CamelbakPodium Chill 24oz Bottle(Return to Product Page)

This redesign (2019?) is terrible. They may be incrementally easier to clean than the last design, but the lid traps liquid where the valve fits in the silicone spout - so unless you completely disassemble the lid and valve and clean it with bottle brushes, they are moldy within a couple weeks no matter how much you rinse them. The new lid design protrudes into the bottle with a 1 inch cap, limiting how much ice you can put in to about an inch below the top of the bottle - or else you can't screw on the top. As others have said, the on / off is very tight and the bottle is pretty stiff. They do stay colder than most bottles, but it's not worth it.

For me in Southern Utah riding in around 85-100 degrees this kind of a bottle really helps. My electrolyte drink stays cold for about 1.5 hours. I start with a half-filled bottle from the fridge and right before I go ride, I add ice to fill the bottle, and my drink is cold for my whole ride.

I bought these bottles because I could use it without using my teeth or fingers on the actual spout. This way I can share water with other cyclist on longer bike rides. It works for that. My issues with the bottle are based on how stiff the valve is and how far you have to move it to use it. I am used to grabbing a bottle from the bike cage and open the valve without looking. That move is almost impossible with this bottle. Once I open it produces a sloppy stream of water that will spray in places other than your mouth. The good news is you don't have to touch the spout with your mouth or fingers. The other issue with this bottle is the insulation. Its pretty weak. If you're headed out on a 100F day, don't bother with ice or cold water. Its as if the bottle didn't have any insulation.

I find that Camelbak valves are a little annoying to maintain and clean. I take apart the gray plastic ring and leakproof interior cap (I think that's the function..) after every ride and let them properly dry out. I use these for road riding and they hold up, though plastic like this won't keep super cool once it hits 80+ for a long ride. I stick them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes on extra hot days, and that helps a little with the cooling insulation.

I can put it in the freezer half full, and fill it up when I go for my ride. There is still ice in the bottle after three hours.

Great product does not leave that bad taste when your water gets hot. I would definitely recommend this

Let's face it..... not a big difference between water bottles. The insulation on this one works great but I really love the top. It locks shot so when you throw it in a bag to bring it to a ride, it doesn't leak.

A++++ on service, product and price!

Have two of these. Insulation works great. The only ding is the mechanism on the lid extends into the bottle when screwing it on which means you can�t fill the bottle completely with ice - maybe 97%. Minor issue and happy with my purchase l.

Great bottles. This is a replacement for the same bottle I had for years

I ditched my old Camelbak Podium Big Chill bottles after dealing with mold in the valve several times. The new Podium Chill bottle has a new valve that is easy to clean. It's shape is easy to grab out of your bottle cage. I ride in 90o temps during the summer and it keeps my water nice and cold. I full them up with ice first and then full with water. When I grab for the second bottle, usually around the two hour mark, it's nice and cold. The only complaint I have is you have to squeeze hard to get water to come out, and it's near impossibe to get the last 2 or 3 oz of water out without taking off the cap and drinking it like its a water glass. The taller shape made me lower the bottle cage on my seat tube as low as it would go, otherwise it would hit the top tube when I withdrew it ( I have a compact frame). I have yet to find a perfect insulated water bottle, but this is close to it, even with the couple of complaints. These work very well with the Elite Custom cages.

The shape is nice and it is easy to get in and out of the cage. Not too tall to cause any problems in my 54cm frame. BUT if this is insulated, then I am Chris Froome! Ha! Water gets warm just as fast as an uninsulated bottle. I leave before sunrise to start rides and the water is always warm within 30 minutes or less.

This nozzle on the bottle is changed. Along with the body of the bottle being more stiff, it is hard to get any volume of water while riding. Switched to a Specialized bottle that is much easier to use . It doesn't keep liquids as cold, but if you can't get a decent drink while riding, that doesn't help

This is the only bottle I use on my longer rides as it does a pretty good job at keeping my drinks chill. The only downside it that it does require a bit of grip strength when taking a sip. This isn't a deal breaker for my mechanic hands, but my wife doesn't llike this bottle at all.

This is the worst water bottle I have used, it is hard to squeeze on a ride and then a trickle comes out. The mouthpiece is hard and the on/ off lever is very hard to operate. Have 7w Ed Camelbak for years but not anymore

I like how the Podium Chill bottle keeps the liquid just a bit cooler ... especially helpful in Florida but bottle is a bit too big. I like the 21 oz size better for fit and use but you do get more with this one.

The Camerbak podium chill bottle is just what I needed to keep my water from becoming hot water this summer on long rides

Great product. Keeps the water temperature in check

Works as well as the older model podium chill, but is taller. I like the drinking nozzle better - easier to drink from and to clean. However, it is taller, so harder to fit in some of my bike bottle holders, and doesn't seem quite as tight.

Stays cool for a long time on hot rides