I purchased this product about a year ago after my friend had just bought one. After she had bought hers I borrowed it for a while. In the time I borrowed it I drank more water than ever before. I have ADHD and Anxiety and the chewable/squishy valve is absolutely amazing! As someone who forgets to drink water a lot or will choose juice or soft drink over water this literally put me off all drinks but water for quite some time. The only down fall I would say is that the Bite Valve it self tares quite easily but I mean considering the amount I chew it that makes sense. The actual water bottle and lid itself though has never cracked or dented even through me taking it absolutely everywhere. I also love how the bottle is see through so u are able to see how much water ... MoreI purchased this product about a year ago after my friend had just bought one. After she had bought hers I borrowed it for a while. In the time I borrowed it I drank more water than ever before. I have ADHD and Anxiety and the chewable/squishy valve is absolutely amazing! As someone who forgets to drink water a lot or will choose juice or soft drink over water this literally put me off all drinks but water for quite some time. The only down fall I would say is that the Bite Valve it self tares quite easily but I mean considering the amount I chew it that makes sense. The actual water bottle and lid itself though has never cracked or dented even through me taking it absolutely everywhere. I also love how the bottle is see through so u are able to see how much water it in there while at the same time still having colour. If it wasn't for this water bottle I would never have such an amazing relationship with water. Thank you so much for this amazing product! About to buy a second one tomorrow.

This CamelBak water bottle is great to take with me to a tennis game. It comes with a removable straw for easy cleaning. The top flips easily up and down and seals very well. It is ergonomically designed for an early carry and the smoky black color is very chic.Some of the downs include being too big for my car cupholder, the tip of water bottle where you drink from is reminiscent of a toddler's sippy cup. You have to bite it and the slit opens for water to come through. I'm not a fan of chewing on plastic and presume the tip will need to be replaced in a short amount of time.

I’ve had this a few weeks now. I actually did not buy this for athletic/adventure use. For that I prefer light weight bottles. I bought this for daily use to through into my leather tote bag. I work out of the office, on the go since I do freelance/contract work. At first, it was great. However, I’ve noticed it does sweat and avoiding sweat was the whole purpose of going for stainless steel. It also does leak just a tad at the valve. Another no-no for leather.It’s not exactly keeping my water cold throughout the day either. And, yesterday I had to push the cap pieces together, but that could have been user error rather than bottle quality. I’m not passing judgement on that yet. Before the issues popped up, I bought a couple more for Christmas gifts, but I regret ... MoreI’ve had this a few weeks now. I actually did not buy this for athletic/adventure use. For that I prefer light weight bottles. I bought this for daily use to through into my leather tote bag. I work out of the office, on the go since I do freelance/contract work. At first, it was great. However, I’ve noticed it does sweat and avoiding sweat was the whole purpose of going for stainless steel. It also does leak just a tad at the valve. Another no-no for leather.It’s not exactly keeping my water cold throughout the day either. And, yesterday I had to push the cap pieces together, but that could have been user error rather than bottle quality. I’m not passing judgement on that yet. Before the issues popped up, I bought a couple more for Christmas gifts, but I regret that choice now.