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CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.

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CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.

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The CamelBak Podium Chill insulated bottle delivers the performance you want and the cool water you need. Perfect for cyclists, runners and outdoor athletes.

With a lightweight, squeezable body and the innovative self-sealing JetValve™ cap, the Podium Chill bottle sets a new standard for insulated bike bottles
Double-wall construction with thermal insulation keeps beverages cool for hours in warm weather
JetValve delivers high water flow effortlessly; drink with ease without spills and splatters; plus, it seals shut automatically
Secure lockout on cap ensures leak-free transport and shaking and mixing of powdered drinks
Made from a proprietary blend of polypropylene with HydroGuard™, the Podium lets you taste your drink, not your bottle
Polypropylene is 100% BPA free
Please note: does not protect user against disease-causing organisms; always wash bottle after use

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CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.

4.2

(based on 11 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Retains temperature (8)
Good capacity (7)
BPA free (5)
Impact resistant (5)
Unique design (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling (10)
Everyday (7)
Gym (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6), Avid adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 11 customers

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May

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

one of my better bottles

By boblas

from Washington, DC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Retains Temperature
Squirt action is topnotch

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

The bottle's nozzle is better then any other I've used. The squeeze action is top notch. It has no more aftertaste then any other bottle out there. I bought one to try it out, went back and got a second. The thermal efficiency is also very good, as advertised.

May

2010

(2 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Can't shake that plasticky taste

By burningviolin

from San Jose, California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Does not leak
Easy to Clean
Easy to use
Fits well in bottle cage
Impact Resistant

Cons

Leaves Aftertaste

Best Uses

Cycling
Gym

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

Everything about this bottle is great except the slight taste of plastic it imparts to water. In the store, the nose test did not detect any plastic smell. Under use, an odd plastic taste seemed to emanate from the cap, but I still could not detect any scent in the bottle. After running the bottle and the cap (separated) through the dishwasher (top rack, no dry cycle), the plastic taste became localized in the bottle. Drinking directly from the bottle with the cap removed, I could taste plastic. Someday, someone will make one of these that will not impart that plasticky taste. When that day comes, we will all rejoice. Meanwhile, I'm going back to the simple liter bottle that you buy in the supermarket (with water included) for $1.50 or so. They are harder to clean, and can leak, but they don't "flavor" the water unless you leave them full of water in a hot car for a long time.

Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Cycling Water Bottle I've Ever Used

By RJP

from Belle Mead, NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

BPA Free
Good Capacity
Impact Resistant
Retains Temperature

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Gym

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

Have used two of these since earlier this summer. These are the only water bottles I've ever used that truly keep water cold. Typically I'll fill 1/2 way the night before and freeze, topping off with water right before riding. On a typical 2-3hr ride in the summer there's still ice in the bottle well into the ride. If you fill and freeze one, that bottle will remain with ice in it until the very end of the ride. Haven't noticed taste problems, but I usually drink highly diluted powdered Gatorade or iced tea, so perhaps I'm masking any plastic taste.

Aug

2011

5.0

Don't buy one. Buy two!!

By TBoneMN

from Excelsior, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

BPA Free
Good Capacity
Impact Resistant
Retains Temperature
Unique Design

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Everyday

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

The only flaw I've noticed is that I need to close the valve before filling it and screwing the cover on - otherwise it leaks around the rim.

What works: it kept my fluids cold during a two-hour ride home from work with a 115 degree heat index. When I ride home from the office, I put a regular bottle and this one in the fridge during the day along with my gatorade. I keep the lids off the bottles to help chill the insides. I fill two bottles with cold gatorade and put them in my bottle racks on my bike. On the +100 degree days, the other bottle is warm in 30 minutes. Any fluids remaining in the Camelback bottle are still cold at the end of the two hour ride. For rides longer than 2 hours, I use my very old Camelback 100oz mule.

And it's durable: multiple times bumps have ejected it from my bottle rack without spilling or harming the bottle.

Don't buy one. Buy Two!

Jul

2011

4.0

Great Little Bottle, Get's The Job Done

By UmmYeahItsMe147

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

BPA Free
Comfortable To Hold
Doesn't leak
Good Capacity

Cons

Could Cost Slightly Less
No Tip Cover

Best Uses

Everyday
Little Bit Of Everything

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

I bought this bottle because my last one broke. I went on REI.com, looked around a bit at bottles under $15, and read some reviews on the standard Podium 24 and 21. I decided on the 21 because of color choice. I made REI my first stop on my very next ride and used it right out of the store.What drew my attention was that no one complained about it leaking, it's easily squeezable, and I have to admit - the self sealing tip had me intrigued.It's definitely really nice that I can just reach down, grab my bottle, and squirt or suck. I don't have to pop open the cap with my teeth or hands like on my other bottle. It was awkward at first, though, seeing as it has to reach a certain pressure before it'll squirt... so it does shoot right into your mouth and it startled me the first time hahaIt hasn't leaked on me yet, I've only had it for one 20 mile ride on my bicycle so far.I really wanted the capacity of the 24, but liked the color scheme available for the 21 so I'm kind of bummed about that, but no biggy. The 21 works just fine and I don't stop any more often than I did with my old 24. Plus the slightly shorter profile doesn't feel so wobbly in my hand while getting a drink mid-ride.It's a comfortable bottle to hold. It's a good diameter match to my hand and the grips around the neck felt surpisingly well placed. The cap itself even has notches to help grip it while tightening it on.My only two gripes amongst my first impression is that it was [$] and that it didn't have a cap to cover the tip from road debris.Call me cheap, whatever I don't make much and don't have much leftover to spend, but I feel this bottle's valued more at $6.The fact that it doesn't have a cap to cover the tip from road debris isn't too big of a deal, I'm no germaphobe (or however you spell it), I mean come on I filled it up right out of the store without even washing it or rinsing it out... but it just would have been nice to have considering everything I ride through that flies up off the tires.All in all I'd say this is a great bottle and I'd recommend it if you're looking for something simple under $15. I'm glad I stepped it up from the typical pop-cap design, but I'm no crazy sport junky that needs some high tech $25 dollar bottle either... just something to hold a little water on hikes and rides.It's great for all around use. I'm an every day bicycle commuter and it'll definitely serve it's purpose. I can also see myself using this on hikes, camping trips, and other recreational activities as well.The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is because it's simple, serves its purpose, and met my expectations... but didn't blow me away.It's a cool bottle. I'll probably get another one when this one's done for.Oh and one last thing - it is pretty innovative how you can pull the tip off to wash it out. Good thinking on that one Camelbak!

Jun

2011

5.0

Just Throw Your Other Water Bottles Away

By TriMan

from Denver, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Keeps Drink Super Cold
No plastic taste

Cons

None

Best Uses

Anywhere
Cycling
Running

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

This is the best bottle on the market. Fill it half way with ice and then water or sports drink. The flow is dead on and it doesn't leak when the jet value is open. Rode 2 1/2 hours in 90+ heat and there was still ice in the bottle at the end of the ride. Easy to carry on runs as well. Absolutely no plastic taste at all. Just throw your other bottles away, this is the one you need. While the instructions with the bottle say to hand wash it, my brother in law has been putting his in the dishwasher for 6 months with no problems. I'm hand washing mine.

Jun

2011

4.0

I love it

By twin350x

from Albuquerque

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Pros

Good Capacity
Retains Temperature

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Cycling
Everyday
Gym
Hiking
River Trips

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

I love this bottle I haven't been able to compare it to any other insulated water bottle's but I use it for everything. My favorite part about having it now is it basically promotes me to drinking more water, cause i prefer to use it over any other glass at home because it keeps whatever i'm drinking colder for longer and who wouldn't want that. I take it with me in the car for drives. Best thing I've bought in a long time.

Oct

2010

5.0

love this bottle

By WI Yogini

from Madison, WI

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Amazing nozzle
Good Capacity
Retains Temperature

Cons

Small Capacity

Best Uses

Cycling
Everyday
Gym

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

I love this bottle. I had decided to buy an insulated bottle and was going to go with a Polar Bottle, but two REI staffers working in the bike department recommended this one. Much like a previous reviewer, I bought the bottle for bike rides (we had a very hot summer in Madison), but I've started using it everywhere- in my hot yoga classes, spin class, at school, etc. The valve/nozzle is awesome. I don't have to fiddle with it when I'm thirsty, but if I knock the bottle over it doesn't spill everywhere. I've had no problems with leakage or plastic taste and it doesn't get slippery with condensation, even in a humid, 90 degree room when it's full of ice water. My one wish would be for a larger volume.

Sep

2010

5.0

Love this water bottle

By Dave in Houston

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Capacity
Impact Resistant
Retains Temperature
Unique Design

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Cycling
Everyday
Gym
Hiking
River Trips

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

I mostly use this as my main water bottle for shorter bike trips. The thermal capacity on this is no joke. I live in Houston TX and ride about a 25 minute ride to work in 100 degree weather in the summer.. I throw about 6 ice cubes in it with water and I still have almost all the ice by the time I get to work. The twist lock cap design is also very handy. I have this bottle and also the Clean bottle, and the CamelBak has become my preferred choice by far. I'd stronglly recommend it.

Sep

2010

2.0

Great Valve But Cap Leaks

By dcbiker

from Washington, DC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

BPA Free
Impact Resistant
Retains Temperature
Unique Design

Cons

Leaks
Leaves Aftertaste

Best Uses

Cycling
Everyday
Gym

Comments about CamelBak Podium Chill Bottle - 21 fl. oz.:

I've been using several podium bottles for about a year now, mostly for water. The insulated bottles holds a half liter and is the same size as the 3/4 liter non-insulated bottle. Overall a very cool bottle but needs improvement. I really like the valve which squirts out liquid in a tight stream which is easy to control; just don't squeeze too hard unless you have good aim! Problems: 1. The top often leaks, I'd say half my bottles have done this at some point. You can fix it if you screw it really really tight, but even then it tends to loosen over time. Keep in mind it doesn't splash out, just a slow leak when on it's side (which soaked my backpack and desk a few times). I usually toss it my bag, but it should be okay in a bottle cage. 2. You can't get all the water out without unscrewing the top. I'd say about 2 ounces stay behind, enough to leak out and make something wet. 3. Smells stick around for a while despite thorough cleanings. If you clean it right away this shouldn't be a problem.

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