I find the bottle ansich not bad. The color is great, I wash them in the dishwasher and it does not smell. However, it is still quite large. For a hiking determined quite well, but for an afternoon with the son in the playground I find them filled to schwerr and of course also takes up much space in your pocket. Moreover, the opening is very large. I am a grown woman and has to really be careful and cautious drink. Substituting times thirstier way too fast, comes a counter a huge surge. Conclusion: I'll always use times, but buy in no case again.