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Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Colored Water Bottles with Poly Loop Cap

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: Klean Kanteen


I've used Nalgene bottles in the past for hiking, but I don't hike much anymore. I needed a bottle to take water to work and some colleagues have been using Klean Kanteen for a while. They liked theirs, so I thought I'd give them a try.

At first I was looking at the brushed stainless, but it always gives me a chill -- as if I were biting down on aluminum foil. So I went with the painted ones instead. I got a black 27oz and like it. I sometimes wonder if I should have gotten the 40oz, but one of the guys has one and it might be a bit large for my application. Still not positive, so I might be getting one of those too.

It's not a thermos, so it doesn't keep it cold all day. But, it keeps it cool enough that I can drink ... Read More:

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Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: Klean Kanteen


I have had my 27oz. KK with sport cap for a over a year now and *LOVE* it. It has NEVER leaked and my water always tastes perfect as long as it's cleaned with hot water and soap on a regular basis. I noticed a review that claims otherwise, but that honestly surprises me. I live in Chico (where KK's were created) so they are a dime a dozen here and I have NEVER heard those complaints. Perhaps they got a fluke??

These are now my go-to gift, especially this Christmas.

P.S. Stickers adhere really well to it if you end up personalizing it like I have :)

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Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: Omron

June 15, 2005
The product is superb and meets all expectations. It arrived quickly also. I would recommend both the product and the seller to anyone interested.

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CamelBak BPA-Free Better Water Bottle with Bite Valve

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: Camelbak


I have been trying to find a BPA free water bottle that had a built-in straw and this one is perfect. I really dislike having to tilt my head back to get a drink. It's especially irritating when driving the car or bicycling. With this bottle I don't have to take my eyes off the road to satisfy my thirst.

Good product!

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New Wave Enviro Tinted Stainless Steel Water Bottle (0.6-Liter)

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: New Wave Enviro


If you are looking for a cheap and *very* light use bottle... this one works. If you are looking for a quality workhorse bottle... this is NOT it.

The quality of the screw cap ring is bad. There aren't enough threads to really get the top on tight. It either spins or leaks slightly.

The tinted paint layer is thin and does chip/scratch pretty easy with typical use.

They are made in China if that is a concern for you.

Save your money and buy a Sigg bottle for the same kind of bottle but much higher quality. Or a Klean Kanteen. I own both and they are 10x the water bottle. I have four children under the age of 8 that used these bottles and they just don't really hold up like the Sigg or Klean Kanteen.

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Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: Omron

March 01, 2007
This pedometer is great! It seems very accurate, is easy to use and it saves all of the data for you. I haven't loaded the software yet, so I can't give an opinion on that. My only complaint is that the clip is not very strong. When I sit down, it pops off my belt - every time! There is a little cord and that holds, so it doesn't fall to the ground, but it is a little annoying. This isn't a problem if you are wearing it during exercising, but I wear it throughout the day to try to get my 10000 steps in each day.

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New Wave Enviro Stainless Steel Water Bottle (1-Liter)

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: New Wave Enviro


I bought a couple of these for my husband to use on his bicycle instead of using plastic bottles. The theory of the design is great... execution... not so great.

The quality of the stainless steel is lower than many other bottles. They are much thinner steel which causes the bottles to have issues with cold expansion.

I put ice water in the bottle and the mouth of bottle expands to the point where the cap doesn't stay on. It just pulls right off.

The threads of the screw top are not deep enough or enough period. It needs to have at least 1-2 more threads for the cap to go on tightly. It just spins loose if you try to tighten it. So it leaks.

Not using cool/cold water in the bottle just isn't an option ... Read More:

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Klean Kanteen Sports Cap

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: Klean Kanteen

May 16, 2008
I use this cap with the KK bottle most of the time. The sports top is convenient when moving and when in vehicles that lack good cup holders. It attaches to the bottle neck via a plastic loop. If I want to drink from the mouth of the bottle instead, I just unscrew the cap and let it hang from the side so that I don't lose it.

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Gaiam 750ml Aluminum Water Bottle

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: Gaiam


As a loyal Gaiam customer, I was pleased to see their offering of Aluminum Water Bottles. Great colors and designs. I recently read on a blog that Gaiam will introduce a Stainless Steel bottle in January. Sign me up!!

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Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor

Childrens Toy Shop > Sporting Goods > Running
from: Omron

July 01, 2005
Works well, seems quite durable too.

You have to get a snug fit around your chest, but unlike the manual advises it was not necessary for me to lube up the contact points with liquid (thank God, that would be awkward).

I've used it at my desk, at the gym, and it tracks pretty well with a delay of a mere one or two seconds. This item is ideal if you want the simple basics that work well and durably, without having to pay extra money for frills.