I had one for about a year and I loved it, but I had one issue with it that I wish I had thought about before purchasing it. That was that to open and close it you pull/push on the same part you drink through. So in time it gets dirty and it just really started to be unappealing to me. I then purchased a camelback water bottle with a filter and I LOVE it! It doesn't leak as much as my Brita did and it is sturdier. It is a little more expensive though I think, so if you just want it for your vacation then maybe Brita is better for you. Just thought I'd give you a little of my perspective!