I've had this bottle for about 8 months now and I love it.
Pros:
It has held up to wear and tear and daily use throughout this time. This includes dropping it on concrete multiple times which my previous water containers (plastic double sided cups with screw on lids and straws) did not survive intact at all.
I have not had to replace the bite valve or straw or anything else yet (although replacing the bite valve might improve taste in the water so I may soon).
The loop on the top makes it easy to carry even with my hands full.
32 oz size holds plenty of water so refilling is less frequent.
Easy to grab from the passenger seat of my car and drink without worrying about spilling when I toss it back over.
Wide mouth makes scrubbing the inside of the vessel as easy as cleaning ordinary drinking cups (as opposed to narrow mouth bottles which you need a specialized bottle brush to clean inside)
Cons:
The bite valve picked up a mildewy odor when I had it sitting in a mildewy shop for a week or so. It took a month and some vigorous cleaning to get it relatively fresh again.
The coating on the outside will permanently mar from deet based bug spray. Had bug spray on and tucked it under my arm and there is a matte area on the otherwise shiny bottle ever since. Cleaning did not remove but time and additional wear have somewhat polished this to be less noticeable.
Water left in the bottle in a sunny or hot location, or for more than 8 hours will pick up an unpleasant plastic flavor.
32oz size does not fit in my cupholder in my car (96 Honda Accord). It almost fits in the top portion but not deeply enough to stay put.
Top edge of container will drip sometimes after filling if water gets on the rim.
Bite valve does not lay flat properly. Replacing may fix this, I haven't tried. This results in the bite valve getting dragged over and bumping into things I don't always want on something I am putting into my mouth, sometimes I have to wipe it off before I drink.
Finally, I purchased this bottle based on the recommendation and experience of a friend who had a very similar but slightly older model of Camelbak bottle. His got ran over by a Hummer and he was still using it a year or two later in full working condition. If you want a nigh indestructible bottle this is a very good choice.
| Brand | CamelBak |
|---|---|
| Material | BPA-free Tritan copolyester polymer |
| Color | Royal Lilac |
| Capacity | 1 Liters |
| Special Feature | Bite Valve,Dishwasher Safe |
| Age Range (Description) | Any Age Group |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Travel, Trail, Workouts, Fitness |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | Round |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free, BPS Free |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.84 x 3.39 x 3.23 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.21 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.17 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | CamelBak |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Camelbak |
| Part Number | 53535 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Size | 1-Liter/33-Ounce |
