Camelbak Better Bottle Is BPA-Free and Spill-Proof

The Camelbak Better Bottle, which is BPA-free and has the Camelbak patented Big Bite Valve, has come out on top in a new study. When the bite valve is up, you just bite slightly and sip it as if you were drinking from a straw. No need to tip it to drink and it’s spill-proof. You can unscrew the top and it’s wide enough to add ice. the plastic version comes in several colors and there's a new stainless steel bottle. All are dishwasher safe.

Pepperdine University did a two-week study by sports medicine professor Dr. Holden MacRae, who claimed that participants drank up to 24 percent more water from the new Camelbak Better Bottle than from the disposable bottles tested, 18 percent more water than with the reusable metal bottles in the test and 15 percent more than with the reusable plastic bottle in the test. Results of the study came out in July, 2009.

According to online publisher of consumer product "meta-reviews" ConsumerSearch (which is owned by About.com), the pros are: The bottle is BPA-Free, durable and the bite valve. The cons are: hard to clean and may leave an aftertaste. This was based on user reviews from Amazon and users at a variety of retailer websites, plus a Gardenaut roundup.

Camelbak has both plastic and steel versions of the bottle. You can buy the bottle online.

Camelbak hydration systems, from its water bottles to backpacks that include hydration systems for a variety of sports, are very popular with outdoor sports lovers. For a review of the Camelbak Hydration system visit Camelbak Hydration System.