This is great for kids with one exception the inside of the lid came apart after a couple of weeks. It is easy to clean and a great size for small hands. We bought two and one is still working well.
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Kids Sports Bottle -12 oz Stainless Steel (BPA-Free)
This is great for kids with one exception the inside of the lid came apart after a couple of weeks. It is easy to clean and a great size for small hands. We bought two and one is still working well.
Guardian FWPF Water Filtration Bottle Save 10% off
I was ordering some stuff off of cheaperthandirt and got 2 of these bottles shipped to me on accident free of charge. Yes yes, I know I''m guilty for not returning them. But anyways. These work great. Comparing the taste to that of the Brita filter it''s like night and day. You taste nothing but water. I don''t know how clean they get the water but it tastes good. It claims to do a lot of other things, but the end of the world has not come yet so I didn''t get a chance to try it out. ;)Save 10% off
MLB Atlanta Braves Stainless Steel Travel Mug & Black Ceramic Mug Set
Bought as gifts for my husband, he LOVED them. They look great and are of very good quality. My only complaint is that they can''t be put in dishwasher and if they get wet (rinsing/hand washing), you must dry right away so the metal doesn''t tarnish. Kinda inconvenient, but a great gift for a Braves fan! No leaks on travel cup so far.
Minnesota Vikings 16oz GameBall Travel Tumbler
My son-in-law is an avid Vikings fan and he LOVED this travel mug! He uses it all the time. It seems sturdy and well-made.
Santevia Alkaline Water Flask (Silver)
Water Flask arrived as expected. Excellent product however it does not hold as much water as I would like it to ~ It was great for travelling with and does the necessary job. Great price.
DC Comics Water Bottle Wonder Woman Style
This water bottle is typical of the metal types popular now. My daughter uses it for soccer practice and loves the Wonder Woman logo. I''m a little worried that the artwork is a bit light and it seems like it will fade or scratch off quickly, but so far it hasn''t. And she has been using weekly for 1 1/2 months. The size is good too!
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.
Moosejaw .6L CamelBak Bite Valve Water Bottle BPA Free
Love this water bottle. I turned it upside down for two minutes and it did not leak a drop. My daughter loves how you can bite on it a little when yod ink from it:)
RavX Hydro X 1 - Belly X Black with Stream X Water Bottle Save 44% off
The bottle is extremely thin and doesn''t hold much maybe 500 ml. The cover is flimsy and hard to snap back on without using two hands. Skip it.***updated
The bottle you want is the 24 oz Under Armour Draft bottle with flip top. Tough, seals well, and the flip up lid has strong enough spring that it pops open and stays open. Fits a typical bike water bottle cage. I got mine for 9 dollars at a local sports store.
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FuelBelt Helium 2 Bottle Belt
This belt is not perfect, but after trying out over a dozen other, it is the best there is.PROs:
Small and light, easy to pack
Jiggles around MUCH less than other belts
Doesn''t leak
Doesn''t make water taste like plastic
CONs
It does jiggle slightly when I run
The small zip pouch will hold a SMALL cell phone (think flip phone)or driver''s license, but nothing more, especially not iPhones or full size iPODs (mine broke after falling out when I tried to run with it in the pouch)
Then I ordered a Medium that says it fits size 8-10 This one barely fits and I should return it also for a Large, but since I don''t wear a large in anything I figured I''d just keep it, but I''m not happy since it is tight.
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The FuelBelt Helium 2 did the job it was supposed to do: to keep me hydrated during my half marathon. It begins to slip off the waist and bounce around a bit as you run, so I would suggest wearing the belt with the bottles touching your back and you will almost forget it''s there. Good luck!Read Best Reviews of FuelBelt Helium 2 Bottle Belt Here
I thought I was quite cost effeicient when I bought a water bottle holder at target for $2.50. Boy was I wrong. Talk about bouncing it was worse then my kids on a trampoline. I himmed and hawed over buying this do to the extreme change in price but decided to go ahead. Very worth it. I like to run at a decent pace and barely feel any bounce. It is a little hard to get the bottles in but if I can do it while pushing a jogging stroller then abely armed people can do it too.Want FuelBelt Helium 2 Bottle Belt Discount?
Bought this to beat the hot temperatures of my new location. Hold just enough water to keep me from feeling dehydrated but doesnt let me get filled with water to upset my stomach. Comfortable too! The pocket holds my ipod and house key. Just be careful putting the bottles back in. I have been chased down by motorist who see me drop the bottles when I dont put them in right. I suggest freezing the bottles on long runs because they tend to warm up pretty quickly...30 minute run the water can be hot by end in 90+degree weather.
Aqua Vessel Tritan Filter Water Bottle with Flip Straw & 100 Gallon Filter
Before this bottle I used an EcoUsable Stainless Steel Filtered Bottle. My first impression of that bottle wasn''t the best. The straw and filter were really hard to drink from and what was worse was that eventually I couldn''t find the filter anywhere after 2 replacements. Looks like the company doesn''t operate in the USA anymore as I can only find links to the New Zealand company. So I thought it was about time to buy a new bottle and I came across the Aqua Vessel by EcoVessel. First off, it was half the price of the EcoUsable bottle which was awesome and second the filter was super easy to drink from AND it actually touches the bottom of the bottle making sure to take in all the water in the bottle. This bottle is seriously really awesome and I''m excited to have it now. I''m going away to school in a week and I''ll be hiking a lot near the campus so this bottle will be heavily used. EcoVessel has hit it out of the park with this bottle.*UPDATE (1/11/2013) After using this bottle for just about a year I have decided to stop using it for two reasons. First, the filter simply does not last long enough for the amount of water that we should all be consuming especially when you consider the quality of water that is being filtered. I used this bottle frequently during my travels around the country and in areas with bad tap water and in rivers which the filter is rated for. A 3-month expiration on the filter is simple not long enough and I found I was spending way too much on filters as the months went on, this is not to say that it isn''t worth it for the quality of water that comes through. It tastes great!
My second reason for discontinuing my use with this bottle is the top. After two years I''ve had to replace the top twice and not because of issues with leaking, because of issues with what seems like mold in the orange rubber mouth piece and the straw that attaches to the top. After months of drinking, I would start to get sore throats and cough. I looked at the bottle and noticed this dark mildew on the inside of the rubber so I attempted to wash it with a vinegar mix but it was really hard to scrub inside the small opening so I just decided to throw it away and buy a new cap. The next cap actually began to look the same as the old one much quicker even while trying to keep it clean to prevent mildew from building up in the hole where the straw and cap meet. Amazon mistakenly sent me two caps on my last purchase so I could go ahead and just replace it again with a new one, but it just doesn''t seem worth it to me to keep throwing money at this company. I''ve just decided to start using glass bottles which taste much better but I don''t always have a filter option which is disappointing.
Anyway, I don''t know that I''ll use this product again, but I think in the future they should develop better components to the bottle to prevent this from happening. Since my last review I''ve deducted a star from my rating because overall the actual bottle is solidly built, the cap is sturdy and doesn''t leak, and the filter does its job wonderfully despite not lasting long. The rubber components however didn''t work out for me. Not sure if this has happened to others but just a heads up. If there is an explanation for this I''d be willing to consider that and revise my review.
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When I first used this product I had problems getting the water out. Like one reviewer experienced, mostly air was coming out. The problem was, I was raising the bottle up to drink like I do with my other water bottle. As soon as I discovered that if I kept the bottle vertical and sucked the problem disappeared. The water tastes great and it keeps water cold for a long time.Read Best Reviews of Aqua Vessel Tritan Filter Water Bottle with Flip Straw & 100 Gallon Filter Here
Was shipped and got here fast.It is a simple small water bottle with a very large filter at he end of the plastic straw.
It did not have any instructions, not that you needed any, but you did need to wash the filter first, or you will get a lot of charcoal in the beginning.
I use it at work so I can save on bottled water and the environment.
It is good for 100 gallons or about 750 refills, seems to work OK, I do not taste a difference, but clearly the water is getting filtered.
It is not hard to pull through the straw.
I would have given it more stars if the water taste was clearly better.
But this beats a charcoal filer only bottle in terms of what you put in your mouth.
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I am on the road a lot. I also do not use bottled water on principle and have been fine refilling my trusty big mouth aluminum bottle at drinking fountains and hotel fitness centers for years. My friend gave me an Aqua Vessel ultra lite for Christmas and I used it for the first time on my 4-day trip from CA to FL. After getting through TSA and filling the bottle at a water fountain, I tried drinking out of it. The water tasted great. However, a few sips later it became difficult getting water out of the bottle and I found myself sucking -hard -on it. I could only get halfway through the bottle, which somewhat defeats the purpose. Most assuredly, I will return to my trusty big mouth aluminum bottle on my next trip.