CamelBak Podium

Reviewers recommend squeezable plastic bottles like the CamelBak Podium for sports. This soft plastic bottle is made with TruTaste polypropylene, with doesn't contain bisphenol A (BPA), and it features CamelBak's new JetValve. This self-sealing valve has a shut-off lever to prevent leaks in a backpack or bag. Reviewers say the shut-off lever effectively prevent leaks, although some testers wish the lid had a loop to secure it to the bottle. In owner-written reviews, most acknowledge that the CamelBak Podium water bottle is convenient and easy to use, but several reviewers complain about leaks. If you don't need a pliable plastic bottle, the CamelBak Better Bottle (*Est. $10 for 25-oz. bottle) gets very good reviews. It's BPA-free and uses one of CamelBak's bite valves.

The best review of the CamelBak Podium comes from Good Housekeeping, which tests 32 water bottles and assigns pros and cons to each one. They don't disclose how each bottle scored, and there's no rating assigned to any of the water bottles. Several bike-focused websites review the CamelBak Podium, since it fits most water-bottle cages. User reviews are also valuable, but there are fewer for the CamelBak Podium than for other top-rated water bottles.