Pardon the pun, but it’s refreshing to see a water bottle on the market that not only stands out but also stands alone in the areas of convenience and portability (as a mom, I demand both!). I’m so glad that US company Vapur agreed to send me one of their cool, multi-functional, everyday use water bottles to try out.
Vapur water bottles are unique in that they are portable, portable, PORTABLE! When empty, this flexible bottle collapses and then folds up into a tiny package that can easily be tucked into a pocket or tossed into your gym bag, purse, or diaper bag. This is definitely my favourite feature – my old aluminum water bottle not only took up all the space in my bag, but clunked around in there like a ball and chain.
Additionally, Vapur bottles:
- are more environmentally friendly than disposable plastic water bottles;
- are shipped flat, which takes up 90% less space than traditional bottles, AND the packaging is printed using wind power on 100% post-consumer paper (the company also participates in 1% for the Planet);
- are made in the USA using durable, FDA-approved, BPA-free polymer;
- hold 16 oz (473ml) of water;
- have an inner layer is odour, stain, and taste resistant;
- stand up when full and collapse when empty;
- come with built-in carabiners, handy for attaching to your bag or belt or however you roll;
- are dishwasher safe (top rack);
- have sports caps (made out of FDA-approved, BPA-free 100% virgin Polypropylene) rather than the traditional twist caps (replacement spouts are available on the Vapur site for only $2.95 USD for a set of four);
- can be put into the freezer and used for emergencies or keeping things cold in the cooler when traveling;
- are available in the following five stylish colours: cyan blue, green, smoke, pink, and purple!
My 3-year old son, Oliver, was so intrigued with my Vapur bottle that I had to tell him to back off and get his own. He thinks the sports cap is super fun to drink out of and likes the bottle’s tactile and flexible nature, so I know I’ll have no problem getting him to drink water when we’re playing outside on those hot summer days. There’s even a spot on the back of the bottle for him to sign his autograph in permanent ink.
Because Vapur bottles lay flat or can be rolled up, the uses for Vapur’s water bottles are truly endless: great for school-aged kids, stowed in the car glove box, in the earthquake kit, camping, picnics, bike rides … the list goes on and on. My only two beefs are (1) 16 oz is not enough water for someone who drinks like a camel (me), although Vapur bottles probably hold enough water for most people (and most definitely children), and (2) as soon as the bottle is half full or less, it no longer stands up on its own. Obviously, the bottle falling over when half full goes with the territory, but I’m hoping that Vapur will eventually produce a larger capacity bottle (for us camels).
Vapur water bottles retail for $8.95 USD through the company’s website, and can be purchased in Canada through Raspberry Kids for $11.95 CAD (use promo code spiltmilk15 at checkout for 15% off, excluding the 4 bottle bundle pack).
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Vapur was kind enough to provide us with water bottles to give away to TWO lucky readers in the colour purple! Thanks for your generosity, Vapur!
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This giveaway ends at 12:01am PST on Tuesday, June 22nd, and the winners will be selected using Random.org. The winners will have 7 days to respond to our notification email before other winners are selected. This giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents only.











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I would use mine for my son, he likes drinking out of water bottles and I need something that can go with him, he is always stealing mine.
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perfect for keeping in the car.
These bottles sound great and can be used pretty much everywhere!
I love the fact that the bottle is so portable!
I love these water bottles! They are so cute! I would use it for the beach with the weather now getting warmer!
I would give it to my kids so they can take water with them wherever they go rather than juice.
I would use the bottle for yoga class!
this water bottle would be great for my next road trip!
The vapur bottle would be often used on my motorbike trips in the summer:>
I love love love these bottles and being so portable I would use one just about everywhere for my lil Peach
These look amazing. I’d love the opportunity to win one.
I could keep one in the diaper bag as well
It’s great that you can freeze these bottles as well.
These water bottles are great, so conveniant.
I’d use this bottle at the beach!
I’m trying to loose some weight so ive began going to the gym and Im always looking for a great bottle
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I would keep one in my gym bag as well
I’d use this at work.
I would use the vapur bottle by giving it to my daughter for school use. Clipping it to her backpack, and the fact that it’s lightweight would be perfect, She’d be hydrated all day long and not even be bothered by having to lug around a heavy water bottle.
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I am a fan of Vapur on facebook. I’m Melissa Belle there.
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These look awesome!!
I would use it for…drinking water while out at the park! I like how it can roll up pretty small when we are done with it.
These would be great to take swimming – nice to through in a gym bag – or wherever!
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I would use the bottle often, as it’s so convinient.
I would use my Vapur bottle to keep in my purse while I’m shopping–and sneak into movie theaters to spare myself the extra $5 at the concession stand!
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I would use this most often while riding.
I would use it for when I bike to school.
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I would use it instead of the water bottles that I keep in my class to drink water with.
This bottle would have been great today on the drive to pick up my grandson!
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I have so many uses for this. I would need more than one!
I would love to put one of these in the diaper bag!
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I would use it for my iced coffee fix
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This would be great for the saddle bags on my bike, fits small when not in use.
I would use my bottle for cranberry juice
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These would be great to keep in my purse or car.