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Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.

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This innovative 24 oz. Polar insulated bottle keeps beverages ice cold during long, hot bike rides or hikes.

Double-wall construction provides an insulating thermal layer while a foil layer within the walls reflects solar heat away
Just fill it up with water and ice and hit the trail or road
Dripless, no-mess valve is easy to clean--just twist and pull it out
Also features a wide, 2-inch diameter opening for easy filling and cleaning; knurled bottom and ridged top give a sure grip
Fits into standard cycle bottle cages
Polyethylene is 100% BPA free

Made in USA.

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Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz. Customer Reviews

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Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.

4.1

(based on 24 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (17)
Easy to mount (16)
Lightweight (13)
Good lip (11)
Good grip (10)

Cons

Best Uses

Bike commuting (16)
Long rides (16)
Short rides (16)
Not just biking (13)
Racing (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (15), Casual/ recreational (9)

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Jun

2008

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Balance of Ease of Use and Ease of Clean

By Nomad7674

from Shelton, CT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Decent Insulation
Dishwasher Safe
Easy To Mount
Fits Standard Bottle Cage
Good Grip

Cons

Insulation is not Perfect

Best Uses

Bike Commuting
Hot Weather
Not Just Biking
Short Rides

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

I am only a beginner as a cyclist, but am a pro when it comes to evaluating insulated water bottles (for office, etc. - I don't drink coffee). In the market for insulated water bottles, there are two extremes. Either you get good insulation, or you get something that is dishwasher safe. The VAST majority drop dishwasher safe for better insulation, and a few are dishwasher safe but barely insulate better than bare plastic.

This bottle does a great job of balancing the two. It is completely dishwasher safe - a HUGE advantage in dirty conditions, if something other than water goes in there, or if you get sick - and yet does a decent job of keeping things cold for a long time. Recently, we had a heat wave (98 degrees F, 98% humifity) and I took the bottle out, half filled with ice, and it kept the water cold for over an hour of riding in the hot sun. My brother's uninsulated bottle retained ice for about 15 minutes and was warm by the end. A non-dishwasher-safe mug that happened to be along still had ice at the end of the ride, which was better than this bottle.

So, if you want the best balance of insulation and ease of cleaning, this is the bottle for you.

Jul

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

holds taste of past drinks

By NCB

from Santa Barbara, CA

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Pros

Durable
Good Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Bike Commuting
Ocean sports
Paddling
Racing

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

Upon initial purchase, I was pleased with these bottles. They were easy to grip, durable, insulated fairly well and allowed me to adapt a camelback bite valve and hose to the mouthpiece.

However, after a short time I found that the bottles were retaining the flavor of whatever drink or fluid was last used in the bottle. In my case, that's a mixture of cytomax (from my workouts) and soapy water (from washing it afterwards). It's at the point where even after several flushings, etc. it still tastes like soap. I can't use them anymore without feeling sick to my stomach and nothing seems to take the soap taste out. Even a bath in a mild bleach solution would not leach the taste of soap out of the bottle.

I'm dissapointed; I want to like and use the bottles but won't be using them anymore. If I can't drink out of them during a workout then they're no good to me.

Jan

2008

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Please fix the Poppet! Otherwise I like

By Fat Man Pedaling

from Clayton NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Insulates the Best

Cons

Lousy Poppet

Best Uses

Hot Weather

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

I would recommend this with one major caveat.

I have two of these that I used to use exclusively, and perhaps when they were new they worked better, but the poppets on both of them want to partially close under even the slightest pressure reducing the flow to a trickle. I will continue to use these a LOT during hotter weather as they do what they claim and that is insulate your beverage a little while longer than uninsulated bottles. They aren't magic, if it's hot and you are out for hours, I would recommend partially freezing (like half fill your bottle and lean it on angle in your freezer so the expansion of freezing doesn't bulge the bottle out) your drink in the polar bottle and using that as your second bottle.

If the folks who make this bottle would be kind enough to redesign the poppet so that it remains open until I want it closed, I'd be happy to make this my year round choice, otherwise I will continue to reach for my specialized 'hi flow' bottle when it is not hot.

I am sure if I returned it to the manufacturer or even rei, they'd probably replace it with no questions asked, but that's sort of beside the point, to me.

Other nitpicks, well of course it could insulate longer. And why isn't the top insulated, too? seems like that is a flaw to me. And it will get top heavy at times, since they are getting 25 oz of fluid, plus the thicker walls of the insulated bottle into a standardized cylinder, they have only one place to go to achieve the volume: UP! It's taller than the average 25 oz bottle. Oh well! Not much can be done about that. Not a big deal but be advised, it is easy to knock over.

Aug

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Superb.

By Robbie

from Ohio

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Grip
Good Insulation
Good Lip
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Bike Commuting
Long Rides

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

I must say that it's my first insulated cycling water bottle, so I have nothing to compare it to. That being said, it works wonders. After several hours of cycling, a cool drink in scorching weather is enough to keep me going. It's not a magical bottle: the ice does melt after those few hours, but let me tell you, the water is so much colder than a non-insulated bottle.
It comes with a ring (sort of like Nalgene bottles) to hang onto it, which is not pictured. It's not necessary for cycling, but it's nice to have elsewhere - just throw a clip or tie through it and you're good to go.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Innovative Bottle!

By smhirsch

from Syracuse/Setauket, NY

About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Clean
Easy To Mount
Good Grip
Keeps water cold
Lightweight
No outside condensation

Cons

Best Uses

Bike Commuting
Long Rides
Not Just Biking
Short Rides
Spin Class

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

Definitely a quality water bottle. It keeps liquid cooler for much longer than a regular water bottle or a Nalgene or Camelbak bottle would. Also very easy to clean as the bite valve is removeable. Fits well in bike mount. I'm thinking about getting another one.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Cool Bottle

By ERGs Mom

from Sterling Heights, Michigan

About Me Busy mom, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Grip
Good Lip
Great colors
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Bike Commuting
Not Just Biking
Shopping
Short Rides
Walking

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

I tried out this bottle for my son. I filled it with a little ice and cold water. I was VERY impressed. It "actually" stayed cold for a couple hours, even when I left it in my car on a hot 90 degree day.

Very durable, easy to pop top, nice colors, lightweight material. It also washes well with no weird smell. I used it for walking, shopping, long car trips, and biking. I think I am keeping this one for myself. ;)

May

2010

5.0

super bottle!

By cboggs2

from sarasota, fl

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Grip
Good Lip
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Bike Commuting
Long Rides
Not Just Biking
Racing
Short Rides

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

the first time I had ever used one of these, I found while on bike ride on paved trail. I knew what the prices run on this and I did stop to pick it up and took it home to bleach clean it before using it.... Let me tell you. I have since used it every time on bike rides and use it at work. Only thing most people don't realized is,It freezes well! filled with your drink,leave about 2 inches from full, put in the freezer over night and will keep almost till 5-6 hours still very cold. I now own 3/ 24 oz sizes in different colors!

Jan

2010

3.0

insulating the truth

By teamogrecycling

from Chicago

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Grip
Lightweight

Cons

Little insulating advntge
Retains soapy flavor

Best Uses

Short Rides

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

I bought two of these water bottles and was slightly disappointed with their insulation ability. I would pack it with ice and hit the roads at 630am in the summer and by 10am the water would be slightly warm. After I purchased it, I was sure to wash it out right away before using it. My water always had a funny taste to it, sort of like it was retaining the soap. But when you're thirsty...it doesn't matter all that much. It's an average water bottle..I don't think it was worth the extra few bucks because of the insulation.

Oct

2009

5.0

Bring Your Favorite drink!! Its Awesome.

By Chini563

from Hoffman Est., IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Grip
Good Lip
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Short Rides

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

For longer rides in the heat its a great insulated bottle to stay cold..It cleans really well hand washing or in the dishwasher.

Apr

2009

5.0

Keeps Cold Even When It's HOT!!!!!

By totallytoddler

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Competitive Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Grip
Good Lip
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Not Just Biking

Comments about Polar Bottles Polar Insulated Bottle - 24 oz.:

My husband is the competitive cyclist and has 4 of these bottles! He likes them so much ...he got me a pink one for my workouts! I love how it keeps your water cold...for a long time...even ice keeps for a long time too! We left ours in a hot car for an hour....and the water was STILL ice cold! The grip is great, and it makes me drink more water. No leaks...and mine came with a handy strap! I highly recommend this product...and have to many friends already! He used all of his during his recent competition...the Las Vegas Rage Triathalon!