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Camelbak Podium 24oz

Great water bottles, I especially like the cap/closure

For years I have been using Camelbak water bottles. Different sizes and colours. For me, these are the ideal contents for going for a stretch of cycling. They stay well in the clamp and drink nicely. By turning the spout a little you decide in what quantity you want to drink.

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Super practical for boxing, one turn and you don't have to take off your gloves every time you want a drink

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system drinks super easy!

Top water bottle! Bottle feels sturdy and drinks pleasantly. Does not leak a drop. Content of the bottle is clearly visible, also very nice. Spout of the bottle is easy to take apart, making it easy to rinse. Solid material with no plastic taste.

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After years of using free/sponsored drink cans, I have now purchased 2. Drink smoothly, do not give off plastic taste and do not spill. Also use it in daily life.

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Fine water bottle, which you can close with a handy slide. I personally find the spout a bit large, but the rest is fine.

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Ordered these water bottles because I have had good experiences with camelback. Very nice and user-friendly water bottle at a great price. The cap can be taken apart for optimum hygiene and the contents are also a lot larger than standard water bottles. Fits perfectly in my bottle cage. All in all super satisfied!

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I am a hiker but also a cyclist, drinking bottle does not leak so no more sticky hands. Drinking guest easy, just squeeze to drink.

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Nice sturdy water bottle, can hold a lot, and the taste stays good. The closure also works very well. Does wear out quickly in the bottle cages.

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'Different' drinking spout, takes some getting used to. Very nice

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Super product at good price

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Works properly... in my opinion, drinks much nicer than a bottle with pull spout or cap

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Actually, I had the idea that to the concept of "water bottle," not much could be changed. Saw these at a but of mine, and it did pique my interest. Ordered 2 pieces, and above expectations good! The old type would often turn the frame into a sticky mess, and pulling off the cap sometimes made me feel like I was pulling out my teeth. But with this one, none of that is an issue. You can open or close the bottle. On the road bike / mtb just set it to open, and zero leakage! Want to drink, put to your mouth and squeeze. Just right, don't squirt too hard. Just a water bottle evolution!!!

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Fine bottle with twist top. Once it's open it's nice to drink. On me it turns (still) very stiff so I can barely open it with one hand. This would be very nice when cycling.

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I have bottle cages that squeeze around it and others, where the bottle sits in it loosely. 750ml was stuck

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Super convenient leak-proof water bottle. Good size. Not too heavy.

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Easy to drink by squeezing the water bottle. That way you don't have to use your teeth or squirt to get anything out. Cleaning is easy, the bottle comes apart and everything goes into the dishwasher. The downside is that the last drink can be a little harder to finish, but with 2x 710 on the road bike, as a bigger drinker I can do without that little last sip.

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The best water bottle there is,since I discovered it I only use this type of water bottle...perfect membrane cap,even when open it doesn't leak a drop if you don't go to press the water bottle.

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Very nice water bottle. Many water bottles have a foul plastic taste. This one does not have that at all.

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When using traditional water bottles, my teeth would get sore when opening them when using isotonic drinks. That is a thing of the past with this water bottle!

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Great water bottle that does not give off any taste to your water. Also easy to clean because the bottle can be taken apart. Easy to drink from and you can also lock it so it cannot leak.

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Right shape, fits well in the hand,does not leak even when open, the membrane seals well

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I want to have a compact bottle due the fact that I need to put bags on my top tube's bike dua a bikepack ride, so the space was short and this bottle fits perfectly

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With the knob on top you turn the cap completely closed this makes it easy to carry in a bag or car. With the cap "Open" no leaking along the frame. My cables were affected by the sugar and sometimes got stuck. This is now over. Even a long gravel ride it has withstood no leaks. Drinking is done by squeezing the bottle

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Good sturdy drinking bottle with handy cap

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Good quality and the valve is very practical... be careful as they are bigger than normal and difficult to fit in some cages.

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Fine water bottles. Whereas my previous water bottles often leaked, these ones don't leak a drop. You have to get used to the fact that you first open the valve before taking the bottle out of the holder, otherwise you need two hands. On the other hand, you don't need to have the lock on, because even then no drop leaks. The cap can be taken apart in parts, making everything easy to clean. Taking that apart is a little tricky at first, but once you know how to do it, it is easy to do. What I regret is that more capacity water bottles are not available. I often do long rides and always carry two 1-litre water bottles with me. These water bottles have a capacity of 710 ml, which means that now I have to "refuel" after only about three hours instead of every four hours.

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Bottle bought to replace the old one, which was starting to rot (you have to change them in that case). Good capacity (700 ml), fits perfectly in any bottle cage. No plastic smell, the can seems solid. It's not that expensive, which is a plus. I have one minor complaint: the quick-release opening for drinking is also the one used to open the bottle, which means that it can be opened 'completely' by mistake. If the screw thread had been reversed, this wouldn't happen.

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Easy to use while cycling.

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The Camelbak Podium is a water bottle with a Jet Valve instead of a cap that you have to pull in and out. The Jet Valve lets liquids through only when the bottle is squeezed forcefully. As a result, liquid no longer splashes out of your water bottle while cycling and a sticky frame is a thing of the past. To prevent any spillage during transport or in a rucksack, the cap can also be completely closed. This valve is a bit stiff, so make sure your bottle is empty before cycling. The cap can be taken apart completely so it can be cleaned properly. With 710 millilitres, you have just a bit more drink at your disposal than with the standard 500-600 millilitre water bottles. The Camelbak Podium is certainly not the cheapest water bottle but for me it's worth every euro.

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Fine water bottle, good concept compared to a standard water bottle, drinks easily without having to pull open a cap with your teeth, for example. So basically fine, but definitely with a few drawbacks: Many loose parts (cap consists of 6 parts), which are difficult to take apart, and thus also a bit difficult to clean. With sports drink in the water bottle, this does need to be done regularly to prevent moulding. The lip on the water bottle is a bit small (little grip), and opening it is difficult/heavy. If you turn the water bottle to the open position while it is in the bottle holder, the cap sometimes unscrews as well. Because of the design of the cap, the bottle cannot be emptied completely, a bottom of 30-40 ml remains. In short: very nice bottle to drink from on the road (the most important thing), but with some drawbacks.

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Read the reviews beforehand and can only confirm that they are 100% correct! Top bidon!

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No more sore teeth because of chewing on the bidon cap.

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Cheaper water bottles always end up leaking and your frame gets sticky and dirty. These don't. Sometimes it is a bit awkward to twist them open, but actually you can leave them 'open'. Another plus is that on the MTB, they stay sufficiently clean and drinkable.

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This bottle looks great, is easy to drink from whilst riding and lockable. The latest generation of what have arguably been the best bisons on the market for years.

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Finally a leak-proof water bottle. However, you do need two hands to open/close the closure. Not so handy on the bike, but I use it in the rowing boat, so no problem then. Going to order another one.

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Does not leak, robust design, light, in short: perfect water bottle.

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Fine water bottle where you can control the drinking flow. Ideal for offroad, does not drip!

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Super, doesn't leak. Does not fall out of drinking can holder, tightens well.

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After several months, am very satisfied with this water bottle. It does not leak, is nice and big and just fits in the bottle cage of my Cube fully MTB.

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Truly a world water bottle. No more leaks while riding and so no more sticky mess.

Perfect replacement for an old podium I lost

Finally a drinking container that does not give off a foul plastic taste, is easy to use and clean.

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Super convenient to operate, good quality

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Really good bottle for both racing and gravel.