Review on Takeya 51243 Actives Insulated Stainless by Ronnie Staver

Love love love this water bottle. It does an excellent job of cooling my water in the hot desert sun. Love the large size and the grip cap on the bottom so it doesn't slip everywhere. The hard straw struck me as odd at first, but it stuck with me and I like that it's easy to wash. The bottle is holding up well despite my clumsy clumsiness and daily routine and my kids. And I like the pen. I was afraid he would be tall and clumsy at first; but it is amazing. It's a little heavy when full, but it holds 32 ounces of water. It's a bit heavy even before you put it in the steel container. I calculated the weight and it doesn't bother me. The temperature control is worth it. The extra weight is worth the size, so I don't have to worry about filling it up all day. The only thing I miss about my Camelback bottle are the teething straws because they help prevent spills when the bottle inevitably tips over. But I love this bottle no matter how many times it leaves wet stains all over my house.