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Convert Your Bottle Into A Hydration System

Source ConverTube makes mineral water, Sigg or Nalgene bottles into a hands-free drinking system.


Posted: 22 June 2011
by Jon

Source ConverTube fits either disposable mineral water bottles or either Sigg or Nalgene ones thanks to two adaptors supplied.

We're big fans of the full Source hydration systems, but the company also has an option for those who don't want to invest in a full reservoir but still want the benefits of hands-free drinking in the form of the Source ConverTube, which converts a standard mineral water, Sigg or Nalgene bottle into a hydration system.

The ConverTube comes with a Source Z valve complete with anti-bacterial layer in the tube, grunge guard system and dirt shield to reduce the chances of bacteria and mould growth.

Three adaptors mean you can use either a standard-issue mineral water bottle, a Nalgene bottle or a Sigg one. To use it, you simply adjust the retractable tube to the height of your chosen bottle, fill with water and screw the ConverTube universal cap onto the bottle.

At a suggested retail of £15.99, the ConverTube isn't that much cheaper than a full Source reservoir, but then arguably, in some situations, it's more versatile and gives you the choice between using a normal bottle, a disposable one or going hands-free.

More info at www.sourcehydration.co.uk.


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Sigg were making something very similar a while ago- it wasn't terribly effective, as I recall, requiring more suction than a Dyson to get anything out of a bum-bag mounted bottle.

Posted: 22/06/2011 at 15:24

Yeah, I tried that Sigg version - it was terrible.

But I've had the Convertube for a couple of years and it works. I don't know what the difference is but they've clearly done something cunning that Sigg couldn't manage


Posted: 22/06/2011 at 16:17

Works exceedingly well with a source liquitainer. Add a filter and you have a great water system

Posted: 22/06/2011 at 23:23

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