Originally Posted by
Fragola
Another disadvantage of the Camelbaks is sometimes the inside straw comes loose but I do like the fact that the squishy drinking end of the straw is protected by the loop when not in use. Also no head tilting to drink to the bottom!
I should have mentioned this above regarding the UA bottles, but another criteria of mine for a travel water bottle is that the drinking surface be completely covered when closed. You never know what that seatback pocket has been used for by the previous passenger. And for me, the Camelbak is only partially covered. A straw bottle would that would completely cover the straw end would be a Contigo, for instance.
By the way, since Contigo's open pretty quickly and use a check valve for air entry, they can be good comedy on airlines. Just try leaving one closed until you've reached cruising altitude, then hit the open button. The geyser can reach the overhead bins!
Keith