CamelBakPodium Bike Water Bottle 24oz, Smoke

Great quality and very durable. This is my second bottle and it’s even better than my previous one which lasted 5 years and only broke when I dropped it.

I like the design of these. No more grabbing the tip of the bottle with your teeth to open the bottle. There’s a membrane seal that prevents leaks until you squeeze the bottle, and there’s a way to lock it completely to make it watertight during transport.It has more parts than a standard bottle and is therefore harder to clean. There’s a silicone gasket, a sealing ring, and a plastic nozzle that you need to take apart to clean it completely. But not bad once you get the hang of it. The plastic piece is the hardest part to insert remove because it’s a tight fit and snaps into place.I got the larger size and really appreciate the extra few ounces per bottle. Overall, I really like the capacity, clean looks, and thoughtful engineering. The only critique is that it’s perhaps a bit too complicated, too many parts for a simple water bottle.

These work exactly as I expected. The tops have a convenient on and off lever and the nozzle is soft, which is comfortable. The smaller bottle, which I purchased here, are lighter to put on the bike for shorter rides. Two of the smaller bottles are still enough to get me through a 30 to 40 mile ride.

I originally ordered this thinking it was the insulated version but it is not, still it is a very good basic water bottle. It’s durable yet thin enough that it’s not difficult to squeeze water into your mouth during a ride. I usually unscrew the lid and drink when stopped during a break. It I could see how it would be useful to grab a drink during a ride. It is getting pretty scratched up from being removed and inserted into the bottle cage but the smoked color hides the blemishes well. The bottle itself is relatively wide mouthed so cleaning is pretty straightforward. The lid does have its share of nooks and crannies so cleaning it is a bit more involved. But the pour mechanism does appear pretty advanced so I guess that to be expected.

Excellent bottle. Well made. Doesn’t leak

This is one of those items whose functionality is easy to take for granted. But if you've ever had a water bottle leak in your bag, you'd know that you shouldn't be taking ANYTHING for granted. Well I am happy to report that this baby doesn't leak. It's slightly flexible so it fits well into the standard bottle holder without falling out and comes out without much of a fight. Locking feature is nice but it's sometimes hard to open (especially if you get confused about which way you're supposed to turn it, which I often do). Not very insulating at all but I didn't purchase it to be insulating so I don't mind. I would buy it again if I needed!

Exactly as ordered

So on one hand, this bottle will not leak. It will not leak if you carry it in your work bag and leave a full 40oz camelbak bottle crushing it, along with a laptop, and a bottle of premier protein. It will not leak if you don't tighten the lid enough. It won't leak if you don't close the bottle fully. I put it in the dishwasher and it does not warp or get ruined.The one thing that annoys me is that when the liquid drops to below about half way, you really have to squeeze this bottle hard. I used it at work once, and had to use both hands to squeeze it, when the CEO walked past and saw me two handing the bottle like I was a new human. We made eye contact.I admit that my hands are probably on the smaller side, I'm 5'2" so my hands are probably a little smaller than average but I have enough humiliations to deal with at work without looking like an overgrown toddler. If you take the cap off to drink, then there is a little bit of liquid that escapes and will end up on whatever surface you put that cap on. If you're drinking bright red pre-workout, then your white desk can easily end up stained.Would I buy this again? Probably, especially as I got it on a prime deal. It's durable and effective.Do I wish it was a little easier to get liquid out at lower levels? Yes.3/5 stars, as I'm externalizing my humiliation.