This isn't a very well-designed water bottle. I bought it for my wife when she needed a new one, and after she complained about it for a week, I traded with her so I could use it for a couple days. I like that it's steel, I like the capacity, I like that it fits in most cupholders... but there are a lot of little problems with it that make it hard to use.
First, although 'large capacity' and 'fits in cupholders' are pros, when you put them together, you get a water bottle that falls out of things a lot, because it's too tall and top-heavy when full. It kept falling out of the cupholder in my Jeep on the way to work, and it fell out of the bottle holder in my bag a couple times as I was walking. So... the shape has advantages but is also kind of a problem.
Second, I know a bunch of people have commented on this, but I'll repeat that the nipple just doesn't work. Even if I carefully align it so that the airhole is pointing up, it's still hard to get good flow of water. Sure, I could practice and work around this, but why should I have to?
Third, there's a plastic cap over the nipple, which is good for keeping it clean, but I like to be able to dangle the water bottle by hooking my finger through the strap. I do this all the time with other water bottles when I've got my hands mostly full. But with this water bottle, the cap just pops off, so if you try to carry it by the strap, you drop it.
Water bottles are not cutting-edge technology. They should just work. This one has too many usability issues. They are all minor, but given the relatively low cost of a new water bottle, it's totally worth it to me to buy a different one that doesn't have any little problems. Get more detail about New Wave Enviro Stainless Steel Water Bottle (1-Liter).
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