gringomojado

Is not Nalgene Polycarbonate (PC)?

gm

gios

I like their non-insulated water bottles - 24 oz. Made in the U.S.A. I keep that nipple out all the time.

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alpharalpha

How do you like the Podium, and which ones do you have? I see there's regular, insulated & dirt model--with lid--that seems like it'd be ok.

kahn

There certainly are some slick looking water bottles. But I'm with the guy who finds it hard to squeeze the steel versions. A do have a Klean Kanteen backup bottle but not while pedaling.

guachi

I have a few Podium bottles in the regular version as pictured. It's my favorite bottle I own.

Sy Reene

One of these would look pretty natural if your appts are with hot dog cart vendors. I like the Purist watergate caps, so I'd prefer one of those bottle over the Podiums. IMO, ymmv

Charliekeet

In our house for plastics we have the Podium Chill, (i think that's the Polar insulated one) a couple of the Specialized Purist type, both of which I like using. We also have some steel double-wall ones like ThermoFlask & HydroFlask - again, both quality, but I'd never use them on the bike cause you drop 'em and- they dent. Doesn't seem to bother my kids though.

I was also given one by the bigfoot-Sasquatch type creature brand (why are we being coy with the brand name in question, BTW? No idea!)... Anyway, it is also really nice to use- I can attest to their build quality, esp. the magnetic closure top, but it's not what I'm looking for on a ride.

Koyote

You guys are weaklings.

'Course, after I give 'em a good squeeze, they're all dented and ruined, so this is getting expensive.

PeteHski

I have a couple of the regular 710 ml ones in black. Quality is high, the anti-leak valves work well and are very secure when closed. Water doesn't taste of plastic either like some cheap bottles do. I think they have some kind of anti-bac coating which actually works. Only downside I can think of is that the tops are a bit tricky to clean as you can't remove the valve seal. But they are still going strong after 18 months of daily use and not been sick yet! The version with the lid is a good idea if you ride in bad weather or off-road. These are my go-to bottles unless I need a larger size for very long rides.

tomato coupe

Anytime a European throws anything, it's reckless. (Unless they use two hands, over their heads.)

BobbyG

If you carry a bag with you, you could carry a nice bike-unfriendly bottle and simply pour the water from your bike-bottle in it, then put the bike bottle in the bag.

Or you could get some sort of soft bottle "jacket". I've seen some that come with clips. They're made for clipping a water bottle to your belt or back pack when hiking or walking.

Google "water bottle covers".

skidder

^^^ THIS ^^^. You should be able to find something on line, even if it only covered a 28oz bottle up to the narrow section. Also try a 'Beer Cozy' style can cover that you could slip a water bottle into; maybe they make them for taller water bottles? .
Bigger Q: Why would you need to take a water bottle into a customer's/client's place at all?

Troul 

https://bottlekeeper.com/BottleKeepe...r=Black-Chrome

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabe...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

alpharalpha

You know, I was kinda thinking in this direction earlier while looking at Camelbak Mag Chute bottles for my child, but was still hung up on something to go in cage. I have panniers, could just put one in there. I do like the regular Podium in smoke/gray would go well with my bike--see pic, panniers off at the moment--

the dirt model with lid doesn't come in that color, but they sell a lid for them.

indyfabz

I got one of these at an event. Many years later I now I have more than 150.

alpharalpha

Right? I remember the first time I actually had to buy a water bottle, local shops used to give them free.

shelbyfv

Yep. When you eat at a fancy restaurant, do you think those guys in the back making less than minimum wage don't occasionally hawk a ****er in the soup? Not my genius insight, think I saw it on SNL.

Canada1919

I just wait for it to rain and go outside and open my mouth

Koyote

I think you missed the joke.

seypat

What was the name of said event? Judging by the logo it was a catchy name!

wolfchild

I never owned any squeezable bottles...If I need to take a drink, I stop ,unscrew a lid , take a drink, screw a lid back on, and continue riding.

70sSanO

Nothing wrong with stopping to take a drink. If I’m at a long light it works. But if I’m riding without stopping points, I just drink while I’m riding.

On trails there are no lights. I probably should use a Camelbak, but I still use a bottle while riding unless a need a drink and I don’t feel confident on the terrain, then I stop.

I do like having the option.

John

indyfabz

Cannot for the life of me remember. It was in a goody bag, I think. The rabbits had nothing to do with the event itself. Possibly an MS 150 fundraiser. I did the second largest one in the country for 23 consecutive years before retiring from the event.

alpharalpha

Yep, didn't look at the logo

shelbyfv

I used to ride with a fellow who just could not drink and ride at the same time! He'd been riding for years, was not impaired or a squirrel. We didn't make a big deal of it but his hydration naturally suffered when the weather warmed up.