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#171776 - 04/21/09 03:37 PM Camelbak bottle
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
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The new camelbak bottle with the sippy top - any opinions?



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#171789 - 04/21/09 07:20 PM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: TeacherRO]
Andy Offline
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Registered: 09/13/07
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Loc: SE PA
I've got a couple, been using them for a year and they have stood up well to all abuse. Hang them off my travel bag and nothing has broken on them. Put them in the dishwasher every once in a while to thoroughly clean them. Bite valve works well and haven't had any leaking. The only problem is sometimes I forget to screw the cap back on after filling it and then grab the bottle by cap spilling most of the water. I have the .5L and .75L. Not insulated so water reaches ambient temp pretty quickly.
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#171804 - 04/22/09 10:34 AM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: TeacherRO]
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My family and I love them. We have had 8 since they first came out non-"bad plastic". Have yet to have to replace any parts. My only gripe is the bite valve and tube are difficult to rinse soap out of on occasion. I do not like a dish soap chaser with my water.

Added benefit, the fit in the water bottle holders that are attached to my saddle bag guards on my HD Heritage Softtail Classic. Very nice for quick drinks at redlights and even going down the road.
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#171819 - 04/22/09 04:57 PM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: Desperado]
UncleGoo Offline
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Registered: 12/06/06
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Loc: CT
I might have a different model of Camelbak, but my bite valves, and the straws inside, pull off the top for cleaning. Once I figured that out, I felt much better (OCD).
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#171950 - 04/24/09 05:53 PM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: TeacherRO]
Taurus Offline
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Registered: 11/26/07
Posts: 458
Loc: Northern Canada
I didn't think I would like them at first but after trying one out I love it. It so much handier than having to twist the cap off every time you need a quick sip of water.

Just an opinion but I think they are well worth the money.

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#172146 - 04/27/09 03:07 PM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: Taurus]
Mike_H Offline
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Registered: 04/04/07
Posts: 612
Loc: SE PA
Just bought 2. One for myself and one for DW.

So far, I like them. No leaking issues. Easy to clean (I have a cleaning kit for my camelback backpack).

I even picked up an adapter to use the bottle just like the backpack.
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#172276 - 04/28/09 02:53 PM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: Mike_H]
TeacherRO Offline
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Adapter? Time to shop....

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#172280 - 04/28/09 03:01 PM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: TeacherRO]
Mike_H Offline
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Registered: 04/04/07
Posts: 612
Loc: SE PA
Think hose going onto the stem the bite valve is on with its own bite valve. Bottle can then go into a pack and you can drink from it.
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#172514 - 04/30/09 08:43 PM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: TeacherRO]
TeacherRO Offline
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Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
I bought one and love it. Recommended.

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#172548 - 05/01/09 03:24 PM Re: Camelbak bottle [Re: TeacherRO]
Mike_H Offline
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Registered: 04/04/07
Posts: 612
Loc: SE PA
The bottle or the adapter hose?

I'm taking both on an outdoor scout weekend tomorrow.
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