Does this keep water colder and longer than the Camelback Big Chill bottle?
515423
Unfamilar with the camel back but it is well isolated and keeps my water cold for the couple of hours I need it for. Hope this helps
515424
Sorry... I haven't used the other bottles. But, I have a couple different sizes of the Polar and they work well, especially if you fill with ice and/or partially freeze ahead of time.
515425
Sorry, I've never used the Camelback Big Chill bottle, but in my opinion the Polar Bottle does not keep liquids cold for very long.
1614995
Yes, it stays cooler than those old fashioned "bead" neck ties. I'm glad I bought it - the cooling lasts for a few tennis games then I re-wet it with cold water and it's good for quite a while. We live in low humidity so it dries out faster for that reason. You can cut it in half, lengthwise, and put the other one in a bag of cold water and keep switching them on and off, too.
750761
Yes. I fill it 1/2 full of water and put in freezer and when it is frozen I take out and add water to keep it cold. I love the bottle! It never leaks so it is the only one I use in my boys sports bag. I wish Nalgene would make an 8oz size for lunchboxes.
698325
Yes. The bottle seals tight and will not leak. Keep in mind that if the liquid is cold water will condensate on the outside. A neoprene sleeve will insulate the bottle and keep most moisture inside.
1042291
Yes, you can put ice cubes in as I do it all the time. I will say that this bottle does not keep the water cold as long as the thermos brand bottle of similar size. I have both and the thermos brand will keep liquid cold as long as 24 hours. The bubba bottle just keeps it cold for 8-12.
1909332
Don't know about contigo but I have a camelbak water bottle and it stays fresh for an extended period of time...
233322
I have not compared against the AO - I have no need to. Our Polar Bear has kept the contents cool throughout the day whilst sitting in open back of a 4x4 pickup, in direct sun, whilst crossing the Wahiba desert - which exceeds 120 degree's comfortably. By late afternoon the contents were cool rather than chilled, but it did the job, and we had a cool beer in hand.
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
74697
No I do not think it keeps ice from melting any slower than another bottle.
900213
I don't recommend put the hot water in this bottle. I prepare put warm or cold drink in it. It is good for hiking.
600809
Yes it does! Every morning I add the frozen stick to the bottle. Sometimes it's hard to put it in because it's so cold, but it does work. I can't say the freezer stick keeps the water freezing cold, but it does work to some extent!
1703286
I don't recommend it. It is heavy, especially when it is filled. For biking I would use a camelbak style hydration system, it is good for frequent and small amount of water intake. It gets warm, for sure, and it is more troublesome to use (refill, cleaning etc). This thermos is good, if you combine it with a proper bag, like Maxpedition's Pigmy Falcon (you can bring two bottles), or Monsoon, also from Maxpedition.
241968
Yes they do. They are tall though. I LOVE my water bottles. I live in FL where it's hot. I can put a little ice and water in them and leave them in the car and they stay cold (or don't get hot) for hours. A standard plastic bottle the water is hot in less than an hour. I will be buying more of these.
2233196
I just read some other responses and on the losing coolness quickly, its like any bottle where the heat comes through....unless you put it into one of those insulators which slows down that process. One note...the colder the water is, the faster the heat flow is so that the cold absorbs the heat, so insulate it and the process slows. Former Heat/AC guy.
1433601
It's not that great. Purchase the non insulated one. The only difference is that the extra layer helps with condensation and as a protective layer. The insulaton doesnt help thatuch at all. It's better to place your bottle in the shade.
2131430
I wouldn't. The outside is painted. I am unsure of the insulation construction but it is designed for cold liquids. If you're back packing the bladder style camelback and a tin camping kettle cup or pot would a be much better and lighter option than using this water bottle for those purposes.
1268348
I have the 40oz and 21oz (both coated), neither one gets cold to touch when I pour cold water in. After sitting for a while with Ice and water, the outside does feel a bit cooler then room temperature but never cold. It sounds like it may have a defect.