The note I received from Camelbak's PR team called their new Groove "a portable filtration device that promotes a healthy and hydrated lifestyle." By way of explanation, they wrote:
[The Groove allows you to] eliminate the purchase of disposable plastic water bottles and still get freshly filtered water – anywhere. Plus, Groove features CamelBak’s exclusive bite valve – also used by astronauts in space!
Fancy things like "portable filtration devices" make sense for astronauts, of course -- they need something to help them wash down all that freeze dried ice cream. But for the rest of us, is it possible that a plain old water bottle would suffice?
Maybe, but it's hard not to be wowed by the Groove, which takes water bottles up a level (or two). Here are the features, taken directly from the Camelbak Website:
- Hydration [water] Capacity: 20 oz (.6 L)
- 100% BPA-Free
- CamelBak® Got Your Bak Lifetime Guarantee™
- Easy to refill and easy to use bottle with a filter built into the straw. Turn tap water into fresh, great-tasting water anywhere you go.
- Durable, BPA-Free, easy to carry and spill-proof.
- Flip & Sip: Sip with ease, flip shut for storage and no spills with the patented CamelBak Big Bite™ Valve.
- Dishwasher safe.
I'm no water bottle expert, but Camelbak sent me a bottle to try out, and I've been enjoying the crisp, clean taste of filtered, BPA-free water. I'm also intrigued by the "Big Bite" valve, which makes it much easier to drink water while I'm riding my bike (I don't have to tilt my head up to drink).
The Contest
Now, my friends, is your big chance. You can win your very own CamelBak Groove ($25 value) by doing just a couple of simple things:
- Visit the CamelBak Facebook page and "Like" it.
- Between now and next Tuesday, May 17 at 5:00, leave a comment below this blog post, telling us how many disposable water bottles you promise to do away with in your first year with the new Groove.
One lucky commenter will be randomly selected to win the Groove. The winner will be announced here on Wednesday 5/18. Happy commenting, and good luck!
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This contest is now closed.
Lee Zukor is the founder of Simple, Good, and Tasty. Email him at lee@simplegoodandtasty.com.
