50 Strong1 Liter Water Bottle with Straw – 2-Pack Easy-Squeeze Sports Bottles with Long Straw & Built-In Finger Grip – BPA-Free – Made in USA – Ideal for Hockey, Football, Lacrosse & Boxing

I figured I would give these bottles a try after my son went through 12 water bottles his Sophomore year of ice hockey. My son is a goalie and likes to keep his bottle on the top of the net for a quick drink between plays. During practices his Sophomore season his water bottles would shatter after taking one or two hits by the puck. This season, his water bottle has been hit countless times with no issues. The only reason I have had to replace his water bottle this season was due to it being contaminated by a food dye that's known to contain wheat. I bought him a temporary replacement bottle from a large sporting good store and he specifically asked me to rebuy him these bottles because he actually trusts that they are not going to break on him.The one thing that I will agree with from other reviews is the difficulty in removing the cap. There have been times that I have had to use my dad gorilla grip and still had some difficulty removing the cap in order to refill the bottle. Otherwise, we have not experienced any issues with the bottle leaking, straw size being too small, the straw cap breaking off, or difficulty cleaning.

These were great! Ordered the 6 pack for our boxing competition team. With boxing gloves and headgear on during training and sparring, drinking water out of a hydro flask was challenging. Lol. These are perfect, they can pick them up on their own with gloves and squeeze or sip it like a straw. The coaches also love them because they can easily shoot water in their mouth. We let the boys choose what name/nickname they wanted and had them printed on each bottle. These also work for the USA Boxing rules, water bottles have to be clear for all boxing matches. Win!

With the helmet on, my little kid needed a new water bottle for lacrosse that had the long straw. This bottle does the job ok.My only wish was that the straw was longer. My kid needs to lift the straw a good 1.5 inches from the bottle of the bottle in order to have enough straw outside of the bottle to make it to his mouth. As a result, the last 1.5 inches of water at the bottom of the bottle is unable to be drunk through the straw when his helmet is on

This bottle does a great job holding the water. I haven't had any leaks, but would avoid storing or leaving on its side because the top isn't a perfect seal.It works perfect for getting water out effortlessly. A simple squeeze will shoot the water out of the straw into your mouth, on your head, or down your back to cool off and stay hydrated. You can also use the straw in the traditional fashion by sucking on it.The long straw allows for still getting drinks though hockey, football, or lacrosse helmets without having to remove the helmet. It fits right through the cage to reach your mouth.The cap is an old standard. A simple piece of plastic that goes over the end and is held on the straw by an attached plastic ring. It gets lost really quickly since it slides right off. It isn't necessary, but would be great to have a better design.I would buy this again.

The cap broke after one use. Very cheaply made. The straw came bent so badly that the water flow is limited. My son will have to carry it or fill it up at the rink so it doesn't spill.

“This water bottle has been perfect for my son during his lacrosse games and practices! The long straw makes it super easy for him to take quick sips without having to remove his helmet, and the squeeze design ensures he gets water fast when he needs it. It’s lightweight, durable, and the finger grip makes it easy to hold, even with sweaty hands. Highly recommend it for any athlete!”

I love to work out and I breastfeed so have to keep up my water intake. I grab this baby and can multi task on my stair stepper while watching the Littles. It is easy to clean and getting lots of water in one gulp is so easy. I definitely recommend for hydration. I have also purchased for my older children and it more than doubled their water consumption. Must buy!

Got this for my 8 year old son for drinking water with his lacrosse helmet on. It works great. The only thing I don't like is the finger grooves - the bottle dents between the finger grooves when it's squeezed sometimes and it's difficult to pop back out.