January 12, 2011 Update:
It took the help of a friend to find the hole for the tube to come out of the backpack near the top behind the backpack...this being my first Camelbak backpack
Honest reviews about water bottle
Buy McNett ReviveX Spray-On Now
I got this to spruce up an old Gore-Tex jacket I have that is probably 20 years old. I had already washed and dried the jacket, so when I went to use the ReviveX, I had to get it wet again, so I ran it through the rinse cycle once more. Application was a little tedious, and I used my other hand to sort of wipe the stuff into the fabric better. Then, as weird as it felt, I followed the directions and tumbled the jacket in the dryer for 60 minutes. I didn''t put it on high, because my drier gets so hot it melts things. The low setting still gets very warm, and when I checked on the jacket, it was hot to the touch, so I think it was warm enough.Read Best Reviews of McNett ReviveX Spray-On Here
I applied this to my aging rain shell several weeks ago using the instructions on the bottle. After removing it from the dryer, I ran the faucet over the jacket for about 30 seconds and the water shed right off.Buy Botl Wide Mouth 24-Ounce Stainless Steel Water Bottle Now
One of the very few times have I bought something online and been very happy with it from the get go and this is one of those times. The price was right, shipping was quick and the bottle surprised me and came with both the sport top and the normal top which is quite convenient. This is a very tough bottle as well not the cheap ones that you feel you can dent it if it falls. This is definitely a good value for your money so go for it!Read Best Reviews of Botl Wide Mouth 24-Ounce Stainless Steel Water Bottle Here
This is a great water bottle. The water tastes great and it looks good. Best of all the mouth is wide enough to load it with ice cubes. A perfect bottle for the office, home, or bedside.Want Botl Wide Mouth 24-Ounce Stainless Steel Water Bottle Discount?
The Botl Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Water bottle in gold with a butterfly pattern is beautiful and functional. I love the way it feels in my hands. I use the screw in top and use the loop on the top to carry the Botl. I use it everyday and am healthier because I drink more water.Buy Sawyer Complete 4-Liter Dual Bag Water Purifier System Now
The two highly-rated MSR HyperFlow Gravity Kit (with only one bladder, but includes a pre-filter for chunks) and Platypus Cleanstream Gravity Filter System (with leaky single-track ziplock bladders) .2 micron filter kits (removing bacteria) cost $50-$70, while this .02 micron one (also removes viruses for another but weighs pounds with increased chance of cross contamination, see .015 micron Lifesaver Bottle 4000 Ultra Filtration Water Bottle) costs $220 (even the standard .1 Sawyer costs $125). But, fortunately you get what you pay for, as Reilly said earlier, the Sawyer Purifier is the best... although can be found for $200-210 elsewhere (see Rescue Essentials). This kit has many additional extras such as a faucet adapter and hanging strap (but, sadly, not a mesh bag to hold everthing). Also, yellow water in means yellow water out (won''t filter disolved tannins and iron, for example, would require .012 micron filtering). But, as per package warning, sleep with this thing to keep from freezing in cold weather. Important to back flow (simply reverse bladders for a second) after every usage to maintain optimal flow speed (clearly debris as well as air bubbles). With the filter guarantee, may never have to worry about needing to buy another (may make up for the cost increase in the very long run other filters do last quite a while). Note that not many backpacks will easily hold a 4-liter bladder (like the relatively smaller Gregory Z55 can).Read Best Reviews of Sawyer Complete 4-Liter Dual Bag Water Purifier System Here
Quite simply the best all around water purifier I''ve ever had. Very easy to connect and use; and very portable for backpacks. I will use this at home; pack in a suitcase for hotels; and take camping. This is also an excellent filter to have on hand for emergency preparedness. It''s very well constructed and looks like it will hold up well. FedEx messed up my shippment, so I had opportunity to experience Sawyer''s customer service. Refreshingly outstanding.Want Sawyer Complete 4-Liter Dual Bag Water Purifier System Discount?
I''d like to love the product. However the flow after a few uses slowed greatly. When you are on the trail it''s a bummer not to have reliable water source. I tried everything: backflush, vinegar, warm water soak and backflush. Still slow-flow. But what really rubbed me wrong was after 20 e-mails the best I got was basically: send it to us at your expense and we may take a look. After 20 emails I think I know how much they''d care to look. I''ll save my money for another company''s product...Buy Sigg Lifestyle Loop Top Water Bottle (0.6-Liters) Now
*****Read Best Reviews of Sigg Lifestyle Loop Top Water Bottle (0.6-Liters) Here
I bought this bottle as a safe and attractive alternative to plastic. I was surprised by all the "don''ts". As for the do not use boiling water or freeze-that makes sense but the "only use ready to drink" item got to me. I use a lot of individual Crystal Light type mixes and I cannot use them in this bottle. Very pricey for what it can deliver.Want Sigg Lifestyle Loop Top Water Bottle (0.6-Liters) Discount?
*****Buy Sigg .3L Bottle (Kid''s) Now
I am soo disappointed because the interior of both of these bottles has chipped and so my children are swallowing the chips of bottle. Such a bummer!My little guy loves this water bottle and it is one of the only containers that truly doesn''t leak. I would buy again!My son has had this for over a year and it is still in good condition. It holds up well to being dropped. Very sturdy. Great or any toddler