I have a similar bottle from CamelBak, and I love the bite-the-straw-to-get-water thing.

If you're someone who doesn't drink as much water as they should, this is a great way to get more water. It's so easy compared to a screw-off cap.

The price is great too, I think I paid ~$13 for mine, and I only got one!

i have a bobble water bottle - anyone know from personal experience how this compares to a bobble?

i found a video on youtube comparing them, but the girls were just too annoying for me to watch the whole thing. video, if you're interested.

edit: price wise, i paid $13 for one 34oz bobble and this is $20 for two 20oz bottles.

LivingSocial is having a half-off water bottle deal ($10 for a $20 voucher), and each purchase gives a person in need clean water for a year.

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/318718-20-to-spend-on-water-bottles

I have one, and I'm not crazy about it. The filter didn't really improve the taste of my water much (this obviously depends on what the water in your area tastes like), and it's a little tough sucking water through the filter. After a couple of months I discarded the filter and used it as a normal straw, and as has been pointed out, a filter-less water bottle is a lot cheaper.

as Crush would say "these so totally rock dude" ok I have a six year old. Just bought them. We have had others for a while. She loves her camelback water bottles we have Several They are FANTASTIC for the school age kiddos. PS They accept sharpie marker on the lid very well for Marking them with the kiddos names.

Right now the replacement filters are $18.50 for a 6-pack (6-PAK?) on amazon.com.

Has anyone ever not used the filter and put Gatorade in it?

cameogirl wrote:Rather defeats the purpose not using the filter, you can buy a sturdy water bottle with a straw that is BPA free for about 5.00, why buy a Camelback? The filter is the purpose. Fresh tasting water is so much better than unfiltered tap water which can contain too much flouride, chlorine and even trace amounts of lead.

You obviously do not have the privilege of NYC tap water. Not sarcasm.

Alfredenigma wrote:yeah stuff like fluoride and minerals your body needs..... im with you lets get all this healthy crap outa our tap water!

This would not filter out flouride (which is actually poison and NOT healthy) nor any of the minerals in tap water. In order to filter these out you would need to distill your water or use reverse osmosis and even then it might not eliminate all the flouride.

I support global warming.

I have to reiterate what a great product this is and an incredible price! I happen to be one of those persons who HATES water - bottled, fitered, or any way - except via the Camelback which mysteriously makes drinking water effortless. Mine do not have filters and the colouring is not as calming so I am definitely in for 3. I, like another writer, had to pay $20 each and have one at home, one at work, and one given as a gift. I will have no problems distributing 6 of these.

cameogirl wrote:Yes, it filters impurities if you buy the filters. I do not get people who use it without the filter, seems like a waste of money. I have owned 2 over a three year period and I buy them as gifts becasue I know what is in tap water. It is very easy to clean and the bite valves are replaceable should you need a new one. It comes apart in 3 pieces, pop it in the dishwasher or hand wash. What could be simpler?

Actually, the Camelbak bottles with no filter sell for just about as much - the point is a great BPA-free bottle that *does not leak*. I found Camelbak when I searched for a water bottle that wouldn't accidentally open in my son's backpack during day camp, because he kept bringing home a backpack full of soggy unhappiness. Also, they are great next to a computer and no spill worries. So there are lots of reasons to buy these, filter or no!

Good question. And where to get them?

bunadoo wrote:This would not filter out flouride (which is actually poison and NOT healthy) nor any of the minerals in tap water. In order to filter these out you would need to distill your water or use reverse osmosis and even then it might not eliminate all the flouride.

Your body actually needs fluoride, it's an essential component to the enamel in your teeth, that's why all tap is being fortified with it and why so many toothpastes and mouthwashes are adding it. In gas form, yes it is a hazardous gas, but the fluoride compounds they use in fluoridation of water supply are not.

As for the CamelBak Groove Bottles, I don't own these, I do own 2 Better Bottles, got my fiancee 2 Better Bottles, and I picked up 2 more when they became discontinued. We both love our CamelBak bottles and I'm always telling people that they should get one. I've never had an issue when them leaking unless the one-way vacuum valve wasn't clean and sealing properly. You can wash them in the dishwasher and lately I've been adding drink mixes like Crystal Light to mine and they clean up just fine. Hell, you can even freeze the bottles so you have more ice if that's what you desire (I have done that before, no explosions). They are definitely the best bottles I've ever owned. I'm contemplating picking these up even though I don't really need anymore.

And as a sidenote, my fiancee is an utter clutz and she's dropped her bottles more times than I can count and she has yet to destroy one. I will be honest and she did drop on on the spout with the spout up and she did break one of the pegs that holds the spout in place, but it still works, doesn't leak or anything, just looks funny at times. These bottle seriously are indestructible.

Any climbers out there that have feedback on using these? The info mentions that they have a loop which can be clipped to a biner, but I'm just curious if these actually work well clipped to your harness during a multipitch route.

Thanks!

Ok, I just want to clarify. Does this come with a carabiner? The description says it does, but the "carabiner" picture shows what I would describe as a place to clip a carabiner, not a carabiner itself. I just want to make sure people don't expect to get a carabiner and then be disappointed.



[Thunderthighs: Yeah, that picture is mislabeled. It should say 'Integrated Loop'. The picture labeled 'Package Contents' shows what you will get. Update: It's been corrected.]

I also have one of these I won at a post race raffle. Initially, I thought the concept was neat, but after a while. . . . I guess it's a combination of the capacity and the bite valve / straw (It can get dislodged from time to time and THAT's annoying) and the water around here (Cumberland plateau) is pretty good so filtering is an unnecessary step / expense as far as I'm concerned.

These bottles are NOT spill-proof. Maybe the bite valve itself is, but the top as a whole is not; just ask my backpack and notebook computer. While I was walking, the shaking (I guess) caused water to spill out all over my backpack. I tried shaking it (gently) after that and sure enough it flung drops around...

In for a set....they are definitely great for work!!

anyone know where these are made usa or chima

You can get six replacement filters for $25.

This product is awesome! I got one for $25 and have filled it up to 10 times a day for about 2 months and the water still tastes great. (And my tap water without the filter tastes horrible) Far superior than Brita

I have dropped it many times and no cracks or scratches.

Thank you, Woot!!

krenbaird wrote:Anyone know how much replacement filters cost?

Amazon has them 6 for $18

rachel0031 wrote:i have a bobble water bottle - anyone know from personal experience how this compares to a bobble?

i found a video on youtube comparing them, but the girls were just too annoying for me to watch the whole thing. video, if you're interested.

edit: price wise, i paid $13 for one 34oz bobble and this is $20 for two 20oz bottles.

I've used the Bobble for about a year and it was great. My only issue with it was the lack of a way to attach it onto anything; it's either hand carry, or have a pocket/bag big enough to hold it. The fact that it would also leak if not left upright also made me consider other alternatives.

I ordered one of these from amazon and it's been good so far. Not as large or easy to use as the Bobble, but if used properly it will not leak and I can easily attach it to my gear.

Are these thing well insulated? Do they sweat a lot? I hate having a bottle that leaves a puddle on my desk.

fzzzt wrote:These bottles are NOT spill-proof. Maybe the bite valve itself is, but the top as a whole is not; just ask my backpack and notebook computer. While I was walking, the shaking (I guess) caused water to spill out all over my backpack. I tried shaking it (gently) after that and sure enough it flung drops around...

Did you have the lid on tight? I've had that happen where I didn't have the lid on tight enough, but usually there's gunk stuck underneath the valve that causes it to leak for me. I figured that one out and now I check the make sure the valve is clean usually once a week. I've shaken the things upside for a good 5 minutes before and never had it leak.

shaun40555 wrote:Are these thing well insulated? Do they sweat a lot? I hate having a bottle that leaves a puddle on my desk.

Unfortunately, they do sweat a ton.... That is the one bad thing about them, I just bought 2 of the insulated sleeves on Amazon, mainly for keeping it colder longer, but also to kill the sweating.

We, the people of Kalamazoo, love all sorts of Camel-y things! From their baks, to their humps, to their toes. ;) And yes, I really live in Kalamazoo. Come run our marathon!

Do these fit correctly on a bike water bottle carrier?

sanityonleave wrote:Any climbers out there that have feedback on using these? The info mentions that they have a loop which can be clipped to a biner, but I'm just curious if these actually work well clipped to your harness during a multipitch route.

Thanks!

I've clipped it to my harness before and while the clipping itself worked great, the bottle swung around and banged into me more than I would have liked. I use the bottle all the time now when my feet are firmly on the ground, but I avoid climbing with it just clipped to the harness.

I'd like to know if the lids on these are exchangeable with the lids for the insulated stainless eddy bottles. It would be great to have insulation and filtration.

urhos wrote:I'd like to know if the lids on these are exchangeable with the lids for the insulated stainless eddy bottles. It would be great to have insulation and filtration.

I'd imagine so, I think all of the CamelBak bottles they've ever made have all been 63mm lids.

I already own 4 of these so each family member has one. We don't buy anymore prepackaged water because these are so great. I paid approx. $18 on Amazon for one so I'm definitely buying some of these.

shutterman99 wrote:Do these fit correctly on a bike water bottle carrier?

According to this review on "The cyclist Site" it DOES NOT. Here is the paragraph I read;


While the Groove does life-style well, and certainly can go with you on your walks and hikes, it doesn’t fit into my bottle cages on my bicycles, so it doesn’t work there for me, (but the Podium Chill Bottles do, and those are pretty nice “on-the-bike” bottles by Camelbak), so your filtered water needs will have to be met in another way for those activities. Otherwise, I would highly recommend the Groove bottle as a great way to rid yourself of the plastic distilled water bottle habit. It makes water taste great, and makes it easy to have filtered water with you most anywhere, so you can drink tap water and save money.

I'm in for one set of two bottles. One for work and I guess one for my go-bag. I know the filter is one-stage only but so is my Britta bottle. But unlike my Britta, this one is clear so I can use it at work (I work in a secure building and everything we carry around has to be clear). I am not buying this because of the bottle controversey however, because. . .

RANT WARINING: It really bugs me that people preach against WATER bottles and don't say a single word against SOFT DRINK BOTTLES. Guess what people--the bottles are made out of the same type of plastic! Plus, if you look at any beverage machine you will see that a lot more soft drink bottles are sold than water bottles. Soft drinks are not only bad for you but they come in recyclable aluminum cans as well. Why not campaign to get people to dump the soft drink bottles for either aluminin cans or drink water instead (reusable bottle of course)?

sanityonleave wrote:Any climbers out there that have feedback on using these? The info mentions that they have a loop which can be clipped to a biner, but I'm just curious if these actually work well clipped to your harness during a multipitch route.

Thanks!

No. Especially on multi pitch routes. You need something sturdier and more dependable. These are ok bottles..Just OK....But I would not trust them if your 2 or 3 pitches up a climb. Remember, even tho most hear 'climbing' and immediately think 'far too dangerous', real climbers know it is safer then getting in your car and going to the store for a gallon of milk, assuming you are a 'smart' climber, that is.

'Smart' climbers know to ensure to double and triple check EVERYTHING and only use the finest equipment and yes, that includes a water bottle....Splurge and get a high quality one for true climbing as the last thing you want is to have your gear placed nice and solid but your busy fumbling around with this bottle and before you know it you've lost focus and are not paying attention to whats really important...the things that keep you from falling...no matter how 'solid' that gear is placed it can loosen up the longer you have weight on it and are moving around...then again, I always play it safe and always double or triple my gear as do most smart climbers...but, still, as safe as climbing can be, I still would only trust a better bottle for climbing.

In for a few, look like they will be great for the office!

For those who are interested in what this bottle filers,this is from the Camelbak site: "The CamelBak Groove is certified to reduce Chlorine, Taste and Odor. Chlorine is the leading cause of foul smelling and tasting water. When changed as directed the coconut-made carbon Fresh Filter reduces more than 90% of Chlorine far surpassing the NSF reduction requirement."

As others has posted, this bottle is to improve the flavor and taste of potable and tap water--it is not intended to purify water.

sanityonleave wrote:Any climbers out there that have feedback on using these? The info mentions that they have a loop which can be clipped to a biner, but I'm just curious if these actually work well clipped to your harness during a multipitch route.

Thanks!

I haven't used it climbing or backpacking, but it seems like a waste of space and weight. I couldn't find the specs on the filter and that portion of the camelbak website was down, but it's not designed to be a purifier. You wouldn't be able to refill it on the go. For weight and space I prefer my Katadyn with a steripen for backup.

Camels do not spit. Llamas spit, but llamas are not camels. Do not insult a camel by calling it a llama: it will aggressively not spit at you.

I have a 759 ML bottle. Are these the smaller ones?