Thoughts on Collapsible Water Bottles?

[avirata]

Thinking this might help, but curious what folks experience are with them. Do they leak and are they a pain to fill. I like that I can give family a drink and then when we are done roll them up. They come really cheap or can get pricier so anyone with experience I would love to hear. Looking at these 3 for $10

 

[emilyrush]

I have not heard of the specific brand you have pictured. But i have the Platypus brand one. I have not had any problems with leaking. I did fill it when needed from the drink counter in the quick service at all star sports and it was a bit too long to fit, so it made a mess- so i learned to have a towel/ napkin at the ready... I like the collapsible ones and wish i would have left the nalgene at home instead of toting it to orlando...

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Why not just ask for free glasses of ice water? Counter service places at Disney will give them to you for free. Better than drinking warm water from a bottle

 

[pepe of ohio]

We've never purchased bottle water in WDW, nor packed in our own....there's ample fountains in all the parks and free ice and water in counter service venues....we're not on an African safari and being in the bush for weeks....we survive on the fountains and free ice with no dehydration problems or the hauling in of water packs or bottles...

 

[PinkiexLi]

I like the vapur element. It has a better closure and spout. Never had a problem with leaking.

http://www.amazon.com/Vapur-Element...&qid=1423888020&sr=8-1&keywords=Vapur+element

 

[xlxo]

Issues I would be concerned about....

• plastic breaking down with repeated use.
• cleaning.... make sure you clean them after repeated use.

When travelling I just go to Costco and get a case of bottled water.

 

[Chumpieboy]

We've used the Vapur bottles in the past and kept them in our Owners Locker. Over a few years, the plastic seemed to leach into the water (despite the bottles not being made with BPA). Even rinsing them out several times, the water stayed plastic tasting.

I'd use them for one or two trips/years and then look to discard them. Can't otherwise beat the convenience and form factor!

 

[soar2014]

Some people prefer (me included) to have their water on hand instead of locating a fountain or standing in line at a counter for free water.

 

[Disneylover99]

Some people prefer (me included) to have their water on hand instead of locating a fountain or standing in line at a counter for free water.

You don't have to line up for water. By-pass the cashier, go right to the counter and ask. Many places have ice water already in the cups ready to hand out.

 

[Disneylover99]

We had some collapsible water bottles a few years ago. I found they were a pain to clean and there always seemed to be some residual water in them when we went to reuse them that grossed me out, so we ditched them. I can't remember the brand we had though.