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LARQ - Bottle DG23 - 17 oz - Electro Blue
Average customer rating
4.6
(2,240 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,240 reviews
5 Stars
1,766
4 Stars
254
3 Stars
120
2 Stars
50
1 Star
50
Customer Reviews for LARQ - Bottle DG23 - 17 oz - Electro Blue
Customer Rating
5
LARQ bottle
on April 24, 2020
Posted by: christina n.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It keeps my water cold, without any metallic aftertaste. I feel better using it at work because filtration there is iffy.
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
5
Good
on April 24, 2020
Posted by: Ryan L.
from Hong Kong
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The battery is large enough. The bottle have no smell even I haven't wash it for few days.
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on April 24, 2020
Posted by: Mayu N.
from Singapore
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It took a while to get here I guess because of all this craziness but all in all I love the bottle!
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect water bottle
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Derek D.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve never been happier with a water bottle.
I use it all day every day and don’t have to worry about my water being filtered by a 3 year old brita filter.
I use it all day every day and don’t have to worry about my water being filtered by a 3 year old brita filter.
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Alexander M.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have loved using my 25oz bottle since receiving it. It works very well and I haven’t had to recharge the cap after 2 weeks of continual daily use.
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Customer Rating
5
We love these water bottles!
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Carol L.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our family of four all have a Larq bottle. They are quality bottles that give us peace of mind if we needed to use an alternative water source hiking. They are attractive and the cleaning process delivers delicious water! I would buy this bottle and recommend it.
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Customer Rating
5
Great bottle!
on April 22, 2020
Posted by: Tiffany P.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was great! I love my new bottle! And especially in these times, it’s nice to know I’m drinking in sanitized water.
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Customer Rating
5
After 1.5 Years, I Am Very Happy With My LARQ Bottle!
on April 22, 2020
Posted by: Peter S.
from Vietnam
The LARQ bottle claims to be the world's first self cleaning bottle. With a built-in UV-C water purification system, it provides clean, safe drinking water with almost no effort, requiring only the occasional charge of the battery. Whether you are hiking, camping, travelling, going to work or workout, the Larq bottle can provide what it claims and not leave you with a stinky, mildewy bottle after a few days.
WHY I BOUGHT ONE
I was a Kickstarter supporter of LARQ and waited more than a year for my bottle to arrive.The main reason I purchased it was to take it along while traveling long term with my family, saving us from buying bottled water and contributing to plastic pollution. I also like to camp a lot in Canada and often find myself in the backcountry where there is no running water but plenty of lakes and rivers.
I have had it for more than a year now and I have used it in many different conditions. With the UV-C light in its' lid, I have purified water from rivers and lakes in the Canadian backcountry and tap water in South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Laos and now in Vietnam.
THE UPSIDE
You will save countless water bottles from being used. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint while traveling, having a reusable water bottle is a must. Having one that never smells musty is even better. We always bring it when we're out and get refills wherever possible.
*It is cost effective when compared to other water purification systems and insulated water bottles. When you take into account the number of water bottles you won't have to buy and the lack of a need for replacement filters or batteries, it really can save money long-term.
*It's a water bottle AND a purifier in one. That means fewer things to carry and easy to use.
*There are no filters to replace. There are many other great products that do a fine job of purifying drinking water. Some of them use a filter that has to be changed periodically and we did not want to pack a bunch of spare filters with us or have difficulty purchasing new ones.
*It is USB RECHARGEABLE, so no batteries needed. We have also tried the STERIPEN on a previous big trip that uses a similar UV technology. However, it requires special CR123 batteries that can be hard to find. We are trying to travel with only USB chargeable gear to avoid packing or wasting batteries.
*It is EASY to use and does not require pumping, or compressing like some other water purifiers. I have a ceramic water filter I usually used in the Canadian backcountry, but it is time consuming and requires a lot of manual effort. I have not used it since buying my LARQ.
*The double walled insulation keeps water cold for up to 24hrs. This is especially nice for
traveling to warm destinations. We have had ice stay frozen for over 12 hrs.
*It looks good. Though this is pretty far down on my priority list, I do appreciate the two-tone, simple design. It now comes in a variety of colours.
THE DOWNSIDE
*It doesn't remove chemicals, minerals or improve the taste. If the water has a weird flavour due to chemicals or minerals, this will not change the taste when it purifies it. This is a big one, and why we don't use it exclusively for our drinking water when travelling.
*It lacks a clip or a built-in loop so it can't be secured to a backpack with a carabiner.
*You do need electricity to charge it. It's not for long term off-the-grid purposes. I would recommend bringing along a power bank if you are heading into the backcountry.
WHY I BOUGHT ONE
I was a Kickstarter supporter of LARQ and waited more than a year for my bottle to arrive.The main reason I purchased it was to take it along while traveling long term with my family, saving us from buying bottled water and contributing to plastic pollution. I also like to camp a lot in Canada and often find myself in the backcountry where there is no running water but plenty of lakes and rivers.
I have had it for more than a year now and I have used it in many different conditions. With the UV-C light in its' lid, I have purified water from rivers and lakes in the Canadian backcountry and tap water in South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Laos and now in Vietnam.
THE UPSIDE
You will save countless water bottles from being used. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint while traveling, having a reusable water bottle is a must. Having one that never smells musty is even better. We always bring it when we're out and get refills wherever possible.
*It is cost effective when compared to other water purification systems and insulated water bottles. When you take into account the number of water bottles you won't have to buy and the lack of a need for replacement filters or batteries, it really can save money long-term.
*It's a water bottle AND a purifier in one. That means fewer things to carry and easy to use.
*There are no filters to replace. There are many other great products that do a fine job of purifying drinking water. Some of them use a filter that has to be changed periodically and we did not want to pack a bunch of spare filters with us or have difficulty purchasing new ones.
*It is USB RECHARGEABLE, so no batteries needed. We have also tried the STERIPEN on a previous big trip that uses a similar UV technology. However, it requires special CR123 batteries that can be hard to find. We are trying to travel with only USB chargeable gear to avoid packing or wasting batteries.
*It is EASY to use and does not require pumping, or compressing like some other water purifiers. I have a ceramic water filter I usually used in the Canadian backcountry, but it is time consuming and requires a lot of manual effort. I have not used it since buying my LARQ.
*The double walled insulation keeps water cold for up to 24hrs. This is especially nice for
traveling to warm destinations. We have had ice stay frozen for over 12 hrs.
*It looks good. Though this is pretty far down on my priority list, I do appreciate the two-tone, simple design. It now comes in a variety of colours.
THE DOWNSIDE
*It doesn't remove chemicals, minerals or improve the taste. If the water has a weird flavour due to chemicals or minerals, this will not change the taste when it purifies it. This is a big one, and why we don't use it exclusively for our drinking water when travelling.
*It lacks a clip or a built-in loop so it can't be secured to a backpack with a carabiner.
*You do need electricity to charge it. It's not for long term off-the-grid purposes. I would recommend bringing along a power bank if you are heading into the backcountry.
I did encounter one POTENTIALLY major problem, immediately after arriving in Busan, South Korea. Instead of flashing blue, when I pressed the button on the lid, it flashed red. A quick google search revealed that it meant the lid was malfunctioning and required replacement. I went to the Larq website and submitted a claim. The rep asked for some info including my serial number. It was printed on a sticker in the bottom of the bottle, which I had removed in order to scratch my name into the paint. Nonetheless, they were able to track down my purchase and said that they could send me a replacement lid to arrive in Busan in 1-2 weeks.
It arrived with 2 days to spare, before we left for Japan! I noticed the lid was slightly different than the one it had replaced. I hoped this meant that some improvements had been made that might prevent this sort of thing from recurring. So far, so good. I was really impressed with the customer service, which exceeded all expectations. Special thanks go out to Martina.
I have been using it consistently ever since. I would consider this an essential part of my travel gear and I look forward to using it for a long time.
I have been using it consistently ever since. I would consider this an essential part of my travel gear and I look forward to using it for a long time.
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com