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Pura 1.2L Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Stainless Loop Cap Save 2% off

Pura 1.2L Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Stainless Loop Cap, GreenI bought this because of it''s stainless steel cap. Why people make these stainless steel bottles with plastic caps is beyond me. I was worried that it would leak but it doesn''t! Forms a nice seal, no leaks, highly recommend!

I never actually bought much bottled water, but we would buy one now and then and then re-use and refill it from our Brita filter pitcher. I feel SO much better to be done with those plastic bottles!

Pluses:

This bottle is all stainless steel and is actually a good size, unlike so many others out there that are just too small.

The loop top makes it really easy to just hook my finger through, or an old dog leash works great!

The wider mouth makes it easy to put in ice cubes.

Minuses:

Because the top is also steel, it''s a little noisy opening and closing.

The size of the opening is really awkward for me to drink from without spilling, especially on the move.

Because it''s steel, it doesn''t keep things cool, but I made it a kind of snuggy and it''s more insulated now.

I love it!

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After a lot of thinking and comparing, I decided to buy the pura water bottle and I couldn''t be happier. Stainless steel is much cheaper that aluminum and does not require that funky liner that eventually will wear away. Although aluminum bottles are much prettier and offer more choices, I felt for Sigg bottles, you pay more for the pictures and get less. In the end, I use a water bottle to hold and drink water, not as a fashion accessory (besides I heard most of the designs smear off so why bother). It has a lifetime warranty for leaks and dents (never had a problem so I don''t know much about their customer service or how they back it up). I have dropped and dinged my bottle and so far no leaks or dents. The paint is chipping off a little on the rim of the bottom though (probably from me putting it on hard surfaces like sidewalks) and the blue ink that says PURA and "Stainless Steel" is smearing off (Warranty doesn''t cover that). The mouth is really wide for ice cubes and the metal lid is a plus over Klean Kanteen, which you have to order separately. Yes the black part of the lid is plastic but it doesn''t touch the rim when you screw the lid on (there is a silicon like ring that seals the bottle though if you care). It was a little bigger that I thought it would be (1.2 L) and doesn''t fit in some cupholders but that''s fine and it''s really light for its size. Never had a metal taste but I did swirl some vinegar and lemon juice in it when I got it.

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I''ve been using this bottle for about 3 weeks now. I like it a lot. However, it can get quite heavy when filled up with liquid, so this might discourage people from wanting to use it (feels like a 3-4 pounder). The weight isn''t an issue with me b/c I wear a book bag every where I go so I just drop it in and head out (besides, i just view it as extra excercise). Though do note that it''s entirely too big for any kind of cup holder (doesn''t fit in my car).

Also, the cap and bottle is made of steel, thus when opening and closing it will make a loud sqeaking noise each and every time.

Wide mouth makes it very easy to clean, as well as dropping ice into my drinks. Though, never freeze it b/c I read that it can cause the bottle to explode like a soda can. I got the orange 1.2L bottle and it''s a beautiful vibrant orange (way better than the pic on the screen). As some have said, there is a metalic taste to it, but after about 3 wks of use, the metalic flavor have become much more subtle. It doesn''t bother me but some might find the taste offensive. My 5 yr old nephew thinks the water tastes weird when it''s in my stainless steel bottle. You can try soaking white vinager in it overnight to see if that helps rid the metalic taste.

Last week, I accidentally dropped it and there''s now a giant dent at the base of the bottle, but it''s still completely functional. In fact, I''ll bet my bottle can take quite a beating. The reason why I picked PURA was because on PURA''s own website, they have a limited lifetime warrenty, so I highly recommend registering your bottle on their site after getting it so that when it''s rendered nonfunctional, you can get a replacement for free. Best part is that you can also recycle the old one that you no longer need.

PS: If you take good care of it, the paint won''t chip off either!! Definitely a high quality product!!!

PPS: If you''re interested in additional info, it''s a simple search for the company''s website.

UPDATE (7/16/10): My cap broke (the metal piece and the plastic piece separate). I contacted Pura thru their website, and the CEO emailed me back the next day. He was very nice and told me that he''ll send me a new top free of charge. I got a replacement cap by the end of the week. Great customer service!

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I''ve had this bottle for a few weeks and am very happy with it. The interior of the cap is stainless and so far no leaks! The larger size is great.

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Sunlite Alloy Bottle Cage (Pink)

Sunlite Alloy Bottle Cage, Bulk Pack - PinkIt''s lightweight and pretty much exactly what I wanted for my bike. The welding is not perfectly straight on the mounting bracket but once you get it on there it doesn''t seem to be crooked, so I guess that doesn''t matter.

And in case you were wondering, "Bulk Pack" here means if you buy 1 you just get 1, i.e. it doesn''t seem to mean anything at all. I was vaguely hoping I might get 2 or 10 of them or something, not that I could use that many.

Great American Toronto Maple Leafs 2-Pack Tankard Set

NHL Toronto Maple Leafs Two Piece 15-Ounce Glass Tankard Set- Primary LogoProduct was received well within the promised delivery dates and they were well packaged to protect the contents. The mugs (tankards) were heavy duty and of excellent quality, the type you would expect to find in a high end sports bar. The logos have withstood many cycles in the dishwasher and show no signs of fading or chipping. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this product.

GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Bottle Cup/Pot Save 79% off

GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Bottle Cup/PotThe GSI Stainless Steel Cup is an excellent addition to your gear. I use this cup nested with a Guyot Designs Stainless Steel Water Bottle The Backpacker placed inside of a Maxpedition Bottle Holder. This is a great and convenient system to carry a cup, water bottle, and water along with some extra gear.

The GSI Stainless Steel Cup holds 18 fl. oz., is relatively lightweight and very durable. The cup is great to boil water for tea or hot chocolate on those cold days hiking or camping. One bit of caution is that the handle will get hot so you will need to use something to protect your fingers from burning or give it time to cool down before touching.

I use this cup on a regular basis and am very happy with this product. I recommend the GSI Stainless Steel Cup as a great addition to your gear.

If you are using a 32oz Nalgene bottle, then this cup is a must have item. It is big enough to nest on the bottom or top of any standard size water bottle. It''s the perfect size to boil water in for dehydrated meals or to just make some hot chocolate on a winter hike. The only thing about this cup that I would change would be to make the handles able to lock in the open position. I''ve used a military canteen and canteen cup for years and never thought that I would use anything different. Now that I''ve tried using the 38oz standard size Guyot Designs water bottle and the GSI cup, they have become my new standard.

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Of all my backpacking gear, one of the things that give me the most fits is the lowly cup. I just can''t seem to find the perfect cup, or even one that comes close enough for me to be happy and give up the search. Plastic cups/mugs have cracked and don''t do temperature extremes well; single-wall stainless steel cups are versatile and tough but in the cold will take your coffee from scalding to tepid in about 4 seconds flat; titanium cups are nice, save you a gram or two over stainless, and cost about as much as your kid''s braces. So, I gave this GSI single-wall stainless cup (see above) a try...

Size and Shape: are good. As described, a 32 oz. Nalgene bottle will nest nicely into this cup. That''s a potential space saver, but only if you carry your bottle in your pack (probably not) or if you can fit the cup at the bottom of your bottle holder. The cup easily holds 16 fl. oz. with about 1/2 inch of space left at the top. That''s pretty good capacity, to me, and allows for small ramen noodle meals on the go as well as extra large sizes of morning java or evening hot cocoa. The size also means a decent bottom, which is slightly indented, that will fit on most backpack or camp-stove burners. (I would have preferred a perfectly flat bottom without indent, but this is a nit-pick) So, this cup can double as a tiny pot, too, and that''s nice.

Handles: Meh. It comes with curved handles that do a pretty good job of hugging the cup when stored and can be folded out to hold when the cup''s too hot. They are not spring loaded, which I suppose is fine, but when folded out they do not meet cleanly or ''lock'' together, so when you are holding the cup, the two sides of the handle are constantly shifting in your grip. While it doesn''t make the cup unusable, it is certainly annoying. Every time. It puzzles me that GSI, maker of such well-designed campware, could put their name on such clumsy and ill-conceived handles.

Quality and Construction: The cup is bright and smooth on the outside and has a brushed finish on the inside. The lip is curled over and smooth. Weight and thickness are typical of a stainless camp cup and this one is plenty strong. Going back to the handles: Each curved handle is basically bent wire, hooked into a bracket that is tack welded onto the cup. I tend to prefer rivets over tack welds even though I know in my heart that I''m more likely to win the lottery than have my cup fail due to tack welds. Still. If you really, truly, hate the handles as I do you can simply spread them apart and take them out of the brackets.

So would I recommend this cup? Well, I''m not sure. I really like the size and shape of it, but I HATE the handles. Honestly, I like it a lot better after I''ve taken the handles off, though now I''ve got to use gloves, or a multitool, or a pot-grabber to deal with the thing when it''s hot. Also, it''s still single wall stainless steel, making it problematic when it''s cold. I think I''ll put a neoprene sleeve over it, salvaged from my Nalgene bottle holder when it gives out Cool Stuff Neoprene Carrier 32oz, which would make it better still. Really this is between three and four stars, for me, for a product that has potential but ultimately misses the mark.

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Not the greatest quality or performance but at approx 10 dollars it is a nice backup. To help others figure out its size, it fits loosely (1-2 mm gap all around) over the bottom of a 40-ounce Klean Kanteen stainless water bottle and I measured the inside diameter of the cup at 3.7 inches and height at 3.4 inches. Being a relatively "square" dimension the cup is not going to tip easily which is nice when it is sitting on top of a camp stove. It is also a good diameter for most small camp stoves to put a lot of flame under it (although when I turned up the flames on my Coleman exponent multi-fuel stove, a lot of the blue flame wrapped around the cup --not as efficient). The stainless steel does not attract a rare earth magnet at all so it is an alloy with less of the ferrous/iron content.

As for performance, aluminum conducts heat better so it takes longer to heat water in this stainless cup than an aluminum cup. I poured exactly 16 oz of water into this cup and an anodized aluminum cup of almost exactly the same dimensions and the same capacity and tried to keep all conditions the same to perform a credible side-by-side comparison. In the stainless cup it took 7:50 (min:sec) to bring 16 ounces of water to a rolling boil, while it took 6:30 in the anodized aluminum cup. This was with minimum wind and significant blue flame wrapping around the cups.

For the purposes of conserving fuel so you do not have to carry as much, a stainless cup is not a good primary cooking/boiling cup. I relegated these cheap cups to some kits I keep in the vehicles with some cheap (Lifeline Green brand) stainless 40-ounce stainless water bottles (hopefully I will never need them).

Pros

+ The sticker on the side peeled off very easy and left no residue; bottom sticker came off easily and left some residue easily removed with alcohol (big pet peeve).

+ Polished stainless steel so cup is super easy to clean.

+ Fits 40-ounce bottles well (1-2 mm gap all around).

+ Relatively tip resistant dimensions.

Cons:

Folding handles bow out from the body significantly when folded making the cup''s profile much wider. I had to carefully bend the handles on both cups which is a time-consuming annoyance, and worse for someone who does not have the strong little clamps that can hold the wire handles close to the hinge and have an experienced enough hand to bend it at the right places and without over-doing it and weakening the handles... the factory really could have done a much better job with this and this is what is holding me back from rating this at four stars.

Cooking/boiling is slower in stainless steel.

Edit later added: Not stamped with ounces/milliliters on the side... that would have been very useful, esp. if readable from inside.

Tight fit in most water bottle holders (see my reply to comments below).

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this is ALMOST a fantastic product. It nests with my nalgene bottles, taking up almost no room in my bag, it is the exact size of the burner, so it is much more efficient and boils water much more quickly than a GI canteen cup. (the GI cup is oblong, so about a third of your burner just shoots up around the sides)

The only problem is the skinny little handle. the GI cup has a great big wire handle that allows you to hold it by the vertical piece of wire. because this is so skinny, the only way to hold is by wrapping your hand around the entire handle. the handle on my GI cup will get fairly warm by the time i boil a cup of water, but this thing gets so hot it seared my skin the first time i tried to use it. It''s a shame, because it''s otherwise such a great product, but if I can''t boil water in it, well, then it''s really just a plain cup. Hopefully I can devise some sort of insulated handle that I can attach to it or grip the wire handle with.

this cup is also the exact same size as a jetboil coffee press, which will then break down and nest inside the cup. $15 turns this into a french press coffee maker and you don''t even need the rest of the jetboil system. :D

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Limited Edition Water.org CamelBak Groove Water Bottle

Limited Edition Water.org CamelBak Groove Water BottleThis water bottle looks very nice and works well. The main reason I purchased the bottle was that part of the purchase price goes to charity. It is a nice bonus that it is a great product too.

I swore off of bottled water a few months ago, and was doing pretty well until it came time to go on vacation about a month ago. It was going to be a long drive to our destination, and it was either buy a nice bottle that could handle whatever rest stops threw at me, drink juice & soda, the entire way, or break down and get bottled water. I opted for the first option.

The bottle was very easy to set up at first the instructions are easy to follow, and the packaging isn''t horrible. The bottle was super easy to get used to, too just bite and drink! It''s easy to fill, and you can add ice, too (just make sure that you don''t fill it all the way to the bottom of the rim if you''re adding a lot of ice it''ll overflow!)

I didn''t really notice a difference in taste to begin with, but after drinking solely from this bottle for a few weeks, I tried a sip of regular tap water yuck!

The only issues I''ve had with this are the condensation (which is bound to happen when you fill an uninsulated metal bottle with ice water), and the fact that sometimes, it IS hard to drink from. It does get to the point where it feels like you''re going to suck your cheeks inside out, and you''re still not getting much water... But I figured out the solution just remove the filter and rinse it under running water for a few seconds. When you replace it, it should work just fine!

Now, as for washing, the plastic parts (everything but the bottle itself and the filter) are dishwasher safe but don''t run the filter or bottle through the dishwasher! The glue that holds the plastic rim to the steel can come loose and your bottle will leak, and if you run the filter through, it''ll soak up all the soap and be useless. Wash the bottle by hand, using a bottle brush, and don''t try to wash the filter rinse it if you need to, but eventually it WILL need to be replaced.

Anyways, overall, I''m extremely pleased with this bottle, and will definitely be buying more.

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If you want great tasting water (from a super company that makes a sizable charitable donation with each purchase) I highly recommend this bottle. My Limited Edition Groove water bottle arrived yesterday and I really love it. The water tastes great, the design is attractive, and the bottle works perfectly.

I bought this bottle from a link at water.org when I went to donate to the cause. I was also impressed that $10 from every purchase supports water.org (provides clean drinking water to families around the world in need) and so I bought a bottle too.

Note: One of the founding partners of Water.org is actor Matt Damon and there''s an amusing video on youtube with Matt playing Santa as he tries to convince kids what they really want for Christmas is the gift of clean water through this water bottle. Very sweet and funny.

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I love this water bottle. I got it for Christmas and have been drinking a ton more water since because it is sort of fun drinking out of the CamelBak Groove. One thing I would definitely recommend is regular cleaning and airing out of this product. Like in any moist atmospheres, the mouth bit and valve will get a bit mildewy if you don''t rinse, clean, and air this bottle every week or so. I try to take of the mouth bite each evening to let it air out. Other than that, an amazing product!

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These were purchased as a gift for my adult son and his wife. They were very happy with the product and I would recommend it to a friend. Also since I ordered it through the Water Organization IT was a charitable gift as well.

Nalgene Draft Hydration Pack (Black/Gray) Save 15% off

Nalgene Draft Hydration PackNalgene makes the best hydration pack bladder on the market... and the worst backpack. The bite valve, wide water tube, magnetic clip and taste-free bladder are unmatched in the market. I had to return this product though because the pack absolutely sucked. The zipper died on day 2, and a seam separated on day 5. Blah.

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Laken Kids Laken Jr 0.35-Liter Bottle Save 80% off

Laken Kids'' Laken Jr. 0.35-Liter Bottle,Pollito FritoI agree with the previous reviewer. This is a cute bottle, and your kid will get lots of compliments.

Cons:

1. You need to touch the nozzle (twist it) so you can open the bottle. The kids don''t have clean hands all the time. Also a 3 year old might need help to open it.

2. They say the bottle is "coated with an inert proprietary BPA free liner". (? check product description) I liked the BPA free part. But weird thing. I noticed that the interior of the bottle has this non-uniform yellow tint, it almost looks like it was painted in yellow.

Yes, we stopped using the bottle. Better safe than sorry.

Bottle is super cute. Opens a little differently twist instead of pull top, which is better for childproof. The lid is a little hard to close, and if you don''t twist the nozzle to close it will leak. Overall, I like it and my son gets tons of compliments on it.

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Sawyer SP114 2-Liter Squeezable Pouch (3-Pack)

Sawyer SP114 2-Liter Squeezable Pouch, 3-PackThe sqeezable pouches are an excellent product for the Sawyer filter. This size is ideal for refilling multible water bottles in one shot, so it also saves time. The thing to be careful about is not to over squeeze the bottle. Just a note about the entire Sawyer squeeze filter system; I have been using a hand pump system for years, and the Sawyer is by far the best most effective water filtration system for the field. The only downside and its not a biggie is if you don''t have a water current to fill the untreated water pouch, you have to move the pouch in the standing water to fill it; like I said, not a biggie. Enjoy!

As a backpacker this is a frustrating product...there is no way to fill it with water in an efficient manner...I much prefer the clunker filters with a hose you can put in a pool and filter from. The intake is a hole about the size of a nickle with no efficient way of pumping water from the stream into that intake hole. You would need to carry an extra container to scoop water which defeats the purpose of an ultralight filter! Even at base camp with a pot, I found it frustrating to fill a 2-lter container. I prefer the Katadyn base camp filter and Katadyn pump style filters when backpacking. Whoever engineered this was not a backpacker!

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Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth Bottle

Klean Kanteen 64 oz Wide Mouth BottleI couldn''t ask for a more perfect water bottle. High quality stainless steel that''s strong and plastic-free. Even the cap has stainless steel on the bottom part that the contents touch, creating a 100% stainless steel interior. The wide mouth is great for cleaning and drinking from.

This is a very sturdy water container. Works very well well far all applications. I would prefer a wider mouth and a metal lid, but a great bottle.

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This water bottle first off is gorgeous! I love the look of it so much. The wide mouth is different but perfect for taking big gulps. I also really enjoy the carabiner that comes on it, it''s very industrial and strong. Not a dent in it yet and my boyfriend has been using it for months!

He also says that water doesn''t go bad as fast (start to taste weird) in this compared to his last very cheap metal bottle.

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Easy to clean and carry, but it does get cold with ice water. I would suggest buying a coozy or something to wrap around the cold metal.

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I absolutely love this bottle! I was worried it would be heavy and awkward to carry, but the loop cap makes it easy to take anywhere even without the carabiner. It''s been much easier to keep up with my daily 64 oz of water now that it''s all in one container. Now that I''m not buying bottles of water, the product has paid for itself.

NCAA Duke Blue Devils Two Piece Pint Ale Glass Set

NCAA Duke Blue Devils Two Piece Pint Ale Glass SetNice glasses, but I was not told that they should be hand-washed, i.e., not washed in an automatic dishwasher. That''s clearly an inconvenience.

These are very nice pint glasses for your Ohio State fan. I purchased them as a gift for my boyfriend. The only thing I''ll note is that the Ohio State emblem is metal and glued on, which is fine, it was just a surprise. I think I was in a hurry to buy the pint glasses and did not read the detail.

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So far so good, these glasses are thick, and feel great in the hand. The logos are nice, but just glued on the glasses, I have used them for a couple of times, and the logo has not fallen off yet. I will continue to use them and update my review if I have any issues in the near future.

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I ordered the glasses with the rebel lmascot on them. The ones I received only had the name Ole Miss. I emailed the sender who told me I had received what I ordered and if I disagreed to send him the item number. Unfortunately, I had deleted the email with that information. I was going to reply to him but there wasnt a reply button and I didn''t have his email address. I know I have to go through Amazon to contact the vendor but I didn''t see opening another email when I didn''t have the item number. I will say that I will never use that vendor again. All in all a disappointmen. I could get the glasses I received anywhere. The ones with the rebell are hard to find.

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I bought these glasses as a gift and I was so pleased with them I almost kept them for myself. They are of excellent quality.

XLC Alloy Water Bottle Cage (Red/Black)

XLC Alloy Water Bottle Cage - Red/BlackComplements my other red/black stuff fine. Looks nice. Black rubber trim hangs onto any sport bottle I''ve put in there, tightens down very securely.

Does not hold beer bottles very well.

Wanted a red / black cage to match my road bike. Some cages cost way too much to save a few grams of weight. These are modern looking an strong

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This holds a tall water bottle without slipping out. It''s also fairly light for the shape. I recommend it in place of regular wire cages.

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Looks good on a 2011 white/red Trek Madone

Its Cheap

Its Light

It has not loosened in 4 months of use, holds a camelbak bottle just fine

Worth the price compared to the bontrager bottle cage.

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Very well built bottle holder and holds my Polar Bottle very snug. Color is a perfect match for my Columba.

Schwinn Waterbottle

Schwinn WaterbottleYou''re better off buying a bottle at a local sports store. This bottle is tiny and feels cheap. I had to buy it after both of my bottles I used for biking. This one is so small it doesn''t fit in the regular bike bottle holder.

Kor Water - KOR ONE Hydration Vessel (Orchid Pink)

Kor Water - KOR ONE Hydration Vessel - Orchid PinkThis is the best water bottle I have ever owned. I purchased the limited edition, orchid color with art on the bottle. Easy to wash, it is bacteria free as the nozzle is covered and ease of use.

Smart Planet EC-9 Eco Green Canteen

Smart Planet EC-9 Eco Green Canteen, Stainless SteelI bought several of these bottles and use them primarily for carrying drinking water. What I found is that the water in these bottle tastes different. It looks like the bottle liner leaked some of its components and altered the water taste. Since we are not too sure what the liner is made of, we ended up throwing all our bottles.

I bought two of these for $10 and was happy when they arrived. After the second use, I realized that juice was spilling out of it in my backpack. Then I checked the top, and there is actually a hole in the top! They put a hole in the top of the canteen! So if you turn it over, juice/water/liquid will spill out! This doesn''t make any sense to me at all!

Complete waste of time and money!

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As an avid water-bottle user, I really like the Eco Canteen. It''s nice that it''s less expensive than Klean Kanteen too.

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Reliance Products Five Gallon Fold-A-Carrier II Blue Collapsible Water Carrier

Reliance Products Five Gallon Fold-A-Carrier II Blue Collapsible Water Carrier with Integrated HandleI received this as a gift a few years ago and have taken it on many camping trips. It is made of very tough yet flexible plastic . Also, when full, it fits exactly inside a standard issue milk crate, which makes for easy carrying and storage in the back of a pickup.

Now, this water carrier is collapsible, which means it packs away easily when not in use, but it also means that structurally it is not very rigid. If you fill it up and put it in the back of a pickup and start heading down a winding off-road trail, this thing will roll around. That''s where the milk crate comes in. Or, you could just wedge it behind the seat or bungee it in place somehow.

Bottom line is, this water carrier is inexpensive and resists punctures. I''ve taken mine out to the boonies and back a bunch of times, and still no leaks.

This integrated handel water carrier is far better than the old style external handle model. The old style was not durable and would pull off unless supported underneath while carrying.

You have to be reasonable about how you are going to use this product. If you plan to slide it or drop it on the ground it will not work for you. It will get leaks. If you are carefull and want collapsible water containers that are lightweight and easy to pack, this is the ticket.

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I ordered 3 of these for Burning Man. 1 of them already had a hole in it when I filled it halfway up for the first time. The other 2 filled up but within the first hour for BOTH, they started leaking. I didn''t bring any of these in the end because every single one started leaking. Would not recommend this item for anybody for anything. Beware before purchasing. Not only did mine leak but I had several friends who purchased the exact same ones for Burning Man and more than 60% of them leaked.

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I bought it to haul water for a five-day trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Sadly, it sprung not one, not two, but THREE leaks the first time I filled it with water. By the third day, it was patched at every corner with duct tape. By the final day, it was in the trash. It wasn''t even worth returning. Bleh.

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I purchased four and I am very happy. Two years later and I have used these for numerous camping occasions and many music festivals. I have them labeled so I use one for my shower tent, one is tap water for washing dishes and camping cleanups and two I fill with my purified water Zen System from home for consumption. This is far better than traveling with water bottles that will riddle our environment with wasteful plastic and they are very durable. I was a little hesitant they would tear or puncture easily, but they have yet to let me down. No leaks either. Two filtered water containers are filled at home and tap water containers are filled before venue at nearest gas station or at venue if offered.

The only con is there is no handle. I have a collapsable dolly so I stack and bungee, but carrying them takes two hands.

Nathan Stainless Steel 700 mL Flip Straw Bottle

Nathan Stainless Steel 700 ml Flip Straw BottleI wanted a bottle with a simple slim shape that could fit as easily in a backpack side pocket, work messenger bag, bike messenger bag, or clip to a belt or bag loop. I didn''t want a weird curve like the Klean Kanteens, or some weirdo laminate that has to be treated baby-soft gentle.

I really didn''t want a sip-top like a cheap plastic bike bottle either where you have to suck down water (seems like it''d be hard in a stainless steel vessel and it''s hard to keep those tops from getting odors).

The sippy-straw top is fantastic. There''s a sealed-hole at the top so you can sip your water without that weird vacuum effect you usually have with strawish tops. It''s also really sturdy and already has taken a bit of a beating.

The most awesome part about the top is that the belt clip flips the straw up so if your hands are dirty, you never have to actually touch your drinking straw. Great if you''re out in the wilderness or been spending a lot of time holding on subway poles.

The bottle isn''t insulated so if your drink is cold, your hands freeze and your drink gets warm fast. I had it filled with ice and water in my office, and within the hour it all melted (get a coaster). On my bike, it was tepid by the time I got home.

The paint is already chipping at the bottom and it''s only been a few days, so I can''t imagine the enamel being that durable in the long run.

This bottle is perfect!

It is really dishwasher safe...I gave up on my Sigg bottles because I can''t stand to wash things by hand.

It fits in my car cup holder.

You don''t have to touch the nozzle to flip the straw up...which is really nice if you are out in the woods with dirty hands.

Plus the designs are really cute.

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Just received two of these. Washed and filled with water and chilled; then drank. The water had a nasty "chemical" taste and odor. Sniffed inside the bottle and yup, there was the odor i was smelling and tasting. Given these are made in China, that doesn''t make me feel too good. Since i''ve used these i can''t return. hoping the odor goes away over time. I also have a KleenKanteen Stainless and it''s perfect and clean... no odors.

I gave one star for the flip cap design. The bottle has a soldered on bottom poor quality in my opinion given the KleanKanteen is all one piece. I wouldn''t buy this again.

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This bottle is such a good idea but not executed well. For starters if the liquid insine the bottle is colder than the outside air it squirts at you everytime you open it. This is due to the straw. Without the straw just air would come out and you wouldn''t notice but due to the straw the liquid has to come out to equalize the pressue. I also tried using it without the straw and it also leaks at the top where you flip the spout up and down. With or without straw inside this part leaked everytime. Bummer

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I got this bottle as a christmas present, its wonderful if you plan to use it in a totally upright position, the bottle itself is a nice change from plastic. But, if you are like me, and are used to throwing your bottle in your backpack or bag, its not a good item to buy. It leaks almost immediatly if it is turned on its side, and leaks a lot, meaning your bag and everything in it will get wet. I''m disapointed that I have to look for another water bottle all because of the lid.

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DC Comics Water Bottle Superman StyleLoved this water bottle! It was for an adult fan of Superman so, the color scheme and graphics were perfect! A vintage feel that didn''t look too childish.

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Kwik Tek Scooter Logic Drink HolderI ride a Yamaha Vino, the 50 comes with a cup holder but alas the 125 does not. So this little gem comes in handy for sure. There''s a bolt dead center that it can easily attach too with just a little hole put through the loop that would normally attach to your belt since this guy is dual purpose. It even has an opening adjustment so my smaller bottle doesn''t slide all the way in.

It''s such a nifty little device because its so small, simple and effective. I''m a complete coffee addict and hated the thought of leaving home without my brew, but didn''t like the idea of getting one of those bulky motorcycle cup holders for my Buddy 50. This was a good compromise. It hangs off my hook without getting in the way or bashing my coffee traveler all over the place it just hangs and sways as I ride. (it does have a velcro dot on the back to keep it from swaying, but I haven''t needed it yet) I really recommend this product to anyone who uses their scooter to commute.

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This is a Seattle coffee drinker must have. Can''t beat this for less than ten bucks; fits perfectly on the bag holder of my yamaha vino requires no tools to install and holds my java. Buy it you wont regret it.

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Was looking for a way to carry a drink on my scooter! This works wonderfully! Picture shows that it will hold a drink bottle, but it also holds my coffee cup!

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I bought the Kwik Tec ScootR Logic drink holder about a year ago and have used it just about everyday since! If your scooter has a bag hook, you should be able to use this to keep a water bottle or travel mug close at hand for a quick drink while sitting at a stop light. It hangs great from the bag hook of a Honda Metroplitan. It helps keep hot drinks hot, and cold drinks cold. If you should have a spill, the mesh bottom allows the liquid to drain out of the deink holder. You can use it to carry bottles from 16-24 oz. I bought a 24 oz water bottle to use in the drink holder & it fits perfectly. It will also hold most tall & narrow thermal mugs without handles. I have a 20 oz. thermal mug I put in the holder in the winter. You can either hang it from the drawstring (just make sure the container inside is closed securely), or you can hang it from the loop sewn on the side near the top and secure the bottom with the bit of velcro that comes with it. Considering that I use this drink holder daily, it''s also very durable and well-made. This drink holder also fits onto the side of the Kwik Tec ScootR Logic backpack/hanging seat bag.

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