CamelBak Podium Big Chill Insulated Water Bottle - 24 fl. oz.
Delivering cold, consistent cycling hydration, the 24 fl. oz. CamelBak Podium Big Chill insulated water bottle has double-wall construction to keep water chilled twice as long as many other bottles.
- High flow rate and easy squeeze design let you get more fluid with less effort
- Made with BPA-, BPS- and BPF-free TruTasteâ„¢ polypropylene with Hydroguardâ„¢, letting you taste your water, not your bottle
- Self-sealing cap maximizes the flow rate while eliminating splashes and spills
- Positive lock-out ensures leakproof transport
- All parts can be separated for easy, thorough cleaning
- Shaped to securely fit in a variety of bottle cages
Imported.
View the CamelBak Podium Product LineView all CamelBak Bike Water Bottles| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Liquid Capacity (L) | 0.71 liters |
| Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 24 fluid ounces |
| Dimensions | 2.9 x 10.5 inches |
| Fits In Cup Holder | Yes |
| Water Bottle Material | Plastic |
| Material(s) | Polypropylene |
| BPA Free | Yes |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Bottle Opening | Wide |
| Cap Type | Squeeze |
| Weight | 4.3 ounces |
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LOVE THESE BOTTLES, easy dishwasher clean
I have 4 of these bottles now, and I absolutely love them. I was able to increase my daily water intake to above the recommended amount for someone my weight, drinking water is more fun, and I can drink more easily with the squeeze bottles. Cleaning is NOT difficult at all. Just throw the cap and bottle into the dishwasher on a weekly basis and no mold will come close to growing. No idea why the other two guys had problems. The only negative is that on 1 out of 4 Podium Big Chills I own, the insulating sleeve on the INSIDE of the bottle is slipping down, and I have no way to fix it since the area in question is enclosed within the bottle. Picture will show what I'm talking about
Design failure for an $$ water bottle
I used the water bottle for 2 weeks and it drove me and a friend crazy. After you take a drink and leave it in the "open" position, it makes a clicking noise as the air tries to escape. It sounds like a ticking clock, and goes on for 20+ minutes every time you take a drink. Also, the twist cap is really hard on fingers in normal life settings, can't imagine using on a bike. I have only returned a few items to REI for failing at their basic function, and this was one of them. I would avoid. Heading back to my cheaper and more functional Polar bottles for the few times I used a plastic bottle.
Good, not great
I've used the Podium Big Chill bottles for over 2 years now. The best feature of the bottle is the jet valve nozzle. You get a lot of water and it doesn't leak. Next best feature is the wide-mouth lid. I can fit any size ice cubes in it. The bottles fit snugly in my standard holders - I use both the 25oz and 21oz. They both fit well and have never fallen out. I have to ding a star for the insulation, though, because it only slightly works better than standard water bottles for keeping water or sports drinks cold on warm rides. I compensate by putting a lot of ice cubes in it or freezing the bottle with 1/4 full of water.
redesigned closer a failure!
the new Cap closure system is way too tight when opening or closing. I assumed it was just the two bottles I bought at the LBS, so 2 replacement caps were mailed to me under warranty. They are even worse. They're so tight that, when moving the dial to open while in the cage, the whole cap unscrews, plus they are also very uncomfortable to turn. If I leave it in the open position, the valve leaks from road vibration when the bottle is full. I'm guessing no one ever field tested the new version.I happily switched years ago to Camelbak and ride about 600 miles a month. The rest of the upgrades were on track, but the cap is a deal breaker. Time to find a different option .
You cannot just grab and squeeze this bottle
The "squeeze to let out contents through the jet valve" sounds like a great idea. Except you can't squeeze it from the from anywhere on the bottle. There are some spots where you simply just can't squeeze it like the upper portion of the bottle. This is where you grab the bottle from the cage and you can't squeeze that part. You'll have to reposition the bottle so it can be held and squeezed by the lower part of the bottle. May not be a big deal to some but I'd like to be able to just grab and squeeze.
Solid water bottle
Comparing this 21 fluid ounce variant to the 24 ounce variant. The do hold different volumes, and this one forgoes those 3 ounces of thermal insulation in favor of water capacity. In testing water from the same starting temperature on the same day, the 21oz unit kept the liquid appreciably colder than the 24oz variant; the 24oz's water had equilibrated to ambient temperature after about 2hr cycling outdoors (~20°C, mildly sunny), while the 21oz's water remained cool. As the 21oz variant, this one fits well within my Specialized water bottle cage, securely but also easy to remove from the correct angle. The nozzle is easy to clean, including the inner faces of the spout jet. The inside of the lid is a simplified design over CamelBak's design from 10y ago, and is markedly easier to clean. There is a removable element that greatly eases cleanup. The twist-to-seal function works as expected, and I am satisfied with it. Both this and the 24oz. variant are good products; one holds more water, the other holds its cooler for longer.
Good
I bought this mainly for the insulation, color, and size. The color and size are great (it matches my matte bike better than any other bottle in my opinion and fits in the bottle cage with adequate clearance). The insulation is good, but not great. It doesn’t keep my beverage cold for very long when I’m out on a 25+ mile bike ride in moderate weather. However, it is comparable to other insulated bottles. I feel that all insulated bottles are lacking in this area. At least I haven’t found one that meets my expectations. I have a love/hate relationship with the lid. I love that it seals well (I haven’t had it leak), but I wish it were easier to use (especially with one hand) like some other lids.
A functional bottle with a clever design for opening the drinking spout
This is very well made and a good bottle to keep cold liquids in. The side twist arrangement to open it for drinking is excellent. This is far better than the usual pull up system that most bottles have. The only thing I would like would be having sides that were ridged or otherwise rough. We saw that on a similar but slightly smaller bottle sold in a bike store and which was under the Camelbak logo. That would make holding it while biking somewhat easier. It would also reduce the chances of dropping it when pulling it out or replacing it. Other than that we like this one a lot.
Good for short rides in elevated temps.
I picked up this bottle on a bit of a whim hoping to keep my water somewhat temperate on hot (90+) afternoon rides. This bottle is much better than a non-insulated bottle in maintaining a level of coolness in your refreshments over 1.5-2 hour rides. The lock out top is a bit tough to move between the open (pour) and shut position while riding, but maybe this will improve with more use. I typically fill my water bottle to the top with ice before adding the water and this has allowed the water to stay cool enough to provide some refreshment up to a couple of hours while exposed to direct sunlight on my bike. As long as your are not expecting miracle cooling, this bottle will help over a non-insulated one.
Solves a hand tremor issue.
Love this bottle have used them for several years.