Vapur element wind folded

Vapur Collapsible Water Bottle

November 2, 2012COMtnMom
Vapur Kids Water Bottle Folded
Vapur “Quencher” kids bottle, example of one compactly folded

Do you find it hard to pay for water when you’re away from home?  This has always been my stance, and as a result I have quite a collection of water bottles.  I found Vapur while searching for a quality collapsible style water bottle to test out during my upcoming air travel.

 Vapur, “The Anti-Bottle”, makes foldable, reusable water bottles.  Extremely light and portable, they take up almost no room in your bag.  Plus they are affordable ($9.99 – $11.99), and come in some colorful and varied designs – including the Quencher collection for kids.

Vapur Collapsible Water Bottle Features

Each of the Vapur collapsible bottles features a harbinger type clip to attach to your gear – a must have for a good water bottle, in my opinion.   I was surprised to hear you can also fill and freeze them, and that they are dishwasher safe.

Here is a list of features from their website:

•Reinforcing Grommet
•Sport Cap
•Durable 3-ply construction
•Taste free & odor resistant
•Dishwasher safe
•BPA Free
•Made in the USA
•3M Stickers
•Reusable
•Foldable
•Freezable
•Attachable

Vapur Collapsible Water Bottle – Element

Vapur element wind cap
The Element features a SuperCap™ – for that reason, I recommend this style.

I tried out an Element, distinguished by its SuperCap™.  Since I like my water cold, and want to be able to add ice (when available)… this cap would definitely be what I’d recommend.  It has a wider opening, and I liked the flip top style.  When closed, it was completely leak proof.

While the Vapur bottles would work well for outdoor use, my intent was to try one out during air travel.  Weight and space are premium issues in this day of excessive airline fees and subsequent carry on bags.

I like to bring a water bottle to fill in a water fountain or restaurant within the airport, but the space it will take in my bag always makes this a questionable choice.

Vapur element wind folded

 

You obviously need to initially go through security with an empty water bottle. Look how tiny and compact this sucker gets when folded up.

Once I got through screening and found my gate, I headed to the nearest fountain to fill my bottle up.  I was only a few minutes into my trip, it was a cranky 5:30 a.m. time of day, and yet instantly three ladies excitedly came over to me… asking about my Vapur collapsible water bottle!  They thought it was the slickest idea they’d seen in a long time, and wanted to know where they could get one.

Being malleable, I found that it fit nicely in a variety of situations.  And it served me much better than a full size hard bottle would have, on the plane.

Vapur Element Collapsible Water Bottle on Plane
Vapur Element Collapsible Water Bottle, on the plane

Drinking from a collapsible water bottle is a tad different, as you have to grip it more gently.  If you grab it the wrong way, with the wrong tension, you’ll find yourself taking a mini squirt shower.  And at times the flip top lid would flip back down on to my nose, when taking a drink.

Because I’ve only used the product for a week or so, I can’t speak to the long term durability.  I’m curious myself to see how long they will last, and what kind of rugged use they can withstand.  Their website states that they last 3 to 4 years, depending on use and abuse.

Will I use the Vapur bottle when hiking?  I’m not sure.  To be honest, I’d probably stick to traditional hard bottles for this.  Although I will likely still try them out, since the almost complete weightlessness is definitely an attractive feature.

Will I use the Vapur for air travel again?  Absolutely.  I’d give this a two thumbs up in the Valuable Travel Gear category.

Will I use my Vapur Element for every day purposes?  Yes.  This will be going in my “on the go” tote bag, which I take with me all the time.  Because the collapsible style enables it to take up virtually no space, it’s a great piece of gear to always have available.

Overall, I was very happy with the Vapur Element.  It will definitely be something my family and I put to further use in the future.

Vapur Collapsible Bottle Review

What I Loved:

  • Excellent use as travel gear
  •  Light, adding virtually no weight to your bag
  •  Very compact, when space is an issue
  •  Large enough opening for ice; I recommend the Element with a SuperCap™.
  •  Affordable – prices appear to run $9.99-$11.99
  •  Useful Clip, to attach to your bag or gear
  •  Attractive colors and designs

What I didn’t love as much:

  • Flip top hitting me in nose.  I’m not seriously injured.  Just a mild annoyance.
  • Have to grip more delicately than a hard bottle.  (This would be true of any collapsible bottle, and is not a flaw in Vapurs bottles by any means.)

Vapur Collapsible Water Bottle “Element” Giveaway

Vapur Element fire

Vapur sent me an extra Element – so one of my readers will get to try one!  Yeah, you!

This giveaway is part of my Travel Week ExtravaganzaThere will be great travel related articles and other travel gear reviews and giveaways all week… so be sure to check out the fun!

 

Enter using the form below.  Open to US Residents only.

I received the product described at no cost, for the purpose of performing the review.  All opinions are my own.
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Comments (51)

  • Elizabeth

    November 2, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I like the Reflex in the green color.

  • Nicole-Lynn

    November 2, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    I like the Element Design!

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

  • Nichole

    November 2, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    The Bottle Dwellers (one of the artist ones) is super cute!

  • Kathy S

    November 2, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    I’d pick the Reflex in True Green.

  • Elisabeth

    November 2, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    I like the Element in Fire!

  • Sunnie

    November 2, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    I like the elemant in that grey color.

  • Susan

    November 2, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    I have been coveting these for awhile. So nice for traveling especially when you can roll em up and drop them in a bag. I really like the one you feature above!

  • coni guerin

    November 2, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    anything from the runway collection – love them all!

  • Heidi A

    November 2, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I like the element bottle in either the water color or the fire color

  • Jessica Peeling

    November 2, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    I love the HAWAII bottle! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com

  • Laurel C

    November 2, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    My favorite is the Element bottle!

  • rachel

    November 2, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I like the hawaii bottle

  • AML

    November 3, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I would like to try the extra element bottle.

  • Amanda H

    November 3, 2012 at 1:13 am

    The quencher splash would be great for my little one and its cute

  • Danielle Porter

    November 3, 2012 at 2:34 am

    I like the runway design!

  • ann

    November 3, 2012 at 3:48 am

    always on the look-out for eco-friendly water bottle options for the kids and myself. this is a neat re-usable option would love to try in any color.

  • Dana

    November 3, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    I would take the Element in blue.

  • Jen

    November 3, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    the hawaii

  • Ani

    November 3, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    I’d love the Quencher in Fuse.

  • meredith

    November 3, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    element looks fun!

  • Kim R

    November 3, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    I love the element bottle in hot pink.

  • Debbie M

    November 4, 2012 at 3:27 am

    I love all of the designs

  • Marysa

    November 4, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Love the kid’s Quecher in Lolli!
    Marysa {at} marysa {dot} com

  • Kristin Troska

    November 4, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I would love to try the Vapur Element Anti-Bottle 🙂

  • Emily @ Make It Happen Mama

    November 4, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    The Element in Pink – I love pink! 🙂

  • Megan W

    November 4, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    The element bottle!

  • Ginny

    November 4, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Would love to win the Element bottle!

  • Bianca

    November 4, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    I love the Relex bottle in Purple!

  • Jenel Meier

    November 4, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    The Bottle Dwellers is really nice looking. I have never seen this and love it! Great for work, travel, and CAMPING ! 🙂

  • Lauren

    November 5, 2012 at 12:28 am

    the “runway” is hot! Love the colors.

  • Danya

    November 5, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I like the Element in fire!

  • Rhonda S. Phillips-Tenderholt

    November 5, 2012 at 4:23 am

    Element wind or reflex in purple – love the bo quencher too but it’s a bit small and I have older boyz.

  • Michele

    November 5, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    I like the wide top of the element!

  • Betty

    November 5, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    I like the Runway design

  • Blessie Nelson

    November 6, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I like the All American Two-Pack!

  • katie

    November 7, 2012 at 9:09 am

  • Saver Sara

    November 7, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I like the Runway in Soho

  • Gianna

    November 8, 2012 at 3:26 am

    Vapur Hawaiian Anti-Bottle.

  • meme

    November 8, 2012 at 4:13 am

    The Artist Collection with the shark

  • Jessica O

    November 8, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    I like the pink Element bottle!

  • Debbie

    November 8, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I like the Vapor Element in blue!

  • Donna Cheatle

    November 8, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I really like the wetsuit with the sports pack!!

  • Jennifer Clay

    November 8, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    I like the Element.

  • Claire

    November 8, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    I love the HAWAII bottle

  • Amelia (Mountain Mama….from Wyoming! :))

    November 8, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I like the Quencher – would be perfect for our upcoming trip to AK!

  • michelle colon

    November 8, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    I like the make your own monster kit! my kids are such piglets this would be great to carry around and not worry that they forgot to put the cap on right!

  • Fiona N

    November 8, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    I really love the Element in Wind!
    Thank You for the chance

  • Pamela Halligan

    November 9, 2012 at 12:37 am

    I’d choose the Element in Wind. Thanks for the giveaway.

  • Sue Hull

    November 9, 2012 at 1:49 am

    I like the Element in black & red.These are really cool! Thank you for the great giveaway! 🙂

  • Racheal S.

    November 9, 2012 at 4:26 am

    I like the Splash Quencher best; its quirky!

  • UCIL

    April 29, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    im looking for this collapsible water bottle, tq for your review 😀

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