It’s happened to me quite a few times. I’m out running errands and I get thirsty. I grab for my water bottle, only it’s empty. Shoot. A quick glance around and all I see is that “innocent” looking drinking fountain. You know – the one that is outside 365/years and gets cleaned only when it rains. Not my ideal choice for drinking water at all. Fortunately, if you have an Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite water bottle from Eco Vessel, you can fill up your water bottle from that very same drinking fountain and be able to drink filtered water.
About the Aqua Vessel™ Ultra Lite
The “Ultra Lite” is part of our Tritan™ line of great looking, durable bottles that feature the same high performance, two stage filtration system as in our original stainless steel Aqua Vessel. A very effective filter bottle for those who want a light weight option while camping, traveling, on the trails or whenever you want clean, safe, good tasting water.The Review
I am a HUGE fan of reusable water bottles. Not only are they a convenient way to drink water while you’re out and about, but using reusable water bottles reduces environmental waste that we might otherwise create by using single-use plastic water bottles. One of the tricky things for me, though, has been that once I drink my water – that’s it. I’ll admit, I’m a little bit of a filtered water snob. I’ve heard enough stories about old, rusty, and leaking pipes for me to want my water to be run through a filter before drinking. I love that the new Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite water bottle from Eco Vessel allows me to drink filtered water – wherever I am.
The Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite is a straw based water bottle with a convenient flip-top to prevent any spills or leaks. With other water bottles you have to tilt your head back and “pour” the water into your mouth. With this water bottle, you keep the bottle upright and just drink it as you would any other drink using a straw. As you drink, the water gets pulled up through the two-stage filtration system. The filter removes 99.9% of parasites and reduces the toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and microscopic pathogens that can be present in water. Each filter can filter more than 100 gallons of water, which is about 700 refills for the bottle, which has a 25 oz. capacity.
I found this water bottle to be incredibly convenient simply because it eliminated any waiting time that can come with filtered water pitchers. Thirsty? Just turn on the tap, fill up the bottle, and drink. I thought the water definitely tasted clean and (to me) had a sweet taste, although others thought it simply tasted like good, clean water.
Note that when you first use the filter, since it is carbon-based to remove the icky stuff, there may be some carbon dust in the initial sips of water, which you can just spit out. I only noticed that on the first use and not on any other uses.
If you just need a standard water bottle (without the filter,) you can simply replace the filter and attached straw with the included rigid straw.
The Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite water bottle is BPA free (yay) and is dishwasher safe. You can purchase the Aqua Vessel Ulta Lite at the Eco Vessel online store for $24.95 or from Amazon for $21.95. It is available in three colors, Boulder Blue, Khaki, and Violet. In addition, this holiday season, Eco Vessel is donating 10% of sales from ecovessel.com to waterforpeople.org, in support of providing clean drinking water to those in need around the world.
Eco Vessel Online
The WiC Project Eco Vessel Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive a Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite Tritan Filtration Bottle.
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
I’d take it everywhere. Especially when I went to visit my Mom. She lives about an hour away.
I’d take it with me when I’m running errands and shopping!
I would take it everywhere. I’m always drinking water.
I’d take it with me while walking my puppy. In the interest of the environment, I am soooo anti-bottled water purchasing, this would be great!
kids’ sports and anywhere–seem to live out of the minivan sometimes
I would take it when I run errands instead of stopping for a McDonald’s sweet tea.
i would take it everywhere with me
I would take this when travelling–it would be great to refill anywhere without worry!
I would take it everywhere!
i would take it wherever i go and it would be easier for me to drink water when it is next to me and i get thirsty alot.
I would take mine to the gym.
I would take it on our next road trip
This would be great to take to work
I’d have it with me out on the farm
Everywhere! Especially when outside playing with my kids or going on our walks
Kindra
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i woud take it on walks,when i travel,and also use at home for when i workout.
My daughter would use this for dance class
I would use this when I walk 4 blocks to the train in Houston, TX
I drink water like crazy, especially with my long commute.
I would take the water bottle everywhere I go in a day (in my home and outside). I love to drink water.
This is a great giveaway. Thanks!
I would take this everywhere with me! I drink a TON of water!
I would take it everywhere with me.
I like to have water with me at all times and would take it with me everywhere I went
I would take it to work.
I would take it to work
I’d use it for bike rides.
i would take it camping
I’d take it when we go camping and hiking.
i would love to get these for me and my 2 babies, they would save us so much money!
I would take it to the gym.
I’d use this for work and to take on walks!
I’d take it with me everywhere 🙂
This is the kind of water bottle I like to use while working out at the Y or walking.
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Everywhere!
work!
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This would be perfect for trips to the park.
id like to have this to take with me when we go to cheer!!! the water there is expensive and i dont do tap!
everywhere.. would be great!!!
I would take this when I go shopping!
I`d take it when shopping
My son would take this to basketball and football practice to keep hydrated!
My son would take this to basketball and football practice to keep hydrated! I would also use it on long commutes.
Everywhere! LOL It would be nice to have for when we go anywhere so I can have water instead of having to buy a bottle or drink pop!
EVERYWHERE! I am thirsty ALL the time!
I would take it to school with me!
would keep at school so that i drink enough during the day.
I would use it at work to replace the bottled water I drink there!
I’d take it everywhere. Walks to the park, errands etc
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interesting option
I would take it shopping!
on the lake (jet ski)
on road trips
I would use it at home. I drink water all day.
to the park when I walk
To the gym. Thanks.
i would take it hiking, to class, and disneyland!
danielle b.
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to work
at work
i would take this to work
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I would take this with me while running errands.
I would take it everywhere, but of course – take it hiking!
I’d take it everywhere
I’d take it to work – so I could drink water on the drive in and the drive home and while at my desk.
I would take this everywhere, mostly to my doctors check ups (I’m pregnant)
This is great, I’d love to win!!
I’d take it with me as I drive my kids to all their activities…thanks!
i would take it with me while i shop
i would take it to the gym !
I would take it to fitness class.
where wouldn’t i take it ??? LOl
to the pool!
thanks for a great contest! Janna Johnson
I would take it to my college classes.
I would use it on road trips
everywhere
I would take it in the car with me when traveling or just going out to shop.
I’d take it to run errands – I always get thirsty while I’m out and about and I abhor having to buy a bottle of water. I have stainless steel and glass water bottles at home, but they get heavy in my purse.
This will go to work with me..
I would take it everywhere because I love having water with me at all times, but mostly the gym.
Hiking!!
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I’d take it on vacation
I would use it at home, we have city water that has to be filtered to be able to drink.
everywhere…to the gym, work, etc…
actually it would be for hubs to take to work 🙂
I would take it to work.
I would take it everywhere. Especially to work.
I would use it on my walks with my dogs.
I would take it everywhere with me. I love water! But, my hub would prob fight me for it to keep in his “survival bag”.
I would take it with me everywhere! I’m pregnant, so I am always needing water!
We camp alot. Having clean water where ever we go would be great!
While running errands.
It would be great for camping
I would mainly use it on a daily basis – so home. But if I go somewhere… then I would take it with me.
I would give it to one of my boys for school
I would take it with me when I run errands
i would give to my hubby to take to work
I’d give it to my mom to take to work.
I’d use my bottle at work.
To work everyday and probably everywhere else too!
I would love to use it at work.