Intrepid Bicycle Commuter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 819
Likes: 95
From: Upstate New York
Bikes: 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile, Austro Daimler 'Ultima', 2012 Salsa Vaya, 2009 Trek 4300, Fyxation Eastside, State Matte Black 6, '97 Trek 930 SHX, '93 Specialized Rockhopper, 1990 Trek 950
My Camelbak Podium Big Chills work pretty good. The insulation isn't anything extraordinary, but better than nothing. An evening of soaking in baking soda gets rid of the plastic smell.
I personally prefer HydroFlasks though. I can bike for hours in 90 degree weather, and still have ice cold water to drink, without any chemicals or funny after taste. When you can have that, you don't mind pulling over for a drink.
If I'm timing a long ride, and really need a lot of water, I grab my Camelbak MULE.