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★★★★☆
4.5

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★★★★☆
3.9

$15.00

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Pros

  • Easy to mount (10)
  • Good grip (10)
  • Durable (8)
  • Lightweight (8)
  • Good lip (3)
  • Convenient (2)
  • Easy to clean (2)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Easy to fill on the run (1)
  • Efficient (1)
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Cons

  • Leaky (1)
  • Price- 1 dollar too high (1)
  • So far very good (1)
  • Spills easily (1)
  • Use limitations (1)

Best Uses

  • Long rides (14)
  • Racing (7)
  • Not just biking (6)
  • Bike commuting (2)
  • Long runs (2)
  • Wet weather (2)
  • Adventure racing (1)
  • Baseball games (1)
  • Great for skiing too (1)
  • Hiking (1)
 
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Provided by REI

Dig it! Hydrapak Gel-Bot is a water bottle with an integrated gel flask—forget messy foil packets, leaky gel flasks and slowing down to eat.

Specification Description
UPC 834456210115
Average weight 4.7 ounces
Capacity 24 fluid ounces
Material Polyethylene

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★★★★★
5.0
Gel-Bot Review

"The Gel-bot is an innovative product that is sure to be a big hit with triathletes, cyclists, and other athletes. I like he fact that I can have one convienient location for all my hydration and caloric needs. It is great to not worry about gel packages-I no longer have to rip them open, think about the litter, or the mess they can cause when putting the wrapper back into my suit. I can also easily follow up wi..." Read Full Review »

Mar 03, 2008 by maverickgirl73

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Good idea but not practical

"I use Hammer Products Perpetuem mixed into a gel-consistency for long workouts. This did not work in the Gel-bot. Anything too viscous will not easily come out the dual mouthpiece, even thicker gels or cool gels (if the liquid around is cool). The mouthpiece can be hard to work, one position for liquid, another for gels, and it's not necessarily intuitive. I like the idea of this, but in my opinion, it just ..." Read Full Review »

Sep 17, 2007 by Holden

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Mar 3 2008
maverickgirl73
layton, utah
I am:
  • Collegiate/Pro

Hydrapak Gel-Bot Water + Gel System Review

Gel-Bot Review

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Grip
  • Good Lip
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Bike Commuting
  • Long Rides
  • Not Just Biking
  • Racing
  • Short Rides
  • More »

"The Gel-bot is an innovative product that is sure to be a big hit with triathletes, cyclists, and other athletes. I like he fact that I can have one convienient location for all my hydration and caloric needs. It is great to not worry about gel packages-I no longer have to rip them open, think abou …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 20 2008
Dr. Bert
Viola, ID
I am:
  • Competitive Cyclist

Hydrapak Gel-Bot Water + Gel System Review

Finally a combo gel system that works!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Grip
  • Good Lip
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Price- 1 dollar too high

    Best Uses

  • Great for skiing too
  • Long Rides
  • Not Just Biking
  • Racing
  • Wet Weather

"I rarely comment, but this product deserves an excellent review! It works perfectly (not sure why one user had issues with clogging). I have used it in very cold weather, without viscosity issues.



It performs under race conditions as well as long training rides. Plus the contents are actually …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 10 2008
kcv777
Cottonwood Heights, UT
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Hydrapak Gel-Bot Water + Gel System Review

Awesome Bottle Delivers Gel Too!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Grip
  • Good Lip
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Adventure racing
  • Baseball Games
  • Long Rides
  • Not Just Biking
  • Picnics
  • More »

"Sweet bike style bottle which effortlessly delivers energy gel, or liquid from two separate compartments! At home on cycling rides, trail running, spring backcountry skiing, and even equestrian sports, ie: ride and tie competition or fox hunting!



I can fill mine with water and gel for sports, or …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 18 2009
Scotty Mac
Park City, UT
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist

Hydrapak Gel-Bot Water + Gel System Review

Fantastic!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient
  • Durable
  • Good Grip
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Rides
  • Racing
  • Running

"Simply fantastic! I just set a new personal 1/2 marathon record today using the Gel Bot. Having your own fluids whenever you want them with the convenience of having gels/gu's with just a squeeze (instead of tearing the packets) - the Gel Bot is worth it's weight in gold! The reflective hand strap …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 17 2007
Holden
Willamette Valley, OR
I am:
  • Triathlete

Hydrapak Gel-Bot Water + Gel System Review

Good idea but not practical

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Mount
  • Efficient

    Cons

  • Use limitations

    Best Uses

  • Long Rides

"I use Hammer Products Perpetuem mixed into a gel-consistency for long workouts. This did not work in the Gel-bot. Anything too viscous will not easily come out the dual mouthpiece, even thicker gels or cool gels (if the liquid around is cool).



The mouthpiece can be hard to work, one position fo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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