Contigo Water Bottle

Water Bottle with Cage 28oz Black

The water bottle is fine a basic plastic water bottle. The holder is connected to the bracket that attaches to the bike with about 4 very small spot welds. Needless to say after about a month, the holder broke off from the bracket. The water bottle is still good though, I just need to geta better holder.

Eagle Creek Packable Daypack

I compared this to NEW Ultralight Travel Daypack / Backpack The Perfect Light Weight Daypack For Sightseeing, Hiking, Biking & Travel Super Durable & Comfortable Yet Only 6.5 oz and believe this is the better product. Its capacity is greater than stated, the fabric and construction is durable, and it folds flat and will fit in my pocket.

I owned the predecessor to this packable day pack -saw it several years ago in a well known bookstore in Portland Oregon and bought it on the spot. Since then, I''ve retired all my various messenger bags, backpacks, briefcases, etc. in favor of this extremely lightweight, packable day pack. It has held up well over about 3 years, despite nearly daily use and over-packing. Nothing has really failed -there are a few spots where friction on a sidewalk or wall wore some small holes when it hit the dirt with a full load, but its fairly good quality ripstop nylon, so the holes are small and not a concern.

I bought the new version because a disintegrating chocolate bar left inside in the heat is going to require some major cleaning. The latest version is slightly improved -the back pocket (which is slightly smaller than the old version) now has a straight across zipper. The old pocket had a U-shaped zipper that you had to meticulously close at the risk of having things drop out without notice. The main pocket now has a small rain gusset covering the zipper -looks neater although I doubt whether it makes the bag significantly more waterproof. The fabric is non-waterproofed ripstop nylon, so if you drop it in the lake, it may float for a while, but things inside are going to get wet. The shoulder straps are slightly improved and are now made of more breathable mesh.

The best part is that it weighs nearly nothing and will pack into a small zippered pocket the size of a pack of cigarettes. I personally think that it is ridiculous to spend $70 $100 bucks on a day pack that has 17 pockets, a 1 gallon water bottle pocket, and an ice axe loop just to go to the store or to work. If I''m going 15 miles from the trail head and heading for the alpine meadows, sure, I want a technical day pack or better. But for running around town, this is great.

Minor beef: I ordered this in blue, got black instead. Not worth exchanging, but be aware. Also Amazon may be displaying the wrong picture. This does not look like a duffel, but is a day pack.

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For years I''ve taken a light 8-oz 12"x16"x6" Wilderness Experience pack with me on trips as a convenient day pack capable of being rolled up and stored in carry-on luggage. This size is just right for carrying an extra camera lens for my SLR, and adding in a light jacket, lunch, and a pocket umbrella. I''ve been unsuccessful in trying to replace my 30-year-old pack until recently, when I discovered the Eagle Creek Packable Daypack. It''s an exact match in size (12"x16"x6") and has a similar 6"x7" single outer pocket for knickknacks like spare SD cards and camera batteries, lens filters, and small camera accessories. What''s better, the Eagle Creek pack only weighs 6 1/2 oz, yet it''s very well made of modestly-heavy black nylon fabric with dual high-quality metal-pull Nylon-tooth zippers. I just returned from 5 weeks in India using it every day while touring temples and museums. I found my old pack (same size) also perfect for trekking in Nepal when the porters had our main luggage. So, for both light day hikes and foreign day trips it''s a great size...it also easily caries my 10" netbook computer if I want to take it on the plane or to a hotel-lobby hotspot. As an added attraction, the pack has really comfortable mesh shoulder straps...a big improvement on my old pack. Note, however, that the fabric is not waterproof...but neither was my old pack. I highly recommend it as a light travel daypack.

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This is a great extra day bag. LIGHTWEIGHT was a priority.

Not good as a full time backpack, that is not what is intended.

Useful for extra stuff or day trips, not a lot of pockets, but good total room inside.

Looks good....most inexpensive day bags look like crap.

Packs into itself, lightweight.

Good price.

Eagle Creek quality.

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I like this backpack and it would be perfect if it had a bottle holder on the side.

It is light weight, durable and holds a lot for a day hike.

I have another similar to it by EagleCreek with the bottle holder and didn''t notice when I ordered this one that it didn''t have it on the side.

These bags last and last and last.

I wonder if I could have one sewn on...maybe when in Asia. It''s much cheaper to go to a tailor there.

Eagle Creek, please put the bottle holder back on this backpack!

Active Bottle Top

My daughter got me a SIGG water bottle. I wanted to get the cleaning tablets, brush and another cap, just in case the one I have on bottle gets "misplaced" like many things tend to do.

I found this one and the standard cap that comes with the SIGG water bottle. I decided to try this one because every time I went to take a sip I would have to unscrew the cap and put the ring on cap over my index finger so I didn''t drop it! I am so glad I did! It took me a couple of minutes to "get" how it worked. With a little pressure, the water comes out just right. and being able to drink without having to unscrew the lid is great. It is easy to take apart to wash it and the colors are great. The actual colors are very representative to the real colors.

Also I am kind of "klutzy" but with this cap no worry about spills.

Great cap! I reccomend it heartily!

Bought as a replacement to the standard Sigg bottle top. This used to be standard issue on the Sigg bottle but has now be relegated to optional extra which is silly; it works better by being easier to drink from while also being more spill proof, Sigg, bring this back as standard issue.

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I like that replacement tops are available, and the push-down lid is a little easier to manage for my 6-year-old than the previous twist-to-open one was. However, it didn''t take long for the pink top to break off the same as had happened with the previous one.

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These bottle tops ought to come standard with the Sigg water bottles, especially the ones sized for children. They are absolutely fantastic. They don''t leak, and they are not tricky for the kids to use. The tops that come with the bottles leak when they are open, and in order to open them, you have to twist them, which young kids like mine find very difficult (read impossible) to do.

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Swiss Gear 20oz. Unbreakable Lexan Water Bottle

Good price at $4, but the lids are a little top heavy, tipping an open bottle that is about 20% full.

These things are great and virtually indestructible. I''ve got over a dozen of these things and have used them all year round. The wide mouth makes filling and emptying them easy. The cap is robust to say the least and I have not ever had one break off the container. Cleaning them is easy and they do not pick up odors from what was in them. Yes they will tip if the bottle is empty, but you are not buying one because you want it to be heavy. If you need a water bottle that will stay with you no matter how hard the trail gets this is for you.

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This is my favorite water bottle so far. I take it to work everyday. It has the nice rubber in the middle which helps pick the bottle up easier. Lived up to my expectation!

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this water bottle is hard to drink out of, very unweidly. You have to unscrew the entire wide-mouthed top. Wish I hadn''t bought it.

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Indianapolis Colts 15oz Tankard, 15oz Ceramic Mug & 2oz Shot Glass Set

This was given as a gift to a colts fan, my brother-in law. From what I hear, from my sister he''s using them all the time. Like that the emblem was metal and raised , instead of just printed on the mugs. Thanks, would definitely recommend.

Texsport Stainless Steel Sierra Cup

I bought my Sierra cup at my local outdoor gear store. It''s easy to understand why this same design has withstood the test of time when so many other products have come and gone over the years.

Though intended for camping, I use mine at home as well. It''s my offical ice cream bowl because it frosts up and holds in the cold considerably better than my Correll bowls. It says on the package that you can use it as a small cook pot as well, though I haven''t tried that.

A single Sierra cup performs equally well for both drinking and eating, and I use mine for both to minimize my gear on camping trips. If you''re doing ultra-light hiking, titanium is lighter and even tougher. This one is well worth its price, though. It will last a lifetime, and it''s still pretty light, especially if it''s the only dish/bowl/cup you carry.

I''m giving it four stars because the wire handle, while basically sturdy, could be a bit stouter.

4/18/09

Update: The stainless steel has started to discolor from wear and washing (and I use only Seventh Generation natural dish detergent). Anyway, it''s not something that affects the usefulness of the product, but I thought I''d share this observation in case someone was wondering about the quality of the stainless. Like they say, "You get what you pay for." For around , the discoloration is tolerable, eh? :)

Excellent complement to a good stainless mug. The handle keeps your hands cool. Much better than a standard bowl, since you can carry hot soup without worrying about a little spillage scalding your hand.

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He has it on his truck and loves it. Loves his Spurs. Thank you for making an affordable hitch cover.

Very easy to install. It''s plastic as I read on a review prior to purchasing. Will have to see if it holds up to the weather elements but it appears it will.

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