Ion8 Water Bottle, 750 ml/24 oz, Leak Proof, Easy to Open, Secure Lock, Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free, Flip Cover, Carry Handle, Soft Touch Contoured Grip, Easy Clean, Odour Free, Carbon Neutral

Ok so mine didn't come with a £50 note inside but now I have your attention...We have three of these bottles, 1x 750ml for me and 2x 500ml for the kids. Hopefully this review will help others as I wasted a good hour looking through other peoples comments as usual!They do not leak if the lid is screwed on properly (opening button should be in line with the ion8 logo). If you fill it up, tip it upside down and shake it no water comes out. They have also not leaked in my kids bags and lets face it, those bags will have been at every angle throughout the day!The breather hole is a good thing, do not be put off by this - it is not a design flaw and you do not have to drink out of it in some silly way. Never have I, or my 6 and 9 year olds, had any water come out of the breather hole when drinking. It actually helps you drink more due to the water flowing out quicker than normal bottles.The 750ml bottle is 750ml, not 650ml. Someone complained in a review saying they did not get what they ordered with a photo of the approximate capacity markings on the side which only go up to 650ml. This is the case but you can fill it past this line, I'll let you guess by how much more :)There is only one negative with all of these bottles and that is the hand strap that comes attached. It's made from material so even when the bottle is dry after washing, the strap stays wet for ages. None of us have a use for it so just took it off, definitely didn't warrant the loss of a star.So there... I hope that puts to bed all the questions that you didn't realise you had until you read other reviews :) It's a non-leaking, non-toxic water bottle, don't waste any more of your time looking through more reviews, you obviously need one so just buy it!

so good, perfect size and, most important, does not leak!easy to hold, sturdy, can't fault

Fantastic bottle, the best we've bought by far. We drink a lot of water in our house and we are keen juicers too. This bottle is perfect for both, featuring easy to clean as has no intricate parts; A double secure lid on the 750ml model makes this for being in bags to prevent accidental opening (there is a secure clip that holds the lid down, and a push button for closing after drinking); The drinking nozzle is the perfect aperture to guzzle liquid but not too much that you choke; The provided benefit is that it is BPA Free, yes no plasticises leaching into the liquid even on a sunny day. It is priced ok, less expensive than some on the market, but I've found, and trust my judgement, that if you buy cheap varieties you get what you pay for. It's worth paying for this bottle, they have lasted 6 months so far, without any issues. The bottles look good too, with 4 vibrant colours to choose from, I'm the envy in my hot yoga class. I end with a bit of cheese: Forget the rest, buy the best.

My 5th Ion8 bottleGood all round bottle.Soft touch surface, finger grip dimples in right place, easy to open in one hand.No leaking for about 6 months and it started to drip from around the seal, could have caused by me tossing it in my bike basket when commuting.I might repurchase this one because it's a perfect size for me to refill every 4 hours at work.

Avoid Light Purple, as both the original and replacement were missing their secondary safety lock catch (and I think someone else alluded to this in a 'lilac' review which I think would be the same colour) so I'm guessing an unaddressed production line fault and/or stock of bottles being sold that should have been recalled but the Aqua and Yellow ones I have are great...I really like this style of cycling bottle that keeps the dirt away from the nozzle-with traditional bottles I find the nozzle gets covered with dirt/splattered flies, even on roads/cycle paths. These fully cover the nozzle, and are easy to drink from.As, unlike my experiences with traditional bottles, they also don't leak I also use them as my regular water bottle. The lid includes a hinged loop that could be used to hang the bottle from a carribiner etc. so they adapt nicely to the activity.The secondary hinged catch is reassuring when putting in a bag, as there's a possibility the regular one, which is a handy quick-release for the lid, could be triggered otherwise so I feel confident when using this. I've found it completely leak proof, with the note that I always make sure the seal, lid and bottle threads are completely dry (as I do with any kind of liquid container that won't be stored upright/is tilted to drink or pour from).

This is a great bottle. I have had it for 7 years and it has never leaked (daily use with multiple refills each day). I chose it as it was possible to get replacement seals for it but I’ve never had to change them in all that time.The outside of the bottle is still in good condition too. Would recommend

Leaks after 6 months of use. Spring loaded catch failed to release the lid without manually flicking the top open after 3 months.Disappointed as I was loving it as a bottle for size, texture and easy drinking.