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My 11 yr old son borrows it! By I ride a Clydie from southern Maine on 03/04/2010 Pros: Good Capacity, Impact Resistant, Retains Temperature, Slim Design, Unique Design Best Uses: Camping, Everyday, Gym, Hiking, River Trips Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Just thought it would be fun to have one. Really like the smooth chocolate brown leather. Absolutely more interesting than the old water bottle. Works great - no issues with water all over.
Nice quality for the price. By EZ-E from Oakdale, MN on 03/03/2010 Pros: BPA Free, Good Capacity Best Uses: Camping, Hiking, River Trips Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I owned a traditional bota that I bought in Spain years ago that started to leak. While this is not as cool as my old one, you cannot beat it for the price and since I can't afford to fly to Spain right now, this is a good replacement. It is about what I expected and I am pleased.
nicest bota bag i've ever seen By T.B. from northwest colorado on 01/24/2010 Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
By none from Fl on 01/21/2010 Pros: Good Capacity, Slim Design Cons: Does not colapse while ge Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought this product as a gift for a soldier currently in Iraq. When I was there in the '90s I had one that was able to colapse as I was drinking. Since I kept the outter bag wet the fluids inside were kept cooler when the bag colapsed, than when I filled the bag with air. I did not realise that this was not this kind of bag.
As Good-Looking As Practical By "Jack Pine Sauvage" from Southern Ohio on 01/11/2010 Pros: BPA Free, Good Capacity, Impact Resistant, Slim Design, Unique Design Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I've been an avid camper and hiker since the early 1960s, and hiked and camped in Asia, India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, South & Central America, plus all over the US and Canada.
I have used leather-covered botas, such as these, for over 30 years, and am completely "sold" on them for use in most situations or environments.
As well as "ordinary" hiking & camping, I also enjoy "reenactor" outdoors sports, re-creating early-American activities. While I own "coopered" wooden canteens, and even a big gourd canteen, I sometimes take the 50-oz. bota! The pigskin cover resembles deerskin, and the very light, very-durable, bota is perfect for all-day carry. In fact, I've recently bought new 32- and 50-ounce botas--- though my "older" ones show no signs of "wearing out!" (I STILL use a leather-jacketed bota I'd bought in 1978!)
The only "problem" is that the shoulder straps could be heavier, though many years' use has not hurt the strap on my 50-ounce bota. For looks more than anything, though, I admit I'd swapped the old strap for braided thongs on my 32-oz. bota, after three years' use.
Suede-covered botas are ideal for camera-stalking and hunting, for they do not "slosh" like a rigid canteen when partially full, or make noise if struck or rubbed by branches!
They're great, even for winter use-- just shorten the strap a bit, and wear it UNDER your coat! A squishy silicone cup goes easily in a pocket and makes it a snap to drink from your "chest-riding" bota.
For ultra-light hiking, too, a bota can't be beat, as almost all the weight is the water you're carrying!
Of all the botas I've seen, the "Boulder-Bota's Best!" I've never found a better brand-- either in "materiel" or appearance. It's rare to find a beautifully-made product that's made beautifully; and is, simply, beautiful.
Plastic fringe in the drinking tube By BoulderBen from Boulder, CO on 12/28/2009 Pros: Slim Design, Unique Design Best Uses: Camping, Everyday, Hiking, River Trips Describe Yourself: Outdoor Professional Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Bought this cause it looked fun, and it is, but the quality was slightly sub-par. There was a chunk of plastic remaining in the drinking tube, likely a manufacturing defect, we could carve the plastic away and everything was fine but that was kind of annoying to do.
Bottle should be soft plastic By Gulpski from Novato, CA on 12/26/2009 Pros: BPA Free, Impact Resistant, Nice leather cover Cons: Does not collapse as empt, Hard plastic bottle, Heavy, Not good for skiing Best Uses: Camping, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: bought this bota beg to use when skiing. Bottle is too hard and would not collapse if you fall or use the liquid inside. I like the leather cover
Not your ordinary water bottle By Charlie from Colorado on 12/14/2009 Pros: Good Capacity, Unique Design Best Uses: Camping, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Unique, old-style water bag... well made and very attractive "honey" color. I had one like this as a kid and thought it would be fun to use on day hikes and/or weekend drives. Inner reservoir is actually a rigid plastic container, not a flimsy vinyl bag as I expected. This adds good structure and sturdiness. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the looks and usefulness of this item (and glad to support a company from my home state!)
By EC from Colorado on 12/03/2009 Pros: Good Capacity, Unique Design Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: the plastic liner is still rigid when empty. It can be compressed and flattened, but not as soft and flexible as I would have wished
By Discriminating Shopper from Brighton, MI on 11/30/2009 Pros: BPA Free, Good Capacity, Impact Resistant, Slim Design Best Uses: Camping, Everyday, Hiking, River Trips Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought this bota bag to give to my nephew for Christmas. It is different and cool enough for a 13 year old boy to love. In fact, when my husband saw it, he wanted to know where his was. Consequently, it must be a good gift for any male.
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