【Popular Item Verification】I tried using Nitori's collapsible bottle! I felt a greater reduction in luggage than it appears

I used the collapsible silicone bottle (600ml) in the park. I will report on its ease of handling, usability, portability, as well as how easy it is to wash and its cold retention, sharing the true daily experience with it.

I wanted to reduce my luggage, so I chose a foldable bottle

It's convenient to carry, but it's a bulky bottle once it's empty in my bag. To reduce that subtle stress, I decided to try Nitori's "Folding Silicone Bottle (600ml)."

When heading to the park with my kids on the weekend, or even during my weekday gym visits, I often end up with a lot of stuff. In addition to a towel, change of clothes, and shoes, I found myself thinking "I want to do something about this" every time the empty water bottle rolled around in my bag. This might make things easier after I finish drinking.

What I discovered through trying it: the "good points" and the "concerns"

What I felt most after actually using it was, "Reducing my luggage feels this different." When I compared it with my usual stainless steel bottle, the size difference after folding was obvious at a glance.

After finishing drinking, when I crumple it in my palm, it becomes small enough to fit in a pocket, creating extra space alongside my other belongings. Just the absence of stress from carrying an empty bottle makes my steps feel lighter on the way home.

When filled to the brim, it overflows from the mouth

However, there were a few points I noticed after using it. First, I realized when filling it with water that if you overfill it, it becomes difficult to handle.

Because of the soft silicone material, when you pour it to 100%, the body of the bottle slightly distorts the moment you hold it, causing the contents to gently overflow from the mouth. If you are going to use it, filling it to about 80% might be just right.

Since it is a type that you drink from a straw, the key is to close the lid tightly as soon as you fill it with water. Once the lid is closed, the drinking mouth of the straw is stable, allowing for安心して水分補給ができました.

Surprisingly, it can stand on its own.

What was surprising was that it remained stable even when it was about 10% left. However, as the amount decreases, it becomes easier to topple over, so it might be better to choose a placement on windy days.

It is difficult to clean the back of the bottle

The gasket can be removed and washed, but the middle section cannot be disassembled, making it difficult to thoroughly clean the inside. It has a unique silicone-like squishy texture, and even when using a brush, there may be remnants left behind. This is a concern for those who are worried about hygiene.

There is no insulation effect

Additionally, there is no cooling effect, so even if cold water is poured in, it became lukewarm in about 30 minutes. Those who want to maintain warmth or coolness outdoors might find it somewhat unsatisfactory.

Even so, everyday life has become a bit lighter

It's not perfect, but just by "reducing luggage," daily life becomes a little easier. Also, I'm happy that it doesn't take up much space as a disaster preparedness item. It's not a special design or high functionality. However, there is a sense of security in being able to prepare it as an extension of everyday life. Reducing luggage while increasing mental space. I was able to feel such small changes from this bottle.

Product Name: Collapsible Silicone Bottle 600ml (Turquoise Blue)
Price: 1490 yen
Capacity: 600ml
Size: Width 8.1 × Depth 5.4 × Height 21 cm
Weight: Approximately 140g
Raw Materials: Body: Straw, Packing; Handle: Silicone Rubber, Drinking Mouth: Straw, Body Cap: Polycarbonate, Drinking Mouth Cap/Stopper: Polypropylene
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Interview and Text: SYURI

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