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Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by KSD 12/12/12, 08:09 pm
OK, experienced soccer parents... are there thermos style water bottles available for purchase that don't leak after a month of use? If so, please let me know where to buy them... I've had zero luck finding the right kind.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by futbolfreak 12/12/12, 08:59 pm
No, there are not. 
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by Bicycle Guru-NOT 12/12/12, 09:37 pm
The trick is to be very careful when screwing the lid on. The threads are plastic so if you cross thread them it damages the seal allowing water to leak through. It helps to open the spout when taking the lid off and on allowing the air pressure to equalize, easier on, easier off.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by aggiemt 12/12/12, 09:58 pm
Bubba Keg...Academy
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by Guest 13/12/12, 08:02 am
Bubba Kegs leak as badly as any other after just a few months. It's not just a cross-threading issue inside of the large cap, the spout will also inexplicably begin to dribble if it's not in the exact, perfect, slightly bent position. You'd think the manufacturers could get it right.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by 97keepersdad 13/12/12, 08:45 am
The Coleman 1 gallon jug is the best. This is the 5th year my dd and 3rd year my bb has used theirs without a leak or problem. The only problem I have ever seen is when the kids let them fall onto the concrete lid side down and the lid splits open. Not the fault of the jug.
Make sure when you take the spout apart to clean it that you get the seal lined up and the spout snaps in completely.
Make sure when you take the spout apart to clean it that you get the seal lined up and the spout snaps in completely.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by bigtex75081 13/12/12, 09:02 am
The best in the water jug market right now are made by Camelback. I love 'em. But, unfortunately, they haven't made a design yet that integrates into a soccer bag.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by TNT 13/12/12, 10:42 am
97keepersdad wrote:The Coleman 1 gallon jug is the best. This is the 5th year my dd and 3rd year my bb has used theirs without a leak or problem. The only problem I have ever seen is when the kids let them fall onto the concrete lid side down and the lid splits open. Not the fault of the jug.
Make sure when you take the spout apart to clean it that you get the seal lined up and the spout snaps in completely.
My vote is for the Coleman also (1 gallon), ours was three years old, the lid recently cracked due to another player bracing her foot on it and the handle just broke, but we had three yrs of leak free useage.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by Hook It 13/12/12, 10:56 am
We actually have several Coleman 1G: and until this post I did not realize that we have not had any leak issues for the last few seasons. I guess they do work. Also we never take the spout out.. we only put water in and was them by hand.TNT wrote:97keepersdad wrote:The Coleman 1 gallon jug is the best. This is the 5th year my dd and 3rd year my bb has used theirs without a leak or problem. The only problem I have ever seen is when the kids let them fall onto the concrete lid side down and the lid splits open. Not the fault of the jug.
Make sure when you take the spout apart to clean it that you get the seal lined up and the spout snaps in completely.
My vote is for the Coleman also (1 gallon), ours was three years old, the lid recently cracked due to another player bracing her foot on it and the handle just broke, but we had three yrs of leak free useage.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by KSD 13/12/12, 11:02 am
Hook It wrote:We actually have several Coleman 1G: and until this post I did not realize that we have not had any leak issues for the last few seasons. I guess they do work. Also we never take the spout out.. we only put water in and was them by hand.TNT wrote:97keepersdad wrote:The Coleman 1 gallon jug is the best. This is the 5th year my dd and 3rd year my bb has used theirs without a leak or problem. The only problem I have ever seen is when the kids let them fall onto the concrete lid side down and the lid splits open. Not the fault of the jug.
Make sure when you take the spout apart to clean it that you get the seal lined up and the spout snaps in completely.
My vote is for the Coleman also (1 gallon), ours was three years old, the lid recently cracked due to another player bracing her foot on it and the handle just broke, but we had three yrs of leak free useage.
OK, does Academy sell these bad boys or did you all get them somewhere else?
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by 97keepersdad 13/12/12, 11:03 am
Hook It wrote:We actually have several Coleman 1G: and until this post I did not realize that we have not had any leak issues for the last few seasons. I guess they do work. Also we never take the spout out.. we only put water in and was them by hand.TNT wrote:97keepersdad wrote:The Coleman 1 gallon jug is the best. This is the 5th year my dd and 3rd year my bb has used theirs without a leak or problem. The only problem I have ever seen is when the kids let them fall onto the concrete lid side down and the lid splits open. Not the fault of the jug.
Make sure when you take the spout apart to clean it that you get the seal lined up and the spout snaps in completely.
My vote is for the Coleman also (1 gallon), ours was three years old, the lid recently cracked due to another player bracing her foot on it and the handle just broke, but we had three yrs of leak free useage.
I would look into taking your spout out and washing at least every couple of weeks. It builds up bacteria really bad. Find a nipple brush to clean it. You'll be suprised at how nasty it is inside.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by 97keepersdad 13/12/12, 11:06 am
kellersoccerdad wrote:Hook It wrote:We actually have several Coleman 1G: and until this post I did not realize that we have not had any leak issues for the last few seasons. I guess they do work. Also we never take the spout out.. we only put water in and was them by hand.TNT wrote:97keepersdad wrote:The Coleman 1 gallon jug is the best. This is the 5th year my dd and 3rd year my bb has used theirs without a leak or problem. The only problem I have ever seen is when the kids let them fall onto the concrete lid side down and the lid splits open. Not the fault of the jug.
Make sure when you take the spout apart to clean it that you get the seal lined up and the spout snaps in completely.
My vote is for the Coleman also (1 gallon), ours was three years old, the lid recently cracked due to another player bracing her foot on it and the handle just broke, but we had three yrs of leak free useage.
OK, does Academy sell these bad boys or did you all get them somewhere else?
I have always bought mine at Bass Pro. But it's been awhile. I have seen them at Walmart. Google the 1 gallon Coleman Jug and it will bring up stores to purchase at. $8.00 - $12.00 depending where you get it from.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by slrsoccer 13/12/12, 11:29 am
This is a trick question and more information is needed before I can give an accurate response.
Please define the term "month" as you are using it in your question. Are we talking about 1 practice a week and 1 game per weekend during a 4 week period?
Or are we talking about 3 practices a week, 2 games per week, 1 3v3 game per week, 1 6v6 game per week and 3 individual skill sessions per week?
I have found many water jugs that will last a month in scenario #1, but like you am still searching for one that lasts that long in scenario #2.
Please define the term "month" as you are using it in your question. Are we talking about 1 practice a week and 1 game per weekend during a 4 week period?
Or are we talking about 3 practices a week, 2 games per week, 1 3v3 game per week, 1 6v6 game per week and 3 individual skill sessions per week?
I have found many water jugs that will last a month in scenario #1, but like you am still searching for one that lasts that long in scenario #2.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by texflats 13/12/12, 11:30 am
futbolfreak wrote:No, there are not.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by my2cents 13/12/12, 12:20 pm
Another vote for Coleman. Ours lasted years. They looked so beat up and sad that the kids did not want to carry them any more. No leaks though.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by 97keepersdad 13/12/12, 12:27 pm
my2cents wrote:Another vote for Coleman. Ours lasted years. They looked so beat up and sad that the kids did not want to carry them any more. No leaks though.
Use one of the Mr Clean white pads on the outside. Makes them look new.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by soccermomma 13/12/12, 12:37 pm
I bought my D a Coleman 1 gallon also this summer. It is the best one I have found. We have had bubba kegs and the big orange Gatorade water jug..Coleman works the best!
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by Uncle Numanga 13/12/12, 01:49 pm
My dd got sick of leaking water bottles, so she uses an old 1/2 gallon milk jug. Freezes about a third of it and fills up the rest with water. Carries it everywhere.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by TNT 13/12/12, 02:45 pm
Uncle Numanga wrote:My dd got sick of leaking water bottles, so she uses an old 1/2 gallon milk jug. Freezes about a third of it and fills up the rest with water. Carries it everywhere.
and you never have to add ice, sounds like a good idea
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by texflats 13/12/12, 04:16 pm
Uncle Numanga wrote:My dd got sick of leaking water bottles, so she uses an old 1/2 gallon milk jug. Freezes about a third of it and fills up the rest with water. Carries it everywhere.
My dds practice a variation on this one. We buy cases of 12 or 16 oz bottles of water (dasani, ozarka, Walmart brand, whatever is cheapest). Half of the case goes in the freezer the other half into the fridge. Da kids will typically grab one or more bottles from each side. The one from the fridge is good for the first half; the frozen one is good to go for the second half.
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by Uncle Numanga 13/12/12, 06:04 pm
texflats wrote:Uncle Numanga wrote:My dd got sick of leaking water bottles, so she uses an old 1/2 gallon milk jug. Freezes about a third of it and fills up the rest with water. Carries it everywhere.
My dds practice a variation on this one. We buy cases of 12 or 16 oz bottles of water (dasani, ozarka, Walmart brand, whatever is cheapest). Half of the case goes in the freezer the other half into the fridge. Da kids will typically grab one or more bottles from each side. The one from the fridge is good for the first half; the frozen one is good to go for the second half.
And then you recycle, right?
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Re: Serious Question for Experienced Soccer Parents
by texflats 13/12/12, 06:17 pm
Uncle Numanga wrote:
And then you recycle, right?
The downside to our approach is that there are a zillion water bottles that need to be dealt with. Correct.
Going back to the original question, leakage is NOT a problem!
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