You can get replacement bite valves for the Camelbak bottles. I think they come with the straw, but at least you don't have to buy a whole 'nother bottle and lid.
ETA: I lied, Camelbak has a 5-pack of bite valves only, no straws, on their site. It says "new" which I suppose explains why I've never seen them at retail.
Also, FWIW, the non-insulated Camelbak SS bottle has the same outside dimensions as the insulated one, but holds 50% more (750 ml vs. 500 ml). Depends whether you prefer to cool yourself by sweating or by ingesting cold liquid.
Last edited by OakLeaf; 08-10-2010 at 08:43 AM.
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