Ultralight And Packable Water Bottle - Hydrapak Stow - Collapsible Squeeze Bag Pouch For Travel Review

After a few uses a pinhole leak started right where the reinforced neck piece comes in contact with the more flexible body material on top of the water bottle. It appears either to be a wear point from the bottle being rolled up and secured for storage or during the reinforcing of the plastic ring there during production a rough spot formed and caused wear. Either way it lasted less than about 4 uses before leaking. Like the concept but need a more durable product I can trust for long treks…

Am enjoying these (2) but, had to find out so I looked-up the material (miraculous for so many challenging applications) and it is very hygroscopic; meaning it readily absorbs anything it is exposed-to. Soap, oils, cleansers, etc. can be tasted for quite a few cycles. Tried lemons, baking soda, vinegar, etc. Did not try the mfg.’s cleaning accessory product - maybe that’s the solution. The convenient usage features make-up for the taste issue.

Overall I love this bottle. It holds a lot of money and compresses to take practically no room in your luggage. I bought this because I needed something that would hold at least 1L, but wouldn’t be bulky since I spend about 80% of my time traveling for work. Overall I think it’s awesome and best of all is that it doesn’t leak like I anticipated, but since the bottle has little structure, making sure you get the lid secured on completely can be a struggle which I have failed at on multiple…

I love the soft bag, as it takes up less room in my pack the more I drink, and when I am out hunting the water doesn't slosh around in it making noise every time I shift weight. The bag itself seems to be pretty durable, lasting significantly longer than the nozzle. The nozzle cracked pretty early on and finally began to leak. There is no flavor with this, however I did wash it thoroughly prior to use.It is a hart bag to clean with a small opening, and a welded seam to keep it from expanding…

I purchased the small size 250 liter, collapsable water bottle recently. As expected, it had a weird smell. I was able to remedy the smell by doing the following: Remove the lid so the bottle is open and exposed. Rinse a couple of times with clean water and shake it empty. Then I sprayed a combo of hydrogen peroxide, clean water and a drop of essential oil of lemon. Rinsed it well with this blend, poured out the liquid, and allowed it to dry by placing it on something that would allow the…

This is great for tossing in a cooler, backpack or car. It's made out of the same, or similar stuff water bladders are made of. Not rigid, very flexible and durable. The lid has a silicone anti spill flap/valve, similar to some condiment lids, so you have to squeeze or suck to get water passed it. It's not the easiest to do one handed, but can be done. Instead of holding it like a traditional water bottle, try grabbing it from the bottom and gather some of the bladder in your palm and squeeze…

I haven't even been able to use it yet, as I am soaking it in vinegar, in the hope of removing that chemical taste. Theoretically, it is just what I need, a light, large, and flexible water container for my summer outings.

I'm a water bag convert. Was sent one hydrapak for free as part of a group trip, and I've now bought this second one as well. The bag is well made, seals perfectly, and doesn't drip even when the nozzle is open unless you give it a good squeeze to take a drink. I love that it folds down as you empty it and can be rolled up and stowed when empty. I was worried the water would taste like the bag- after using it a few times, there's a subtle taste, but it doesn't bother me, and I'm guessing it…

Exceptional quality. I’d rinse it quite a bit before the first use, I noticed a bit of bubbling for the first few times filling it up.

It smells even after many washes with detergent n vinegar water. It is sturdy and good for hiking. I just wish the rubber smel goes away.

I use this for snowboarding. Fits in my larger bib pockets and allows me to not pollute the world with more single use plastics. I've tried a similar item before but this bottle is the strongest portable/packable/foldable bottle I've found. I won't switch away from this one. It froze once at 10°F but only the mouth piece not the entire bottle. It is a diaphragm actuated valve so you do have to such the water out which I personally prefer, therefore it won't fill with air.

It was perfect for the airport and to take to the amusement parks on my vaca No need to purchase bottled water. Rolls up lightly to save in purse when not needed

No strange taste. Squeezable and with a sip of the top there is no spilling. The cap keeps it sanitary. The loop allows it to be attached to your bag or pant belt loops with a caribeaner. Small enough so it holds the same amount as a standard water bottle. Easy to fill. Other bags had cheaper material and stiff seams that had potential for leaks in the reviews. This one is solid.

These are the best purchase! I use it for so many things but my favorite thing to use it for is concerts! It fits perfectly in your purse or attaches to anything with a carabiner. Doesn’t leak, folds up easily, easy to fill. Truly the perfect water holder for so many things in life!

Did not like the item. I gave it a 3 rating because it was light weight and it was easy to carry and did not leak. However, you needed super suction to get any liquid out of it. I felt ridiculous trying to drink out of it.

I am a ski instructor and this bottle is perfect to keep in my uniform. Durable and flexible doesn’t get in the way or leak.

When not being used it packs up nice and small. (500ml/17oz) the amount of water ( two cups + 16 oz ) most dehydrated meals call for. This is normally my designated water for re-hydrating a meal.

This hydrapak is amazing -- I'm a rock climber, and I've put this thing through the ringer. I attach it to my harness by putting a carabiner through the sturdy built-in loop (along with all my other sharp gear, but it doesn't pop), and it's great because it doesn't leak at all and it gets lighter/more collapsable the more you drink from it. Perfect for my adventures. I've taken it on climbing trips to Mexico and the Black Hills with this thing hanging on my harness on multipitches and chimney…

Perfect size for travelling on airplanes, its compact, lightweight and easy to stow away in a carry-on bag. holds perfect amount of water, and the flip top keeps it neat and dry with no drips or leaking.

I was super excited to find a collapsible bottle that could fit my Sawyer squeeze AND clip to my climbing harness until I took it out and it got a puncture the after one days use out at Smith Rock climbing:-(I'm hopefully going to be able to return it directly to Hydrapak.fingers crossed.