I first mentioned this drink bottle in my Green Your Drink Bottle article. What follows is a review.
I’ve been using this stainless steel reusable filtered bottle for about a month now. The bottom line is that it holds a good amount of water and is easy to use. I tested it with tap water and it generally removed any unpleasant taste. I had originally intended to keep it with me all day for general drinking purposes but I think it would be best for traveling or hiking. I intend to test some other bottles for daily use, and there is really just one reason for that: ease of use.
The Ech2O bottle is lightweight and easy to carry, but once you flip the straw and start sucking it takes awhile to get the water to come up through the filter. It takes a bit of practice to find just the right amount of suction so that you get almost all water instead of all air. Slow and steady wins the race here. Of course this really should be expected. There is a strong filter in here after all. But it’s just annoying enough that I wouldn’t want to deal with it unless I was in the wilderness. But that’s when they shine. Scoop up any water you find and drink with peace of mind from a lightweight sturdy container. That is very valuable on the trail.
I recommend picking up some of these bottles from Nubius Organics, a very eco-friendly company.
