Water Bottle Help

Tinnie · **on:** October 17, 2009, 11:46:13 AM

I'm currently looking for a new bottle to replace my Nalgene bottle.

I am leaning towards a metal bottle as I can see to be more versatile when I choose to go out hiking/bush walking with it. At the moment I am really digging the Klean Kanteen's. I have read some really great reviews on them and their ethics. I am really keen on the 40oz wide mouth bottle. They aren't in Australia yet (and doubt they will in major shops) and they are kind of new in the market of wide mouth bottles.

I am wanting to know if anyone has used this bottle or has some ideas/opinions on it. Also will the GSI SS cups be able to fit on the bottom?

Thanks

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2009, 12:22:07 PM

I don't know much about Klean Kanteen I'm afraid, but I can't recommend this lot enough... http://www.onegreenbottle.com/

I've got 3 of there products so far, and aim to get some more soon

Freudian Frog · **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2009, 06:39:08 PM

Sorry, I stick to Nalgeens as the stainless steel bottles always made the water taste like metal...

I wonder why...

GraysonK · **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2009, 07:48:46 PM

I agree with Froggie on this one. Don't like SS bottles.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:16:09 PM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 17, 2009, 06:39:08 PM

Sorry, I stick to Nalgeens as the stainless steel bottles always made the water taste like metal...

I wonder why...

But Nalgeen is toxic $:-\$

John · **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:20:33 PM

How about sigg bottles they do ones that are coated inside

http://www.sigg-aluminium.co.uk/

and check these out goes with SAK's

http://www.sigg-aluminium.co.uk/classic-sigg/

Benner · **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:36:31 PM

+1 on the recommendation of Sigg. I have one and carry it everywhere.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:36:56 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 17, 2009, 10:36:31 PM

+1 on the recommendation of Sigg. I have one and carry it everywhere.

(Image removed from quote.)

I recognize that one

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:39:35 PM

It's all mine now

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:41:28 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 17, 2009, 10:39:35 PM

It's all mine now

Woz · **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2009, 11:15:22 PM

I have Nalgene widemouth and narrowmouth bottles (with BPA and BPA free, but do not really care), Camelbak Better Bottles and SIGG brand aluminium bottles. Prefer the Nalgene, for the Camelbak system is hard to clean, and I like my bottles to be translucent. But if I ever get a chance to get a Kleen Kanteen Steel bottle here, I guess I would give it a try, for I like the look.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2009, 11:23:22 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 17, 2009, 10:16:09 PM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 17, 2009, 06:39:08 PM
Sorry, I stick to Nalgeens as the stainless steel bottles always made the water taste like metal...

I wonder why...
But Nalgeen is toxic $:-\$

All the bottles sold now are BPA free... what 'choo talkin' 'bout?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2009, 11:24:10 PM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 17, 2009, 11:23:22 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 17, 2009, 10:16:09 PM
Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 17, 2009, 06:39:08 PM
Sorry, I stick to Nalgeens as the stainless steel bottles always made the water taste like metal...

I wonder why...
But Nalgeen is toxic $:-\$

All the bottles sold now are BPA free... what 'choo talkin' 'bout?

Oh I didn't know that

I'll still stick with my steel ones though

umberto00 · **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2009, 07:45:30 PM

I've got the 27 ounce Klean Kanteen. Great bottle. The mouth is wide enough for ice cubes, the contruction is solid, and I don't get a metallic taste. As an added bonus, you can grab it by the neck and use it as an impomptu impact weapon!

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2009, 08:54:38 PM

I have all sorts of bottles...SIGG, Nalgene, Guyot, Kleen Kanteen, Laken, blah, blah, blah...

...but I find myself going back to the widemouth liter bottles that soda and iced teas come in...for both outdoors and EDC purposes. They are readily available since I drink Sweet tea and Mountain Dew by the liter

and hold up to freezing well. Plus they are disposable/recyclable when they get too battered or manky...and not a big investment if lost or forgotten.

Neil · **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:04:17 PM

Agreed, I just use pop bottles. Not fancy but work just fine

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:21:00 PM

But what's cool about that?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:27:32 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 20, 2009, 09:21:00 PM

But what's cool about that?

The man has a point

_{for once anyway.}

Neil · **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:29:21 PM

I know, I know, shame on me, content over style

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:56:42 PM

Quote from: Neil on October 20, 2009, 09:29:21 PM

I know, I know, shame on me, content over style

I could send over a couple dozen Empty Mountain Dew bottles to you...

Neil · **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2009, 10:06:08 PM

Quote from: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on October 20, 2009, 09:56:42 PM

Quote from: Neil on October 20, 2009, 09:29:21 PM
I know, I know, shame on me, content over style
I could send over a couple dozen Empty Mountain Dew bottles to you...

That'd be just cruel and you know it

Benner · **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2009, 10:11:02 PM

You could always colour them in with a Sharpie I suppose. Give them the tactical look

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #22 on:** October 20, 2009, 10:12:48 PM

Good place to store duct tape too...

Bowman1911 · **Reply #23 on:** October 20, 2009, 10:42:01 PM

I've got a Sigg oval & a kleen canteen, sorry no info on the 40oz. Both are stainless & don't flavor water, but will hold the flavor of coffee if you don't wash 'em good. The Sigg's powdercoat is coming off & doesn't have a user friendly spout, therefore has been pushed out of rotation. The Kleen canteen is used everyday. I use it for ice water during the day & coffee at night. The only downside is the mouthpiece has a flow valve that makes a very annoying sound when you drink from the spout. If you can get past the racket, it's a nice bit of kit.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #24 on:** October 20, 2009, 11:39:39 PM

Tinnie...

I have two GSI Bottle cups and they are too small to fit on my Guyot steel bottles and BPA free Nalgenes. The GSIs only fit my old Lexan Nalgene bottle. I believe the Guyot bottles are the same as the steel Nalgene.

I ended up buying Olicamp Space Saver cups for those bottles. They look pretty much the same at first glance, but the Olicamp has stamped graduated markings on the side.

Best Nalgene bottle accessory ever?......the Humangear capCAP

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #25 on:** October 20, 2009, 11:56:10 PM

The 40oz Klean Kanteen Wide is listed as 3.5" wide - LINK

The Nalgene stainless is "approximately" 3.5" wide - LINK

Tinnie · **Reply #26 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:25:58 AM

Quote from: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on October 20, 2009, 11:39:39 PM

Tinnie...

I have two GSI Bottle cups and they are too small to fit on my Guyot steel bottles and BPA free Nalgenes. The GSIs only fit my old Lexan Nalgene bottle. I believe the Guyot bottles are the same as the steel Nalgene.

I ended up buying Olicamp Space Saver cups for those bottles. They look pretty much the same at first glance, but the Olicamp has stamped graduated markings on the side.

Best Nalgene bottle accessory ever?......the Humangear capCAP (Image removed from quote.)

Thanks for the info there mate

+1 on the capCAP...it's a must on all my wide mouth bottles

Probably going to get myself one of the KK 40oz and the Oilcamp cup

Freudian Frog · **Reply #27 on:** October 21, 2009, 07:50:03 AM

Quote from: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on October 20, 2009, 11:39:39 PM

Tinnie...

I have two GSI Bottle cups and they are too small to fit on my Guyot steel bottles and BPA free Nalgenes. The GSIs only fit my old Lexan Nalgene bottle. I believe the Guyot bottles are the same as the steel Nalgene.

I ended up buying Olicamp Space Saver cups for those bottles. They look pretty much the same at first glance, but the Olicamp has stamped graduated markings on the side.

Best Nalgene bottle accessory ever?......the Humangear capCAP (Image removed from quote.)

Where you get them Olicamp Space Saver cups from boy? I'm mighty interested in them.

Tinnie · **Reply #28 on:** October 21, 2009, 09:26:44 AM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 21, 2009, 07:50:03 AM

Quote from: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on October 20, 2009, 11:39:39 PM
Tinnie...

I have two GSI Bottle cups and they are too small to fit on my Guyot steel bottles and BPA free Nalgenes. The GSIs only fit my old Lexan Nalgene bottle. I believe the Guyot bottles are the same as the steel Nalgene.

I ended up buying Olicamp Space Saver cups for those bottles. They look pretty much the same at first glance, but the Olicamp has stamped graduated markings on the side.

Best Nalgene bottle accessory ever?......the Humangear capCAP (Image removed from quote.)

Where you get them Olicamp Space Saver cups from boy? I'm mighty interested in them.

Me too

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #29 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:59:04 PM

There are a lot of vendors selling them. I ordered mine from Campmor

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