Gear Review: CAMELBAK CHUTE Insulated Water Bottle.

Do you like cold water? Well I do, from freezing water bottles and vapor bags to special ice trays meant for water cooler bags I have tried them all. Whether I am hiking, working construction, going for a long drive or even just hanging out at the house cold water is key to me. At this time I was filling Smart Water bottles up half way and freezing them the night before then filling them that morning for the rest of the day. By mid morning even leaving it my cooler with ice packs it would be melted and starting to warm up. Or if I drank it and refilled it the warm water from the water cooler would melt the ice rapidly. A few months back I was working out on a rig when my op operator went for a drink and pulled out his CAMELBAK CHUTE 40 oz water bottle. After discussing it with him and how it keeps his water cold all day I had to get one.

I went to Amazon and picked one up for $39.99. Not the cheapest water bottle out there but after using it for 3 months I can say it is worth every penny. I have taken it camping, shooting, working in the yard, working on a rig, the gym and hiking the trails in my Local Trail Spotlight. The CHUTE is a little heavy for some to take backpacking at 16 oz dry weight. It will keep water cold for 48 hours and hot for about 6 hours. I have not tried it with a hot beverage yet. For me I will pack it full of ice and just keep refilling the bottle all day. It will keep the ice for pretty much 2 days depending on how much you drink and refill it. The lid is a hard plastic that has a spout to drink or pour out of. There is a cap to seal the bottle to keep it from spilling if it gets knocked down or it gets dropped.

The CHUTE is double wall insulated which helps keep drinks cold or hot. The Chute comes in 8 different colors so you can add your own style and flare. I picked the evergreen as Amazon did not have the lime at the time. It has a handle so you can carry or hook it to your pack or stroller. CAMELBAK also makes a 20 oz bottle if you are looking for something smaller. I might be getting one of those for shorter hikes and outings.

The only down fall if in a hunting situation and you had ice in the bottle you will hear it hitting the inside of the aluminum. It would be like a bell and all the animals would know you where coming. Besides that this bottle is made solid and can take a beating. I think I will be getting at least the 20 oz and possibly one more of the 40 oz bottles.