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.

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.

I bought a few of other brands of these but IMO this one is by far the best. No exaggeration, I use this each & every day, all day. I even bring it to the gym & I go to the gym at least 5x's per week. I brought it on vacation with me & it still is lasting & not leaking. I bought this months ago so this review has to be one that can help others that are looking for a jug. Only one thing i would like to see this company do.... Provide extra drinking sprouts. NO, mine is not leaking, but cuz i use it so often at the gym & don't want to use my hands to open & close it for obvious reasons (Gyms are nasty), I use my teeth to pull it open & to close so it is getting some wear. Also would be nice to have an extra when you want to clean one you have the other.

I've had a number of nalgene water bottles kicking around for years but the capacity is a little too small for me now. I needed something closer to 2 liters to get through a workout without running out of water and these looked to be just exactly right for the job. I'm not particularly rough with anything I own, so when the first bottle exploded water all over the rubber gym floor after falling from knee-height to the floor, I considered it a fluke. When the second one cracked down the side and the cap snapped off after falling from the height of a weight bench, I was starting to get worried. When the third one split and gushed water everywhere after falling off the seat of my car at a stop light, I had to give up and just declare these things crap.There may be some circumstance under which these are suitable water bottles, but the gym sure doesn't seem to be one of them. Utter garbage.

So far, I am pretty pleased with this purchase. I received it before the estimated delivery date, which is always a plus in my book. To me, the picture is more of a blue versus a purple, but when I received it I was very pleased with the actual item being purple. I love the handle this water jug has, makes it easier to carry. Before purchasing I read the reviews and saw some complaints of the clear plastic cap not staying on. For mine, I have to push a little harder but then I hear a 'click' and the cap is on securely. The only bad thing about this water jug is the spout you drink out of does close on its own. I have to keep it open with my teeth while trying to drink. It's ok if I am just getting a little sip, but it is a little frustrating when I am extremely thirsty. I think I will try and find a different spout to use. Other than that, I can't complain. It's a great jug to take with me wherever I go (not too bulky) and make sure I get enough water for the day.

I ordered this for work because I hate having to leave my desk all of the time to refill my smaller water bottle. Since I drink a lot of water during the day I thought this would be good. It is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I fill it once in the morning and it lasts me until my lunch break and I fill it again before returning to my desk and it lasts me until I leave work. Other reviews have said not to freeze the bottle with water because it will crack. I do not intend on doing this. The hole in the top is big enough to fit smaller ice cubes and I will put some in it to keep the water cool. I also keep it in the frige over night to cool the water down for the next morning.I am very glad I bought this and would suggest it to anyone in the market for this type of product.