BottleBand Product Review

I recently had the opportunity to test a product from a small Utah company called BottleBand. Their current product is a small handheld water bottle holder for short distance running and outdoor activities. Running in the cool winters and hot summers, it is important to stay hydrated with water close at hand. Why not have a product that is literally close in hand! That is exactly what BottleBand is, a bottle carrier for “Any Bottle. Any Time.”

Rubber for Multiple sized bottles.

The BottleBand is similar to many handheld water carriers on the market with one exception.  Unlike most standard carriers, that use a propitiatory bottle for that brands holder, this band adjusts to many sized bottle. Brands like Nathan, Amphipod, Asics and GoLite all offer molded bottle that are not interchangeable with other companies’ bottle. The BottleBand stretches to fit various sized bottles from the cheap 16 oz. Walmart brand bottles, to 32 oz. Nalgene bottles. The flexibility of choosing your own bottle or just grabbing one that you have around the house makes this the ideal product for your short runs and events.

I ran with a cheap bottle and when I was done, I was able to just toss the bottle and then slipped the band around my wrists with no trouble. One reviewer ran with a screw on capped bottle and found it a little difficult to take the lid off and on to hydrate. Recommendation was for a flip-up cap that is common on water bottle.

The BottleBand comes in over 20 different colors and with different sayings and symbols. They range from generic BottleBand name, distances like 13.3 or 26.2 up to Ragnar logos. There is also the ability on the website to make custom bands for race organizers, event planners or company promotions.

The con for a band like this comes in the simplicity of purpose. As a water carrier that is all it does. There are no pockets, clips, bands to fit a Gu, a key or anything else. Most other brands offer the ability to carry some extra cargo, but that adds weight and cost.

If you are running a short distance or taking a fun family trail hike, I would highly recommend it. On the other hand if you are running a 10K plus or needing more fluid, I would go with something to ensure you stay hydrated. The price point is $5.99 at the local St. George Running Center or $7.99 at Bottleband.net. At that price, it’s a great way to save some money getting one handheld carrier that lives up to the “one size fits most” mantra.