SPECIAL MADE Collapsible Water Bottle Leakproof Valve BPA Free Silicone Foldable Water Bottle for Gym Camping Sports Lightweight Travel Bottle Durable 20oz (Dark Green 2 st)

i liked how collapsible it was but i didn't expect the soft and squishy feature to bother me so much. you either suck the water out while it's upright or completely lift the bottle with one hand and support with the other. it was a tiny learning experience but i definitely prefer solid reusable bottles.

Bought this for summer travel season, it was great for going through airports, pack in empty and then fill up once through security. It was also perfect for our trip to Europe where you have to pay for water everywhere, we just filled it up each morning before we left our room for the day.

Nice collapsible bottle! Folds nicely.The white strap on top is not really a way to hold the water bottle, but I guess you could use it for that. Just remember you can’t use it constantly as a way to hold the water bottle. It really only has the strength of a rubber band, so it might break if you hold it too much by the strap. The strap is really there to hold it all together when you have it folded up; it’s not really meant to carry the bottle.I bought it to take with me into the hockey or baseball stadium or concerts and things like that where they don’t let you take anything to drink in with you.I took this bottle with me when we went on a trip to Boston. Before I left for my trip I washed it and expected to need to follow the directions to get the odd smell & taste out of it, however I did not have any issues. All I did was wash with soap and water and the leave it open to dry out. No issues. As far as carrying it with me, I had no issues either. Like I said, I did not constantly use the strap/ rubber band to hold it, as I was worried it might break if I used it solely to carry the water bottle. Also, I needed to flip up the spout often to “get the air out” so the sides of the bottle didn’t stay squished in. You do need to tip your head back to drink. I did not find it to leak. However, I did not trust it to just put in my backpack and not spill. I held it the whole time. The other thing is that I felt like I often had to use two hands to drink out of it since the bottle was somewhat “squishy”. Despite what some others have said, I have not had any issues with it falling over when I put it on a table. I would not use this water bottle for every thing, but it definitely is a keeper.

This reusable water bottle is a great purchase. The color is as advertised, and it is made of durable material. Instructions are included for how to get rid of the new plastic smell. Once filled I did not experience any leaks. The drinking spout works perfectly, and the elastic bands do a great job keeping the bottle compact once empty. Easy to clean, and I air dried it. Fits perfectly in my purse, backpack, and carry bags.

I ordered these water bottles because they are light-weight and collapsible and don't weigh down your bag. We used them on a recent trip and saved a lot of money by not buying water. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is that the tops are a bit wobbly when you put them on after cleaning.