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Drink Up! Hydrate with the Groove™

I will state the obvious: It is HOT.

Although I am not a medical professional, I’m going to give you some sound advice that should lessen your chance of heat stroke: Stay hydrated.

Water is my preferred beverage of choice even on days when it’s not sizzling outside, so I’ve never had much trouble taking in the recommended 64 oz a day. Unfortunately, for years a good bit of what I was taking in came in the form of bottled water. No more. In an effort to become less wasteful and more environmentally friendly, I’ve been trying as best I can to cut bottled water out of my life.  At home and at work it’s easy to drink out of a glass, but when mobile, on the go and working out, the perfect hydration vessel had eluded me.

That was, until the fine folks at CamelBak offered to let me try out their new Groove™ no-spill water bottle with a built in filter.

Since the day it arrived over a month ago, I’ve been carrying my Groove™ with me wherever I go. There are several reasons I love it:

  • It’s 100% BPA-Free
  • It’s easy to refill and easy to use because of it’s built-in filter
  • It’s durable and easy to carry
  • The Flip & Sip bite valve ensures no spills
  • It’s dishwasher safe
  • And here’s one you won’t read in their sales materials: It’s great for hangovers. The design allows for drinking without ever having to lift your head off the pillow. (I may or may not have learned this from personal experience)

As is always the case when I get a free product sample, I only share with you if it’s something I feel strongly about, and this is one of those things.

So where do you get it?

You may have noticed that I’ve added an Amazon store to my blog! See it over in the right side bar? This is where you can find products that I personally use and love, including the Groove™. So if you want to buy one all you have to do is click on my store and you’ll find it in the kitchen and dining section.

Or maybe you’d like to win it?

That’s right, I’m giving one away this week!

~ Contest Closed ~

The Winner is #61 Allison!

Mandatory for entry: All you have to do is leave a comment below telling me about your hydration habits (or lack thereof).

Optional bonus entries: Do either of the below and then come back here and leave a separate comment telling me you’ve done so.

  1. Follow @betheats on Twitter and tweet the following:  Drink up! Win a CamelBak Groove from @betheats: http://bit.ly/mwNhqU
  2. “Like” Eat. Drink. Smile. on Facebook.

One winner will be chosen via random.org this Sunday, June 12th at NOON CST. Once the winner is chosen, I’ll contact him or her via email and update this post. If the winner doesn’t respond within 48 hours, I’ll be forced to choose another winner, so make sure you check your email!



 

Photo credit: Water can be art by jason carlosn

Posted in: Drink, Drink Products, Eat, Giveaways, Products, Smile
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93 Responses to “Drink Up! Hydrate with the Groove™”

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    amy marantino — June 9, 2011 @ 6:08 am

    i am not good at drinking water.

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    Shannon — June 9, 2011 @ 6:11 am

    I definitely need to drink more water!!!!

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    Shannon — June 9, 2011 @ 6:12 am

    I already like you on Facebook. :)

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    John Higg — June 9, 2011 @ 6:19 am

    I try to drink lots of water daily, but unfortunately I live in hotels and airports so it’s always bottled water.

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    Allyn — June 9, 2011 @ 6:25 am

    I’m desperately trying to get better. At work, it’s easy, but over the weekend I tend to slack off. I have, however, managed to switch the fiance from Cokes to water while he’s at work. That’s totally like bonus points, right?!

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    Katie — June 9, 2011 @ 6:39 am

    Too cool! Have been looking for a new water bottle. Thanks for the giveaway, Beth!

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    Jeff — June 9, 2011 @ 6:40 am

    I hydrate often.

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    Jeff — June 9, 2011 @ 6:41 am

    I like you on Facebook.

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    Jeff — June 9, 2011 @ 6:42 am

    I tweeted.

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    Brady — June 9, 2011 @ 6:54 am

    I need a water bottle on my desk at work and try to drink 3-4 of them a day. I mostly drink it so I have an excuse to go down to the kitchen and refill it so I can have a break.

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    Chris — June 9, 2011 @ 7:03 am

    About a year ago I dropped sodas and caffeine cold turkey. Since then I have been pretty much drinking water and juice only (with the occasional glass of wine or beer). I haven’t missed sodas one bit. We have a fantastic filtration system on our home refrigerator that produces awesome water, but work is a little more of a challenge. I make it work, though, and generally try to reuse my bottled water containers whenever possible.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Dawn — June 9, 2011 @ 7:07 am

    I drink water 90% of the time, but like you usually only drink while at work or at home. I could definitely use a bottle to carry in the car with me.

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    Michelle — June 9, 2011 @ 7:08 am

    I should drink more water, maybe if I get the Groove, It will encourage me to do so.

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    Katherine — June 9, 2011 @ 7:30 am

    I have phases where I’m really hood about getting enough water but generally I am not! Great giveaway :)

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    Jessy — June 9, 2011 @ 7:33 am

    Done, and done!

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    Meaghan — June 9, 2011 @ 7:34 am

    I am really great about drinking water at work…not so much elsewhere.

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    Meaghan — June 9, 2011 @ 7:35 am

    Also “liked” your facebook page!

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    Kristen — June 9, 2011 @ 7:36 am

    I usually go through 2 big cups of water at work and a whole 20 oz bottle at the gym.

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    Kristen — June 9, 2011 @ 7:36 am

    I follow you on twitter!

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    Kristen — June 9, 2011 @ 7:37 am

    I like you on facebook!

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    Heather — June 9, 2011 @ 7:49 am

    I need this! I am very good at drinking water but I pack two huge siggs for work each day (no bottled water for me!) but I always run out and end up drinking nasty work tap water by the end of the day. I’m always thinking how i need a filtered water bottle.!!

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    Heather — June 9, 2011 @ 7:50 am

    I like you on facebook! :)

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    Heather — June 9, 2011 @ 7:50 am

    & I tweeted.

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    Marcia Truitt — June 9, 2011 @ 7:51 am

    I have carried around a yellow water bottle for 5 years. Just having it close by helps me remember to drink throughout the day but this one looks WAY cooler!!! =)

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    Christina — June 9, 2011 @ 7:52 am

    Oh man it is HOT already! I’m NY and I woke up at around 6:30 and it was already in the 70′s with 80% humidy. I chugged a glass of water and headed to the gym!

    My hydration habits are pretty good but my eco-friendliness is not so great. As we speak I have a plastic (from my office cafeteria) cup, one with water and one with iced coffee. Throughout the day I’ll refill the water cup but it’s still a cup a day habit I’m trying to break. I like knowing how much water I’m consuming so the camelback would be awesome!

    Great giveaway for a HOT day! Stay cool!

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    Marcia Truitt — June 9, 2011 @ 7:52 am

    I hadn’t seen your facebook page before now…. but it’s been officially “liked”!

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    Pilar — June 9, 2011 @ 7:53 am

    This looks like a great water bottle! I love that it has a filter. I drink heaps of water throughout the day, and this will make it much more enjoyable.

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    Pilar — June 9, 2011 @ 7:54 am

    I follow you via twitter (handle @pilarjoy)

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    Pilar — June 9, 2011 @ 7:55 am

    I also like Eat.Drink.Smile. on Facebook :)

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    Leah — June 9, 2011 @ 7:56 am

    At work, I have no problem mindlessly drinking water all day, but I can’t seem to get in enough when I’m not stuck behind a desk. Maybe this on-the-go bottle is just what I need!

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    Leah — June 9, 2011 @ 7:56 am

    I like you on FB!

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    Leah — June 9, 2011 @ 7:57 am

    I tweeted!

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    dearabbyleigh — June 9, 2011 @ 7:58 am

    i JUST learned about this BPA business and definitely need to invest in a bottle! would love this one!

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    dearabbyleigh — June 9, 2011 @ 7:59 am

    i like you on facebook:)

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    ricejen — June 9, 2011 @ 8:44 am

    I’m with you Beth…no bottled water in the Rice House….I have two Camelbak bottles (one for home and one for office) but neither of them are as GROOVY as this ;-) they are BPA free but no filter :-( Obviously I would love to have a shiny new one like this.

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    ricejen — June 9, 2011 @ 8:44 am

    PS I tweeted too :-)

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    @txmere — June 9, 2011 @ 9:17 am

    I trick myself into hydration by keeping a pitcher of Crystal Light in my fridge. It’s easy for me to go through 2 quarts of that a day.

    PS: I Tumblr’d and tweeted. :)

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    Morgan — June 9, 2011 @ 9:28 am

    I drink a crap ton of water and the water at my office tastes like soap, so I need this!

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    Danielle — June 9, 2011 @ 9:43 am

    I drink water all day at my desk at work, and then at home at night… but, like you, sometimes I have problems figuring out an eco-friendly travel solution. Looks like I need one of these! :)

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    Danielle — June 9, 2011 @ 9:44 am

    Oh! And I tweeted!!

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    Blake Adams — June 9, 2011 @ 9:52 am

    I have 3 metal water bottles I rotate through. They keep my water nice and cold but if I drop them (I mean WHEN i drop them) the botto always rounds out and they don’t stand right.

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    Rachel — June 9, 2011 @ 10:23 am

    I tryyyyyy to drink the required 8 oz but always fall short it seems. This would def help!

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    Nicole — June 9, 2011 @ 10:33 am

    I drink a lot of water all day and keep a little cooler in my car. But I must admit It’s mostly bottled water and then I recycle them. I Really need to switch to refillable bottles! Love this one!

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    eb — June 9, 2011 @ 10:37 am

    I find that simply putting a straw in my glass helps me drink more water! It is super easy while sitting at my desk to just grab my glass and stick the straw in my mouth without even taking my eyes off my computer screen!

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    eb — June 9, 2011 @ 10:38 am

    Already “like” you on Facebook, Beth!

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    Dana Beth — June 9, 2011 @ 11:01 am

    i drink a TON of bottle water since we just have tap water in my office- my own portable filtration system? What a great alternative!!!

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    mar g — June 9, 2011 @ 11:42 am

    bought a britta water pitcher and keep it on the kitchen counter as a reminder to drink more water.

    would like to lose 15 pounds before my next half-marathon on sept.

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    mark reed — June 9, 2011 @ 12:26 pm

    i have a rogue camelbak that i used for my job , but i would love to win that groove also soi can take that to work also!!!

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    Leah J — June 9, 2011 @ 12:28 pm

    continously refill my bottled water untill I actually get another.. I have been known to use the same plastic water bottle for at least 3 days!

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    abby — June 9, 2011 @ 4:09 pm

    I drink tons of water! I run in parks where I’ve scouted out all the drinking fountains along the way.

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    abby — June 9, 2011 @ 4:10 pm

    And now I officially like you on facebook. :)

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    Erin — June 9, 2011 @ 5:33 pm

    I drink lots of water in my Camelbak Better Bottle…it’s basically the Groove without the filter. I would love to have the Groove!

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    Shelley — June 9, 2011 @ 5:51 pm

    I force myself to drink at least 64 oz, however; I don’t enjoy it. :-)

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    Shelley — June 9, 2011 @ 5:57 pm

    And I liked you on facebook!

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    sandra cunningham — June 9, 2011 @ 6:53 pm

    I work in a medical facility and drink water throughout the day. I keep a bottle of water at my desk at all times. I would love to have a cameLbak water bottle.

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    Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking — June 9, 2011 @ 8:45 pm

    This bottle looks awesome! I have been carrying a reusable water bottle with me for about 4 years now. We no longer use bottled water!!

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    Jacob — June 9, 2011 @ 9:46 pm

    Looks awesome! Would love to put that to use everyday.

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    Jacob — June 9, 2011 @ 9:46 pm

    Retweeted

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    Jacob — June 9, 2011 @ 9:46 pm

    Liked. :) easy enough

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    Meredyth — June 9, 2011 @ 11:16 pm

    I definitely need to drink more water each day – if it’s in front of me, I’ll drink it, but if it’s not, I forget all about hydrating!

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    Allison — June 10, 2011 @ 1:20 am

    I lack a water habit… Its funny you’re giving one of these away because I was just thinking that I would do much better if my water bottle had a straw. I can down water in a heartbeat if I have a straw.

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    Angela@spinachtiger — June 10, 2011 @ 6:12 am

    I love green tea, and drink frequently, but I drink a lot of water. Sadly there seem to be water bottles all through my house.

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    Gina Belew — June 10, 2011 @ 8:11 am

    I’ve started adding Apple Cider Vinegar (only the unfiltered -from a health food store) to my water for the extra health benefits.

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    Beth — June 10, 2011 @ 8:55 am

    I quit smoking 4 months ago and was drinking quite a bit of water at first to flush the toxins out of my body. But after I stabilized I got right back on the 6 Diet Cokes a day habit. I need to drink more water, and I know it, but I’m not exactly
    trusting of tap water – and I hate buying bottled water for several reasons. So, I need something like this Camelback thingy.

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    Liz — June 10, 2011 @ 11:05 am

    I love seltzer water, and drink several cans of it per day…so much that I need to invest in a SodaStream! I am trying to drink more of the regular water…at least 24 oz per day..more in this heat.

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    Liz — June 10, 2011 @ 11:06 am

    P.S. I like you on Facebook

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    Lara @ GoodCookDoris — June 10, 2011 @ 11:53 am

    I am always carrying water bottles around!

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    Susannah — June 10, 2011 @ 11:56 am

    I drink a ton of water! I use a Life Factory glass bottle but it’s hard to use when I’m on the treadmill (I often spill it all over myself trying to drink while moving!). The CamelBak Groove would be perfect for the gym and working out at home!

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    Susannah — June 10, 2011 @ 11:56 am

    Retweeted!

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    Susannah — June 10, 2011 @ 11:56 am

    I already heart you on FB :)

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    Lesley Eats — June 10, 2011 @ 12:00 pm

    I really wish I’d had one of these when I was pregnant and having to drink yucky water at work. Refilling a huge Brita at the work sink several times a day didn’t win me any friends. :)

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    Lesley Eats — June 10, 2011 @ 12:01 pm

    And of course I already like you on facebook!

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    Chris — June 10, 2011 @ 12:03 pm

    That product would definitely help at work for me to drink more water and less sodas!

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    Anthony — June 10, 2011 @ 1:34 pm

    Love the camelbak brand. Useful at things like bonnaroo or cmafest. Didn’t know these came with filters now!

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    Blanche — June 10, 2011 @ 2:36 pm

    What a fabulous product! Like many others, I drink water 90% of the time…and I end up recycling hundreds of water bottles a year….I love that this bottle has a built in filter!! (OH! And, I have liked you on fb for months!:-)

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    Melissa — June 11, 2011 @ 7:42 am

    I’d love to win this!! I need to drink more water while at work! Having a fridge at home that filters water helps at home, but the water tastes awful at work. Thanks for the contest!

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    Traciwilbur — June 11, 2011 @ 8:08 am

    I drink water overnight from a bedside pitcher that has a little glass as a lid, but I really struggle with gettting enough during the day. I’ve recently started adding a splash of light cranberry juice to my water and it’s helping a bit.

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    Traciwilbur — June 11, 2011 @ 8:10 am

    I tweeted!

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    Traciwilbur — June 11, 2011 @ 8:11 am

    & I already like you on Facebook!

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    Megan — June 11, 2011 @ 10:37 am

    I am terrible about hydrating myself! I drink too much coffee and forget that it dehydrates me!

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    Megan — June 11, 2011 @ 10:38 am

    I like you on facebook!

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    Vivek Surti — June 11, 2011 @ 1:31 pm

    I would love one of these! At home, I’m the only one without a water bottle, so I constantly drink out of everyone else’s. Zarna gets really angry about that. This bottle would cure my problems!

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    Vivek Surti — June 11, 2011 @ 1:32 pm

    I already like you on facebook!

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    Vivek Surti — June 11, 2011 @ 1:37 pm

    And I tweeted!

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    Kelly — June 11, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

    I’m an obsessive hydrater. I keep a 32oz bottle on my desk that helps me get enough water during the day. I dehydrate easily, especially with all the running and training I do, so even though I don’t really like water, I force myself. Large reusable water bottles really help.

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    Kelly — June 11, 2011 @ 1:53 pm

    I also like Eat Drink Smile on Facebook.

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    Kate — June 11, 2011 @ 7:36 pm

    I totally need one of these. I too love water but I am in the horrible habit of keeping bottled water with me at all times. I really really like the filter aspect!! Great find beth!!!!

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    Rhonda Jones — June 11, 2011 @ 8:33 pm

    I don’t drink enough water, so having a filter to help with the taste would make it easier to increase my intake.

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    Maureen — June 12, 2011 @ 7:50 am

    Built in filter, yay! I carry my stainless steel bottle everywhere and refill at random water fountains…having a filter would make my day. I am breastfeeding my 4 1/2 month old and I try to drink plenty of water but when not at home have to do the non-filtered, dare I say tainted H2O.
    FYI– in my crazy 20′s , which was long ago, my Camelbak stayed next to my bed with it’s hose near my pillow for those not so perky hungover mornings…. you don’t even lift a finger that way.

    I follow and like you!

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    Beth McDaniels — June 12, 2011 @ 10:55 am

    I drink almost a gallon of water a day, so this would help me keep up my good habit!

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    beth — June 12, 2011 @ 11:03 am

    I drink at least 4 glasses a day! Wil drink more if I work out. I liked you on FB and tweeted about the contest too!

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    Lannae — June 12, 2011 @ 11:06 am

    I want to win!!! What a great product!!! My hydration habits – I have a quart cup a work that I fill everyday, and sip on it all day long, sometimes I drink 1.5 cups per day. I always have a reuseable bottle of water in my handbag just to sip on when I am thirsty. And of course a reusable bottle of water while jogging or walking (especially during the Walk 100 Miles http://www.Walk100Miles.com program).

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    christopher — June 22, 2011 @ 1:23 pm

    I try and drink a lot of water daily, but sadly I’m living in hostels and airfields so it is often bottled water.

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