Review on 🍶 Thermos Intak 24-Ounce Tritan Hydration Bottle with Meter - Teal (One Size) by Douglas Cochrane

I bought this because as a regular gym goer I need to consume large amounts of water throughout the day. Also, being in the military, I'm always encouraged to stay hydrated. This bottle is the perfect tool to help me achieve that goal. Also, I'm tired of buying and throwing away so many relatively expensive 1 liter "sporty" style water bottles. Wanting to save money, my recycle bin bought bulky, albeit cheaper, 1.5 liter bottles (hey, I'm trying, environmentalists). I would go for the 5 gallon jug, but it's too impractical to pour out and doesn't fit in my fridge (or trash can). Design: This is a tall and thin bottle made of BPA free plastic. with a fairly strong loop for attaching to things (and vice versa) that matches many other styles on the market. For grip, it has a wide, textured surface that slopes down one side and also curves in slightly, making for a more comfortable grip for smaller hands. On the back is a dual scale in liters and fluid ounces. The liter scale changes from 0.1 liters per 100 milliliters to 0.6 liters, while fluid ounces scale from 4 ounces per 4 ounces to 20 ounces, although they can hold 24 ounces. The appearance is very interesting and unique when it comes to plastic water bottles. Performance: Well I have very large hands and it's really comfortable to hold. I'm guessing the textured side is where the fingers wrap, but you can still have them on either side depending on how you screw the cap onto the bottle. Now for the cap, which is the bread and butter of this bottle. It easily unscrews to reveal a wide bottom opening that allows for easy pouring and dropping of large solid items like ice. It has a silicone gasket inside so when you screw it back on it will stay in place with no leaks. The drinking mechanism consists of a large thumb button on the front and a flip-top lid. There's a thin metal clasp that rises nicely over and around the button so you don't accidentally spill all of the liquid in the pouch or on the floor. The bottle is advertised as leak-proof because there is a silicone seal under the flip-top cap that seals the "spout" when closed. In fact, the entire mouthpiece is closed and thus protected from the environment. Another cool feature added to the lid is a rotating dial on the top that lets you keep track of how many bottles you're drinking. Ease of Use: Firstly, I've used many different sippy cups with all kinds of mouthpieces, and I have to say I don't like putting anything in my mouth when drinking from it. The bite valve used on the CamelBak hydration bottles and pouches is fairly new, but not only does I have to put my mouth on it (leaving residue), I also have to bite into it, further grinding whatever it's exposed into the valve and everything is sucked in... what's left. Compressed bottles that break the seal with enough pressure are fine, but they just aren't strong enough for me. Thermos is finally right. The gatefold cover works as it should. You press the button and it pops up quickly and stays there thanks to a small silicone strap that's wrapped in a way that constantly tugs at the lid but is easy to close with one finger. The mouthpiece is perfect for me because it's big enough (but not too big) to pour a steady stream of water into my mouth for quick hydration. The real challenge comes when you don't think about it, like with high-intensity workouts at the gym. The mechanism was so smooth (opening and closing) that it didn't interrupt or slow me down at all. As for the spinning wheel, it takes more to turn this thing than you think. Since it's a smooth plastic, you really have to put some pressure on it to turn it, even with grooves. It's still functional for me. Overall, for my purposes, this is a great and unique water bottle design. Since there are not that many porous inner surfaces, all liquids except water can be placed there. But it doesn't last long and you have to rinse it out right after, so I wouldn't recommend it. FYI, if you're not keen on the rotating dial, Thermos also makes a similar Under Armor version that has a slightly shorter lid and smaller thumb button. The bottle also appears to be made from a slightly thicker plastic, so it could potentially be able to withstand more hits. I can't say for sure. It's also slightly cheaper at $15.99 right now on Revain, but only $12.99 on PX for the military.