Bluewave Lifestyle Daily 8 Water Jug

EDIT 12-13-16: For the last month and some change I have been trying to (unsuccessfully) patch a hairline crack that developed on the bottom of the jug. It just won't work, folks, so chuck it if it gets a crack (and this is a big blow to the beanbag because I like fixing things). Hate to say it, but the lack of flexibility in the plastic material caused a crack when air pressure changed inside the bottle simply from drinking. Imagine crinkling a soda can and how it splits slightly at the crease. Yeah... that. Changing my review accordingly: a jug that isn't water-tight is a glorified sprinkler drip system. Sorry Bluewave, ya lost me. Original review: I live in the desert, and am a craftsman by trade, so a large amount of water at all times is a necessity. I've been using jugs for years now and occasionally retire and replace them when I feel the plastic or some other feature is degrading. Like I said, my life is desert living and tool working, so things don't last long despite one's best efforts. Anyways, this jug is great and lives up to its required functions. The BPA Free labeling is nice, not really sure what it's all about but I figure the more you take out of a plastic material that comes into contact with stuff you digest, the better. No three-eyed kids with glow in the dark skin down the genetic line, I suppose. I should note that it had a really funky industrial smell to it when I first unscrewed the lid. I have ZERO idea what it was and didn't like that surprise, but after filling it with warm water and shaking the bejezzus out of it like three or four times the smell vanished. Maybe it was some factory mold-release residue or something. I accidentally bought the purple-ish one and only realized it after it had shipped, so I was kind of bummed. But since no one else is ever going to have a purple jug I feel like that mistake will mean no one at work will accidentally confuse mine for theirs. In terms of physical features, the handle is nice and works well with my long fingers and wide palm. There's an alternating bumpy and smooth surface, not sure what the advantage is but I suppose if you grab it mid-body instead of at the handle you'll... have a good grip? The middle ribbing helps with that, too. The main threaded cap both comes off as well as stays secure when needed, no accidents there. The push-nozzle works pretty well, and holds the liquid at bay even if you don't completely seal it. If you do pound it shut and completely seal it, you're 100% good. There's even a little bit of force required to get it open when fully sealed, so if you're super weak... use your teeth, I guess. The nozzle doesn't have a "locked" up position, so sometimes the nozzle can push back slightly and reduce water flow when drinking. My previous jug had the up lock, so I miss that feature. There's also a little clear plastic cap that I never use. It doesn't click in very well at all and I'd just end up losing it and wasting 12 seconds of my life looking for it before giving up. In my opinion, if you have a clicky cap that secures onto a nozzled container, you better be able to lift the entire container up by the clicky cap without it coming off. Otherwise, just don't even bother, it's basically a glorified dust guard at that point. Anyways, buy it, you'll like it.

Everyone who knows me knows that water and I are not the best of friends ! However, this all changed once I purchased my first Bluewave Water Jug ! I LOVE IT ! I love the color options, the top of the bottle and the amount that it holds. I also appreciate how light it is and easy to drink from considering its capacity. However, not everything is perfect and if I could change somethings about it it would have to be how water falls sometimes from the top when it is in a bag so I always have to hold the bottle in my hand. Also, it is pretty fragile so please be careful not to drop it ! Yet, for the price and the ultra speedy delivery (I received it overseas within 4 days with the free shipping option) it is very very worth it... Thank you :)

This was a replacement for a similar bottle that I have had for years. The quality of the bottle itself is good. What is not good is the quality of the gap, which comes in 2 parts. The part that screws into the bottle that has a pull up suction and a clear snap cap for the suction portion. The screw portion does not go on smooth on the bottle. Is the bottle is tilted on the side it leaks. The cap does not snap well an comes off. I did not use the bottle right away when I bought it. So I am stuck with it.

Updated review: I loved this water bottle for the first 8 months. But last week I dropped the bottle. It fell some three feet and landed on it's side. A crack spread across the middle of the bottle, and that was the end of the water bottle. That being said, I'd still give this water bottle 4 stats for functionality and lack of spilling (see my original [5-star] review below). It appears you get what you pay for. ------------------------------ Original review: (5 stars) I've been using this water bottle daily for roughly six months now. It is easy to fill and clean (I run it through with water and let dry), and the water does not taste like plastic - even after sitting in a hot car all day. The side handle makes carrying this bottle easy, and the (empty) bottle is quite light. The nozzle can be difficult to open, but you get used to it.

I bought this a while back, probably a year, it served me well. I took it to work every night. The clear cap over the dispenser was rather small, and I think I lost that in a week, so I just decided to unscrew the dispenser and drink from the bottle. Recently I dropped it, full of water, from my hand in a standing position and the thing pretty much cracked all over. BPA's are used in the elasticity of plastics, that is why these bottles are more fragile. But honestly, it's something I'm willing to trade off on. I'm about to buy me another bottle, unforunately. But overall, this was a good bottle.

excellent quality, money well spent!

My sister actually purchased this water jug for me. It is actually quite a mission to find a 2L water bottle! I've had this bottle a couple of months now, and have used it every single day since. The bottle is made of durable plastic, and still looks like it did the day it was delivered. It is a little big, but that is to be expected. The water tastes fine with no 'plastic' taste you can sometimes get with using cheaper bottles. It's been really easy for me to drink the recommended daily water intake with this bottle - I just fill it up in the mornings and keep sipping throughout the day. The drinking cap hasn't leaked. All in all, a great aid to make sure you keep drinking water.

Bought this item earlier in the year for my dad who loved it and thought it was great for helping him to stay hydrated during the day and to make sure he was drinking enough water. Unfortunately, he broke his first one but loved it so much that my sister and I have bought him a second one for Christmas this year. Highly recommend this product to anyone who wants a great, stable water bottle.

I really liked this bottle purely for its size which was its most beneficial selling point, beyond i didn't like the nozzle to much was tight and tough a more open top would have been better for me, however the other area of concern is the way you might squeeze the bottle although this was my error, if you squeeze it at the centre creese you risk it breaking as mine did so now theirs been a constant leek so be wary of these issues. Great product just what i needed. The Bottle is well made and not likely to break anytime soon, i would have given 5 stars if a filter/mixer was inside the bottle to help break down powders easier. Would recommend.

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo per questa bottiglia... Ne ho visionate diverse anche più costose ma ho preferito questa, la porto in palestra, a lavoro, al mare... Ha una buona chiusura non fuoriesce l'acqua.... Il manico la rende abbastanza pratica... Sono soddisfatto ... Ricomprata !!!