Does it keep water hot as well? I am taking it camping and am looking for something that will prevent my water from freezing.
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This is an educated guess, it will keep water from freezing but not too long, as a function of the air temperature and wind chill factor. A thermos flask will do a bit better.
233780
It keeps water at room temperature if it's cold out. I would be cautious about using hot water though. Best to use a thermos.
233781
Sorry, I use it only to keep my chilled drinks. The insulation is quite thick, though.
1734922
Mine never feels warm, but I know it works. It only comes on when the temp is below freezing and I don't think it warms the water to hot. You wouldn't want that anyway, it would evaporate too fast
358794
The heater just keeps it so it won't freeze. It does not make the water hot. I think it stays about 32 degrees.
1058619
I don't think it is for hot. It is a horribly designed ice water jug. It is cheap at Walmart.
1956306
You wont really feel it being warm becuase it is meant to just keep the water from freezing but not to make the water warm. However mine only lasted for a year and last winter I had ice in the bowl every morning that I had to break up. think I am going to buy a different one for this winter
479097
We used it at Yellowstone in August. 70-78 degree weather. It made the water moderately warm. Never got "hot". We were tent camping so it was awesome.
1054620
It does not insulate at all, as is the case with most other hydration bladders. On a hot day here in New Mexico when I go hiking I will fill up my 4L bag half with cold water and half with ice and it seems to keep cool enough for me throughout an 8 or 9 hour hike. My backpack has a bladder sleeve, and I think that and the rest of the stuff I pack inside the backpack help to insulate it somewhat. The opening of the MSR bladder is wide enough to fit large ice cubes. Also, keep in mind that you have to order the bladder and the hose seperately. It is pricier than most other bladders, but the sturdiness and simplicity of this system are worth it. It does not insulate at all, as is the case with most other hydration bladders. On a hot day here in New Mexico when I go hiking I will fill up my 4L bag half with cold water and half with ice and it seems to keep cool enough for me throughout an 8 or 9 hour hike. My backpack has a bladder sleeve, and I think that and the rest of the stuff I pack inside the backpack help to insulate it somewhat. The opening of the MSR bladder is wide enough to fit large ice cubes. Also, keep in mind that you have to order the bladder and the hose seperately. It is pricier than most other bladders, but the... » Read More It does not insulate at all, as is the case with most other hydration bladders. On a hot day here in New Mexico when I go hiking I will fill up my 4L bag half with cold water and half with ice and it seems to keep cool enough for me throughout an 8 or 9 hour hike. My backpack has a bladder sleeve, and I think that and the rest of the stuff I pack inside the backpack help to insulate it somewhat. The opening of the MSR bladder is wide enough to fit large ice cubes. Also, keep in mind that you have to order the bladder and the hose seperately. It is pricier than most other bladders, but the sturdiness and simplicity of this system are worth it. « Show Less
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I have used ice twice. Didn't notice much difference from just using water. This is a great unit. i live in AZ and it has been 100 degrees the last few days. this has helped me keep cool.
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It keeps both hot and cold...depending on what the temp was when place into the bottle. I don't think they recommend "hot" because since there IS a straw attached ...you might burn yourself. I put drink with ice in at 8am and left in car and carry all over and by 8pm, little chips of ice still inside. For hot, i don't put in boiling...i put in lukewarm and it stays lukewarm for quite a few hours as well. i don't think the plastic parts should melt since the straw parts are made of silicon. I also dip straw parts in boiling water to sterilize and it stays perfectly fine (I got the foogo for my daughter and her straw gets really nasty with backwashes...gross) hope this helps It keeps both hot and cold...depending on what the temp was when place into the bottle. I don't think they recommend "hot" because since there IS a straw attached ...you might burn yourself. I put drink with ice in at 8am and left in car and carry all over and by 8pm, little chips of ice still inside. For hot, i don't put in boiling...i put in lukewarm and it stays lukewarm for quite a few hours as well. i don't think the plastic parts should melt since the straw parts are made of silicon. I also dip straw parts in boiling water to sterilize and it stays perfectly fine (I got the... » Read More It keeps both hot and cold...depending on what the temp was when place into the bottle. I don't think they recommend "hot" because since there IS a straw attached ...you might burn yourself. I put drink with ice in at 8am and left in car and carry all over and by 8pm, little chips of ice still inside. For hot, i don't put in boiling...i put in lukewarm and it stays lukewarm for quite a few hours as well. i don't think the plastic parts should melt since the straw parts are made of silicon. I also dip straw parts in boiling water to sterilize and it stays perfectly fine (I got the foogo for my daughter and her straw gets really nasty with backwashes...gross) hope this helps « Show Less
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I'm afraid not, if you leave it under the hot sun, most likely it'll get warm. Not forgetting it's black in color and it's made of plastic material in n out. If you're using it as a water bag placing inside ya bag pack, what you can do is fill 1/3 or even half of it with ice cubes then fill it up with water. Wrap it up with a towel and place it in ya bag. It'll keep you cool and give you ice cool water to drink. If you had a base camp, I suggest you hang it under a tree or any place with shade. Hope this answer ya question. Happy hiking
1734925
No it wont feel warm. It has an automatic thermostat that will only come on as needed to keep the water from freezing. I just replaced the one i bought 8 years ago. I hope this one , which is the same brand, lasts as long
667497
It sure can hold hot water, but I'm not sure if it's cap won't leak when put in the sleeping bag
862659
I had some trouble when it was -20F. the heater that comes with the unit is adjustable. It gets very warm/ hot when you turn it all the way hot. The water still freezes over some on the top.
1215380
It has a on off for hot and cold doesn't get ice cold but it's ok water gets burning hot and I noticed if I cut hot water off it gets colder
1943647
It stays warm as the bottom part of the pot keeps the water at boiling temperature. This is not necessarily a good thing since it causes over brewing.
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Absolutely not. I would send it back if I could. No consistency in it. We live 4200 elevation and have been testing this unit in the house where it does cool. It doesn't stay cold when we take it camping.
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no like most things, It is a very functional item, but i have not tested it with wet items. Dislikes it has no thermal function because it is not insulated. So hot and cold uses at the same time i don't see happening. hope this answers all your questions