The CamelBak Podium is the bottle most riders end up with, and for good reason. The valve works, it does not leak in a jersey pocket, and it survives the dishwasher.

The Jet Valve is the difference. It is self-sealing, so it stays shut until you squeeze, which means no drips down the down tube and nothing leaking in a bag. It locks closed with a twist of the cap for transport. The bottle body is CamelBak's TruTaste polypropylene, which does not hold the taste of yesterday's electrolyte drink the way cheaper plastics do.

Key features

• Self-sealing Jet Valve with a lockable cap
• High-flow delivery under squeeze
• TruTaste polypropylene body that resists flavour carry-over
• BPA and BPS free
• Dishwasher safe
• Fits standard bottle cages

The valve is the part that wears out, and CamelBak sells replacements. Worth knowing before you throw a good bottle away.