CamelBak BPA-Free Better Bottle with Bite Valve
CamelBak BPA-Free Better Bottle with Bite Valve
The spill proof bottle that makes it easy to stay hydrated on the go. Available in 3 sizes and BPA FREEThe CamelBak Better Bottle represents a new standard of performance and convenience in re-usable water bottles. Available in multiple colors and in three sizes–1 liter, 0.75 liter, and 0.5 liter–this innovative bottle is also BPA- and Phthalate-free. The bottle’s integrated handle makes it easy to carry with the crook of a finger or clip to a backpack with a carabiner. CamelBak’s Big Bite Valve offers a proven design that contains no moving parts–just bite and sip for easy hydration. The cap fits most other bottles and the Better Bottle attaches to most water filters and fits in most cup holders. It’s dishwasher safe.
The Better Bottle with Big Bite Valve makes it easy to hydrate on the go. |
What is BPA?
Bisphenol-A is an ingredient used to make polycarbonate. In recent months, there has been increasing consumer demand for a bottle that is not made with Bisphenol-A (BPA), and CamelBak is proud to introduce BPA-free bottles with the same great properties customers have come to expect from polycarbonate: vibrant color, clarity, durability, dishwasher-safe, and with no residual taste. As of the end of April 2008, the entire CamelBak bottle line will be available in BPA-Free materials in North America.
What are phthalates?
Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) are a component added to some plastics to make them soft and pliable. None of CamelBak’s bottles have ever contained phthalates.
What is the BPA-free Better Bottle made from?
The CamelBak Better Bottle line is made from a new copolyester polymer called Tritan, made by Eastman. It offers the same great qualities that we have come to expect from polycarbonate bottles and is 100 percent BPA-Free. The Big Bite Valve is made of medical-grade silicone for long life and taste-free performance.
About CamelBak
CamelBak is the originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems. The first CamelBak products proved to be very popular among mountain bikers and motocross riders, because it allowed them to drink without taking their hands off of the handlebars in technical terrain. The product began to cross over into other sports when scientific studies showed athletes drank more fluids and performed better when they wore a CamelBak. Since then, athletes from an ever-growing list of sports and activities use CamelBak hydration systems for their convenience and performance benefits.
In addition to cycling, CamelBak has Hands-Free Hydration systems for hiking, running, snowboarding and skiing. CamelBak’s state-of-the-art packs and hydration systems have benefited athletes, outdoorsmen, and soldiers around the world. While CamelBak has grown tremendously since the early days, one thing hasn’t changed: CamelBak still believes in the performance advantage that proper hydration delivers for just about any activity. The privately-held company is headquartered in Petaluma, California.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Best bottle
I got mine as a gift two years ago before I left for China. It’d been used six months without ever seeing a dishwasher (I used cotton swabs to clean it). I’m not sure if this is as a result, but mine gets very dirty. Mildew gets trapped in the mouthpiece constantly to the point where it can’t even be wiped out; it’s hardened to the rubber. The lid itself is difficult to clean. I bought one of the reservoir-cleaning brush kits, but the brushes are not maneuverable enough to clean the twist-ridges and mouthpiece, or too small to clean the straw. The mouthpiece never comes clean, and I had a heck of a time cleaning under the plastic part on the lid that’s screwed down. Camelbak put a special screw there so we can’t open it up and clean out the mildew (and after two years, it was disgusting). That disappointed me because it seems like after all the hype about health and helping the environment, these bottles are still designed to be thrown away.
I think regular washing in a dishwasher would prevent these things.
I also use mine for tea, hot or cold. When drinking things other than water, make sure you clean the bottle immediately after use. The bottle is great at keeping hot liquids hot (especially with the insulator-thing I bought with a handy clip for attaching your bottle to your backpack or pants), but the pressure will cause pressure to build up around the mouthpiece. Sometimes it sprays hot liquid if it’s REALLY hot, but other times, it’ll burst at you when you go to take a sip. It’s best to open the lid until it’s cool enough. Microwave safe, if you can find a microwave large enough.
Since I’ve owned it, this bottle has seen four countries and been on countless excursions. I’m not gentle with my things, and the only wear it has to show is the little tab near the mouthpiece has broken off (recently–I dropped it on hard wood). The measurement numbers on the side of the bottle are still intact, the lid screws on fine, though it does get dirty. It really only needs a new mouthpiece, but they aren’t sold separately from straws.
It’s my favorite bottle, and if it were to shatter into a million pieces right now (though I can’t imagine why it would), I would buy another one, I’d keep it a little cleaner this time.
5 Stars Versatile water bottle
Very nice, bpa free- waterbottle. Can tip up and sip, or keep down and suck through straw…works great! Pretty aqua color! Dishwasher safe…even straw!
5 Stars Buy more–you’ll love these!!
I have two year-round swimmers, a three season baseball player, and a two season wrestler in my crew. We also bike as a family. Our Camelbaks get lots of wear, but they hold up. The lid is great for hurried sips on the field. They never spill in the sports bag. I buy each kid their own series of colors and permanent mark their initials on the lid. We’ve saved SO much money (and environmental waste) by not having to buy the individual bottles of sports drinks or water. We’ve tried many others, but this is the BEST brand. I love these!!
5 Stars I love my new gym bottle
Very happy with my water bottle. I like that it’s no drip. The only thing I was unsure about was how to clean the bite valve but luckily it pops right off so you can clean all the parts separately. I’m really happy with this bottle and the .75L was a good size for me. I would recommend it.
5 Stars Love These Bottles . . .
I have several of the CamelBak Better Bottles over the course of about 3 to 4 years. I had 4, then started replacing with the BPA free. The ones I had prior lasted for quite some time with very heavy use. I use them all the time, from work, to the gym, in the car and hiking. I even put iced tea in them during summertime. After about 18 to 24 months of heavy use, some of mine started to leak when tipped sideways or upside down . . . not a huge issue, I would expect some sort of breakdown after that period of time.
Pros . . .
Easy to carry
Easy to fill
Long lasting
Easy to clean
Cons . . .
Can get moldy/mildew (my advice, if you aren’t going to use it for about 24 hrs, take off the top and the bite valve, I lay the bite valve in the cap at the top so I don’t lose it and just leave the top unscrewed)
Can get leaky over time
All said and done . . . I would highly recommend!!
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