rock, I use them on the bike and running and love that they don''t spill constantly,

The grip on this bottle fits snug and isn''t going to come off. Fits my hands well and holds a pack of shotblocks and my ID

Cons The strap like others has said comes loose every few miles easy to fix but 1/2 a star

Kinda wish I could fit 1.5 packs of shotblocks in the pouch on this thing 1/2 star

overall tis a great bottle to run with :)

Torhans Aero Mount Kit Save 26% off

Torhans Aero Mount KitInstalled this on my tri bars and it works great. I also got the Torhans 30oz bottle. easy to drink from/

This mount bracket is for your Torhans 20 or 30 aerobottle. I give it points for being very adjustable, as the little wings flip up or down and can handle a wide array of aerobar separation distances. On the downside, I''ve had to line it with felt tape to keep the bottle from rattling in the mount over rough roads, and I''ve had one of the tabs in the front snap off when trying to tighten the bottle into the mount using the velcro strapso I had to buy another. So, while Hans at Torhans is trying hard to design some great aero products, and provides good customer service, I think they''re still new at all the little details required to get a really well functioning product.

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High Sierra Water Bottle Sport Duffel Save 57% off

High Sierra Water Bottle Sport DuffelI use this bag to put my gym clothes and shoes in so I can hit the gym on the way home from work. It would fit a towel and shower kit. I like the water bottle holder on the outside I keep my refillable water bottle there so I always have a water bottle at the gym. The separate shoe pocket is great, but it does fill some of the inside of the bag so it does not give you any extra space. It does give you a place to put your shoes so they will not touch your clothes and get them dirty. The handle on one end of the bag makes it easy to slide in and out of the storage box at my gym. Small enough so it fits nicely on the floorboard of my car behind the driver/passenger seat. Two small pockets on one side are great for keys, cell phone, and mp3 player. Happy with my new gym bag.

Five stars... not perfect, but worth five stars. What is not perfect about this...you say??? The shoes (in my case) need to be inserted before the contents of the bag, otherwise the shoes are a pain to get in. I have adapted and the bag is great. Looks good, holds what I need (including a water bottle) and seems to be made very well.

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My husband had one of these in black and it survived 5 years of abuse. The separate pouch for shoes is really helpful and the external water bottle holder come in very handy. I bought him a replacement for his birthday. Great product.

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Updated 2013-02-09: I contacted High Sierra shortly after writing the original review. A new bag arrived after a few weeks. The replacement has held up well since, and the zipper is still attached. I''m giving it 4 stars (up from 3 originally) as a result. Maybe I just got unlucky the first time. Either way, High Sierra did the right thing.

Original Title: Good while it lasted

Bought one of these in a retail travel store. The ''U'' shape opening makes it very easy to access the main compartment and get things in/out. Mine saw light duty ~3x week as a gym bag after work and the roughly monthly weekend trip. The zipper came off in less than a year which was very disapppointing. Otherwise, the bag held up very well.

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The Sport Duffel Met my expectations, you may need something bigger, but if you are well organized, will have no problem, The Duffel should come with a hook on a top handle, which initially saw no use, but gently place a hook for keys is wonderful place.....it is comfortable to transport the three alternatives to handle, highly recommended, good product

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Sigg 3 Bottle cap Save 17% off

Sigg 3 Bottle capVery odd "twist to drink" design that would come open on its own and leak everywhere. Also, because the bottles are metal and don''t "squeeze" it is hard for air to get in so that you can drink. I had to turn the bottle completely vertical to get water to come out. Kinda hard to explain but it is 100% worthless. I love SIGG bottles. Just skip this cap.

My daughter wanted a top for her Sigg that did not require two hands to open and the need to hold-on to the screw cap when sipping. She considered the flip-top cap but found this sport top easier to open and clean. Had a difficult time locating this top in a local store. A great way to take your Sigg biking or hiking.

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Tampa Bay Rays Trailer Hitch Cover Save 8% off

Tampa Bay Rays Trailer Hitch CoverI love this it works really well. The plastic seems a little weak, I have used it for several months and nothing has happen. It also looks really cool on big trucks.

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Takeya Pink Ribbon Edition Modern Glass Water Bottle with Silicone Sleeve (Pink) Save 45% off

Takeya Pink Ribbon Edition Modern Glass Water Bottle with Silicone Sleeve, PinkFour stars because this is such a pretty water bottle. The pale pink silicone sleeve and the modern top almost make me want to display it. People even comment on it when they walk in my office.

But for the weight (heavy glass), it really doesn''t hold much water. I''ve decided it''s not worth the weight of schlepping two water bottles to work, so I use this one when going on errands. For work, I now use an empty glass quart-sized milk bottle. Sometimes the top leaks, but it''s still a better solution for me.

I used to depend on SIGGs, but after the first round when they found BPAs in their bottles, I lost a little confidence. I did invest in a few bottles for the kids and me with their new lining, and I still use those as back up. But there''s nothing like glass. No BPAs, no nothing.

I''ve also purchased Lifefactory water bottles. (Available at Amazon.) They are terrific. The glass is thinner. They have a silicone sleeve (with lots of holes, so it''s easier to check the water level). The have a variety of tops--screw and sippy (more like chuggy). They come in a variety of colors. My kids (ages 6 and 8) really like them. We have two different sizes. My son broke one, but they really seem very durable for the most part.

The bottle washes very well on the first level of the dishwasher. I never try to peel the silicone off because I don''t think I could put it back on.

I would recommend this water bottle. Seal is tight, no water leakage when I bring in my bag to work.

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BUTTERFLY Kid STAINLESS STEEL eco WATER bottle safe

BUTTERFLY Kid STAINLESS STEEL eco WATER bottle safeI was very happy to find these stainless steel bottles in the midst of the SIGG BPA scandal. The bottle is a nice size, and the designs are very nice. My daughter loves the butterflies.

However...the flaws. Even when the sipper spout is closed, it leaks if it lies on its side, and let''s face it...a kid''s bottle won''t be upright all the time. For instance, if I pull it out from the bottom of my purse, the pink cap is full of water. And when you open it, water goes everywhere...very annoying. The other very annoying part is that you cannot hook your finger through the cap loop to carry it, or to attach a caribiner as the lid pops off. My daughter sees me carry my Nalgene water bottle by the loop, and gets so frustrated that she can''t carry her water bottle by the loop.

Obviously, because it is metal it''s going to dent, which it does quite easily. And I have never put this in the dishwasher (as they suggest you don''t) and the paint is chipping off.

So, back to plastic bottles I go.

I was very disappointed to learn after I had purchased these that they are only "lead-safe" and NOT "lead-free" because of the paint on the outside. My children love them, but I hesitate to let them use it. It''s too bad that Crocodile Creek couldn''t source safer paint.

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My 5 year old is a bit old for the straw-sippy cups by Thermos so we''ve been searching for a stainless steel alternative for her. We''ve found it in the new Crocodile Creek water bottles! Of course BPA is a scare for all parents and you don''t have to worry about that with stainless steel. These bottles are small enough to fit in a school lunchbox and have a sport-style top so they work well for older kids. They''re available in a WIDE array of colors to fit any child''s preference.

We have two for our 5 year old and will buy more soon for the 3 year old.

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After using three of them, and following manufacturer''s directions on cleaning, the paint peeled off all of them, and after reading another review, I worry about the lead in the paint, as they are not lead free products, but lead safe. (not positive, just based on another reviewer''s commentary) Also, they leak a lot. Unless of course your child never ever lets the bottle tip on its side. Very disappointed....

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I really like this water bottle. It''s the best I''ve been able to find so far. Cute designs, made of safe stainless steel. doesn''t leak, easy sip spout and a cover to keep the spout clean. I wish they made it in larger sizes for me. My 2 yr old daughter has been using hers for over a month now, & so far so good. I just ordered one for my 4 yr old also.

Green Sprouts Stainless Steel Bottle Save 36% off

green sprouts Stainless Steel BottleI purchased two of these bottles and they were NOT the same ones as pictured. I did get a sport top style but it had a flip lid covering the spout which had a difficult time staying closed when not in use. Also, to close the bottle you have to push down a rubber piece down instead of screwing it shut like the one pictured on amazon''s site. In addition to not receiving what I thought I was buying, one came defective.

Another thing I did not like was that there was not a second layer of stainless steel so when you put cold water in it, it starts to sweat. I promptly returned it and purchased the thermos foogo stainless steel straw sippy which has two layers of stainless steel. It keeps the cup cooler for longer periods of time and does not get my diaper bag wet. It''s much easier for my toddler to use and the lid stays shut. Plus he doesn''t have to use his fingers to close the bottle so it won''t leak which is a big deal to me when his fingers are dirty from running around the playground.

For the last several months I have been on a mission to find water bottles that work for my kids. I wanted something durable, safe (BPA free), and reusable. I have purchased BPA free plastic water bottles and stainless steel water bottles from many many many stores. None of them have been exactly what I was looking for. Consequently, I now have an entire (huge I might add) kitchen drawer full of water bottle and I was beginning to feel that I was defeating the purpose of reducing consumption and waste!

Finally, I was at a local grocery store that specializes in local organic foods. I found the Green Sprouts bottle in with the baby items, but as I looked at the bottle I realized that it was exactly what I was looking for. I had been searching for a water bottle that held enough water to get my 9 year old and 5 year old through their school day. I didn''t want anything too large because a 16+ ounce water bottle filled full can weigh down their already heavy backpacks. I also wanted something that wouldn''t spill and was easy enough to open so that my 5 year old wouldn''t have to ask his teacher for help opening it, because heaven knows the LAST THING she needs to do in her already very busy day is to run around the room opening water bottles for 23 kids!

This water bottle fit the bill. It is around 8 ounces of water. Enough to get my kiddo''s through their day, and light enough that it doesn''t add a ton of weight to their backpack. IT is very easy for my 5 year old to open and get a drink without any help. We have other water bottles with ''sport'' style tops that are very difficult to open to the point that my 5 year old uses his teeth to pull it open and ends up popping the entire top off the bottle sending water all down his front and onto anything he is sitting on.

The cap that covers the ''sport top'' is sturdy and doesn''t seem like it will break off anytime soon. It also closes the sport top when completely pushed onto the water bottle lid.

I also like that this bottle is stainless steel. Even with the BPA free plastics I still feel better about purchasing the food grade stainless steel as it is much more likely to last a lot longer than the plastic bottles.

This bottle is easy to clean. I just throw mine in the dishwasher on the top rack and put the lid (opened) on the fold down racks of the top rack, and it is ready to go.

I hesitate to say this is the perfect water bottle, but for our family...it is!

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I bought these bottles a few years ago and got the style pictured, the ones that came when I ordered last month were different, more sippy cup looking but my kids didn''t complain and they seemed to work OK until my daughter chewed on the sippy cap and chopped off the top she knew to spit it out but I would be concerned for a younger child. I also had all kinds of complications with the seller that I won''t go into here but I would not buy this item again.

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I have one green sprouts sippy that I love and so I was surprised at the design and poor quality of this item. It is not safe as the piece where the water comes out easily detaches. The lid doesn''t secure and water leaks everywhere. There''s nothing good to say about this item... I''m going to look into returning it (what a disappointment and such a hassle! Don''t buy this save your money and most importantly, keep your child from choking!

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I bought this bottle for my toddler, along with two Klean Kanteens, and this one has proven to be superior. While my Klean Kanteens have dents, dings, and chipping paint, this shows little to no signs of wear. There is no leaking whatsoever, and it keeps water cold for a nice, long time. Flow is slow enough to avoid mess even though it does not have a no-spill spout. It''s also very simple to clean, since I can get the small end of a bottle brush all the way through the spout mechanism. I would definitely buy this again!

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