I have had this water bottle for about two years and I love it it fits my phone AirPods and energy gels I do get why some people rated it badly but for me it’s easy to use if not I just suck on it and it works the same btw you do have to lock and unlock the top oh and one last thing do not use soap to clean it it’s had a soap taste ever since I washed it some time in February 2024

2 Hand Squirt Bottle At Best

So most of the reviews are spot on. You have to raise the cap to make it work for starters in case that was not obvious. Pretty much impossible to use one hand to squeeze it. It is not a put your mouth on it and suck type bottle. You have to hold it a few inches away use two hand and squirt it in, kinda like an old school gatorade bottle. The strap definitely falls down so that is not great either. The only things going for it is the size is good for summer runs. Nathan has a new model the SpeedDraw 2 Flask 22oz which I ordered in hopes its better.

No Water Flow

I lift weights - figured I could get water out where others haven't been able to. I was wrong. It's useful as a water-tight container with a lid, but not for getting liquid on the move. I would never race with this. The holster is good, although I wish it had more storage. Fitting my 6.1" S25 phone is extremely tight, with room to cram an additional 1-2 gels. The bottle itself is uninsulated, which is fine, but something to note - you'll be drinking hot water on a hot day. I prefer a Polar water bottle in every way, save for the phone storage. I almost never use this, only bringing it out for an occasional long run when all my shorts with a phone pocket are in the wash.

Good Bottle

I bought this 3 weeks ago and I’ve used it on couple of my runs and it’s easy to use. The seal on the inside is really good. Don’t have to worry about spills while running.

The Worst Nathan Product?

Unfortunately this may be the worst product Nathan has ever produced. I bought this handheld just before the Maine Marathon last year because I'd forgotten any sort of handheld (oops!). I figured Nathan was a trusted brand that I'd used before, so this would be great. I was wrong. Very wrong. First and foremost, getting any fluid to come out of the spout takes an act of God. I thought it was just mine that was defective until I read every other review that stated the same thing. Fluid just barely comes out, no matter how hard you try, to the point where I needed to take the cap off to get fluid. I ended up switching caps with an older Nathan model I have and that works great. First problem solved. The design of the handheld itself does not actually fit the water bottle itself, no matter how much you tighten the straps. In fact, the tighter you make it, the less it fits and refuses to sit in the ridiculously small holder. A holder that has a design mechanism that just doesn't make sense. Running with the handheld always ends up with the bottle itself being sideways and me gripping the top of it with my thumb through the top hole to ensure I can hold on to it. Bottom line, if you want to run with a water bottle that doesn't allow you to drink from the cap, nor does it fit properly in the handheld fabric, this is your product. Please do better, Nathan Sports.

Great Handheld W/ Poor Water Flow (For Me)

had a similar issue to the other negative review. i loved some of the design differences (top flap & extra storage) from the speeddraw, which has been my go-to for a decade. but i wanted a bigger bottle for longer runs. but i couldn't get the nozzle to provide much water at all and especially not while working hard. not sure if a manufacturing thing or if we just have difference definitions of "high flow nozzle." but i was disappointed and returned it.

Complete Hassle

I have the smaller size of this bottle and love it but needed something between the small bottle and my Vaporairess pack and I thought this would do the trick. The bottle size is fantastic, but the pouch will not stay on the bottle. I’ve tried running with it several times and made adjustments each time thinking that I just didn’t have it tight or loose enough. It doesn’t matter - the pouch slides down every single time. It’s such a bummer.

Disappointing Design

Unfortunately this handheld just didn't work for me. Because of the design and the way the strap tightens the entire handheld portion kept detaching from the bottle and slipping off mid run. I've been using prior Nathan Handhelds for years and unfortunately with the new design and the tightening under the bottle it doesn't work for my small hands.

Not For Me-frustrating Holster And Flow

Another frustrating product from Nathan. The grip/holster-slid off mid run due to the Rube Goldberg like strap. Now if you happen to secure this bottle in place great! Cause you’ll need the grip strength of Atlas to squeeze hydration from the bottle through the top. Don’t have the grip strength and think you’ll suck the liquid out-good luck! You’re more likely to suck a golf ball through a garden hose.

No Water!

I bought this bottle for my 50-mile ultra. I have had very poor luck with Nathan's hydration equipment, and this one was no different. During the race, I could not get water to flow properly. I had to remove the spout in order to drink from it. Very upset about this purchase. Luckily, I still was able to win my race!

Terrible Design

Very disappointed in this product! I have the 18 oz insulated speed draw plus but I wanted a higher capacity due to 100 degree weather. This bottle was hard to hold because there is no place for the thumb. The place where you put your hand (strap area) is very loose. The design is terrible and there’s no way to tighten it for a snug fit. I had to hold the bottle which defeats the purpose. Also, it’s very hard to get squeeze water out of it. I ended up having to remove the entire top to drink water from the bottle.

It Is Useful, But Not Great!

I bought this bottle a month ago and used it for a week. It works great for hiking, switching hands, but I didn't find it very comfortable for running. I usually alternate walking and running for 8 miles, but most of the time, I just run. The bottle then became very uncomfortable for me, and I even felt a bit of back pain from having to alternate that 18 oz weight from one hand to the other. I'm not using it now, despite the extreme heat. I'll keep it just for when I hike.

Sasquatch Buys Nathan.

Handle is made for sasquatch's hand and you can't get the water to pass through the mouth piece unless sasquatch squeezed it until it broke, and then he through it in the trash cause this product sucks.

Terrible Product

I have a couple other Nathan Handheld bottle products that work perfect, however this Nathan product is terrible. The strap doesn't fit to the bottle and it comes right off if you even try to remotely tighten. I had to squeeze on to the bottle the entire time (defeating the entire purpose of the product). On top of this, it's nearly impossible to get water out of the nozzle efficiently. I don't understand how this was even approved - the other handhelds I have do exactly as they say. This one is unusable.

Horrible Design

The design of this thing is horrible. It’s way too loose and there is no way to tighten it enough without the strap coming off. I use my backwards.