Valourgo 35 oz Collapsible Water Bottle, Large bpa Free Travel Water Bottle Reusable Water Bottle(Blue)

This is a peculiar bottle, with peculiar advantages and peculiar disadvantages. That said, I ordered 2, checked them out, then ordered 3 more. It absolutely seals, with an additional latch to secure the cover. The carrying handle is minimal at best: they could have done better. The opening is about 1 ⅝ inches. It's very light weight. The inside of the cap is relatively uncomplicated and easy to clean. It holds a quart, 32 ounces. And it’s silicon, much safer than plastic. Like all bottles, the cap is plastic. I just keep it upright if I have anything acidic in it.It has a valve, so it won't spill if you accidentally lose control while drinking. It's still easy to drink, because the bottle just collapses as you drink. And, the less it contains the smaller it becomes. There is a little spring-loaded button between the spout and the hinge: pushing that down will release the vacuum. (Well-designed, eh?) I find it usually takes 2 hands to drink from it because it is so floppy. It stands by itself pretty well, tho it helps to release the vacuum periodically. It tends to stick to the sides of a cup holder in the car. You can roll it up, but I think it would be easier to pack if you just left it flat.My experience is that it takes a long time to dry out. It has a sort of lip where the silicon joins the rim, and this tends to catch water. It comes with a nice sponge brush: I would suggest using that to remove as much water as possible after washing it. Drain it upside down, then turn it right side up to finish drying. Some folks complained of an off taste. The suggestion is to put in a couple spoonfuls of baking soda then fill with hot water and let sit for a few hours. I didn't notice a smell initially but did that anyway and haven't noticed any off tastes. If you have to pack it while it’s still wet I bet you could clean it then put in a bit of baking soda to control stink. I have another silicon bottle that got left too long without cleaning. I haven’t been able to remove the stain but the surface seems smooth and there’s no off taste.I wouldn't recommend it for smoothies because of the valve and because the small opening makes it difficult to clean thoroughly. It works great for juices, water, tea, infusions. It's also great for drinking in bed, because of the valve.You could probably fill it with ice and cold water for a cold pack, or with hot water for a hot pack. (Needless to say, DON’T put it in a microwave!) It says it will withstand boiling water. Because it collapses, it could be a way to store wine away from oxygen.I've found other people's reviews very helpful for other products, I hope this helps you with this one.

I Use this for travel. Easy to use and great to pack up when empty.Wonderful for airline travel. Have it empty with no liquid when going through TSA at the airport.Then after passing the secured checkpoint just fill it up with water for the flight.Also easy to clean.I find it handy to reduce the size of the container when liquid is reduced by squeezing out the extra air.Clean it with the brush that is included.

This was really great for travel, leak proof and convenient, and I kind of liked the floppiness drinking from it. I could actually “feel” how much I was consuming throughout the day and used it as a cue to drink more, and I didn’t have any issues with it standing up, as long as I refilled the air.I would say it’s significantly less convenient if you need your water cold - the silicone definitely sweats a lot and that will get your items just as wet as if it leaked.I was traveling in the tropics and found that water generally kept room temperature unless I left it in direct sun for a while. As long as I kept it in a bag or under a towel it wasn’t an issue for me (at room temp).At some point I did leave this in the freezer and one of the leak-proof parts in the lid exploded off, and then it was REALLY leaking everywhere, I had to carry it home in a plastic shopping bag. If that hadn’t happened, I’d probably still be using this bottle daily. I will most likely buy another to replace it because I loved it so much, and now I know better.I would also say you can clearly see when mold starts collecting inside. I was in a jungle area with well water, so I was hyper aware and looking for it. Personally I think it’s a pro - mold collection happens in any bottle, and with this one it’s just harder to ignore the reminder to clean! The included brush worked really well for the floppy nature of the bottle, and the silicone lets it slide right off with very little effort.I also washed the bottle with dish soap before using it and had no issues with silicone smell or taste after that.

This water bottle has been holding up well. It still holds a good seal without leaking after 6 months of daily use. No funny taste and easy to pack up when empty.

I bought this to take on an international trip so would be less bulky to travel with and to use when hiking. I had never used a collapsible bottle before. It took some getting used to. This bottle does not leak and is made well. It did what I needed it to do. I did have to unscrew the top regularly to open air to it as it collapses as you drink and stays that way

These came in handy for a recent trip we took. I loved that they took up very little space in the luggage. I definitely do recommend discarding any water you do not drink within the day. The water will get a plastic flavor, but other than that I have no complaints and I am very happy with the purchase. Sturdy, easy to pack and does not leak. Would buy again.

We’ve been using this for 3 years, and washed so many times but still tastes plastic from the material. Not recommend

I thought it was flimsy until i noticed the button to add air, still flimsy but workable

Excelente calidad y el producto es muy sencillo y práctico

I originally purchased these because of the interesting concept. When received I quickly noticed the is a severe leakage, water would continuously drip when store in bag. There is a strong silicone and rubber smell. I would be worried to drink out of these. I never had the chance to use these because of the defect. The seller ignored my messages and concerns; trying to avoid all responsibilities, even after sending them lots of photo evidence. It's absolutely the worst product that I've ever received on Amazon. Would NOT recommend.