Gear Test - Steel Water Bottles from Nathan, REI and Klean Kanteen
That's why I decided to start taking a bottle with me everywhere. I also wanted bottles that could attach easily to a backpack, either on their own or using a carabiner. There's also a nice green factor - when you can fill up on water anywhere, you're using fewer plastic bottles and disposable cups. Merchants have to love this since it's cutting their costs, too. Everyone wins.
Here are some bottles I tried to stay hydrated and be more green.
Nathan Steel Flip Straw Bottle - 24-oz ($19.95)
This one has a nifty lid with a flip-top that channels water up from a straw inside the bottle. It also has a built-in clip. I'm not fond of the clip's construction and have doubts about its lifespan. But the top is by far the best of all three bottles I've tested. The stainless steel stays clean and the wide mouth accepts ice cubes. Unfortunately, the steel also heats up in directs sun - which we have plenty of in Arizona. But that's true of any steel bottle.
REI Flip Top Steel - 18-oz. ($14.50)
This bottle is typical REI construction - solid, durable, full of value. I'm not a big fan of its lid, which can interfere with the generously nosed - like me! Also, the rubber gasket around the top comes unseated frequently, which forces me to wrestle it back into place. This bottle requires a carabiner to attach to a backpack, and there's not exactly a generous amount of room. It also requires hand-washing.
Klean Kanteen Classic with Loop Cap - 27-oz ($17.95)
This bottle is durable and hardy despite an appearance that nicks and dents easily. It's still not going to break. The mouth, though, is too wide for easy drinking. It has a generous amount of room for carbiners, so you could hang a bunch off your pack. It's also available with a "sport" top, which I have not tried.
Overall, I'll have to give the Best of Show award to the Nathan bottle.
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