12.4.2016

------------------------------------- 8 Month Update ----------------------------------------So, I still LOVE my bottle, but the nozzle hinge has worn down with daily use and now the bite valve will no longer stay folded in the down position. You can try to push it down, but it'll pop back up like what is shown in the picture. It seems as though this hinge should last longer than 6 months so I'm marking the bottle down a star. It's still great and still works as-expected, you just can't lock the bite valve down, and if you're going to travel with it or carry it in a bag, you now have to worry about potential leakage. You can replace the rubber bite valve if you need to, however,replacing the bite valve will not get the hinge function working again since the hinge detent is located further down. Hopefully, this defeciency is fixed in future iterations of the design.------------------------------------- Original Review -----------------------------------------Love, love, love, my Camel water bottle! It is working so dang good here on my desk at work. I fill it up in the morning at home with ice cold water, and it's still cold at the end of the day. Oh, it also fits perfectly in my cars cup holder, so that is really nice. The finger loop is big, strong, and slightly flexible (rubberized) so it won't snap if dropped. The mouth spout is easy to close with one hand, though opening it with one hand is difficult at first, it does loosen up over time. The tube inside is easily removed for cleaning the tube or the lid. The top screws off easily and there are no issues there, and the "rain" color is very calming and quite attractive for a guy or girl. The only downside that some may have with this bottle is that it is not meant for hot liquids, and I think that's for 2 reasons. First, you are sipping through a wide plastic tube so you could really burn your throat, and second, the bottle is made of metal, so there would be some heat transfer (even though it is insulated). That aside, I love this bottle and can't wait to get more use out of it. There can be some small amount of leakage from the bottle when it is on its side, so be aware of that. If there's one thing I dislike about this bottle, it's the same problem I have with all stainless steel bottles. If you ever drop this bottle and the bottom gets dented, it's not going to stand properly and wobble (or maybe not even stand at all). These types of bottles get dropped on their bottom all the time, so this is a fairly common occurrence. I'd appreciate it if they would modify the design of the bottom of the bottle such that it would be more durable in this regard (like a stronger or rubber bottom).If you have any questions, just ask in the comments and I'll try and respond promptly.

2.4.2016

The CamelBak Eddy Insulared Water bottle works really well. I fill this water bottle up with iced green tea in the morning and sip it throughout the day. It remains cold and the bottle doesn't get sweaty. Which is really nice. The water bottle I had previously been using for my iced green tea was not insulated and would drip water and leave water rings. It was made the bottle very slippery to hold. I've also started to use it at night for water. My spouse is breastfeeding. She needs to drink a glass of water after each feeding. Having a water bottle that holds more than one cup if water and keeps the water cold has been great for her. The other water bottle she had been using wasn't insulated.

17.1.2017

Had this for a little more than five months. I love this water bottle, I switched to this from a Hydro Flask because I wanted a straw lid (HF does have straw lids but they cost as much as this entire bottle does) and I figured the CamelBak bite valve would be a good way to do it. It worked really well and I was happy with it. The valve was a bit still for the first week or so but then became a bit more malleable.The only problem I've had with this bottle is the lid, after about four months of daily use the joint for the bite valve stopped functioning correctly and the straw wouldn't stay folded down and would pop up on its own.

3.4.2016

Camelbak is really the gold standard in hydration products. My first Camelbak was a backpack containing a bag that could be filled with water, perfect for hiking. These days I don't hike, but I needed a water bottle for work. I have been using a Tervis tumbler with a screw-on lid, but the spout is very wide, so I usually fill it up and pour the water into a glass. I absolutely love the spout on Camelbak products - it's a flexible piece, you bite on the perimeter to open it and then sip through the straw inside. The color is great, the water stays cold, and the little loop on the top is awesome for carrying it around. There are two factors that prevent a 5 star rating for me,

26.11.2018

I hardly ever write reviews, but I LOVE this water bottle. I originally got it to take with me to the theme park. I searched high and low for this, as I wanted an insulated water bottle with a straw... but it was hard to find one that was fully close-able. I hate the water bottles without a straw, but I wanted to be able to close the bottle and be confident that it would be tightly sealed so I could carry it in my backpack. This was perfect for that! I packed it super full of ice (and water) before heading out to the theme parks, and I was able to refill the bottle at the water fountains and still have ice all day! I should also mention it was 90+ degrees outside. It only leaked once,

22.4.2016

I was frustrated as the first lid I received was defective and it only sucked air. I phoned CamelBak and the customer service staff was friendly and said it's a defective lid and/or straw. I got the replacment which had to have the straw cut down, and it still did not work. I was really upset. I saw others were not having the problem so I removed the straw and flipped it to the other end (they look the same) and tried it again and it worked normally.This is a fairly lightweight water bottle and it kept my drink cold for over 8 hours, which I did for the test. I drink my water faster than that so I don't need it to stay cold that long but for me the issue is hot air outdoors heating up the interior of the bottle,

16.4.2016

This is a fantastic water bottle that will be replacing my not well-liked Contigo Autospout plastic bottle. On the surface, there doesn't seem to be much difference between the two apart from the bottle material, but I found that drinking from the Contigo made me look like I had a baby bottle (it forced me to upturn the bottle and suck the water down); the Camelbak has three major advantages over this other product: first, it's metal and seems quite thickly insulated; second, there's a straw so that you can leave the bottle upright while drinking; third, the spout needs to be bitten to let the water come up, which prevents the drink from accidentally spilling.Granted,

22.4.2016

If you're looking for a way to keep your water cold for a summer hike, here it is. This vacuum bottle from the backpack and cycling hydration specialists CamelBak has a leak-proof spout and sturdy insulated construction for demanding outdoor use. Some people might like the finger hook integrated into the top. I don't. When my husband and I hike we like to have both hands free to operate our cameras and, on occasion, grab a rock or branch for balance. For a vacuum/insulated bottle, it's light, but it's still heavier than a plastic water bottle, so when filled with water, holding on your finger might deprive your pinky of feeling for a week. If you have one of those belts with a water carrier,

13.4.2016

The CamelBak Eddy Vacuum Insulated Stainless Water Bottle is awesome! We had a heat wave recently and I got to try this bottle out with ice inside. There was zero sweating! I am really loving the fact this bottle doesn't sweat all over the place. It keeps my surfaces protected, bags dry, and hands from getting wet. Not to mention the bottle keeps me drink cool for hours on end!The drinking spout is completely drip free. There's no spilling whatsoever. I shook this bottle, held it upside down for awhile and nothing came out. I like that when walking or exercising that I only have to use one hand to get to the drink out of the bottle thanks to the flip top drinking spout.

15.4.2016

How many times have you brought a water bottle filled with icy cold water on a hike or walk or bike ride only to find the water unpleasantly warm by the end of the trek? For me, too many. Luckily Camelback, one of the most respected names in athletic hydration, has solved the problem with this insulated Eddy water bottle. I really put it to the test. I filled the bottle half full of ice and the rest with cold water. Then, I put it in a warm sunny window next to the kitchen range while I prepared a variety of meals. After 12 hours, there was still some ice in the bottle. After 24 hours, the ice was gone but the water was still cold and fresh tasting. Though this is designed for cold beverages,

14.4.2016

This is a pretty "cool" bottle. It keeps my ice for the better part of a day. The handle is perfect, and I sure do love the rain color scheme.A bicycle bottle cage will not hold it, unless I can find just a sleeve without the protruding clip, but that's not its fault.This bottle is best for the car. It is fantastic to have while meandering through my local farmers' market on a hot summer day.The only worry I have is with the possibility of bacteria building up in the drinking spout. A soaped up cotton swab is the best method I can come up with for cleaning the spout.I read something about no strange bottle flavor, and although I did a thorough hand wash, my water tastes a bit plastic.

5.4.2016

I’m a fan of CamelBak bottles for my bicycle so when I saw this one I had to bite. My intention was to use it at the office but for that purpose I don’t like it as much as my other bottles (Klean Kanteen and Sigg) even though they don’t keep the liquid cold for nearly as long. My complaint with the Eddy is the mouthpiece. It’s a straw with a rubber end that you have to bite and suck to draw the liquid out. Drinking feels like work and you certainly don’t look dignified while doing so. It’s a good bottle choice for an activity like hiking, camping or going to the beach but not a good choice for when sitting at your desk at work. However,

26.5.2016

This water bottle is fantastic. Having been an owner of the regular Eddy for years, I was ecstatic when CamelBak came out with a stainless steel insulated version! I live in Florida, and was getting really tired of having my water get tepid very quickly, and all the condensation on the outside as a result. With this water bottle I no longer have that issue! Water stays cold for hours.Pros:No condensation on the outside of my water bottle. Huzzah!Keeps water cold for hours, even in the heatDurable construction - my toddler has already thrown it multiple times onto tile floor and concrete and it only has a minor dent in itOne-hand spout release,

29.1.2017

I love this Camel Bak, BUT, I am new to the sippy thing and it took me a few rides (inspired by great thirst) to actually "get" the way to bite the valve to get the water to flow out. It takes some finesse, I have to tell you. So, anyway, one pretty weird thing that I have to mention is that the bite valve thing seems to invite little things to grow inside it, which mercifully are visible due to the clear nature of the material that the valve is constructed from. If you go the route of the Camel Bak, please make sure you develop a good routine for bite valve hygiene. Nobody likes the taste of moldy (gag) water and black stuff in your bite valve is just downright nasty.

2.4.2016

Wow. This is the first really good water bottle I have owned. This one is fantastic. It is a little pricey, but worth every penny. The durable, double-walled stainless steel construction keeps cold drinks cold, for hours. The bottle has a wide mouth, which means it is easy to clean and it is also large enough to accommodate ice cubes. I also love the bright blue color. One thing to note, the cap and water delivery system (which works great) are made of plastic materials, so this unit cannot be used for hot drinks, and that is stated on the bottom of the bottle, as well. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this bottle, and I highly recommend it for your own hydration requirements.

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