
$1.20
Item qualifies for annual
REI Member Refund (typically 10%)
Imported.
Item 605500
Specification | Description |
| Weight | 0.5 ounces |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Capacity | 1 fluid ounce |
| Dimensions | 3 x 1 inches |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
Cons
Best Uses
Reviewed by 5 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 1-oz. Round Bottle:
I've started repackaging lots of my camping fluids (e.g. REI SPF 50 Sunblock lotion, Campsuds, bug repellant, etc.) into these little 1 oz bottles and it has saved a lot of weight. I like to purchase the 4 oz or 8 oz bottles of a product (better price value), but it's pretty silly to bring the whole bottle on a backpacking trip. 1 oz worth is usually more than enough, and the lighter weight feels better in my pack.
When I squeeze an empty bottle, I can hear the air escape. That's a little disconcerting, so I don't recommend its use for thin fluids. But for thicker (more viscous) fluids like shampoo, soaps, and lotions, it seems to be fine. I haven't seen it leak yet. The cap doesn't seal as well as a genuine Nalgene bottle cap. I would be willing to pay a little extra if a Nalgene cap was offered on this 1 oz bottle.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 1-oz. Round Bottle:
I have been collecting a couple of these each time I go to REI and have used them for everything. I keep several of them filled with hot sauce, syrup, and olive oil; the fluids I use most. I also used them with camp soap, hand sanitizer, and sun block.
So far the only leakage I have had was when I filled them up and didn't take into consideration the elevation of the Sierras causing them to expand slightly. The syrup leaked a little but not enough to worry about.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 1-oz. Round Bottle:
I noticed the same thing in the store that John did. After I opened and closed the lid, I never heard air escape again. But it would be prudent to squeeze the bottle and test for a bad seal before packing. I used it to carry soap this weekend, and it didn't leak. It worked as I imagined it should. A pop-top is much more convenient in many cases than a screw-top.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 1-oz. Round Bottle:
To save weight, we use for carrying small amounts of Tom's toothpaste and Bronner's soap. Works great. Sometimes need to clean the squirt of the cap before trips (just use a safety pin); will clog sometimes while sitting in storage.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 1-oz. Round Bottle:
A great backcountry or travel item. Perfect for shampoo, liquid soap, personal lubricant, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, mouthwash, etc. A great size: holds plenty for a short trip, but disappears in a pocket or your toilet bag. Nozzle lid is very convenient and prevents waste. Not having to remove it means that you won't lose it or have to find a place to set it down or accidentally spill out the whole bottle.
Like some other reviewers, I also wish the lids sealed better. However, some individual bottles seal better than others and I just test them in the store before I buy. I can always easily find ones that seal air-tight with a good, firm twist. Just squeeze it near your ear and listen for a hiss. I have never had a leak in use. The Nalgene brand products will seal better, but I don't think they make one this slender, or squeezable or with a nozzle lid. A trick for any plastic bottle is to squeeze it a little before sealing it so there is a slight vacuum inside. This works especially well for air travel since low air pressure at high altitude encourages leaks.
These are durable. I have some that are many years old and still going strong. They can be labelled with a "Sharpie" permanent ink marker or a label maker.
If you are concerned about the Airport TSA carry-on liquids restrictions, these will really help you get the most out of your limit.
I consider these a travel essential.
Displaying reviews 1-5
How are we doing? Give us feedback on this page.
Shopping Cart
Find REI on:
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
MySpace
Flickr