Hydro Cell

[Pat-inCO]

I realize that it is frowned upon to push one brand of anything, but my
daughter put me on to a water bottle (now, being in the desert, it's more
important) that flat out amazes me. It is the Hydro Cell. I got mine from
Amazon, but I'll bet they are available in a plethora of different places.

They come in sizes from 18oz to 40oz, a gob of different colors, and they
are all "wide mouth" so it is easy to get ice cubes in them. Dual layer
stainless steel and these turkeys are VERY well insulated. They are rated
at twelve hours keeping hot beverages hot, but do an exceptional job of
keeping cold beverages COLD! They run from $17 for the smallest to
$25 for the largest. I started with the 32oz size and had a 22oz on order
the third day.

I also found the "Wild Wolf Outfitters" brand of carry pouch that comes in
assorted sizes and configurations ($15 to $20, depending on config).

Like I said, I find these things to be amazing! If you find yourself needing
anything like this, they are well worth your consideration.

Do keep in mind, you have to "learn" how to use these. Yes, that sounds
strange, but until you find the balance of water to ice, you end up with
no water left, but a mug full of ice. 8)

In CO these could be handy. Here in the oven, they are essential!

 

[Kevin]

Well I appreciate the tip. I was buying the Hydro Flask brand. Which looks very very similar to the Hydro Cell you mention. Only the Flask costs twice to three times as much.

I need a water bottle at work and plastic really starts to pick up off flavors after a while.

 

[blume357]

I think people drink entirely too much water... seems dangerous to me.
With that said I may look up this Hydrocell thingy... but one of the problems I found with the Yeti drink cups is they are too well insulated... you fill it up with ice... and add water, drink the water and wait 10-30 minutes and want another sip of water from the melted ice... guess what? No or very little water... ice has not melted....

 

[tunnug]

I think people drink entirely too much water... seems dangerous to me.
With that said I may look up this Hydrocell thingy... but one of the problems I found with the Yeti drink cups is they are too well insulated... you fill it up with ice... and add water, drink the water and wait 10-30 minutes and want another sip of water from the melted ice... guess what? No or very little water... ice has not melted....

That may mean something in places that are humid and water can be found everywhere but here in the Desert it's a matter of life and death if you find yourself broken down in the middle of nowhere, definitely won't be finding flowing water anywhere.

Wally world has some very good insulated containers under $20 by the brand of TAO, work just as well as the most expensive ones out there, come in 12, 24, 64 ounces.

 

[mohavesam]

No degree of physical condition or good health can negate dehydration. Headaches, sleepiness, dizziness are all indicators of being under-hydrated.
Dry skin can signal severe or chronic dehydration. Darkened urine signals a big problem.

It takes any adult 45-60 minutes to process 20 fl oz of pure water into all renal systems so that the brain recovers into a "hydrated" condition.

Intelligent information provides that people living in "the desert" drink several pints of water daily, before they get thirsty, even if they stay indoors. Challenge physiology? That would not be smart...

 

[Pat-inCO]

With that said I may look up this Hydrocell thingy... but one of the problems I found with the Yeti drink cups is they are too well insulated... you fill it up with ice... and add water, drink the water and wait 10-30 minutes and want another sip of water from the melted ice... guess what? No or very little water... ice has not melted....

Golly-Gee-Willakers . . . . you think maybe THAT'S why I said you have to
learn how to use them?

In my 22oz I put in a 16.9oz bottle of chilled water and filled it up with ice.
By the time I got back home from running some errands I was out of
water. I thought about that and said "Humm, I don't think I drank THAT
much water." I hadn't emptied it, just drank the water. It still had enough
ice in it to use another 16.9oz bottle and have it full again. - - This time I
put in room temperature water and when I finished the mug, the ice and
water ran out at the same time.

Pleasant surprise. 8)

P.S. The Hydro Cell is significantly less expensive than Yeti, but does at
least as well. - - Similar to the Sam's Club version of the Yeti; works as
well, but costs a whole lot less. :wink:

 

[wolfsong]

RTIC - pronounced artic - insulated mugs work just as well as Yeti mugs for a lot less money. $9.95 for the 20 oz. size. Different lid styles available. Therir coolers work just as well as Yeti, too. Dollar for dollar, RTIC is a helluva bargain.

 

[RoninPA]

Other than the Yeti's I've been given as gifts or won I bought the RTICs, great product at great prices. I've even Cerakoted several for my wife, my daughter and myself (mine are Zombie Green, the wife's are purple and different colors for my daughter).

 

[protoolman]

I remember some of our retired friends here scientifically testing all the different brands here a couple of years ago. Very entertaining thread if I could find it.

 

[Pat-inCO]

RTIC - pronounced artic - insulated mugs work just as well as
Yeti mugs for a lot less money. $9.95 for the 20 oz. size.

That's the Sam's Club price for the 32oz size.

Agree fully that the RTIC and Sam's Club mugs are at least as good as
Yeti, AND you save some money.

The Hydro Cell are a screw-on lid so they are far less likely to spill if
knocked over or dropped. :wink:

Youz payz ur moniez, youz makes your choices. 8)

 

[Bull Barrel]

I have both an RTIC and Ozark Trails mug from Wallys. Sared if I can tell the diff....ecept the OT was under 10 bux.