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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
1.5 Years of Use and I Am So 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. The dreaded red light of doom! Immediately after arriving at the first destination of the international leg of our journey, (Busan, South Korea) my Larq bottle stopped working. 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. I had 3 weeks in our AirBnB before we left for Japan. It arrived with 2 days to spare. 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, in customer service,
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.
So far, so good. I was really impressed with the customer service, which exceeded all expectations. Special thanks go out to Martina, in customer service,
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
Customer Rating
5
1.5 Years of Use and I Am So 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. The dreaded red light of doom! Immediately after arriving at the first destination of the international leg of our journey, (Busan, South Korea) my Larq bottle stopped working. 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. I had 3 weeks in our AirBnB before we left for Japan. It arrived with 2 days to spare. 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, in customer service,
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.
So far, so good. I was really impressed with the customer service, which exceeded all expectations. Special thanks go out to Martina, in customer service,
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
Customer Rating
5
Stay hydrated!
on April 22, 2020
Posted by: Kirill P.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This bottle is amazing! Keeps the water clean (for as long as you wish) and cold (for about 4-5 hours for sure and I haven’t tested for longer periods because I usually drink it all pretty quickly).
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
5
La la love it!
on April 21, 2020
Posted by: Lacey M.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the size of the bottle, I take it wherever I go. I can put water from any source and it just tastes more clean to me. It was definitely a purchase I don’t regret and will be buying another for my husband!
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
5
Very Nice
on April 21, 2020
Posted by: Stuart Y.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works very well so far. Doesn't keep it as cold as I would like, but overall effective through week one!
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful!
on April 21, 2020
Posted by: Nina S.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my LARQ Bottle! It gives me peace of mind to know that I am able to have clean water anywhere!
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
5
Think it’s expensive?
on April 21, 2020
Posted by: Simon D.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Think of how much money you will save over time quitting bottled water, think how much less you will contribute to plastic waste / how much lower your carbon footprint will be. Works as advertised - self cleaning - keeps water cool and tasting great!
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com
Customer Rating
3
Doesn’t smell good or taste good
on April 21, 2020
Posted by: Melissa A.
from United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m assuming I must have received a lemon. But it doesn’t smell or taste like one. I’ve read about some who purchased the bigger/older bottles who have had a less than happy experience.
Written by a customer while visiting livelarq.com