POLAR INSULATED BOTTLE TEST

Product Review - Polar Insulated Water Bottle
	Comes in 20 and 24 Ounce Sizes with Red or Blue Label.
Claim to Fame:	Keeps liquids cool twice as long a non-insulated bottles. Wide mouth accommodates ice cubes. Detachable spout makes the bottle easy to clean.
Environment Tested	Summertime in: Patapsco State Park , Maryland - HOT and HUMID (like you would not believe) Bend, Oregon - High Desert - HOT and DRY
Up to Snuff?	Believe it. We were skeptical when we first heard about the product. After all, how much of a difference can temperature make when you just need a drink. It makes a lot of difference - trust us. Having liquid that is considerably colder than the ambient temperature, and a heck of a lot lower than your core temperature not only keeps your energy drink from tasting nasty, but also has a great psychological kick when you are overheated. We found that for all day outings and epic rides, having to bottles, one left in the refrigerator overnight and one in the freezer works great. You can start on the chilled one and keep the frozen one for when you are really needing it during the second half of your ride.   No problem getting the ice in the bottle.   The spout does indeed twist off and allows you to thoroughly clean the cap and stopper. We found this especially nice after finding a 2 month-old full bottle of Cytomax in the car. Yum.
Others to Consider:	We do not know of any other bottles that work like the Polar. We have tried freezing hydration backpacks the night before desert riding, but were disappointed. The biggest issue is that while the pack is frozen, you risk serious injury if you go over the bars and land on your back. Happened to us more than once - did not like it one bit. Go for the Polar Bottles.
How Much?	$7.95-8.95 Click to See
Tell me about where you rode:	Patapsco State Park is improbably located just outside of Baltimore, Maryland... Bend, Oregon is a cycling Mecca. Located in Central Oregon, this high desert Nirvana features long, smooth road riding with incredible views of the mountains that surround. Those more accustomed to the dirt are not left out. Mountain biking is one of the primary reasons that the staff of Veloclothes make at least one trip per year (two or three when we can get away with it).