🥤 Cool Insulated 21oz Water Bottle by CamelBak Podium Review

These bottles are amazing. They keep water cold for an impressive amount of time, fit into every cup/bottle holder you can think of and have an attachment like no other. I love that you can leave it "open" but the water won't come out unless you pull the spout or squeeze the bottle, which is perfect for cycling; You will not lose a single precious drop. If it's closed, it's CLOSED. A small problem I have is that sometimes the mechanism in the nozzle works so well that it leaves the bottles in a

I used to use camel cow bottles and was happy with them. I decided to order two of these based on the good reviews and reputation of this brand. When I received the bottles I had to remove some of the packaging so they could be washed and used. However, one of these items could not be removed. There is a plastic sheet with a hole for retailers to hang the bottle on the shelf. This piece is sandwiched between the bottom of the nipple and the top of the bottle. I didn't manage to remove it from…

I originally bought this for my new bike so I could drink and ride at the same time. It was too big for my water bottle holder so I gave it to my dad without much thought. He has Parkinson's disease which makes it difficult for him to control the muscles used to swallow (which is a big problem because he has to swallow huge pills on a regular basis) and his motor skills in general to hold regular bottles at the right angle for water flow to tip. This thing is our savior. He used to get nervous…

This drinking bottle does what it's supposed to do - holds water and doesn't leak during my travels. The biggest downside is that there is no mud lid to cover the drinking spout. Before I can take a sip, I have to hold the bottle right side up, squeeze it slowly and let the water wash away all the dirt and grit that has built up around the mouthpiece. It sucks and it really bothers me. Since I can't use these while cycling, I keep them to myself and use them as a portable bottle that I use in…

For a newbie to cycling (and using a water bottle while riding) it was very easy to adapt. It's easy to squeeze and I love love love this Jet Valve. If I'm not careful and knock it over far enough when it's almost empty it's possible to get air, but I've only learned better technique a few times. Clean: After reading lots of reviews (and answering questions), I moved the nozzle back, no problem. I carefully ripped the plastic clip off the cap just enough to attach with scissors, after which it…

These are my favorite bottles for cycling and everyday water use. I've been using them for years and have never had any issues with leaking, priming, bad water taste or fitting into a standard bottle cage. I currently have 2 Weil CF cages and the bottles fit perfectly. This is probably my 8th set I've bought. I'm posting this to show others how to clean the top. If you use anything other than water in them (especially those with sugar content) they will get uncomfortable pretty quickly if not…