CamelBak Podium Steel Insulated Stainless Steel Bike Water Bottle, Long‑Lasting Cold Hydration for Cycling Performance, 18oz, Black

Excellent water bottle for cycling. My husband was against getting a hard wall bottle vs squeezable one but I went with my gut and I’m super happy about it. Bottle is very well insulated and beats any insulated bottles ( plastic ones) that we have by a landslide. Water stays icy with actual ice in it for few hours. Easy to use, water flow is great. I found that not installing the small straw ( I’m assuming for improving the water flow) actually helps even more. Fits really well in bottle holder - almost like locking in it and of course one of the biggest advantages is not drinking from plastic bottles - especially when you add any electrolytes packets or flavoring.Cons:- Outside scratches easily but I didn’t bother me personally.- I wish the bottles would come in larger size.Overall very happy with this bottle and will get more colors in the future.

I have been a CamelBak product user since they started as a business decades ago. They were very much into their bladders and packs and I have over a dozen older packs (the newer ones don't impress me at the retail stores so I have yet to pick one up except the Rogue Light -- total disappointment.)This water bottle is really amazing. It keeps things cold for a good duration (at least for the event I am doing). It is easy to clean (unlike their bladders that require special tools and chemicals -- I am so used to that now so it's not an issue but still a pain to clean the pipes and the bladder).One tiny con is the opening/closing of the spout is a bit stiff in the beginning, but I use both hands to flip it (definitely not easy flipping it from locked to unlock while riding).But other than that, I love that it is easy to use, easy to clean, doesn't leak (if locked), and I like the color of this one and it seems well designed to fit snug in a bike water bottle carrier. I have two of these and I absolutely love these. A few people I recommended to and bought it asked me about the straw. It is not really a straw, and it does not touch the bottom intentionally. It is not a design flaw. It is designed so you can sip it or tilt and drink out of it. It also has an additional function of an internal pressure vent because these are not squeeze bottles (stainless steel).I use these for biking, short hikes, and even for working out now. These are amazing!In the end, I hope they keep making these. Worth every penny for a nice double walled water bottle that keeps things cool for hours. I would buy these repeatedly as needed. Just keep the price below $40 and I will always come back to pick one up if one is lost, stolen or just gets destroyed from wear and tear.Highly recommend!Hope this helps.

Keeps water cold for hours! Filled them with a couple of ice cubes, hit the road on a crazy humid hot day, and kept the water cold for well over 2 and a half hours ( bottles were empty by then). Well worth it. Fits nicely in standard cages, does rattle a little on rough spots on road though zero concerns about falling out. Bottles get scratched up on metal cages but I don't care; only drawback is if your hands or gloves are sweaty, they can be tough to get out of cages. I ordered some grip tape to solve that issue.

Nice water bottle. The double wall insulation will keep drinks cold. I put 4 or 5 ice cubes in with my water and it will stay cold for at least 4 or 5 hours. The water will be gone by then anyway. You could probably keep it water cold overnight and have it ready for the next day, or have it be waiting for for you at the car when you get back from a hike. Nice alternative to a squeeze bottle. You just suck the water out. I have have used this on long bike rides 4 times now. Usually put a hydration pack in this bottle and use it as the second bottle. A drawback of using this on my bike is that my bottle cages scratch the paint on this bottle. Like, this bottle is scratched up really bad after the 4 rides. It's going to be pretty ugly soon. Otherwise, I think this bottle is great if you don't use it with metal bike cages.

This is probably the best water bottle I’ve bought for cycling when it comes to keeping my drink cold. The stainless steel and insulation really do their job, my water stays cold for hours, even on longer rides, and the ice retention is excellent.I also really like how the liquid flows out. No squeezing needed, and the cap design makes it easy to drink on the move without spilling. It does have a slight rattle when riding, but that’s something I’ll figure out later.Overall, I’d definitely buy this again, especially if it’s on sale. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is the price, about $44 (what I paid) plus tax feels a bit steep. But honestly, you get what you pay for, and this one performs exactly as promised.

Cold water all day. Stainless steel still flawless. Great purchase.

Keeps beverages cold for 4 hours in summertime Phoenix Arizona! I only have to fill it about 1/3 with ice, leaving lots of room for water. The plastic Podium Chill bottles only kept ice for 45 minutes. A wonderful innovation for cyclists. These steel bottles are significantly heavier than the plastic ones and have an inflexible outer shell, so you’ll probably need a larger/more flexible bottle carrier on your bike. I bought the “Z” shaped plastic carriers, to which I had to glue a small strip of leather to across the front opening to keep the bottle from popping out over sharp bumps on the road.

Looks nice and I’m excited to try it since the reviews are saying it keeps water colder for longer than the plastic bottles. Unfortunately, it arrived with scratches. Not sure how durable the finish is. I already know it’s not going to hold up appearance wise. Wish they had other material options similar to what is used with yeti… that do not have scratches after years of use.

Great water bottle! I have a Trek FX Sport 6 and the seat post bottle cage will only accommodate a short water bottle or else the top tube would prevent it from being used.It looks like a premium water bottle, no plastic taste to the water, easy to drink from one handed and easily cleaned. Kept my electrolyte drink cold for 2 hours on a day with 29 Celsius weather in the sun, no problem. I understand it can keep water cold for 12 hours but I drink a lot on the bike and will always need to refill every couple of hours. Worry not, your drink will stay cold for as long as you need it to.

The stainless steel bike bottle has excellent quality and keeps drinks cold very well. The locking system works perfectly and prevents any leaks, and overall performance is great.However, choosing the white color was a mistake, as it got scratched by the bike holder and left black marks that affected its appearance. Still, I don’t really mind anymore because the quality is outstanding.

Super, drinken blijft heeeeeeel lang koel! Ik heb er een 2e bijgekocht.

Great product. Keeps my water ice-cold for hours even in the hot Queensland sun. My bottle arrived a little dented though, from transit? I I hope Amazon package these sorts of items a little better in the future as all it was packaged in was a thing plastic bag inside a thing paper bag, no padding anywhere to be found to protect the bottle. Amazon did refund a portion of the purchase though and let me keep the bottle so, overall am still very happy with my purchase.

Camelback podium did the job, didn’t miss my usual plastic squeeze bottle at all and the best drink my drink stayed cool in the 28 degrees heat of Croatia. A little tip put a couple of ice cubes in it and the drink will be even more refreshing