A water bottle has to earn a place in the car. For me it has to be a size that works for a full day out, fit the cup holder in the Prado and be easy to drink from with one hand. The CamelBak Eddy+ has been around for years, and the Tritan Renew version keeps the same design with a bottle made from 50% recycled material. At a full litre it looked like the middle ground between a small bottle and a bulky jug, so I wanted to see whether the bite valve lives up to its name and how the bottle copes with life in the car and at camp.
What’s in the box
A durable 1-litre water bottle with CamelBak’s patented bite valve and a straw, so you can drink without tipping the bottle or spilling. Made with 50% recycled material. There’s also a smaller 600 ml Eddy+.
What we like
- 1L capacity is a great size
- Leak-proof when closed
- Bite valve provides fast flow
- Made with 50% recycled material
- Fits in most cup holders
What we don’t
- Straw can come loose
- Not insulated for temperature
- Lid can be hard to clean
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | CamelBak |
| Capacity | 1 Litre |
| Material | Tritan™ Renewbottle |
| Colour options | CharcoalRoseOlive |
| Weight | 198 g |
| Size | 23.5 × 10.5 × 8.8 cm |
| Features | Bite valveSpill-proofEasy-carry handle |
First look
As soon as I held the Eddy+ 1L, I liked the feel of it. It’s a good, substantial size that feels well balanced without being heavy. I like the charcoal colour, which is more understated than some other bottles; it also comes in Rose and Olive. A big plus for me is that the base fits a cup holder. It sits in the Prado’s holder without rolling around, which isn’t always the case with larger bottles.
The lid is the clever part. The bite valve and straw are ready to go with a quick flip. There’s a small loop handle for carrying it with one finger or clipping it onto a pack. I did have one small concern, about the straw. It has only come loose once, but it’s something to watch, especially if you throw the bottle in a bag with the rest of your gear.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
The bottle is made from Tritan Renew, a durable plastic made from 50% recycled material. That’s good for sustainability, and it gives me confidence that the bottle can take being dropped or knocked around in the back of the car. It’s also BPA, BPS and BPF free, so my water stays free of unwanted chemicals.
The lid is a tough polypropylene, and the bite valve is a soft, medical-grade silicone. All the materials feel good quality. The seal around the cap is solid, and I haven’t had any leaks. It has been easy to clean in the dishwasher, though it’s a little tricky to get into all the nooks and crannies of the lid. Overall it feels like a bottle that will last for years.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
The CamelBak Eddy+ with Tritan Renew is comfortable to carry and use. The cylindrical shape is easy to grip, and the loop handle is simple and works. At only 197 g empty, it’s light for a 1L bottle, so it’s an easy one to take on a walk from camp or a full day out.
For me, the 1L size is right. It holds enough water to get me through a good part of the day, but it’s not so big that it’s awkward to carry. As I said, it fits the car’s drink holder, so on longer drives it doesn’t roll around and I don’t have to hold it. Full, the weight is manageable, and the handle makes it easy to carry.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
The bite valve is the main feature of the Eddy+, and it works very well. The water flows faster than I expected, so you don’t have to work for a drink. It also doesn’t spill when the bottle is upright with the valve open. To drink, you flip up the valve, bite down gently and sip, without tipping the bottle, which is handy on a bumpy road.
The bottle is also leak-proof when the valve is pushed back down. That matters to me, because I can throw it in a bag or the door pocket without worrying about soaking my gear. The wide-mouth opening makes it easy to add ice cubes on a hot day. The bottle isn’t insulated, so on a warm day at camp the water warms up with it, but that’s a small trade-off for a light bottle.
Conclusion: CamelBak Eddy+ with Tritan Renew 1L Water BottleConclusion
The CamelBak Eddy+ with Tritan Renew is a very good bottle for the car and camp. The recycled material is tough and light, and the bite valve works well. One litre covers a walk from camp or a long drive. It’s not insulated, the straw can come loose and the lid is a bit fiddly to clean. It hasn’t leaked on me, the flow is fast, and it comes along on every trip.
A tough bottle that comes along on every trip.
The 1 litre size covers a walk from camp or a long drive, the bite valve flows fast, it fits most cup holders and it hasn't leaked on me. It isn't insulated, the straw can come loose and the lid is a bit fiddly to clean.
- Car campers
- Travellers
- Everyday carry
Yes. A leak-proof 1 L bottle with a fast bite valve that fits the cup holder is an easy one to keep in the car. The straw can come loose and it isn’t insulated.
