Polar Bottles is an American brand that specializes in manufacturing insulated hydration bottles for sports and everyday use. Founded in 1994 in Colorado by a duo of cycling enthusiasts, the brand has today become a household name in the cycling community worldwide. We got an opportunity to review their 20 oz. insulated sports hydration bottle, and here’s what we think.
The Polar 20 oz. (590 ml) insulated bottle is a useful accessory for riders who go on short rides and do not want to carry a large bulky bottle. The mid-sized 20 oz. insulated bottle holds enough liquid for an everyday ride or a commute, and doesn’t occupy much space too. Like all other Polar Bottles, this one comes in multiple, eye-catching colour and design options that the rider can choose from.
The wide mouth of the bottle makes it easy to fill and clean. The bottle comes fitted with a hard plastic, airtight screw-on cap. The rubberized sipper valve nozzle on top of the cap makes it easy to sip water from the bottle, and its soft plastic body makes it easy to squeeze the liquid through the nozzle. Around the mouth of the bottle, a remov-able rubber carry loop is fitted that helps in attaching the bottle to bags, belt loops, key-rings, etc.
The dual-wall insulation design features a reflective foil layer between an inner and outer bottle to keep liquids cool. The foil layer reflects the sunlight, while the inner and outer bottle create an insulating air barrier by trapping air between the two casings. This ensures that the liquid is kept cold for longer as the insulation layer prevents the outside heat from entering the bottle.
With a height of 9 inches and weighing 132 grams, this is a feather-light insulation bottle that can be easily carried around in gym bags, backpacks, etc, unlike the heavy metal flasks. The Phthalate and BPA free plastic used in the construction of the bottle is dishwasher and freezer safe, and does not deteriorate under extreme weather condi-tions. The universal sizing standards followed in the design of the bottle ensures that they fit into most bottle cages, and also have a groove around the neck that makes it easy to grasp the bottle and also serves to lock into the bottle cage to avoid slipping out.
Overall Rating
Ideally sized for everyday use whether going for a short ride, commuting, or even heading to the gym, the 20 oz. insulated Polar Bottle is one accessory that would always be a function-ally worthy add to every rider’s closet. With a price tag of Rs.725 for the 20 oz. bottle, it also does not burn a huge hole in the pocket for a good quality insulated hydration bottle.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.