Water Cooler: Contigo AUTOSEAL Water Bottle, 24-Ounce

Product Details

Item Weight: 7.4 ounces
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B003KZKDRW
Item model number: WBA100B02

By : Contigo
Price : $9.99

Product Description

Color: Pink
Amazon.com Product Description
Stay hydrated throughout the day with this stylish 24-ounce Contigo water bottle which features convenient, 100-percent leak-proof AUTOSEAL technology. Made from durable, BPA-free Tritan plastic, this water bottle's body offers high impact resistance and won't stain or retain odors. This version comes in pink, and it's available in an assortment of colors.

The 100 percent spill- and lean-proof AUTOSEAL lid automatically seals between sips--there's no lid to remove or spout to open, making it impossible to spill. And it's great for one-handed, on-the-go drinking--perfect for gym workouts, hiking, walking, and busy days. Simply press the button to drink and then release to seal between sips. And because the lid system is always closed unless activated, your beverages will remain cooler for longer periods of time.
By using this Contigo product, you're both helping the environment and also saving money by taking your water or juices on the road in a reusable container instead of buying water bottles on the go.
A carabiner clip on the handle is great for attaching to a bag strap for hands-free portability. Volume markings help you gauge water intake. The water bottle fits most car cup holders and it has a wide opening to accommodate ice cubes. It measures 4-1/8 inches across the widest point of the lid, 10-3/8 inches tall, and 2-7/8 inches in diameter at the base.
Caring for Your Contigo
The 24-ounce Contigo water bottle is top rack dishwasher safe. Always store with lid removed to prevent moisture from becoming trapped in the body or lid after washing. Do not keep liquids that spoil easily, such as dairy, in the bottle for prolonged periods.
For use with cold beverages only.
About Contigo
Knowing that on-the-go beverages can be messy and complicated to use, Contigo developed a line of simple, yet functionally innovative drinkware to help people face life's daily challenges. The products are stylish, yet resilient; sleek yet strong--the perfect combination of performance and grace. Contigo products give you the confidence you need to face the day and pride in knowing that you bought the best of the best. Contigo is passionate about the products they create and believes you will be pleasantly surprised by the array of helpful innovations it offers.
Easy to drink, easy to carry. You need your water bottle to look good and go anywhere, while still being easy to drink from. Enter the autoseal Water Bottle- a unique combination of style and function. Durable. Colorful. Functional. 100-percent leak-proof and 100-percent spill-proof so it can go anywhere. The autoseal Water Bottle is easy to drink from, and easy to carry. It's the ultimate in on-the-go hydration.

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Product Features

24-ounce water bottle in pink with patented 100-percent leak- and spill-proof Autoseal lid
Made of durable, BPA-free Tritan plastic--wont stain or retain odors
Carabiner clip on the handle makes the bottle easy to carry
Fits most car cup holders; wide opening for ice cubes
Dishwasher safe on the top rack

Customer Reviews

These are undoubtedly the best water bottles I've ever owned, and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone for water. However, I would NOT recommend these for powdered drinks. Read the last section for elaboration.
My friend bought this three-pack because it was the most interesting bottle that Costco carried, and when we opened it up, we were surprised to find that it had the Autoseal valves. I have to say that the valves make a world of difference. They dramatically increase convenience and can actually increase the volumetric flow rate of water you can take in. Since it has an intake valve, you can basically "shotgun" the water without worrying about bubbles of air getting in your way. Just don't tip it too far; the intake valve can be quite rude to the overzealous.
The bottle features a measuring label on the side. It opens and closes easily, has a securely nestled rubber o-ring to prevent leaks, and even has a carabineer-like latch built into the top. It's wide enough to latch onto the belt of a shoulder bag. The valve opens and closes effortlessly. For the most part, the bottles are easy to clean as long as you make sure never to store them closed.
There are only two drawbacks to the bottles. One has to do with the o-ring. Don't overtighten the bottle when closing it. When the embossed Contigo logo lines up with the measuring stripe, you're good. If you turn too far, the o-ring will start to bunch up and leak, since it is not fixed to the lid. To fix the bunching, grip the lid with your palm against the top and rapidly twist it back and forth to agitate the o-ring.
-- POWDERED DRINKS --
The other drawback has to do with powdered drinks, especially protein powders. If you shake the bottle and drink from it, some of the liquid will get trapped up in the intake valve. The residue will eventually start to give odors and even grow bacteria, and you'll be able to taste it in the water. If you own this bottle and the water tastes like ice cubes from your freezer, this is why.
Cleaning the intake valve is a real pain, because it's inaccessible and the lid can't be disassembled. Your only choice is to force water through. You can do this with a pump; by turning the bottle upside-down with water inside and blowing into the spout; filling it with hot water or carbonated water, turning it upside-down, and pressing the valve partway to only open the valve; and so on.
To compound the issue, the bottle's shape is slightly tapered at the top, so you'll need either alacrity or a funnel to get all your protein powder in there from the scoop. Take my advice: use this for water and get a wide-top, no-valve BlenderBottle for powdered drinks.

As a water bottle for general use, it's hard to fault this Contigo. It's rugged, nicely designed and priced right. The carabiner clip built into the cap is a smart and welcome convenience. The wide mouth, when the cap is unscrewed, allows for ice cubes and easy cleaning. Plus, its marquee feature--the AUTOSEAL cap--does exactly that. Push the button to drink and the seal opens... release it after drinking and the seal snaps shut and will not leak. Knock it onto the floor or store it upside down in your backpack without fear of losing a drop. I was genuinely impressed.
So if it's all good, why the three stars? Unfortunately, as I recently learned when I took my Contigo on a rafting trip, that great AUTOSEAL cap can also be its Achilles' heel in gritty or sandy environments. For everyday use, or for the average gym rat or cyclist, this is not an issue. But for use in the outdoors, you may want to consider other bottles. Get a bit of grit, dirt or sand into the seal mechanism--which is what happened to me when I simply dropped the bottle on the ground during a hike--and you've suddenly got a leaky bottle that can be very tough to get clean again. In fact, I could not get the mechanism clean enough to seal properly until I got home from my trip, and it wasn't easy.
So, despite the pros of this bottle, I deduct two stars for problems you may encounter with it in the outdoors, where water bottles are often an essential piece of gear.
Thanks for reading my review and I hope you found it helpful in making your purchasing decision.

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