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CamelBak Podium Bottle

CamelBak Podium Bottle

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Brand: Camelbak
Category: Sports
Department: unisex-adult

Buy New: $3.95 - $12.00
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 33 reviews
Sales Rank: 286

Media: Apparel
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 5.2 x 3.6

MPN: PODIUM24
Model: PODIUM21OZ
ASIN: B0019DA71O


Features:
  • Refillable water bottle made of TrueTaste polypropylene
  • HydroGuard lining inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria
  • Self-sealing Jet Valve lets you sip from any direction
  • Positive shut-off closure on the valve for leak-proof transport
  • 100-percent BPA free; comes in 21- and 24-ounce sizes

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
213252 Features: Taste your water and not your bottle thanks to CamelBak's proprietary blend of 100% BPA-free polypropylene with HydroGuard No more struggling to get refreshing water to the self-sealing valve makes getting a swig easy and the squeeze-able sides let you increase the flow rate Leaking doesn't happen to this bottle cracks before leaking when the positive shut off valve is in the off position; in the open position, it effectively seals in the contents Specifications: Volume: 24 fl oz Material: polypropylene

Amazon.com Product Description
Step up to the podium while cycling with the CamelBak Podium bottle. In addition to the environmental benefits of using a refillable bottle, the Podium offers a number of physical benefits as well. The bottle is made of TruTaste polypropylene, which lets you taste your water and not your bottle. The interior, meanwhile, is lined with HydroGuard to inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause odors, discoloration, or deterioration of the bottle surface. And in contrast to most water bottles, the Podium doesn't have a "bite-open, hip-slap-shut" valve. Instead, the Podium incorporates a Jet Valve, a revolutionary self-sealing valve that lets you sip from any direction or squirt water over your head on long rides. Made of medical-grade silicone, the Jet Valve also eliminates splatter on your bike frame or jersey. Other features include a high flow rate, a positive shut-off closure on the valve for leak-proof transport, and your choice of 21- or 24-ounce sizes.

About CamelBak
The CamelBak is the originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems. The first CamelBak products proved extremely popular among mountain bikers and motocross riders, because it allowed them to drink without taking their hands off the handlebars. The product eventually 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 offers hands-free hydration systems for hiking, running, snowboarding, and skiing. CamelBak is a privately held company headquartered in Petaluma, California.




Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars One less distraction   October 23, 2008
Michael Polakowski (Dayton, OH USA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful

This bottle is designed to eliminate the messes created by normal water bottles. Normal bottles have a valve that pulls open and pushes shut. Often it is loose and doesn't stay open, or it leaks around the sides and the residue eventually runs down the sides of the bottle. That's not too big a deal if all you carry is water, but any sports drink will soon make a sticky, dirty, insect-attracting mess on the bottle, your hands, and the bike frame.

The Podium bottle replaces the normal valve with a membrane that has a tiny "x" cut in it. It won't let fluids out unless there is pressure applied by either squeezing the bottle, sucking on the mouthpiece, or both. The mouthpiece is not the typical CamelBak bite valve; think of it as a short straw. When you drink, the fluid goes through the mouthpiece and into your mouth -- not onto the bottle. You don't have to pull it open with your teeth. You don't have to shut it with your hand (or by pounding it against your chest). It's simple and it works.

There is one moving part: a cutoff valve that will seal off flow even if you squeeze the bottle. However, under normal circumstances, it can be left in the open position. The membrane is enough to keep the contents in, even if the bottle is inverted. For that reason, it also works well for use when running. The plastic is more rigid than most bottles of this type, but I didn't find that to be a problem. These are 2-3 times the cost of a typical water bottle, but you can eliminate the distraction of messy bottles for under $20 (for two), and that's a good deal.



5 out of 5 stars I have finally found the perfect water bottle   May 1, 2010
Jordan (Fort Lee, NJ United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I am not often moved to write reviews for products, but I feel such a deep love and appreciation for the Camelbak Podium (24 oz) water bottle that I just can't keep quiet! First, let me say that I don't use this bottle for biking because I don't bike. Instead, I use this bottle as my general drinking-water-all-day bottle as well as my whitewater kayaking bottle.

There are several features of this bottle that make me love it so. First, the locking valve is a delight -- both when I'm chucking it in a backpack and don't want to worry about it leaking, and when I have it in my kayak and don't want to worry about the river water, pristine though it may be, getting in. Second, when the locking valve is unlocked, the water still doesn't come out on its own; You can tip the bottle upside down with nary a drop escaping. Third, when you drink from it, the flow is AMAZING. You'll note that I capitalized all the letters in "amazing" because it's just that good. This is much better than any bite valve on any hydration system I have yet experienced. As fast and hard as you suck, the Podium will keep up with spurt after spurt of that liquid of life: water.

And it's quite handsome as well. I recommend it.



5 out of 5 stars new and improved bicycle water bottle   October 6, 2008
mom of 2
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

These are a great addition to the camelbak product line even my 3 year old can use this on our bike rides. Love that they can go in the dishwasher.


5 out of 5 stars Camelbak solid quality   September 20, 2008
D.William (Charlotte, NC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

It's just a water bottle, yes. Still, I really like the dispenser. It's leak proof, it's soft/rubbery, so you don't accidentally wop your teeth. I'll buy another.


5 out of 5 stars Great water bottle for biking   June 4, 2009
D. Fields (Conshohocken, PA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is a great water bottle for biking. Squeeze and it squirts. No knobs to twist or pull with dirty fingers (I mountain bike). The cap secures nicely too. I think I'll get another one for my wife!

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