I really loved the idea of these water bottles since they weren''t plastic. But after a few uses, the caps started to rust on the inside. My kids were drinking out of them and you could see the rust stain on their lips.
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4 PAK: 16 oz. Wide Mouth Sports Bottle
I really loved the idea of these water bottles since they weren''t plastic. But after a few uses, the caps started to rust on the inside. My kids were drinking out of them and you could see the rust stain on their lips.
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This is a must have for distance trail running. I take some before each race or heavy workout session to prevent leg cramps. It is a good preventative, but also a great savior for when cramps do occur. In the case of cramping take a few drops and soon enough the cramping goes away. It hasn''t failed me yet, except for when I forgot to use it.Save 33% off
Ultimate Direction 20-Ounce Bottle
I bought this water bottle at the 2007 Vermont City Marathon expo hall the day before my first marathon. It came with the mesh cover and pouch that straps to your hand. I had never run with a water bottle during my marathon training and I couldn''t believe I was just going to strap this on my hand and do it for 26.2 miles. It was the BEST investment in running gear I have ever made (aside from toe socks) and I was so glad I had it for the duration of the race. I used it for the next three years and just recently lost it at a conference I was attending.Water never leaks out of this bottle. The best feature is that you can flip it upside down, shake it, run 26 miles and you never lose a drop. That''s why when I lost it, I immediately knew that I had to buy a new one. Get it and hydrate!
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For the last several years I have been using a Camelbak water bottle which has been excellent, until I started using a intra-workout supplement called Purple in-train by Controlled Labs. Ive never had a problem mixing supplements in my old water bottle, but this stuff would gunk it up pretty good. For the last two weeks I have been mixing my intra-workout drink in this bottle with zero problems. Because the stuff still sticks to the sides of the bottle I have to clean it out on the weekends, but its doing me pretty good. I only wish I had bought the bigger bottle.Read Best Reviews of Ultimate Direction 20-Ounce Bottle Here
Ultimate Direction 20-Ounce Bottle is a good product. It does not leak! I bought one 4 years ago but the cap was wearing out from all the daily use. A new cap can be purchased but there is so little difference in price from purchasing a new bottle and cap combination that I chose to order both pieces.Want Ultimate Direction 20-Ounce Bottle Discount?
This is a terrible design for a water bottle. I was very surprised I paid more for this than a few bucks. I will have to admit, I huridly bought this at REI and didn''t look at how the water comes out, but this uses a rubber nipple that highly represents a baby bottle. In the picture, it is in the lowered (off) form, but to get water out, you need to extend it about 3 times that size. This is a terrible design, and since it is red, you don''t know when it is absolutely clean anyhow. Also, it would basically be impossible to clean since the rubber is glued to the lid, and since rubber collects mold I assume that it is going to give someone health issues. This "bottle" is only good for a few laughs and since it is impossible to thoroughly clean, probably for only one use.
Gaiam 750ml Aluminum Water Bottle (Rocky Mountains)
High Quality. Paint scratches easily but that is just cosmetic damage.Quick to build up Calcium. Use vinegar and water to remove the calcium buildups.
Snow Peak Kanpai Bottle
I spend a lot of time in my car. I need a larger cup for coffee and ice water. The large Kanpai is an amazing product. Its ability to hold ice for hours borders on the supernatural. I have left a few cubes in it overnight and they were still there in the morning.The lids are pretty cool. There is a lid for cold drinks that you store in your freezer. It has a built-in gel pack and nests into the bottom of a can to keep it cold all day. There is a hot liquid lid that seals tightly. The drinking lid is perfectly designed.
"But", you ask, "Isn''t that a pretty stinkin'' steep price for a coffee cup?" Yep, probably. I wrestled with this one for a while. But now that I have it I have really come to appreciate the engineering and design of this product. I am a sucker for well made products and this is a good one.
MSR SweetWater Microfilter
I''ve had a Sweetwater filter for years, going back to before MSR acquired the brand, and I''ve been very happy with it. On a recent long backpack I was able to compare it to the MSR Miniworks, since I tried my hiking partners'' Miniworks several times. If I had to get a new one I think I''d give the edge to the Sweetwater, but it would be close and both are excellent. (Before the Sweetwater I had a First Need, and both of these MSRs are far better.)Filtering ability is, of course, the most important criterion, but I can''t test that and so I leave it to the lab folks. I can say that I''ve never gotten sick drinking water from either model (and given how much I sweat when hiking, I''ve swallowed a LOT of filtered water, much of it downstream from beaver habitat, so you know what that means), so for my purposes I consider the two to be functionally equal in that regard. The Sweetwater is noticeably lighter, which matters to me. The Miniworks does feel more robust (hence the extra weight), and perhaps it is, though I''ve never had anything break on my Sweetwater. Also, it''s cleverly designed to give the pump handle extra mechanical advantage to make the pumping easier (see the pictures and you''ll see what I mean, but note that the handle folds down for easy packing). For both models the ceramic filter has to be cleaned regularly which requires a bit of disassembly. The Sweetwater is cleaned by a brush that runs through the center of the cartridge, which always remains in its plastic casing. The Miniworks'' cartridge has to be fully removed to be scrubbed on its exterior, and so there''s a bit of a risk of breaking it if it''s dropped.
The Miniworks is threaded to screw directly (i.e., without using an outlet hose, although it comes with a hose for other bottles) into a standard Nalgene bottle, or into anything else, such as some hydration bladders, that have the same size and threading. This is convenient but requires that the weight of the bottle or bladder is suspended from the filter while pumping. The Sweetwater instead has an adapter on its outlet hose that fits (but does not thread into) a Nalgene and several other openings, so that the bottle or bladder can sit on the ground while it is being filled.
There are plenty of other filters out there that I haven''t tried and so I have no opinion on them, but I do think that the Sweetwater is a winner.
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I''ve seen the MSR SweetWater used by friends, and my experience with their equipment has been great. This product works as required in colder waters, whereas the ball valve in the MSR MiniWorks Ex would fail.I purchased one of my own on Amazon since it was the lowest price I could find. Upon reception, I read the instructions and performed the initial filter scrubbing as directed. However, upon testing in my kitchen, water gushed out of the rubber seal between the filter housing and the pump. Visual inspection of the o-rings revealed a small divot in the filter housing seal, allowing pressure to force the seal apart just enough to cause the leak. Through all of my testing, not even one drop of water was filtered. I still give the product 2 stars, because for those that are functioning, I have been pleased with the product.
This is the first time I''ve used Amazon''s return system, and I was pleased with the ease. I will try the SweetWater again, but this time I''ll pay a little more at my local REI. Their "no questions asked" return policy and ability for quick returns (since I can walk into the store) will be worth the extra price. My additional inquiries to colleagues and learning of their experiences has indicated that microfilters seem to be "hit or miss" on functionality among most brands and models.
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I have been on trips with people who already had filters for years, thus I never had the need to buy one myself. I just recieved this filter as a present from my inlaws before a big trip in the smoky''s and I have to say that the price, weight, and flow fits the average adventurer. I know there are some lighter options and some faster flows as well but if you want an all around filter this fits the bill. I used to work at a gear store in college and couldn''t decide but this filter will work in any situation. Unless you have a special situation for ceramic filters or ultra light This is the way to go.Want MSR SweetWater Microfilter Discount?
Intake nipple is cracked at base therefore it does not pump. This was the first usage. Test first is obvious, but I was busy getting ready to camp with kids. First usage in the field and it failed me. I was able to make it work by submerging the entire base in the creek. I owned one of these many years ago and it was flawless. If it were not for my previous experience with this company I would not trust my kids drinking from a filter made by a company that can''t even make the intake nipple strong enough. What other defects are there?Apart from my sleeping bags this is my most important piece of gear. I can''t have it fail and I will remain suspect of my filter forever.
Now I have to RMA this filter to Amazon. Joy!! I expected more.
AST BOTTLE TOPS Package of 12 tops
When i baught them I thought they had a screw cap .They had a flip cap.the picture is to small to see what you are ordering and they are hard to fit annd hard to come off !!! The screw on cap type is the best.
Groove Bite Valves by CamelBak
Because of the lack of a sleeve, and prolonged use resulting in a not-so flush retraction of the bite valve, (to say nothing of the slightly lint-attracted rubbery material or the tendency to become bacteria''s beautiful opaque home), after some point in life it becomes necessary to replace your bite valve. If you''ve had your Groove for more than a few months and realized how amazing it is, I highly recommend getting a spare set of bite valves, especially for the more outdoors-prone individuals.Here are a few situations you may find yourself in:
-You''ve forgotten to wash your bite valve for the last 2-3 weeks. A thin film of gross is developing inside your bite valve. You need to clean it out, toss it in the dish washer, but need the bottle today. Easy! Pop it off, give the top a rinse and stick a replacement on while you get the dirty one cleaned.
-Out hiking when your bottle flips out of your backpack and lands in some dirt. Rinse off the bottle, and replace the cap, which is now covered in mud.
-You''ve had your Groove for nearly a year. ...it''s time to replace that valve regardless, buddy.
At the price of these valves, and that they''re a two-pack makes this a no brainer purchase for the Groove enthusiast. Bacteria LOVE these POC''s (point of contacts) and will grow resistant with each cleaning. For sanitary''s sake, replace your valve each year (I do 6 months, or after unfortunate incidents), or shorter depending on how thorough/often you clean the valve.
I recommend washing at least once a week in the dish washer. Every month take it out and actually swab it out with a Q-tip.
If it begins to turn yellow from bacteria, you''ve done something terribly, terribly wrong. :)
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It''s great to have a back-up. The original bite valve was getting grubby, and having a backup meant I could put it in the dishwasher and sterilize it. Strongly recommend!Read Best Reviews of Groove Bite Valves by CamelBak Here
Still have to give this product 5 stars, even though I ordered this product by mistake. I didn''t realize Camelbak would have different bite valve replacements for different bottles (totally my fault), so this bite valve does not fit by insulated Eddy style bottle. Order was received fast though (ordered on Thursday for free shipping, and received it Tuesday).Want Groove Bite Valves by CamelBak Discount?
Trust the Camelback website, not the description. This Groove nozzle is the same as the one for the Eddy .75L bottle.