This $12 Product Is A Secret Weapon For Traveling Light

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While it’s important to stay hydrated year-round, it’s especially important when temperatures really start to climb. Whether you’re just going on a neighborhood stroll or on a much longer trip, it’s a good idea to have a water bottle with you.

This flexible water bottle makes staying hydrated more convenient than ever. It’s way less bulky than a Stanley or Swell bottle, folding up to a palm-sized package when it’s empty. Weighing just two pounds (without liquid), it’s perfect for bringing on trail runs, hikes or camping. (Or when you’re doing your best to travel light — the bottle is widely endorsed in Reddit’s r/onebag community , where the mechanics of packing light are endlessly discussed.)

The cap also sets this water bottle apart from others you’ll find. It has a wide mouth (so you can literally gulp down water if you need to) and it’s designed to be spill-proof so it won’t soak your stuff when it’s stashed in your bag.

Even though the container is flexible by nature, when it’s full, it can stand on its own — similar to a CapriSun — so you can set it down on a table instead of holding it when you want to drink out of it. And when you’re done, you can toss it in the dishwasher or just wash it by hand; either way it’s easy to clean.

Still not convinced? Check out these reviews, from people who have bought and purchased it:

“This is a great product for hiking. When it’s empty, it is compact and can fit into small pockets. When full, it is easy to hold and can fit into most areas on a backpack. It holds a large amount of water. It is very easy to drink from and you can pour water from it without spills. It is easy to clean and dries quickly.” — David Phillips

“Used it for three weeks while traveling. Great capacity. It was easy to fill up and never leaked. When full, it stands on its own. The clip and roll-up design were very convenient and helped with its portability. I didn’t have any issues with a funny smell or taste. The only criticism I have is that I should have gotten a more clear color shade as it can be difficult to see the water line when filling it up. Unsure of its long-term durability but I would def purchase again!” — Saigon

“Great, lightweight and compact. I travel and hike a lot, and this bottle is a great solution!” — IOLKO

“Went to Italy for two weeks and wanted a water bottle I could easily fill up without taking up too much space. This was perfect for that. The pouch holds more water than I would drink in one sitting, and it rolls down to be extremely small. I used the clip on mine to attach it to my crossbody bag, meaning I could take it anywhere but never felt like I was carrying an unwieldy bottle. Unrolled it at water fountains when I was thirsty, and when I had drunk all my water I rolled it right back up and forgot about it until I needed it again. Perfect, easy to use bottle for travel.” — Jack

“This is my second bottle from this company. The first one I purchased approximately 20 years ago and only this year did it develop a small leak around the cap where it joins the bottle. I have used this many, many times being able to fold it up in a small compartment in my carry-on luggage or backpack and fill it once I’m through security. This is an incredible value at this price versus throwing no doubt thousands of bottles away when you can just reuse one.” — DDW