Is there any where to buy these bottles that they don't cost a million dollars? Of course, they are like the "IT" water bottle for Middle School this year, but ouch at the $40 price tag. Help!
Yeah, I'd just get the Thermoflask one and if your kid wants to cover the logo, they can do so with a cool sticker. I have a Hydro Flask water bottle and it wasn't worth the price compared to the Thermoflask ones at Costco, which are quite nice and work very well. BTW, if the rubber spout piece comes off the Thermoflask lid and can't be found, the Hydro Flask lids they sell separately work as a replacement.
I have see them go 20% or 30% off on amazon and Whole Foods (I think last summer) or various places from time to time, but I think it’s one of those “you’re lucky to catch it type things.” Maybe check camel camel camel to see what Amazon’s best prices have been.
Costco had Thermoflask brand ones that are great for a better price. Not sure if they still have them.
Yeah, I've seen a few 'knock-offs' but she really wants the real thing. However, I'm not paying $40 for a water bottle, so I thought I'd try to find one cheaper before crushing her spirit LOL
I sympathize. This designer water bottle stuff is insane. Kids lose them And it’s a nice chunk of change. My kids just got a contigo that was about $20 and my son lost it the first week of school last year. It was like lighting a $20 bill on fire 🔥. But it’s hard to find cheaper in the bigger size he needed.
Does she have her own money/allowance/savings? That sounds like a good purchase for her to make (I'm assuming she has perfectly suitable alternative water bottles).
Post by Leeham Rimes on Aug 14, 2019 14:04:21 GMT -5
Why are they so popular? I had one and hated it. Constantly had to be on look out for mold build up around the lid and top Cover. They don’t even look particularly awesome, why are they so coveted? I like my contigo 1000% better.
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Why are they so popular? I had one and hated it. Constantly had to be on look out for mold build up around the lid and top Cover. They don’t even look particularly awesome, why are they so coveted? I like my contigo 1000% better.
I agree that the colors aren’t that exciting. I wish I could remember what my friend has. The bottles have such pretty colors.
There’s also another brand on amazon called simple? I forget the name but it should pop up if you search for hydro flask. They have cool colors so maybe that could help sway your kid?
I think it's Simple Modern, and they look almost like Hydro Flasks minus the logo. We have some, and they work fine.
(We also have Hydro Flasks, and I hate how many replacement lids I've had to buy.)
I sympathize. This designer water bottle stuff is insane. Kids lose them And it’s a nice chunk of change. My kids just got a contigo that was about $20 and my son lost it the first week of school last year. It was like lighting a $20 bill on fire 🔥. But it’s hard to find cheaper in the bigger size he needed.
I love contigo water bottles. It is the only thing we use.
Look on Amazon. Sometimes you can find them for $15.
Post by sotally tober on Aug 14, 2019 14:14:36 GMT -5
Nordstrom has them and if you have any notes available will help offset the price. Otherwise, I recommend the Dick's sporting goods coupon route.
Also they are amazing compared to some of the knockoff brands. Mine regularly has ice in it the following day. I use my large one at work and fill it with ice in the morning and just refill with water as needed throughout the day and it stays so cold.
Nordstrom has them and if you have any notes available will help offset the price. Otherwise, I recommend the Dick's sporting goods coupon route.
Also they are amazing compared to some of the knockoff brands. Mine regularly has ice in it the following day. I use my large one at work and fill it with ice in the morning and just refill with water as needed throughout the day and it stays so cold.
They really are worth it. I've left mine in a hot car for hours and still had cold water.
Nordstrom has them and if you have any notes available will help offset the price. Otherwise, I recommend the Dick's sporting goods coupon route.
Also they are amazing compared to some of the knockoff brands. Mine regularly has ice in it the following day. I use my large one at work and fill it with ice in the morning and just refill with water as needed throughout the day and it stays so cold.
This has been my experience too.
I love mine. I paid full price. If I had a kid who tends to not lose things (which I do) and they really wanted one, I would probably buy it. If my kid were prone to losing stuff, I would probably buy a cheaper one and tell them that if they still had it at Christmas, I'd get them the real deal.
There’s also another brand on amazon called simple? I forget the name but it should pop up if you search for hydro flask. They have cool colors so maybe that could help sway your kid?
I think it's Simple Modern, and they look almost like Hydro Flasks minus the logo. We have some, and they work fine.
(We also have Hydro Flasks, and I hate how many replacement lids I've had to buy.)
Ooh ! These were the ones I was thinking of! My friend and her daughter have these and the colors are so pretty. Much better than Hydro flask IMO. I wish they had more designs that would appeal to boys.
Post by lolalolalola on Aug 14, 2019 14:50:51 GMT -5
Question because I just threw all of our stainless steel bottles in the trash and replaced them with plastic Contigo and Camelbak bottles. Do they dent when dropped?
We had gotten to the point where none of our water bottles would stand up due to being dented from drops.
Question because I just threw all of our stainless steel bottles in the trash and replaced them with plastic Contigo and Camelbak bottles. Do they dent when dropped?
We had gotten to the point where none of our water bottles would stand up due to being dented from drops.
Yes, they dent. They're also recyclable, so I'm hoping "threw them in the trash" really means you put them in the recycle bin.
Question because I just threw all of our stainless steel bottles in the trash and replaced them with plastic Contigo and Camelbak bottles. Do they dent when dropped?
We had gotten to the point where none of our water bottles would stand up due to being dented from drops.
Yes, but they still work just fine. I know this because I dropped mine down a sewer lol. My H and my friend's H crawled into the sewer to rescue it.
Question because I just threw all of our stainless steel bottles in the trash and replaced them with plastic Contigo and Camelbak bottles. Do they dent when dropped?
We had gotten to the point where none of our water bottles would stand up due to being dented from drops.
Yes, they dent. They're also recyclable, so I'm hoping "threw them in the trash" really means you put them in the recycle bin.
They aren’t accepted for recycling in my city, unfortunately, unless I drive to the landfill and pay them to take it. It’s too bad, our blue bins accept a lot of items, but not water bottles.
Question because I just threw all of our stainless steel bottles in the trash and replaced them with plastic Contigo and Camelbak bottles. Do they dent when dropped?
We had gotten to the point where none of our water bottles would stand up due to being dented from drops.
Yes, but they still work just fine. I know this because I dropped mine down a sewer lol. My H and my friend's H crawled into the sewer to rescue it.
They fall over and roll off tables and desks when they’re dented? We have hammered them back into shape but they finally were too far gone. The last straw was when one fell off our entry table onto my kids toe and gave her a big bruise - we were worried about her toenail!
Question because I just threw all of our stainless steel bottles in the trash and replaced them with plastic Contigo and Camelbak bottles. Do they dent when dropped?
We had gotten to the point where none of our water bottles would stand up due to being dented from drops.
I took a bad fall while running a week after I got mine. It dented and scratched pretty badly but as wambam said above, it still works as intended. I’m a bit sad it’s not as pretty as it used to be but oh well.
The dents were at the top so it still stands fine.
Question because I just threw all of our stainless steel bottles in the trash and replaced them with plastic Contigo and Camelbak bottles. Do they dent when dropped?
We had gotten to the point where none of our water bottles would stand up due to being dented from drops.
I took a bad fall while running a week after I got mine. It dented and scratched pretty badly but as wambam said above, it still works as intended. I’m a bit sad it’s not as pretty as it used to be but oh well.
The dents were at the top so it still stands fine.
They were still fine for hiking or the car, but not work or school. I love the plastic ones, I just wish they kept drinks cold!!
Yes, but they still work just fine. I know this because I dropped mine down a sewer lol. My H and my friend's H crawled into the sewer to rescue it.
They fall over and roll off tables and desks when they’re dented? We have hammered them back into shape but they finally were too far gone. The last straw was when one fell off our entry table onto my kids toe and gave her a big bruise - we were worried about her toenail!
Oh! They make these rubber "boots" so they don't dent on the bottom. My dents are all at the top.