I have this in the dusty purple color that matches my bike! I enjoy using it and it fits in my bottle holder just perfect. You can easily squeeze the bottle to squirter water in your mouth while you ride which is convenient when you don't want to stop. It beats bringing a basic plastic water bottle or the other non squeeze styles. I will say for this being insulated...it doesn't keep the water color or maintain ice for too long. I would say at about an hour being outside in the heat, the water has no ice and is cool, not cold. Not a bad option but I'm used to the performance of my hydroflask...I just can't bike with it

A functional bottle with a clever design for opening the drinking spout

This is very well made and a good bottle to keep cold liquids in. The side twist arrangement to open it for drinking is excellent. This is far better than the usual pull up system that most bottles have. The only thing I would like would be having sides that were ridged or otherwise rough. We saw that on a similar but slightly smaller bottle sold in a bike store and which was under the Camelbak logo. That would make holding it while biking somewhat easier. It would also reduce the chances of dropping it when pulling it out or replacing it. Other than that we like this one a lot.

Good

I bought this mainly for the insulation, color, and size. The color and size are great (it matches my matte bike better than any other bottle in my opinion and fits in the bottle cage with adequate clearance).The insulation is good, but not great. It doesn’t keep my beverage cold for very long when I’m out on a 25+ mile bike ride in moderate weather. However, it is comparable to other insulated bottles. I feel that all insulated bottles are lacking in this area. At least I haven’t found one that meets my expectations.I have a love/hate relationship with the lid. I love that it seals well (I haven’t had it leak), but I wish it were easier to use (especially with one hand) like some other lids.

Good replacement, just be aware of differences

I used to have the older 25oz bottles (big chill), so I know firsthand the differences that others have already mentioned. I’m just confirming that this new design is slightly different, especially in the bottle design itself. It is slightly thinner, and because I was using the former big chill, this new podium chill bottle is just slightly loose in the bottle holder, but that’s only because the big chill stretched it out over the years of use. It’s really not problem, the new bottle still fits in the holder, it’s just barely noticeable on how snug the bottle fits. The cap was redesigned and yes it’s true, less water sprays out compared to the previous design, but again, it’s not enough of a difference to cause any major concerns. I like the new design of the bottle ... MoreI used to have the older 25oz bottles (big chill), so I know firsthand the differences that others have already mentioned. I’m just confirming that this new design is slightly different, especially in the bottle design itself. It is slightly thinner, and because I was using the former big chill, this new podium chill bottle is just slightly loose in the bottle holder, but that’s only because the big chill stretched it out over the years of use. It’s really not problem, the new bottle still fits in the holder, it’s just barely noticeable on how snug the bottle fits. The cap was redesigned and yes it’s true, less water sprays out compared to the previous design, but again, it’s not enough of a difference to cause any major concerns. I like the new design of the bottle because the important things still work (water stays in the bottle, except when you squeeze it out, and the bottle stays in the cage, even when you hit a bump in the road, as long as you’ve adjusted for the slightly loose fit that wasn’t as snug as before). Honestly, it’s just easier to get the bottle out of the cage now.

Great customer service

I ordered the Teal Dot and Blue Dot Podium Chill bottles for a birthday present for my daughter-in-law. She had a similar bottle that recently was dropped and the lid broke. She said it was her favorite bottle so I wanted to replace it. The teal bottle came, but the blue one didn’t so I thought it was coming separately. But it didn’t turn a few days. I emailed customer service who responded quickly and said they would replace it. in a few days, I received the promised replacement. Although the replacement came in the same color teal instead of blue I was still happy and appreciated the prompt service.

Ineffective Insulation

As I already have a (several years old) Camelbak bottle and wanting an insulated one to keep my drinks cooler on long rides, I bought this one.I like the twist-to-seal spout and the bottle appears to be robustly made.Sadly I am disappointed with the insulated feature. I filled this bottle and my old uninsulated one with chilled water. Two hours into my ride (on quite a warm day) and I found that the contents of both bottles had warmed up by a similar amount. It also appears that Camelbak have changed the shape of their bottles slightly. The old one fits securely in the various bottle cages on my bikes, but the new one is quite a loose fit - it actually fell out of one of them on a bumpy section of trail.Sadly I cannot recommend this bottle - save your money ... MoreAs I already have a (several years old) Camelbak bottle and wanting an insulated one to keep my drinks cooler on long rides, I bought this one.I like the twist-to-seal spout and the bottle appears to be robustly made.Sadly I am disappointed with the insulated feature. I filled this bottle and my old uninsulated one with chilled water. Two hours into my ride (on quite a warm day) and I found that the contents of both bottles had warmed up by a similar amount. It also appears that Camelbak have changed the shape of their bottles slightly. The old one fits securely in the various bottle cages on my bikes, but the new one is quite a loose fit - it actually fell out of one of them on a bumpy section of trail.Sadly I cannot recommend this bottle - save your money and buy a standard Halfords one instead.

It's not the same as my older bottles.

I have a couple Camelback water bottles from years back. I thought these would be the same, but the nozzle is different. I think they redesigned it so you can take it apart to clean it. I understand that is important, but I find the process awkward and the nozzle doesn't seem to function as smoothly as my older bottles. Sometimes it leaks a little. I could be reassembling it wrong. Anyhow, I am glad I just bought one. Someone else may like it.

Just A Water Bottle!

So, I have the Podium Dirt Series and need two new bottles. The Dirt Series did not hold ice long on a bike ride so I opted for the insulated Podium Chill. The first thing I noticed is the bottle does not look as good as the online pictures. The outer case is clear plastic with the "insulating case" in black. Looks cheap to me.After reading some reviews, I conducted my own insulation test. On the kitchen counter of an air conditioned house, I put eight similar-sized ice cubes in both the Dirt Series and Chill bottles. Then I added two cups of same temperature tap water to each bottle. I checked each bottle in 15-minute intervals. After one hour, all the ice was melted in both.So in conclusion - its just a plastic water bottle. Fortunately, I bought them on sale.

Not a fan...

I have been using this bottle on and off for about 12 months. I bought this bottle on the reputation of CamelBak, but it is the biggest disappointment I've had from the company.The insulation on this bottle works well and it's a great size, but that's about all I can say "nice" about the product. With a small amount of ice added before a ride, it will keep my drink cool for 2-3 hours.The bottle is impossible to operate as intended while riding a bike. Switching from the "off" to the "on" position requires two hands, so I find that I leave it in the "on" position. This defeats the purpose of having an "off" and makes me wonder why the bottle is so complicated to begin with!The valve is so deeply inset into the cap that the bottle collects a quarter-inch of mud ... MoreI have been using this bottle on and off for about 12 months. I bought this bottle on the reputation of CamelBak, but it is the biggest disappointment I've had from the company.The insulation on this bottle works well and it's a great size, but that's about all I can say "nice" about the product. With a small amount of ice added before a ride, it will keep my drink cool for 2-3 hours.The bottle is impossible to operate as intended while riding a bike. Switching from the "off" to the "on" position requires two hands, so I find that I leave it in the "on" position. This defeats the purpose of having an "off" and makes me wonder why the bottle is so complicated to begin with!The valve is so deeply inset into the cap that the bottle collects a quarter-inch of mud or dirt. This is between you and your water when you want to take a drink, and is IMPOSSIBLE to clean when you get home (I've tried a few specialty brushes).I seldom use this bottle any longer, and when I do it is while riding my trainer at home. It is simply not a product I can recommend for use outdoors.

Terrible customer service

I purchased several replacement bottle caps for my podium/camelbak bottles. They came off from the bottle(s) several times during rides. Lost several of these caps on the road, because you don't know when they are going to fall off and even if someone behind calls it out, conditions don't always allow you to immediately stop a group ride to retrieve yur bottle cap! Caps were tight. I always made sure of that after it happened the first time. I tried reporting the issue to customer service. They told me I should take a picture of them showing them when they fell off and send it to them!!!! So they really expected me to hire someone with a camera to ride along side me on all my rides??? Get real customer service. I expected better from Camelbak! This is not how you ... MoreI purchased several replacement bottle caps for my podium/camelbak bottles. They came off from the bottle(s) several times during rides. Lost several of these caps on the road, because you don't know when they are going to fall off and even if someone behind calls it out, conditions don't always allow you to immediately stop a group ride to retrieve yur bottle cap! Caps were tight. I always made sure of that after it happened the first time. I tried reporting the issue to customer service. They told me I should take a picture of them showing them when they fell off and send it to them!!!! So they really expected me to hire someone with a camera to ride along side me on all my rides??? Get real customer service. I expected better from Camelbak! This is not how you handle things. This is not a one time issue....it has happened numerous times. There is obviously an issue with mixing/matching the older bottles with the new replacement caps.