I have been using CamelBak hydration packs for about 15
years. Their products keep getting
better. CamelBak started in 1989 when Michael Eidson,
who was an EMT by trade, took an IV bag filled with water and stuffed it in a
tube sock. Michael then put the
contraption in his bike jersey pocket, put the hose over his shoulder and
clamped it with a clothespin. He wanted
to have extra water during the “Hotter’N Hell 100.” That was the first CamelBak.
CamelBak feels strongly about “Giving Bak.” They
started a program called We Know Water.
It is designed to teach 4th and 5th graders the
benefits of using a reusable bottle. CamelBak also believes in being
environmentally responsible in their day to day operations. The CamelBak headquarters is located in Petaluma,
California.
The Podium Ice features
aerogel insulation that keeps your water cold four times longer than
traditional bottles. It will also keep beverages warm if that is your
thing. It holds 21 ounces of water and
has a TruTaste polypropylene coating with Hydroguard that lets you taste your
water and not what was in your bottle last time (i.e. leftover electrolyte
drink).
The cap has a self-sealing Jet Valve
that eliminates spills and has a wider opening for more water flow than
previous models. You can lockout the cap
with a simple twist and the nipple part of the cap comes off easy so you can
clean it.
The bottle itself has a wide mouth for
easy filling, especially when adding ice.
The Podium
Ice is 100% free of BPA and BPS so you don’t have to worry about that either.
I have been using the Podium Chill
for years, which is one of CamelBak’s
insulated bottles that claims to keep water cold two times longer than a regular
bottle. It would keep my ice water cold
for about 20-30 minutes as opposed to a regular bottle that would last about
10-15 minutes. Those times were when I
would ride in 85-90 degree temperatures.
I tested the Podium
Ice and the ice water lasted an hour and there was still ice left in
it. It was 80 degrees out that day.
I also did a comparison in my
house. I filled a Podium
(un-insulated bottle) - green bottle, Podium Chill
–black cap, and Podium Ice Bottle – white cap with ice water.
It was about 72 degrees in my house.
The ice in the Podium
Bottle melted after three hours. The
ice in the Poduim
Chill lasted five hours. The ice in
the Podium Ice
lasted eight hours. The results were not
surprising to me.
Pros
Keeps fluids cold or hot 4 times longer
Jet Valve reduces spills
Larger opening for easy filling
Lockout valve
Awesome guarantee
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CamelBak makes its products with the best materials
for a more durable product. They want to exceed your expectations. The Got Your Bak™ Lifetime Guarantee covers
all reservoirs, backpacks, bottles and accessories from manufacturing defects
in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.
CamelBak will repair or replace (at its discretion)
any manufacturing defect at no cost to you. The Got Your Bak™ Lifetime
Guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear, if you lose your hydration gear,
improper care, or negligence. Product
must be purchased from an authorized CamelBak dealer and should be returned to CamelBak for evaluation. Click here for their full warranty policy.
If you would like to have cold water on your next bike ride, be sure to
pick up a Podium Ice
Bottle or two. They are well worth
it. Get
yours today on the CamelBak
website for about $25 or at a local retailer near you. Stay hydrated out there folks.
Note: I received this product
in exchange for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the
product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so please use all of the
products that I review at your own risk.
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