Customer Reviews

Thermos Intak Hydration Bottle with Meter, Pink

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1 star:		(10)

 

 

I purchased two of these bottles for my husband and I. We really felt guilty throwing away about 6 water bottles a day in home so we wanted to switch to refillable bottles. We have purchased bottles before that smell or that are hard to clean. I hate having bottles that the spout is exposed to the world's elements and germs. I know it sounds crazy but I just think it's gross. This bottle is a dream come true. It has a push button to open the top that safely secures your spout. I always just throw it in my gym bag and it never leaks. I also hate squirting water into my mouth when I'm very thirsty and I love that this has a large enough spout that I can actually drink from. It's so easy to clean and it's dishwasher safe. I use it daily so I hand wash it. It has a clip that I've used to clip it to the side of the kid's backpacks. It's very light and not heavy at all.
It's bpa free so we're not ingesting disgusting chemicals. It fits into the cupholder in my car too.
This is a dream come true bottle.

Being pregnant I've been trying to up my water drinking. There are so many cool looking water bottles out there with fun features, but I found I just never drank the water with them. The sucking, squeezing, sipping thing was more annoying than convenient to me. I eventually just stuck to the good old glass for home use and I'd have to get bottled water for on the run.

...Until I came across this beauty in target!! Before I noticed any of the other features, I was already sold by the spout design. It's an open spout like a water bottle - perhaps I haven't looked around enough, but I've never seen this design before. It is almost an inch in diameter, which means it feels like I'm drinking/gulping out of a glass and can control the flow of water simply by how far I raise the bottle.

Then I discovered the other features:

A Feature Packed Lid
Here is where the best features of the bottle are. I'll list them quick...
- You click the teardrop shaped button in the front and the lid pops open, revealing the spout (which sticks up about an inch from the bottle).
- No need to worry about the lid whacking you in the nose, as it clicks back and stays there while you drink. In fact, I noticed they designed it to flow in one motion. Hold the bottle, then use your thumb to push the button and there is enough force in it flipping open to flip back and click into place on it's own.
- You'll need a bit of pressure (but nothing uncomfortable) to click the lid back down, which is what ensures the leak proof factor and the flipping and clicking back thing.
- There is an additional metal loop you can choose to put over the button which 'locks' it down and prevents the button being pushed by accident - so no worries leaving this free floating in a bag.
- There is a plastic loop on the top edge that flips up or down which you can either use to carry the bottle by or attach a carabiner clip to for hooking onto anything you need to.
- There is an adjustable ring and numbered markings at the bottom of the lid to help you keep track of how many bottles you've drunk. It has up to 6 numbers, so once you've finished your first bottle, simply twist the ring to point to the number 2, etc up to 6 bottle re-fills (I personally can't see drinking that much water or any liquid in one day!).

Big Size, But Not Awkward
Being 24oz means that if I drink the daily recommended amount of water, I'll only need to refill the bottle 3 times a day (or you could just buy 3 bottles and fill up once a day, but I'm happy with just one bottle). Despite it's size, I never feel burdened carrying or drinking from it.

Ambidextrous Shape
The shape of the bottle fits nicely in your hand (without those annoying finger indents that my fingers never fit in on other bottles and also makes this one ambidextrous!) There is a textured pattern on the one side of the bottle to add just the right amount of grip. On the other side, there are measurement markings which would be great to use with say powdered sports drinks that you need to measure out. They have liter and oz markings.

Easy to Re-Fill
With the nice big, open spout I don't have to unscrew the lid to re-fill it. If I do decide to take the lid off though, it's just a simple screw lid - not spring loaded or something weird making it hard to put back on. There is a rubber seal on the inside to ensure the 'leak proof' really does work.

Easy to Clean
There are no hidden crevices here anywhere which makes it easy to clean and no problem tipping and drinking out the last drop. From the outside, you'd expect there to be place for water to get trapped, but when you open the lid, it's a simple screw on lid, flat at the top, opening only for the spout which goes straight up. If you're only using it for water, I wouldn't even unscrew the lid to clean it.

Overall Look
I love that it's transparent so I can clearly see the liquid level. The option of different colors is also fun and an obvious 'color name tag' if there is more than one bottle around.

Slight Downers:
- The footprint shape of the bottle is close to an egg shape, as apposed to the normal round shape - which is actually why it's so comfortable in your hand. The reason this is bad is that it fits in a cup holder, but not snugly like a round bottle would. Depending on the cup holders you'll use it in, this can decrease the stability. Combined with the height of the bottle, it's possible it could fall out of a cup holder (I haven't had this happen yet) - which is not a big issue if you have the lid on, as it's leak proof.

- It feels a bit top heavy, even completely filled up. When I first got it, I was nervous the bottle would fall over when the bottle was half full and the lid clicked back. This is a needless concern however as I have not had it even come close to tip that way once.

- The bottle re-fill count on the lid is a great feature, but feels like the only flimsy part of the bottle. As you twist the ring to a different number it sort of clicks, but adjusts way too easily. I'm not sure how this would hold up if it's sitting loosely in a bag, but I know that this feature is rendered useless when my kids drink from the bottle and inevitably end up moving it accidentally. While it's an awesome feature I haven't seen anywhere, it's not really important to me, so this downer doesn't bother me.

All in all, I love this bottle! I expect all feature packed bottles to be a high price, but immediately felt the price was reasonable for this much coveted spout design. It certainly works out to be much cheaper than buying bottled water. However when I discovered all the other features, I was shocked at how low cost it is. This is a wonderfully featured and priced bottle to stock up on and a worthy investment. Mine goes with me everywhere - I even have it next to my bed during the night!

I've used 32 oz polycarbonate Nalgene Wide Mouth Loop-Top Bottles and Eddie Braur bottles in the past. I recently purchased a Sigg Lifestyle Loop Top Water Bottle (1.0-Liters) stainless steal bottle and have been happy with it until I discovered the Thermos water bottle.

Here is what I like about it:

* Feels Natural to Drink From - Wide-mouth bottles like Nalgenes spill at the slightest bump which makes it difficult to drink will walking or on a car ride. The Thermos has a narrow mouth and an ergonomic designed bottle that makes it feel completely natural to use.

* Inexpensive - Only $10...Awesome!!! Considering Sigg's can cost upwards of $30, this is a great value for the quality product you get.

* Easy-Open Cap Keeps Mouth Clean - The mouth on the Sigg where you place I place lip is left exposed and has the potential of getting dirty. The Thermos bottle opens easier than any bottle I've used. A simple push of the button on the front and it spring open.

* Transparent - I like to see if there is anything floating in my water before I drink it. This is the one big problem for stainless steal bottles.

* Dishwasher Safe - Narrow mouth bottles, like Sigg's, are not able to be washed in the dishwasher, but the Thermos bottle has a removable top that makes it easy to clean. I prefer the dishwasher because the high-heat sterilizes any germs that could get me sick.

* BPA Free - Not really sure if BPA causes cancer, but it seems to be the marketing craze these days. BPA (Biphenol-A) is used to strengthen polycarbonate plastics and has recently been linked to increase the probability of cancer. While it seems everything causes cancer, I might as well play it safe with my water bottle...right?

I really do like this bottle a lot and though it is very well designed it has 1 major flaw.
There is a small round rubber seal at the top of the bottle right above the spout that prevents it from leaking. The problem is the way it is attached. The only thing hold the seal on is a small tail in the middle of it which is pushed up thru a hole in the hard plastic cap. It is not very secure and it comes off almost everytime I use it.
The first time the seal came off was actually the first time I used it. I brought the bottle to work filled with ice cold water. When I opened the lid the rubber seal popped off flying who knows where. I never found it. The $10 water bottle I just got was useless. I did send an email via the Thermos website about it and a few days later I got a response saying they would send me a replacement "this time". Like they were doing me a huge favor. Geez, what would happen if I lost it and asked for another?
As I previously said the seal has popped off nearly every time I used it so needless to say I am extremely careful when opening the cap to take a drink. Though I know I will eventually lose it again. Hopefully later rather than sooner.
If they could get this problem corrected I would give it 5 stars but with this major issue I feel I am being generous in giving it a 2 star rating.

I was stoked when I found this bottle in Target. I picked up one for myself, my wife, and my two children - all in different, stylish colors: green, pink, purple, and blue. The colors make it obvious who's bottle is who's - not true when using bottled water bottles. The key features in this bottle that wowed me are:

1) Capacity - a perfect 24oz. Smaller bottles have you refilling too often. Larger ones are unwieldy.

2) Size - comfortable to hold and fits in cup holders.

3) Leakproof - high quality silicone seals for the screw on top and the spout seal.

4) Perfect drinking spout - this was a biggie for me. The spout is roughly the same size as a regular water bottle except that it is slightly angled and has a wonderfully smooth, rounded lip. Just a natural, comfortable way to drink water. And none of the sharp edges you find on disposable bottles.

5) Dishwasher safe - just pop it in the top rack for an occasional deep cleaning.

6) One-handed operation - just hit the release button on the side and the cover flips open. Try to do that with a regular water bottle! Push down on the cover and it clicks shut, keeping the spout clean and sealed.

7) Easy to add ice - the lid unscrews to reveal the nice 2 inch opening. Easy to fill and add ice of any typical size and shape. And the rim of the opening is also perfectly rounded over and smooth if you want to gulp right out of the bottle for some reason.

8) Price - only $10. Cheaper than a lot of inferior bottles out there.

9) BPA-free - no need to worry about health risks of BPA.

10) Features I didn't care about but are nice to have: a rotating ring on the lid to track the number of bottles you've drunk, strong loop on a steel hinge to attach to belt, backpack, etc.

I normally wouldn't review such a small item, but I'm so impressed with the thought that went into every part and function of my Thermos Intak water bottle that I must! This is a welcome surprise since everyone is familiar dealing with so many other product designs out there that just seem half-baked, no concern for the user and just created to make a buck for the manufacturer.

The designers at Thermos must have spent some time on this design, interviewing users and improving on the negative gripes with similar products. Other reviewers here have already highlighted the features of the Intak, so I'll be brief with the few that stand out in my head every time I use it.

- Simple, one handed lid opening by a big, thumb sized button. The spring action (caused by an ingeniously placed rubber peg) flings the cap open and into a locked open position, so it doesn't swing closed while drinking.

- Knowing the potential hazard of having a button-open lid inside a gym bag, they included a metal clasp that secures the lid shut. In case the button is accidentally pressed the lid will remain closed, so no spills!

- Mouth sized drinking opening, not too big, not too small.

- Slim, grippy bottle that fits easily in standard car cupholders. There are two possible ways to thread the cap, either of which configure the grips for right or left-handed use.

- Convenient and sturdy loop on the lid for attaching to a carabiner key-ring or clip to a backpack, etc.

- Even brand new, no smell or taste! I've found that some of those other plastic or aluminium water bottles come with an off putting smell or taste, but the Intak does not have that problem.

- You can't beat the price. I received mine as a gift and will not hesitate picking more up as gifts for friends, and even a few spares for myself! Highly recommended.

Love this water bottle but of the 4 we own, 3 have missing rubber lids that cover the mouth piece. We've only owned them for 3 months and they are not handled in any harsh way, just going to the gym and home. Once the rubber piece is lost, the bottle leaks water everywhere if put on it's side. I have an email into the company to see if I can get replacement parts. I would give this a 5 star rating except for the fact this piece easily falls off.

Thermos Nissan Intak Hydration Bottle is high quality. Only complaint is the number dial moves on its own. One reason I purchased bottle was to keep track of how many bottles I drank in the day. If you buy it for that reason then I do not recommend it. If looking for a high quality, sturdy hydration bottle than I highly recommend this Thermos Nissan Intak Hydration bottle. I have dropped it several times and no damage at all, not even a scratch.

I have used Nalgene wide mouth water bottles with silicone and plastic inserts to prevent spillage. The silicone inserts made the water taste bad, and the bottles didn't fit in my car's cup holder.

I have used Nalgene OTG bottles, which were great, but they leaked.

I have used Camelback water bottles with the bite valve, and I bit through the valve eventually. The bite valve leaked. The larger ones did not fit in my cup holder either.

Finally, I found this Thermos bottle at Target. It's amazing! It's very similar to the Nalgene OTG, because it pops open and has a narrow enough opening to drink out of directly without an insert... BUT, it also has a metal ring you can use to lock the bottle closed... so if it falls on the floor of your car and rolls around, or is loose in your gym bag, or clipped to your camping gear... it stays closed and does not pop open and leak! And it fits in the cup holder in the car! (it is a weird shape on the bottom, but it fits)

Best of all, it's BPA free!

Everyone asks me about this water bottle all the time because I take it with me everywhere. I have a green one and a pink one, and I alternate them. Our 4 year old and 6 year old both have the same bottle to take to school. My in-laws have it, too. We all LOVE this bottle!

I will say this, though... do NOT put hot liquids in it, and if you put juice or milk in it, wash it out thoroughly that day. If you're just using it for water, it's fine to keep refilling and only wash every few days... but any other liquid encourages mold, so it's very important to wash it more often. Also, it's not a sippy cup. Don't put red fruit punch in it, and give it to your 4 year old. The fruit punch will get all over him (can you tell I'm speaking from experience? haha!)

I have put the bottle on the bottom rack of the dishwasher, and I wash the lid by hand. I could probably put the lid on the top rack of the dishwasher, but I don't want my gritty dish soap to scratch the silicone parts, and it's so easy to hand wash that part.

You can also track your intake with this, but I don't really do that much. It's just a great bottle, whether you use that feature or not.

My wife and I have been using the Thermos Intak Water bottles for over a year now and just wanted to share with you a couple of tips about the bottle. It's a great water bottle as far as the size (24 oz.) and the way the water flows out of the spout. The way the bottle opens with the press of a button is another ingenious design. However, Thermos' main design flaw with the water bottle are the two rubber pieces that can easily fall out of the bottle and get lost, rendering the bottle a leaky mess if you still try to use it.

The washer ring that goes under the lid that screws in can easily fall out, destroying any watertight seal you might have when you screw the lid back on. I've lost mine a couple of times and had to look everywhere for it. The other rubber piece is the one that goes on the top of the cover and essentially is what seals the spout when the cover is on. If this piece pops out (which it can easily do if you aren't continually pressing it back into the cover) then you'll have another leaky mess if you think the cover is on and you toss the bottle in your bag.

I'm not saying this is a bad bottle, it works great with all its pieces intact, but the amount of times my wife and I have had to look for its missing pieces are an annoying hassle. If you use it make sure you are aware of where all the pieces are and that they are firmly pressed into place so you don't lose them!

3 stars for the hassle of always having to find those rubber pieces.