I have been buying this brand of water bottle for many years now. I still give this new water bottle version 5 stars, because it is absolutely the best water bottle we have been able to find. However, the new updates are NOT my fav. Positive: - The bottle body is still made of the same durable tritan material. BPA free. - bottle diameter fits into cup holders and backpack side pockets. - lightweight - the loop for carrying the bottle never breaks. - no straws (straws are icky germ habitats). Just an easily cleanable open chug concept. Note though, that this new lid has a smaller hole for drinking. - we have had several previous Opard bottles where the lid latch had chipped, and could no longer stay shut. Hoping that this new lid shape has a less breakable latch. Negative: - The former bottle, which I have been buying my family for years, had a nice linear modern look. The new flip lid has curves instead of straight lines (see photo). The old style hinge was wider and "sandwiched" the upper lid on both sides. Now there is only one pair of "holes" on each side of the hinge, so the hinge is not as stable and more easily breakable. - The new lid has an air hole to prevent a vacuum while you are drinking. (I never had a problem before.) Because there is an additional hole, they have added an additional seal for the extra hole. In my estimation, additional seals make for additional germ hiding places, so not thrilled to have the added seal here. Read more
Love the ease of the bottle. Easy to carry and clean. Read more
Excellent water bottle. I was able to use this at the airport and it was nice and light for travel. Read more
I purchased several of these for hiking after accidently tipping my other flip to type bottles and the drink spout would pot open. I'd end up flooding the floor or the trunk of the car. The locking feature on these is simple and effective. It's there when you want it or don't use it when you don't need it. The bottle is generally sturdy except that after a few months, the handle on one of three snapped off. Too bad as I like to be able to grab it with one finger when loading and unloading the car. I find the size ideal for my daypack, one on each side. 20 oz. seems to be a perfect size for each bottle x 2 for a day hike. 5*-1* due to weak handle. Read more
Great bottle. Nice size, weight and appealing look Read more
I took this with me to the airport and used it during a 4-hour flight and an 8-hour layover in Vegas. Go through TSA with it empty and fill it with water afterwards. It's water-tight and secure. Slides into my backpack side pocket no problem. I dropped it a few times with no issues. I only wish I could easily get ice at the airport. EDIT: If there's a Dunkin' Donuts at the airport after you go through TSA, just ask and you can get ice for a nominal charge or free depending on location. EDIT: As far as this bottle, it went from being my favorite to my most hated. The rubber lid gasket disappeared somewhere at the airport on a subsequent trip and the bottle leaked all over my food when not kept upright. The gasket should stay in place and not randomly drop out when refilling. They advertise a "12-Month worry-free warranty" and a leak-proof guarantee, but the vendor has not responded to messages sent via their website. They claim to respond within 12 hours during normal weekdays, but they've not responded at all. Therefore, the manufacturer's warranty claims in this listing are false and misleading. EDIT 2: Back to 5 stars. After waiting over 4 weeks, Opard finally responded to my email and honored their warranty by sending out a brand new replacement bottle. Read more
The bottle is sleek and light weight and a great look/size/weight to carry around. However after one week of using it is now leaking Read more
Easy to clean, holds just enough water without being heavy. Keeps water cold without needing a lot of ice. Fits easily in backpack! Read more
