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CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 fl. oz.
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CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 fl. oz.

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Keep your beverages cool for hours on end in the sleek and clean CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle.

  • Micro-welded, double-wall bottle features vacuum insulation to keep your drink cool all afternoon
  • Stainless-steel bottle is naturally BPA free, stain resistant and taste free; no coatings or liners are used on the interior
  • CamelBak's Big Bite valve eliminates awkward drips and spills; just bite and sip and the beverage flows through the valve—you don't even need to tip the bottle to drink
  • But if lifting and tipping is your preferred method, no problem; just remove the straw inside
  • Big Bite valve has an articulating stem, so when not in use it folds down next to the bottle and stays clean
  • Carry the integrated handle in the crook of a finger, or connect it to a pack or waistbelt with a small carabiner (sold separately)
  • Simply unscrew the cap to uncover bottle's wide-mouth opening for easy filling and cleaning; opening is compatible with standard 63mm caps, filters and accessories
  • Specially shaped bottle fits nicely in your hand and in most automobile cup holders
  • CamelBak does not recommend the use of carbonated beverages with the straw configuration; remove straw and drink by tipping and sipping

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Item 789589

CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 fl. oz. Specs

Specification

Description

Weight14.9 ounces
MaterialStainless steel
Capacity17 fl. oz. / 0.5 liters
Dimensions10.5 x 3.5 x 3 inches

CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.
 
4.6

(based on 14 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to refill (8)
  • Good water flow (7)
  • Durable (5)
  • Easy to drain (5)
  • No plastic taste (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (8)
    • Day trip (8)
    • Travel (6)
    • Camping (4)
    • Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (8), Avid adventurer (6)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (6)

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    May

    1

    2009

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Product!

    By C-Man

    from Thousand Oaks, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Drain
    • No Plastic Taste
    • Retains Temperature Well

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips
      • Survival

      Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

      Convinced that this will be the last bottle I will own - Finally a company has mixed stainless with insulation, and Camelbak took it one step further by making it sharp looking as well. Holds cold OR hot products near entry temp for extended periods of time (4+ hours), super light, ultra durable...What more can I say?

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      16

      2009

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Outstanding bottle!

      By Wyndfinder

      from Wilmington, NC

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Drain
      • Good Capacity
      • Good Grip
      • No Plastic Taste
      • Retains Temperature Well

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips

        Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

        This is one fantastic water bottle! It does not sweat, feels good in the hand, and keeps water cold for several hours (10+ hours). I originally bought one for my wife and was so impressed that I had to order another for myself, and a couple more as gifts for our dads. Just go ahead and pick yourself up one of these gems. You will not be disappointed.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        13

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Adult sippy-cup :)

        By Scott the Jeeper

        from Pleasanton, CA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Refill
        • Good Water Flow
        • Just plain cool
        • Large Capacity
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Commuting
          • Day Trips
          • Travel

          Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

          I use this daily, I always have it with me. I drink a lot of water and powdered drinks such as iced tea. I use this in and out of the house exclusively. In fact I don't use any other glasses for cold drinks I have to schedule it to go into the dishwasher :) I am sure you get the idea.
          I agree with the other posts except hot drinks. I am not sure if my coffee was just too hot, but the plastic pieces got soft and gave off a slight flavor/odor. For cold drinks, it is as described. 4hrs in a black truck in 95deg, and there was still ice.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Fine

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          25

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          This bottle is GREAT!

          By daves1600

          from Vacaville, Ca

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Refill
          • Good Water Flow
          • Great insulation

          Cons

          • Limited capacity

          Best Uses

          • Commuting
          • Day Trips
          • Extended Hikes
          • Travel

          Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

          I bought one of these because I wanted a bottle that would keep my water cold/cool. After reading the reviews this looked like the unit for me. Except for being rather small,only about 16-17 oz it is great. It keeps the water cool under extreme conditions. I was going to an afternoon baseball game and I filled it with cold water and 3 ice cubes in the morning and after the game, about 8+ hours later, I got to the car and although the outside was almost too hot to hold the water was nice and cool and very refreshing. Under normal conditions, commuting, shopping, driving around, I have had ice cubes last 2-3 hours. this unit is great. If it was bigger it might be too heavy so being this size I fill it more often maybe but has the best insulation I've seen for cold liquids. I bought one for the gal friend too, she loves it.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          16

          2009

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Great bottle but odd shape, perhaps?

          By Chandra

          from Irving, TX

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Drain
          • Good Capacity
          • Good Grip
          • No Plastic Taste
          • Retains Temperature Well

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • River Trips
            • Survival

            Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

            I love the bottle because it keeps water cold for extended periods of time. I put ice cubes and water in it, left in the garage (NO AC) for over 24 hours, in Texas heat (95-100+). The water was still drink-ably cold.

            But the bottle won't fit well in traditional bottle cages, such as the King Iris Cage. However, fits well in plastic cages, such as the one made by Klean Kanteen.

            So, if function and looks are both equally important and you want to use a steel cage, you may be out of luck. Otherwise, I would say, go for it :)

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            May

            21

            2009

            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Pros and Cons

            By jaydee

            from Watertown, WI

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Drain
            • No Plastic Taste
            • Retains Temperature Well
            • Stays cold for 8 hours

            Cons

            • Needs more capacity

            Best Uses

            • daily use

            Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

            I love it but wish it had more capacity

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jan

            8

            2010

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            have a sip of morning coffee...yum!

            By hikin

            from Tuscaloosa, AL

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Easy To Refill
            • Good Water Flow
            • Imagine- a straw
            • Maintains heat well

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting

              Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

              I've purchased four of these- two as gifts for others, and one for myself and my wife. We have used them in trekking- filling in clean streams (Norway). However, their primary use for us is as coffee thermoses while commuting. How nice to have a thermos that you can sip out of without tilting...the straw is the ticket here. It is VERY practical for this task- and I think the volume is about right for a "grande" on the way to the office!

              We've had no problems cleaning the lid and straw (separated) in the top rack of the dishwasher.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              13

              2009

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Might not be the best bottle for cycling

              By babyboomer

              from San Diego, CA

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Pros

              • Easily accepts ice cubes
              • Keeps beverages cold

              Cons

              • Capacity
              • Hand-wash only

              Best Uses

              • Cycling

              Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

              The bottle really does keep beverages cold. Unfortunately, metal water bottle cages don't hold it very well. I replaced mine with plastic cages, and one of the bottles fell out when I went over a rather nasty bump. Another reviewer suggested trying water bottle cages by Klean Kanteen - I tried, they're too narrow. While the bite-valve is up to the usual Camelbak standards, the lid assembly is more than a cyclist would need - all the extra stuff gets in the way. I see an opportunity for Camelbak to fill a niche. They might want to consider manufacturing their own cage for this bottle, as well as a lid designed specifically for cyclists.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              3

              2009

               
              5.0

              What a BOTTLE

              By lynnsays73

              from Great Lakes Bay Region, Michigan

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Designed to keep clean
              • Easy to hang on to
              • Easy To Refill

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Commuting

                Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

                I needed to increase my water intake and mentioned to my daughter I needed a water bottle that would do a great job, be easy to keep clean and easy to hold. The next week I received the Camelbak in the mail. WOW. It keeps water very cold, for long time periods and is very easy to keep clean. I see some posts refer to plastic softening with hot liquids, but my bottle states COLD liquids only and HANDWASH. If I had done the choosing, I would have bought this bottle for myself!!!

                • Gift:
                • Yes
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Oct

                22

                2009

                 
                4.0

                Add the Neoprene Sleeve!

                By Hmmmmm

                from Chicago, IL

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Pros

                • Easy To Refill
                • Good Water Flow

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Commuting
                  • Day Trips
                  • Travel

                  Comments about CamelBak Insulated Stainless-Steel Better Bottle - 17 oz.:

                  Add the insulated neoprene sleeve and this thing is a lot more comfortable to hold and more durable when it gets dropped scraped etc.

                  Don't get me wrong this is a stainless steel bottle so it is strong and durable, but the padded sleeve is a great upgrade!

                  As a side note - I usually would never spend $30 on a water bottle, much less add another $10 on a neoprene sleeve as an accesory, but I tell you this is an awesome setup.

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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