Honestly the "one handed" operation of the Fitly was the most interesting part of the bottle which is funny they don't seem to focus on it lol. Drinking with one hand sounds pretty useful for cyclist, runners even just driving.
They remind me of the backpack drink bladders that runners and cyclists have used for years. They have those same bite mouthpieces. I think this is just a smaller version.
@@karenneill9109I was thinking the same thing. If you're just looking for one handed operation, you can probably find one of those cycling water bottles for cheaper
Real question. If you're hiking and you're carrying a container of water anyways and weight matters when you're hiking, why would you carry an additional cup when you can just drink straight from your water source? Unless it's a very simple short hike and you have kids with you and the kids are too small to carry their own container of water.
@@keinlieb3818 If you want to drink something during the hike that isn't just water it might be a good fit. Say you want to make some soup or a cup of tea or coffee then having a foldable mug is pretty handy. Though I would go for one that's a bit less wobbly, like a foldable plastic guksi (cheaper too!)
@@AFnord if I was doing something like a hike where I would be camping over night then I could see that and definitely bring something else along with me to boil water in to make some soup or tea. Good point.
@@keinlieb3818Your water source might be a lake where you collect a few gallons at a time if you are doing back country camping or canoeing. That's where I can see this being useful. If you are hauling all your water in with you - not so useful.
As someone who needs water when taking prescription medication, I can actually see a use for the two water bottle style containers you featured. They seem the perfect size to keep around when needing to take some pills on the go, and when away from a direct water source.
Thing is, you could probably find an aftermarket cap to attach onto a regular soda bottle, _and_ unlike the FItly, if your bike has a cupholder it can just _stay there._
Memobottles are good for fitting into sling bags, and if you need a small but handy supply of water for taking medication etc. Just don't get the official ones which are often way too pricey, the cheap knock-offs work just fine!
I would recommend to get the real ones, but the metal version, when it's on sale. The metal versions have a larger capacity for the same size. They are still not cheap, but more justified in their price, especially if you can get them on sale
Those collapsible cups would be nice for city trails. I hike one that has drinking fountains along at intervals and I usually carry a canteen or water bottle, but they are bulky. Just being able to stop and drink a cup of water and mash it back down would be nice. I was thinking, even at my doctor's office they have a water fountain with disposable cups, bringing your own cup that could just slide back in a pocket would be nice.
I must say, you are always fair about your use of products. Patient and through, you always give interesting insight into products you try out and compare. Thank you.👍
Thanks for the review James. You always do a good review on things that people might use or buy. I wouldn't buy any of these however. lol I carry a reusable stainless steel 22oz insulated water bottle.
Had one that fit nicely in my flat "briefcase" The same size that my planner, and unlike the other flat bottle it could sit straight at the table while I was working.
I have purchased the collapsible cups (in bulk) as favors for my daughters birthday party. They each came with a plastic lid with wrist band attached and I squeezed silicone straws into the center to use with them. Absolutely everyone who got one raves about them, and still use them daily. I also keep 3 in my purse, 3 in my car, one at work, and 3 in our camp gear for each of us. Worth every cent!
"Did keep my buns cool..." That's actually a bad sign. Points out the no insulation. The cooler it keeps your buns, the warmer the water's going to be when you drink it.
I like my 64oz flat(ish) metal flask. Fits in my laptop case, doesn't leak. I fill it with flavored water. It's a great conversation piece sitting at your desk.
I use the Stojo collapsible cup. It comes with a straw +sleeve for hot liquids. It's dishwasher & microwave safe. The only caveat is the smell but I've got used to it.
call me crazy and paranoid but im pretty sure if your in a place where alcohol is prohibited and the police see you drinking out of the flask they might have something to say to you.
I like VAPUR, can freeze the whole thing, works great for hot hikes, start off with a frozen block and by the time you need to drink, it will probably melt. Plus the condensation works well if you use one of those wet towel.
I remember as a kid I had a collapsible stainless camping cup, they were separate sleeves stacked together when you pulled up the top they would lock together as probably 4oz cut and was water tight and ended up as a disc (had a cap to close it when collapsed) that was like 3" x 1" and would easily fit in any pocket. Later I saw the same design in plastic but never had one.
Like you said about the A7 flask, it looks like a perfume bottle and if you have little kids around, they could see you drinking from it and start drinking out a real perfume bottle which would be dangerous.
I use soft bottles when I'm riding my motorcycle, they're great. I keep them in my pocket and pull it out and stuff it in my helmet when I want a drink. Since you can squeeze it you can drink it without hands. I don't like camelbacks because it's too much water and tastes bad after a while.
The Fidly would be great for vacations when out sightseeing. Especially if hopping in and out of places that don't allow drinks. Wouldn't take up much luggage space, would easily fit in your purse.
I have a collapsible coffee cup that similar to that, but the rim is plastic and comes with a screw on lid. What’s nice about mine is that it comes with a plastic heat sleeve so that you can hold the cup without burning your hand and it gets stored inside the collapsed form using the screw on lid to keep it stored. Feel like you’d like that vs the hideaway.
@7-ten I've been subbed to this channel for almost a decade. Perhaps it's the content that just got less interesting? It doesn't take a half baked 10 min "test" in the desert to see how a cheap plastic bottle without insulation will perform.
@@DeathmetalPersian I find it funny that you say you've been subscribed for almost a decade but yet you're just in the comments section to be a hater. If you've actually been subscribed that long then you're either a true fan which wouldn't be being a hater in the comments. or you're just a hater. If you don't like the content anymore why are you still subscribed? If you honestly been subscribed for as long as you say then you have seen how many videos this man has put out and how much effort he puts into making every video. He thoroughly researches every product to bring us the most thorough review possible. That's why he made this video 10 minutes long. So that the review can be as thorough as possible. I get it the channels can lose their appeal after years and years. I felt the same way about the crazy Russian hacker. You know what I did? I unsubscribed. Because I feel like his videos had became low effort repetitive non quality videos. I didn't hang out subscribed to be a hater in the comments section. Work on some emotional maturity. I don't say that to try to start a fight. I say that is real life advice ❤️
I have a couple of collapsible cups from when I was young. I pulled them out and only the metal one still holds liquid.. The green plastic one hasn't fared well since the 70's. I also found my old metal flask which was hand-me-down from my dad, he got it 30's or 40's. Going through those old items brought back a lot of good and bad memories.
Honestly, I just can't see using any of these over a Camelbak. I mean Camelbaks were literally made for hiking/camping/outdoors, they are super compact as they are just a pouch and I'm sure they hold much more water than those two tiny bottles.
So I carry a small nice looking backpack instead of a purse. It has pockets on the side, allegedly for a water bottle, but they are too small and short to hold any typical water bottles securely. Something like the flask or the Fitly would fit nicely in there and stay in without falling out. I pretty much want to be able to carry enough water with me to take a pill if I need to, I'm not out in the desert hiking. There's a market out here for all kinds of products.
@@DeathmetalPersianthe point of this channel is to review products that are gimmicky or "weird", good job missing the entire point of the entire channel
@malloryknox6802 it used to be the point until he ran out of stuff to review and is now scraping the barrel. you sound like you just showed up here yesterday 🤣 you havent been here long enough to know the diff.
The old collapsible cups you’re talking about was the plastic rings that would fit snug together you would pull out and was a cup. They were more of a travel bathroom cup for brushing your teeth since they would also have a toothbrush that came with it in the package.
The little Fitly would be appropriate for kids and the bigger models for adults. The “bite to sip” sounds very much like a Camelback, but not everyone wants to wear their water supply. Fitly is a decent alternative. As for the collapsible cup, they sound perfect for people who have RVs or like to eat out in parks. Definitely better for the environment than plastic cups and easier to store.
If I'm going to go hiking or camping, I'll just stick with my camelback. Soft, easy to carry, much more water, 1 hand operation. Still use the same camelback that was given to me from the Army when I was in Iraq.
Got a major store chain over here that have been selling soft flasks like these (but store brand) for years. They're great for any outdoors activity, though personally I prefer vacuum bottles to keep the water at a nice temperature.
I live in NYC, and most of the time, I'm walking around with a shoulder bag. I have a similar collapsing bottle. I leave the house with it full, and then when It's empty I don't need to deal with the bulk. Then at the end of a night at the bar (where they wouldn't let you bring your own drink in) I can pull it out since it's small and fill it up with water for the train ride home.
4:20 That is a sign of cheap silicone processes used in manufacturing. Proper silicone items have their surface treated\sealed so they don't feel oily and don't attract dust and lint. For comparison, you can take any silicone baking mold - it will be an example of properly treated silicone.
You missed the best one on the market, the Fold-A-Cup, it comes in 200ml and 600ml, and is associated with the Swedish Army. A friend of mine recommended it, and I ended up carrying one with me for years. It's a bit better than the other collapsible cup, in that you only fold it once, so it's easy to clean. Small enough to forget about in a calf pocket, and useful for whenever somebody's got coffee, and no cups. It's been around since the 70's, and will likely still be around long after these products have been replaced with better iterations.
The memo bottle's design is old too. You've been able to get glass and plastic versions for years. I'm pretty sure there's a brand of premixed cocktails that also uses that same design.
Fitly seems like the best value. You can get a 17 oz for $17. If I needed it, I'd get that one of those. Longevity is a good question though. I do wonder about drinking out of silicon.
Mom got me a water bottle similar to a fitly and I don't like it at all. The water tastes like plastic, and it doesn't hold as much as a regular water bottle.
@@GamesFromSpace If it changes the taste of the water, then something is coming off the silicon and into to the water. I'm hesitant to say it's safe since that opinion will likely change in 10 years as new data emerges. We're finding out that micro plastics are getting into all our food and some bottled water.
All of them are too small for a good drink of water! But the flask would have been good for back in the day filled with Jim Beam. And the flask could be covered with faux leather with a floral design!
Yea... I think the 5 oz collapsible bottle is intended for smuggling liquor into places you are not supposed to have it, not for drinking water out of. That's what the 37 oz size is for. The flask would be a problem for that because the stainless steel lid might set off a metal detector and a lot of the places you aren't supposed to bring your own booze have those.
2nd one looks like the thing they use to breed horses. And the best cup is the one where you twist the lid and and never spills. Also holds a straw in the middle of the lid
If I’m carrying a water bottle, it will be one that can filter contaminated water so I can use any water source. Flat cup for camping okay, but again, I’d prefer carrying a water bottle that filters. We have a great state park about an hour away, with river water.
Watching you fling these things around and try to drink from floppy silicone cups is amusing. The black expanding one looks so goofy in your hand, like an ice cream cone. Thanks for the LULz 😂
The first bottle looks like a perfume bottle. The collapsing cup is no different than the metal ones we had in the 70s. The Fitly looks like a toothpaste tube. 😂
MEMO makes a metal version of that bottle as well, unfortunately they aren't insulated so the water doesn't stay cold very long. Also the metal ones don't stand upright either.
I have a smaller version of the collapsible water bottle that was like $5 and had a plastic lid. I use it for when I’m at amusement parks where I don’t want to carry a water bottle and can just fill up with water at those coke machines
I always avoid silicone collapsible water containers. They scum it pretty quickly, and as this video shows, its a hair magnet. I suppose the hair issue wouldnt be an issue in the outdoors, but still...I'm sure there are other better alternatives.
the fitly seems like the most interesting one. def the ome i would buy in a bigger size for camping. otherwise i just bring a stainless steel water bottle 😅
Another thing to note with the fitley or whatever it’s called is that when you fill it with colder water or ice cold water then when it heats up it’ll probably burst that thing or at the very least it’ll leak out once the water expands.. I’m sure it would be a big letdown if you took that out in public… lol
@@gunfighterzero it doesn’t have to boil. Just warming up 20° would cause the air in the bag to expand. That would force the water and air out which would be a disaster.
Yea - I don't see it - even going from 32F all the way to 100F there would be very little change in volume - barely even measurable and definitely not enough to burst it. And if you were concerned you could start with it frozen - then the volume would shrink as it went from solid ice to liquid water.
I would like to see how sturdy the Fitly would be if you did sit when it was in a pocket. does it burst? Even in my bag sometimes my bottles leak if the bag gets roughly manhandled.
The collapsible one looks like a pain to use what with attracting lint and hairs. Well let me correct that, disgusting because you're relying on your bag to be relatively clean when you store it away or take it back out.
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Who in the hell is walking around with 6 ounces of water lmao
you can bring 4 of them and make it 24 lol 😂😂
Liquor most likely
Thanks for the chuckle 😂 so true. What's the point.
I kept thinking the same thing. 😂😂
the hipster walking to the local starbucks with their typewriter just to look bougie.
Honestly the "one handed" operation of the Fitly was the most interesting part of the bottle which is funny they don't seem to focus on it lol. Drinking with one hand sounds pretty useful for cyclist, runners even just driving.
I was thinking the same thing.
They remind me of the backpack drink bladders that runners and cyclists have used for years. They have those same bite mouthpieces. I think this is just a smaller version.
@@karenneill9109I was thinking the same thing. If you're just looking for one handed operation, you can probably find one of those cycling water bottles for cheaper
@@karenneill9109tbh it's a very similar style of bite mouth peice. Pretty sure the company that sells it also makes hydration packs.
Drinking no handed sounds better. And a water bladder can carry way more water than that thing.
The Memobottle looks like a pain to get thoroughly cleaned.
I remember those little collapsible plastic cups from the 70s, with the built-in pill container.
That's such a smart way to carry your prescription:0
I think they were a big hit at Woodstock.
My mom had a couple little ones that she kept in her purse that we used before we were tall enough to drink out of water fountains.
They did come in handy.
Yeah, but they leaked.
The collapsible one could be interesting for a camping trip, epecially if its a hiking/biking trip were size and heaviness matter
Real question. If you're hiking and you're carrying a container of water anyways and weight matters when you're hiking, why would you carry an additional cup when you can just drink straight from your water source? Unless it's a very simple short hike and you have kids with you and the kids are too small to carry their own container of water.
@@keinlieb3818 If you want to drink something during the hike that isn't just water it might be a good fit. Say you want to make some soup or a cup of tea or coffee then having a foldable mug is pretty handy. Though I would go for one that's a bit less wobbly, like a foldable plastic guksi (cheaper too!)
@@AFnord if I was doing something like a hike where I would be camping over night then I could see that and definitely bring something else along with me to boil water in to make some soup or tea. Good point.
@@keinlieb3818Your water source might be a lake where you collect a few gallons at a time if you are doing back country camping or canoeing. That's where I can see this being useful. If you are hauling all your water in with you - not so useful.
The collapsible one would work for a water bowl if you take your dog on hikes with you.
Dog would tip it over so easily unless you're going to hold it while the dog drinks out of it.
They make collapsible pet bowls that are shaped better for that purpose.
We have a doggy water bottle with a bowl on the top, you squeeze the bottle and it fills the top bowl so they can drink.
As someone who needs water when taking prescription medication, I can actually see a use for the two water bottle style containers you featured. They seem the perfect size to keep around when needing to take some pills on the go, and when away from a direct water source.
Thing is, you could probably find an aftermarket cap to attach onto a regular soda bottle, _and_ unlike the FItly, if your bike has a cupholder it can just _stay there._
@@bluephreakr Makes sense for someone who regularly rides a bike. Though I don't fall in that category.
I have a 4 ounce bottle of water I keep in my purse. It was free from a casino.
@@jaehaspels9607 Lol, you are the most sensible commenter here
Memobottles are good for fitting into sling bags, and if you need a small but handy supply of water for taking medication etc. Just don't get the official ones which are often way too pricey, the cheap knock-offs work just fine!
I would recommend to get the real ones, but the metal version, when it's on sale. The metal versions have a larger capacity for the same size. They are still not cheap, but more justified in their price, especially if you can get them on sale
I have a cup like the hide-a-way, called a Stojo, which has a lid. It also has a ring for handling the heat. I love it and it lives in my purse.
And the stojo has a cover as well!
Are you the strongest because your Stojo? Or are you Stojo, because you're the strongest?
I cant imagine needing a $25 non insulated perfume bottle
Those collapsible cups would be nice for city trails. I hike one that has drinking fountains along at intervals and I usually carry a canteen or water bottle, but they are bulky. Just being able to stop and drink a cup of water and mash it back down would be nice. I was thinking, even at my doctor's office they have a water fountain with disposable cups, bringing your own cup that could just slide back in a pocket would be nice.
I must say, you are always fair about your use of products. Patient and through, you always give interesting insight into products you try out and compare. Thank you.👍
I mistook some cologne for the Memobottle. That was a fun morning.
Are your olfactory processes damaged?
The Fitly is awesome when running & hiking. It can fit in jogging pockets too. I love mine when I go running.
Thanks for the review James. You always do a good review on things that people might use or buy. I wouldn't buy any of these however. lol I carry a reusable stainless steel 22oz insulated water bottle.
6:08 Good girl, Bailey!! And your sister too!!
The A7 flask looks just like a bottle of Allure (perfume by Chanel)
I think the Memo is purely a space saver for slimmer backpacks or pockets. I may look into the collapsible one for RV life.
Had one that fit nicely in my flat "briefcase" The same size that my planner, and unlike the other flat bottle it could sit straight at the table while I was working.
I have purchased the collapsible cups (in bulk) as favors for my daughters birthday party. They each came with a plastic lid with wrist band attached and I squeezed silicone straws into the center to use with them. Absolutely everyone who got one raves about them, and still use them daily. I also keep 3 in my purse, 3 in my car, one at work, and 3 in our camp gear for each of us. Worth every cent!
The lid on the flask is comically large considering it is something designed to fit in a pocket.
"Did keep my buns cool..." That's actually a bad sign. Points out the no insulation. The cooler it keeps your buns, the warmer the water's going to be when you drink it.
I like my 64oz flat(ish) metal flask. Fits in my laptop case, doesn't leak.
I fill it with flavored water.
It's a great conversation piece sitting at your desk.
I use the Stojo collapsible cup. It comes with a straw +sleeve for hot liquids. It's dishwasher & microwave safe. The only caveat is the smell but I've got used to it.
I really love your reviews. Thank you so very much.
call me crazy and paranoid but im pretty sure if your in a place where alcohol is prohibited and the police see you drinking out of the flask they might have something to say to you.
You're*
@@sascha_products OMG your boring
They have to catch you first,
@@kaymay9627 You're
*_pour it into your eyes and assert dominance_*
Bailey is a good girl, and so is smol doggo🥺🥺
I like VAPUR, can freeze the whole thing, works great for hot hikes, start off with a frozen block and by the time you need to drink, it will probably melt. Plus the condensation works well if you use one of those wet towel.
I remember as a kid I had a collapsible stainless camping cup, they were separate sleeves stacked together when you pulled up the top they would lock together as probably 4oz cut and was water tight and ended up as a disc (had a cap to close it when collapsed) that was like 3" x 1" and would easily fit in any pocket. Later I saw the same design in plastic but never had one.
Just checked, they still make the them and now they have a keychain attachment and at least 3 sizes.
I really like the mood of this guy and the way he explains things
Like you said about the A7 flask, it looks like a perfume bottle and if you have little kids around, they could see you drinking from it and start drinking out a real perfume bottle which would be dangerous.
I use soft bottles when I'm riding my motorcycle, they're great. I keep them in my pocket and pull it out and stuff it in my helmet when I want a drink. Since you can squeeze it you can drink it without hands. I don't like camelbacks because it's too much water and tastes bad after a while.
The Fidly would be great for vacations when out sightseeing. Especially if hopping in and out of places that don't allow drinks. Wouldn't take up much luggage space, would easily fit in your purse.
I have a collapsible coffee cup that similar to that, but the rim is plastic and comes with a screw on lid. What’s nice about mine is that it comes with a plastic heat sleeve so that you can hold the cup without burning your hand and it gets stored inside the collapsed form using the screw on lid to keep it stored. Feel like you’d like that vs the hideaway.
😳 $25 for a cheap plastic flask...looks like the box it came in is worth more 😂. Nuts!
there's the vapur water bottle that's much larger but still like the fitly. it's dishwasher safe and still rollable. comes up to 30 oz and below.
I wouldn't use that bacteria and mold magnet black cup if I were you.
The 2 water bottles hold so little water that I don’t really see the point🤷♂️
They sell in different sizes?
All of them are a waste of money.
True but it made an entertaining video for a little while.
@@7-ten not really. the whole video could have been 2 minutes long at best. I skipped more than I watched.
@@DeathmetalPersian perhaps you would be more interested in a different Channel...
@7-ten I've been subbed to this channel for almost a decade. Perhaps it's the content that just got less interesting? It doesn't take a half baked 10 min "test" in the desert to see how a cheap plastic bottle without insulation will perform.
@@DeathmetalPersian I find it funny that you say you've been subscribed for almost a decade but yet you're just in the comments section to be a hater. If you've actually been subscribed that long then you're either a true fan which wouldn't be being a hater in the comments. or you're just a hater. If you don't like the content anymore why are you still subscribed? If you honestly been subscribed for as long as you say then you have seen how many videos this man has put out and how much effort he puts into making every video. He thoroughly researches every product to bring us the most thorough review possible. That's why he made this video 10 minutes long. So that the review can be as thorough as possible. I get it the channels can lose their appeal after years and years. I felt the same way about the crazy Russian hacker. You know what I did? I unsubscribed. Because I feel like his videos had became low effort repetitive non quality videos. I didn't hang out subscribed to be a hater in the comments section. Work on some emotional maturity. I don't say that to try to start a fight. I say that is real life advice ❤️
I have a couple of collapsible cups from when I was young. I pulled them out and only the metal one still holds liquid.. The green plastic one hasn't fared well since the 70's. I also found my old metal flask which was hand-me-down from my dad, he got it 30's or 40's. Going through those old items brought back a lot of good and bad memories.
Honestly, I just can't see using any of these over a Camelbak. I mean Camelbaks were literally made for hiking/camping/outdoors, they are super compact as they are just a pouch and I'm sure they hold much more water than those two tiny bottles.
So I carry a small nice looking backpack instead of a purse. It has pockets on the side, allegedly for a water bottle, but they are too small and short to hold any typical water bottles securely. Something like the flask or the Fitly would fit nicely in there and stay in without falling out. I pretty much want to be able to carry enough water with me to take a pill if I need to, I'm not out in the desert hiking. There's a market out here for all kinds of products.
Spoiler alert. The 5oz and 6oz containers are definitely not for water. What the hell is 5oz of water going to do for an adult that is thirsty?!?
Literally nothing that's why this video is so annoying. The fact that he's taking thus junk seriously like they need explored is frustrating
@@DeathmetalPersianthe point of this channel is to review products that are gimmicky or "weird", good job missing the entire point of the entire channel
@malloryknox6802 it used to be the point until he ran out of stuff to review and is now scraping the barrel. you sound like you just showed up here yesterday 🤣 you havent been here long enough to know the diff.
Fucking reviews!
Water is still water. If that's not enough for your use case then maybe you should have bought a bigger size and plan better next time.
The old collapsible cups you’re talking about was the plastic rings that would fit snug together you would pull out and was a cup. They were more of a travel bathroom cup for brushing your teeth since they would also have a toothbrush that came with it in the package.
The little Fitly would be appropriate for kids and the bigger models for adults. The “bite to sip” sounds very much like a Camelback, but not everyone wants to wear their water supply. Fitly is a decent alternative.
As for the collapsible cup, they sound perfect for people who have RVs or like to eat out in parks. Definitely better for the environment than plastic cups and easier to store.
I have the Stojo collapsible cup and it doesn't do that thing where it attracts dust/lint.
The soft flask is an adult baby bottle, in the best way!!
Re: the sip cap
Very good video. Thank you for testing these. I was always curious about the flask one.
If I'm going to go hiking or camping, I'll just stick with my camelback. Soft, easy to carry, much more water, 1 hand operation. Still use the same camelback that was given to me from the Army when I was in Iraq.
That 1st one looks like a fragrance bottle.
Loved the the “my friends...” remark. 🤣 you seemed pretty familiar with something that your “friends” used to do. 😉😉
Only portable cup I've ever needed was a collapsible aluminum one that belonged to my grandfather, always used it when fishing to avoid waste.
Are we all so thirsty that these need to exist. 😂
The Memobottle is seriously attractive - just the kind of design I love. Pricey, but I think I'd still get it.
Got a major store chain over here that have been selling soft flasks like these (but store brand) for years. They're great for any outdoors activity, though personally I prefer vacuum bottles to keep the water at a nice temperature.
I found one like the rectangle at Target for like $12 marketed as a flask that gets past metal detectors and the whole top comes off for easy cleaning
I got two of those collapsible cups in a camping mess kit for 15 bucks at walmart over a decade ago
The blue Fitly looks like a good sippy cup for a toddler
I live in NYC, and most of the time, I'm walking around with a shoulder bag. I have a similar collapsing bottle. I leave the house with it full, and then when It's empty I don't need to deal with the bulk. Then at the end of a night at the bar (where they wouldn't let you bring your own drink in) I can pull it out since it's small and fill it up with water for the train ride home.
4:20 That is a sign of cheap silicone processes used in manufacturing. Proper silicone items have their surface treated\sealed so they don't feel oily and don't attract dust and lint. For comparison, you can take any silicone baking mold - it will be an example of properly treated silicone.
Looks exactly like my grandfather’s camping equipment from the 1950s.
better off just washing out an old perfume bottle lol
I have the smallest Fitly that I carry in my purse. It's the perfect size to "wet your whistle" and easy to refill on the go too.
Collapse it to half size and use it for a dog bowl
Not worth of paying that price. I got for my dog a collapsible small bowl from Dollar Tree @ $1. I keep it in my car, has lasted already 3 years.
Now we need a review of the ice tea you drink all day!
Would be cool to see a review of amazons leading water filter/ purifier bottles for camping, collecting water from streams/ lakes etc
You missed the best one on the market, the Fold-A-Cup, it comes in 200ml and 600ml, and is associated with the Swedish Army. A friend of mine recommended it, and I ended up carrying one with me for years. It's a bit better than the other collapsible cup, in that you only fold it once, so it's easy to clean. Small enough to forget about in a calf pocket, and useful for whenever somebody's got coffee, and no cups. It's been around since the 70's, and will likely still be around long after these products have been replaced with better iterations.
The memo bottle's design is old too. You've been able to get glass and plastic versions for years. I'm pretty sure there's a brand of premixed cocktails that also uses that same design.
The rectangular water bottle seems like a cool idea, It just needs to be made of better materials.
I bet the A7 bottle will appeal to people not putting water in it ;)
Or anyone who wants an actually convenient water bottle to carry around. Round bottles waste a ton of space in bags.
I had one of those collapsible cups when I was young too. Lol. And I'm an iced tea drinker 24/7/365 days also. Kindred spirits...
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Fitly seems like the best value. You can get a 17 oz for $17. If I needed it, I'd get that one of those. Longevity is a good question though. I do wonder about drinking out of silicon.
Mom got me a water bottle similar to a fitly and I don't like it at all. The water tastes like plastic, and it doesn't hold as much as a regular water bottle.
Silicone is extremely safe unless you're allergic. It's even standard for aquarium sealant, and fish are extremely sensitive.
@@GamesFromSpace If it changes the taste of the water, then something is coming off the silicon and into to the water. I'm hesitant to say it's safe since that opinion will likely change in 10 years as new data emerges. We're finding out that micro plastics are getting into all our food and some bottled water.
Breaking: Companies make bottles that hold water.
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I'm wondering if the Fitly squeeze bottle would fit a sawyer water filter? If so that would increase the value. Great show! Thank you!
All of them are too small for a good drink of water! But the flask would have been good for back in the day filled with Jim Beam. And the flask could be covered with faux leather with a floral design!
except you could just use a 250ml glass bottle that comes with the drink?
I used to, they're just as flat 😎
Yea... I think the 5 oz collapsible bottle is intended for smuggling liquor into places you are not supposed to have it, not for drinking water out of. That's what the 37 oz size is for. The flask would be a problem for that because the stainless steel lid might set off a metal detector and a lot of the places you aren't supposed to bring your own booze have those.
2nd one looks like the thing they use to breed horses. And the best cup is the one where you twist the lid and and never spills. Also holds a straw in the middle of the lid
If I’m carrying a water bottle, it will be one that can filter contaminated water so I can use any water source. Flat cup for camping okay, but again, I’d prefer carrying a water bottle that filters. We have a great state park about an hour away, with river water.
I was given the flask, very disappointed! It leaks and feels cheap
Watching you fling these things around and try to drink from floppy silicone cups is amusing. The black expanding one looks so goofy in your hand, like an ice cream cone. Thanks for the LULz 😂
The folding ones leak from my experience
The first bottle looks like a perfume bottle. The collapsing cup is no different than the metal ones we had in the 70s. The Fitly looks like a toothpaste tube. 😂
MEMO makes a metal version of that bottle as well, unfortunately they aren't insulated so the water doesn't stay cold very long. Also the metal ones don't stand upright either.
I have a smaller version of the collapsible water bottle that was like $5 and had a plastic lid. I use it for when I’m at amusement parks where I don’t want to carry a water bottle and can just fill up with water at those coke machines
I always avoid silicone collapsible water containers. They scum it pretty quickly, and as this video shows, its a hair magnet. I suppose the hair issue wouldnt be an issue in the outdoors, but still...I'm sure there are other better alternatives.
I’ll use a 1 quart ziploc freezer bag. Easier to use, lighter, and less costly than all three.
I bought the black foldaway cup from Aldi. Not great to stand up on it's own when fully open. It did have a lid and a clip hook.
the fitly seems like the most interesting one. def the ome i would buy in a bigger size for camping. otherwise i just bring a stainless steel water bottle 😅
Haha I used to have little plastic collapsible cups you could keep in your pocket when I was younger. That pint one is interesting 🤔
I'm old enough to remember aluminum ones! Still have them!
@@k.y.6148 That does not necessarily mean you're particularly old though. I got a foldable aluminium mug ~5 years ago, so you're probably at least 10
Geez they brought back the pop cup? I remember having one of those in the 70s, IIRC Ronco sold them along with the Pocket fisherman 🤣
Another thing to note with the fitley or whatever it’s called is that when you fill it with colder water or ice cold water then when it heats up it’ll probably burst that thing or at the very least it’ll leak out once the water expands.. I’m sure it would be a big letdown if you took that out in public… lol
Would have to get pretty darned hot first before water changed state
@@gunfighterzero it doesn’t have to boil. Just warming up 20° would cause the air in the bag to expand. That would force the water and air out which would be a disaster.
Yea - I don't see it - even going from 32F all the way to 100F there would be very little change in volume - barely even measurable and definitely not enough to burst it. And if you were concerned you could start with it frozen - then the volume would shrink as it went from solid ice to liquid water.
@@HardxCorpsxKali no, not really. Water molecules only expand 4% when from room temp to boiling. 20 degrees wouldn't do anything of note
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Stojo do a collapsible cup with a lid and holder. I can recommend!
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I would like to see how sturdy the Fitly would be if you did sit when it was in a pocket. does it burst? Even in my bag sometimes my bottles leak if the bag gets roughly manhandled.
Imagine people who use that perfume shaped bottle a lot, that they might be mistaken a real perfume by accident and start drinking from it.
The fitly actually seems great. Gonna check it out
The collapsible one looks like a pain to use what with attracting lint and hairs. Well let me correct that, disgusting because you're relying on your bag to be relatively clean when you store it away or take it back out.
the size of a cup isnt super important for backpacking. you can easily strap an aluminum or SS camping mug onto the outside of a bag with a carabiner.
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