HYDAWAY 17oz Collapsible Water Bottle – BPA-Free, Leakproof, Lightweight, and Space-Saving – Perfect for Travel, Hiking, and Everyday Hydration

Excellent water bottles: sturdy, collapsible and great for travel or hiking!
I actually bought two of these water bottles for an international trip we were taking. I wanted something that was not only collapsible, I wanted it sturdy enough to stand on its own. Other water bottles I had purchased in the past were often so flimsy that not only could they not stand, they would collapse in my hand while trying to drink. These water bottles are not only sturdy, they can handle dishwashers and they collapse very nicely to load into your day pack or carry on luggage.I bought them in time for our trip, but did not give them the time it really took to deal with the smell and rubbery taste that will naturally occur with this type of material. While I was initially disappointed due to the taste, I contacted the vendor. They responded immediately with a few suggestions to get rid of it.For me, the things that REALLY worked for me was:1) Washing them in the dishwasher (if you don’t have a dishwasher, wash thoroughly with hot water)2) Soaking them overnight with baking soda and water3) Letting them AIR-DRY (suggested by the vendor). I not only let them air dry, i put them on the counter where they were exposed to direct sun! I let them sit for a few days. No more smell or aftertaste!I would say that the air drying was probably the icing on the cake to really make these water bottles work for me. My pro tip for you would be to get these with enough time to really “cure” them and eliminate the rubbery latex smell and taste. These bottles are now perfect!

Saves space while traveling! Great for short hikes!
This collapsible water bottle was very useful during a recent hiking trip to Colorado. Collapses to save space in carry on while traveling. I do wish that it was a tad bit larger however it is great for short hikes and packs away easily for traveling. No issues with leaking while using.

Works but…
1) pro – This works well as described.2) con – Gives water a strange plastic/silicon taste (my other silicon product does not do this) as such I do not feel it is safe (have washed the bottle thoroughly – see next point).3) con (specific to my item) – Had a brown residue in it when it arrived (hence a thorough wash). Was this used for drinking coffee and returned?SummaryGreat product if you want a portable bottle. Good quality in terms of workmanship. Probably, if you are drinking a flavored drink from this or immediately consuming the beverage inside (why then not just uses cup) you won’t notice the strange taste. I only drink water so the chemical taste was very obvious. I’m concerned that this product is not safe for consuming liquids. In my own case there was a brown residue in my bottle but I would imagine this is not typical.

space-saving, money-saving
Purchased for upcoming cruise, to avoid having to buy water by the bottle. Fits a standard 16.9 ounce bottle of water perfectly. Love the hook to attach to travel bag or purse. Love the flip-up sip feature. collapses for travel. It is a bit wide in the center, which makes for nice grip, but snug in the outer pocket of my carry-on tote.

No és funcional, difícil de beber, el material no es bueno. El plástico deja un olor muy feo…

カバンの中に入れていたらびしょびしょになりました。ちゃんと閉めていましたが。もう使っていません。

Space saver and great as you flatten to carry