much better than your standard water bottle
346786
Keeps my drink cold for a long time, much better than your standard water bottle.
1689247
I did a lot of research before buying this water bottle, and this was one of my two winners based on the following criteria: materials, ease of use, ease of cleaning.

Materials: This, like most modern, plastic water bottles is BPA free. Not super special, but important.  I didn't want glass, because of weight and breakage concerns.

Ease of use:  You can easily open and drink from this one-handed.  It is a little more difficult to close one handed (hard, but possible).  There are two locks to close, one that clicks shut when the lid is closed and an external metal hinge.  This is a nice feature to prevent spills when the bottle is transported in a backpack or gym bag, but it does make it difficult to operate one-handed on a bike.

Ease of cleaning:  I've had water bottles and camelbacks before that have been awesome to use, but they are very difficult to clean every nook and cranny and often develop a musty odor.  This bottle is very easy to clean, it's a simple design with few few moving parts.

In case you're wondering, the other winner was from the Contigo Autoseal family.  Much easier to use one-handed, but the autoseal mechanism is very difficult to clean.
2366101
After only one day's use, I am really liking this water battle with the smart lid by Thermos.

The bottle was washed before I did anything else and then allowed to dry thoroughly. Next, I charged the smart lid for 3 hours. I added the app for the smart lid to my iPhone and paired the two devices.

Going through the set up is pretty painless but I do not agree with the suggested intake of water by the app. Thankfully, I can customize the amount of water I want to take in over the course of the day. I'd imagine that this product would be most beneficial in conjunction with a fitbit, but I think it does a good job of keeping me on track and aware of the amount of water I take in while drinking from the bottle.

We do get water from other sources such as broccoli, kale, lettuce, and many other fruits and vegetables that the smart lid cannot take into account. I believe the same is true for coffee and tea drinkers.

I do like the fact that this bottle acts more like a glass when I'm drinking from it. I'm not sucking the water out through a straw, I'm just drinking from the mouthpiece. This design is far easier to clean than my&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CamelBak-Eddy-Water-Bottle-Rain-75-Liter/dp/B00NTYIHNQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CamelBak Eddy Water Bottle, Rain, .75-Liter</a>. The downside to the Eddy is that the mouthpiece is very difficult to get clean. I use a&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/OXO-Good-Grips-Water-Bottle-Cleaning-Set/dp/B008HMF9LS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">OXO Good Grips Water Bottle Cleaning Set</a>&nbsp;to get the job done and it takes some time and effort to get into all the little spaces on the Eddy.

Overall, I prefer the design of the Thermos bottle to that of the Camelbak.

I think the smart lid would be even better if it could tell me which toxins / pollutants are in my water. Even though I only use filtered water, I'd like to know how I can improve the water quality.

Finally, I'd like to see this offered in a more eco-friendly design. If the bottle were made out of glass or metal, that would be much better than plastic.
1105123
After trying dozens of other reusable bottles my wife and I tried out the Camelbak "Better Bottle" (750 ml) and fell in love with it about three years ago.  We use them everyday, at work, the gym and everywhere in between.  After considerable abuse the spout caps broke and the spout connectors had come unhinged so we needed new bottles.  We were a bit hesitant but liked the way the design looked for the new Camelbak "Eddy" (750 ml).  Verdict:  The Eddy is better than the Better bottle.

Pros:

 - Spout cap is now fully covered and integrated as part of the removable rubber bite valve cover which protects it from being damaged.  Great idea to protect the integrity of the spout and it also works to protect things the bottle may knock into.  The Better Bottle's cap end, which you use to flip the spout open was exposed and made of hard plastic...needless to say the thing was just begging to be chipped or broken with every drop or fumble.  Great upgrade!
- Bottle tops are a little more sleek-looking and the plastic seems to be a bit softer and more supple.  Again, a bonus for when (not if) you drop this thing.  You likely will not damage it, but when it is full it is pretty hefty.  Softer plastic may save it from damaging whatever it hits.
- The plastic straw is bigger, meaning it is wider and can draw more fluid in.  Much needed upgrade.  My biggest complaint with the Better Bottle was that you would have to work a little too hard to draw fluid up, especially during workouts when you are really thirsty and want water fast.  The bigger straw is a big bonus.
- Bottle top seems to be a better (tighter) fit.  We had some issues with the Better Bottles leaking when not screwed on SUPER tight.  That may have been from washing and use, but the tops on the Eddy seem to be a easier and tighter fit.
- Camelbak guarantees the product for life.  I doubt I will have to test their policy out, but that should make you feel confident in this purchase.

Cons:

- The bottle top for the Eddy, like the Better Bottle, has little nooks and crannies where mold will grow if you don't wash religiously.  It will also grow in the straw pretty easily.  You just can't stick it in the dishwasher and guarantee that you get it all clean. You pretty much have to use a small brush to get in there and get the mold out.  I recommend getting the cheapest brushes you can find, not the overpriced Camelbak kit (we actually use our daughter's baby bottle brushes).  Also, the Camelbak cleaning tabs, while super convenient, are also a waste of money.  Just get a big generic bottle of distilled white vinegar, mix it at a three-to-one parts ratio of water to vinegar and use that solution to sanitize it and clean out the mold.  We try to soak the bottle in the solution once a month or so for a few hours, brush clean all the parts with the solution, and then drop it all in the dishwasher to get the solution (and its horrible taste and smell) off.  We just drop them in the dishwasher once a week for routine maintenance without using the solution for a quick clean.
- The Eddy on Amazon is a bit overpriced.  We bought our first two Eddy bottles at $15 a pop with free Prime shipping.  Not bad, but we found a better deal with free shipping (not two day, but close) online and got three more Eddy bottles for $12 a pop.
- Amazon is listing the 750ml Eddy as a "Kid's" bottle...its not the Kid-sized version.  Also, many of the pictures don't match up with the actual product you are getting on Amazon's site.  Just do a little research and you should be fine.

That's it.  Great product for you and the environment.  Probably the best $15 you will ever spend as it will probably pay for itself in month or two.
4097315
Throw every other water bottle you have ever purchased out and buy one of these, which is far superior.  There are so many things to like about this bottle is is hard to list them all.  The cap is lined with stainless steel, so your drink never comes into contact with any plastic.  The mouth of the bottle has great "mouth feel."  What I mean by that is that, by comparison, Klean Kanteen has a very thin mouth opening.  I am not talking about the diameter of the opening, but actually where you put your lips.  The wider metal mouth on this makes it feel more comfortable, and less likely to cut your lip if jostled while drinking.  The colors are wonderful, and the finish is a very solid textured matte that feels like it should be very resistant to scratching. The opening is wide enough that you can see into the bottle for easy cleaning.  The cap has a great little handle where you can actually put your fingers through it comfortably, instead of being only wide enough for two or three fingers.  This bottle does a great job of insulating either hot or cold drinks.  My ice is still there nearly twelve hours later, and my coffee drinkable for many hours before it becomes lukewarm.  I bought one in the purplish color, and liked it so much I have bought two more, one in the green and another in the orange shade.  All are lovely.  I was not paid to write such a glowing review (although if they want to send me a free bottle I would not argue) but I really, really like this bottle and think it has everything going for it.
2915269
After reading the reviews of this and other water bottles I tried this one.  Great bottle, first off it really does keep beverages cold, not everything does what it says.  The opening is big enough for ice cubes (ice cube maker types) to fit in.  The ice will last hours even with the bottle in the sun.  The flip-top lid is a great convenience, as is the latch so you don't accidentally open it.  Also has a rubber covering so it will not slip out of your hand.  Little things that really make with a nice bottle to use.

It also leaves no condensation so is great to use in the car.  And it fits the cup holders, can't say that for other bottles.

The only negatives I have are:  first, the cover and spout under it heat up in the sun.  I use this on my tractor cutting our grass and trails and it takes hours to do and there is no way to shield the thermos.  Just kind of weird to put your lips to a spout that is hot and have ice water come out.  Maybe a lighter color would have helped.  Second, it is kind of small when you may be drinking for hours.

I have heard this bottle criticized because it doesn't have a hydration meter.  To keep this simple, if its an 18 ounce bottle and you drink half you drank 9 ounces, if you drank a third you drank 6.  I guess if you're a competitive athlete, OK you need a meter, but for us common folk we need a bottle that keeps liquid cold, doesn't sweat, doesn't cost a fortune and is easy to use.
4354811
Love this bottle, it's sturdy and the water taste so much better now. I used a brita sport bottle for over a year but I perfer the camelbak because of its hard bottle. The flip of the drinking straw makes for a leak proof bottle, I tested it with the straw up and it still didn't leak. You neesd to gently bite down and suck for the water to come out, this takes a day or so to get use to but once you got it, you're going to be in a happy place with fresh tasting water. Would buy again.
1877369
After going through a couple of the Blender Bottles, I was looking for a water bottle that would stand up to abuse and that was a good size to hold a lot of water without having to constantly refill it.  This water bottle from Nalgene does both of those things in outstanding fashion.

The couple Blender Bottles that I had were great for water bottles and making protein shakes with with the whisk, but they were prone to breaking from simple drops onto the floor.  One I had dropped cracked on the bottom so liquid would leak out slowly, and the other I had thought was closed, but actually open and while trying to grab it, I dropped it and broke the lid.  Needless to say, I was pretty frustrated with bottles breaking, so after looking for a bottle that would be more sturdy, I found reviews describing this bottle as just that and haven't been disappointed since.  Dropped, scratched, etc. this guy has really stood up to the test.

And with 32 oz. of carrying, it's a great water bottle to fill up in the morning and take for the day.  Maybe a little on the pricey side if you are including the shipping, too, but this is a pretty good water bottle, and I don't think I will be buying another one for a little while to say the least.
1614288
I like this bottle. Made the switch from using plastic/metal to glass water bottles, and found this one here. What I like about it is that it is tall and slim, so it fits easily into the water bottle holder on a bike. Sounds like a funny thing to like about a bottle, but there are only a few glass bottles that will fit! The glass has held up great, even though I've knocked it over a few times on hard ground. HOWEVER, the lid is not great. Thankfully I read reviews before purchasing, so I knew to be careful with the o-ring inside the lid. Like other reviewers stated, it comes out very easily and if you lose it, the lid leaks. Every time I wash it I am very careful to remove the o-ring 1st so that it doesn't go down the drain. I haven't had it fall out just from unscrewing it, but I think that could happen. If you are a person who just wants to use/wash a bottle and not pay close attention, then this probably isn't the bottle for you.
3821003
I purchased this bottle to fill a role previously filled by some traditional Nalgene bottles. It was convenient to switch to this bottle, as opposed to similar options from other vendors (like Klean Kanteen) because it was more or less a straight swap. Remove the old plastic Nalgene from the pouch and put this in it's place. No having to adjust cords, no worrying that the bottle was different dimensions and would fall out, or change decades of packing habits to account for a new size and shape bottle. As an added bonus - since this was actually designed as a Guyot product - my Guyot Gription fits perfectly, which is not the case with other wide mouth bottles of this size that I tried. I did not test it with other bottle accessories, but trust that other accessories built for traditional plastic Nalgenes will fit this one which is great if you've already spent money on those.

I did purchase a Klean Kanteen wide-mouth of a similar size as well for comparison. Both bottles are nice, but with the KK being slightly larger and not being able to use the Gription lid it's not as easy to swap into a routine as the Nalgene stainless product. I also found the Nalgene to be easier to drink with when drinking directly from the bottle, especially in the car. The transition on the Nalgene is sharper, and it also has a longer  and slightly narrower neck, than the KK product and to me that seems to reduce sloshing and make drinking more comfortable than the KK option. I also appreciate that the Nalgene has a tether to keep the cap and bottle together. This is great while using it and a "nice to have" while storing it.

The bottle has withstood drops without issue, it's not tippy, and it is easy to keep clean. All good things.

Just about the only downside to this bottle is that it's quite expensive which is actually a huge problem. Perhaps this is due to the bottle being discontinued and more difficult to obtain, thus commanding a premium (grab one while you can!) It costs significantly more than Klean Kanteens, which is not a big deal when you order one, but becomes a huge problem when you're trying to outfit yourself and others with multiple bottles. For the price of this bottle + shipping you can actually get two Klean Kanteen wide mouths. Based on what I've seen in using them both, while this bottle is slightly better than the KK offering, it's not twice as good, especially given that many companies are now advertising accessories that fit both Nalgene and Klean Kanteen offerings.

If you must have a bottle that is a stainless clone of your existing Nalgene - this is a great buy. However, if you're just looking for a wide-mouth bottle that you can take on the trail with you - consider your options.
2191303
This is the most amazing water bottle, or water container of any kind that I have ever owned. I like to drink A LOT of water. 40 oz was a good size to keep in the car for short trips. We have a newer minivan and this actually fits in the cup holders up front. The water stays cold for DAYS. Yes DAYS. It will stay ice cold for hours, but it will stay chilled for more than 24 hours. AMAZING. We have hot, sunny summers, and I can leave this in my car, in the sun, and come back to it and there will still be ice floating in the water. Fantastic!

The lid didn't give me any problems screwing it on. However after much use, and carrying this thing by the lid loop, the plastic cracked and I just cut the connecting loop off. This actually worked out fine because the loop used to cause the lid to hid me in the face when I drank. No real biggie. However I was slightly disappointed only because this water bottle would make an excellent defensive weapon, when yielded from the loop. But that's ok, can always use a bat if anyone tries to break in.

I ran this through the dishwasher once, which I'm not sure if was "allowed" or not. It didn't damage the bottle at all, but did fade the paint in some parts. Since then I have hand washed only.

I loved this water bottle so much that I bought a 64 oz as well for longer trips. I got the plain metal because the paint on these has a smell even after a year. I like the natural stainless much better.
1779335
As a long-time Nalgene user the price of the Hydroflask turned me away at first, but I quickly came to realize it was worth every penny and it's definitely not your average water bottle. If you like ice-cold water, then the Hydroflask if for you. I'll fill up with ice and water before I leave for class first thing in the morning and the ice will still be there at the end of the day. Besides the insane insulation, I also really enjoy how it doesn't sweat like other plastic or single-walled metal bottles when there is cold water inside. I really like the sleek appearance and it's been very durable so far. I haven't tried putting hot liquid in it, but I assume it would work just as well. If I had to point out one drawback, the doubled-walled insulation makes it a little noisy when there is ice clinking around inside. I would definitely recommend the Hydroflask.
2891981
I bought these bottles for me and my husband so we didn't have to use water bottles from the store anymore. Although I preferred a bottle with a top I didn't have to screw on or off, my husband preferred this because of how large it was. After receiving them quick, I am glad I made this purchase. If you fill it up twice then you know you've drank the minimum you need to for the day. The bottle is sturdy and easy to clean. It does not fit in car cup holders though. All in all, good buy.
2905258
I love the look of this water bottle and I love the handle, two great perks. I also really appreciate and love the mouth opening, which is wide and like drinking from a normal bottle. Most other water bottles I have used have a straw like opening or a squeeze opening. Since this water bottle opens at both ends I can clean it more thoroughly. It holds quite a lot of water. If you have a large harbinger clip you can attach the bottle to a belt loop to make it easier to carry around. The bottle doesn't leak when both caps are closed tightly, I shook it pretty hard to see if it would leak but no water came out.
4725189
This is the first time I've really taken the time to purchase a durable water bottle. After reading reviews I landed on the Camelbak Chute. After a month or so with it I can say that it has in allot of ways exceeded my expectations. I love the 2 hole system. I have a large opening to fill and a small opening to drink.  The design of the spout is great for drinking. I don't get the awkward gush of water to my face as I drink. It allows me to guzzle greedily, or sip. I like that I have all of the parts fastened to the bottle as well. The top has a feature that you can lock it down to the opposite end of the handle snapping it into place. I found a few times that the o-ring would get pushed off rail as you're actually bending the top into an oval to press it in place. As other reviewers noted, it does also loose its finish a bit on the top, fraying and what not. Not major for me but worth commenting. All in all I enjoy this bottle as much as one can enjoy a water bottle. It makes me want to drink H20 just a little bit more.
3760008
+ After a trip abroad and a few months of ownership, there are no leaks.
+ The bottle is slightly thinner than the competitor, so it fits easier into cup/bottle holders.

- It's difficult to "lock" the cap in the open position. It's not something you can do with one hand, unless you maybe file away some of the plastic to make it an easier fit.
- You can't easily drink out of this without "locking" the cap into place, because it will otherwise poke you in the eye.
- When screwing the cap shut, sometimes the plastic threads get stuck and it needs to be jiggled to screw all the way in.
3389398
I like this water bottle a lot. It has a nice seal, its dishwasher safe, its good looking, spill-proof, you don't need to touch the nozzle to drink, and it holds plenty of water. The finger handle is nice for walking around with it. It only has a couple of minor cons, for one it does not fit in the cup holder of either of my cars, its a hair wider than standard. Second of all the nozzle doesnt open and close easily and you don't want to be touching it a lot and drinking from it, especially if you are at the gym. I use this for all of my intra-workout powder supplements. Its not as easy as drinking from a straw, only time will tell how long the nozzle lasts because you basically need to bit down and suck to get anything out of it.