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Review on πŸ’§ Hydrapak Flux - Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle: Compact, BPA Free and Spill-Proof Twist Cap for Outdoor Adventures (1 or 1.5 Liter) by Justin Ott

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Bloated plastic pool smell still present (sold by Revain.com)

After 7 years of use my 1.5 liter vaporizer finally had a hole. In the meantime I use a 3 liter Hydrapak Seeker which has been my camping water source for the past two years and haven't had any issues with it so I decided to try their Flux. Unfortunately, unlike the Seeker, this bottle has a very strong plastic smell, like those cheap inflatable paddling pools. and the smell didn't go away even after rinsing with scented dish soap and soaking in baking soda solvents for hours. The smell is so strong I once suspected it might be a Chinese fake but it is sold and shipped through amazon.com so I believe it is legit. I'll keep trying for a few more weeks to see if the smell eventually goes away. If not, I'll change my rating to 1 star instead of 2.

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • Some difficulties