CamelBak Podium Steel 12 oz Insulated Bike Bottle

CamelBak Podium Steel is a compact, vacuum-insulated stainless steel bike bottle with a high-flow cap and lockout. Its listed 0.35-liter capacity suits riders prioritizing cage fit and cold-drink retention over carrying a larger volume.

At a glance

Double-wall vacuum insulation is described as helping maintain cold drink temperatures during rides and training.
The high-flow cap is designed for quick sipping without squeezing the bottle.
An integrated lockout is intended to help prevent leaks while carrying or riding.
The shaped bottle is designed to fit most bike cages.

Price

$26.99Save 23%

Reference price: ~~$35.00~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Compact 0.35-liter capacity and stated dimensions suit riders who want a smaller bottle for a cage.
Stainless steel construction and vacuum insulation support cold-drink use on rides.
High-flow, no-squeeze drinking may be useful while moving.

Cons

The 0.35-liter capacity means less water between refills than a larger bottle.
Hand-wash-only care is less convenient than dishwasher-safe care.

Technical specifications

20 specifications

Identity
Brand	CamelBak
Model	Podium Steel
Capacity	0.35 liters
Bottle type	Insulated Bottle
Color	Black
Intended age range	Adult

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions (W × H)	2.95"W x 6.1"H
Form factor	Cylindrical
Weight listed	0.22 kg

Materials and care
Material listed	Stainless Steel
Insulation feature	vacuum insulated
Care instructions	Hand Wash Only
Material-free claims	Bisphenol A (BPA) Free, Bisphenol F (BPF) Free, Bisphenol S (BPS) Free
Reusable	Reusable

Design and use
Drink cap	High flow cap supports quick lift and sip hydration without squeezing the bottle during road, gravel, or trail rides.
Lockout	Integrated lockout helps prevent leaks during transport, storage, and rough terrain riding.
Bike cage fit	Optimized bottle shape is designed to fit securely in most bike cages for stable performance on the bike.
Recommended uses	Biking, endurance training, gravel riding, mountain biking, road biking
Specific use	Water
Theme	Sport

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing title calls this a 12 oz bottle while the capacity field states 0.35 liters. These appear broadly consistent but are not identical representations. Confirm the capacity format that matters to you before purchase. The manufacturer describes the lockout as helping prevent leaks, not as a guarantee of leak-free performance.

What’s in the box

Included

Podium Lid
Stainless steel bottle

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Cyclists who want a compact, insulated bottle designed for most bike cages.
Riders who prefer a no-squeeze, high-flow cap and a locking feature for transport.

Less suited to

People who need a larger water capacity between refills.
Buyers who require dishwasher-safe care.

CamelBak Podium Steel 12 oz Insulated Bike Bottle · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 2,575 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars3%3%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback reports appreciation for temperature retention, compact size, appearance and bike-holder fit. Durability, weight, ease of use and value draw mixed responses, including reports of poor paint durability, a bottle some find heavy, and an adhesive strip that can be difficult to remove. For riders choosing this compact steel bottle, the reported temperature retention and fit may matter, while its listed hand-wash care and smaller capacity are practical trade-offs. Aggregate ratings are generally favorable but do not explain individual experiences.