Product Description Step up to the podium! The New CamelBak Podium Bottle incorporates a revolutionary self-sealing valve into a taste-free bottle with a high flow rate. Ideal for road cycling, spin class, running or cross-training
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Great answer for a question no one asked.August 19, 2008 Chris in St. Pete(St. Petersburg, FL United States) 2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ive used bike bottles for over twenty-five years now and never really had an issue with the bottles I have purchased over the years. From the cheapest to the most expensive they've all featured the simple spout that you pull open with your mouth and close with your thumb as you replace it in the cage.
Cheap ones may not work as well or make your water taste like plastic but they work well enough and were cheap enough that when they were shot or you didn't like them you could simply toss them away. I have water bottles in my collection that are easily ten years old.
Enough of the back story...I decided to test this bottle solely for the reputation of Camelback and the integration of their bite valve into a water bottle. A perfectly logical extension of their product especially among the roadies.
Despite their condescending advertisements I purchased a bottle to test. I can say that the bite valve doesn't disappoint in this application. We are all pretty familiar with the Camelback bite valve and its a proven performer. It works very well in this application and I enjoyed using the bottle. However, considering the price, did it work four times better than a typical water bottle? probably not.
I think on unexpected market that Camelback may have over looked is the under 5 year old demographic. The bottle allowed my 3 year old to use the bottle without spilling any water like he normally would with my "regular" bottles. Like a giant sippy cup he was able to drink all the water he wanted and be as care free as he liked without spilling a drop.
one last thought. These bottles are make in China. While not normally an issue I think that considering the price point they could have found a US company to make these for them.
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