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5 water bottles to bring along into the great outdoors
Pick your adventure and one of these reusable stainless steel bottles.
Thu, Oct 29 2009 at 10:46 AM
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When the weather turns crisp, that's when I want to be outside as much as possible. Fall is great for outdoor activities, whether you're into walks around the block, hiking a trail or biking through valleys full of multi-colored leaves.
With all the confusion (and anger) out there about aluminum bottles with liners and whether those liners are BPA-free or not, why even risk it? Stainless steel bottles do not need to be lined. There are so many stainless steel options out there that there's really no reason to bother with the aluminum.
Since I always carry a water bottle on my outings, I've compiled a list of great ones that are especially activity friendly.
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel bottles (prices start at $14.95)
Perhaps the most well-known stainless steel bottle is the Klean Kanteen. The bottle is available in four sizes (12 oz., 18 oz., 27 oz. and 40 oz.) with seven colors and two cap styles. The customization options with this bottle are one of the best things about it.
If you plan on biking with your bottle, their website also sells bike cages that fit their 27 oz. Kanteens.
Also, during the month of October, $4 will be donated for every pink bottle sold.
I love hiking with my CamelBak backpack, so I was excited to learn the company also offers stainless steel bottles featuring their signature straw. (To make the liquid come out, you lightly bite on the straw and sip the water.)
If you're interested in this bottle, keep in mind you shouldn't use the straw if you have filled the bottle with hot water. For this reason, the straw is removable and you can just drink from the lip of the container.
I like this bottle for its hourglass shape and insulated hand grip. It also has a cap to protect the water spout. If you're hiking in a dusty area (or biking with a bottle in a cage on your bike), this bottle would be a good choice to keep out the grit and grime from the road. No one wants to drink water that tastes like gravel.
In true Thermos fashion, this bottle keeps contents cold for 18 hours. If your plans involve going somewhere with few opportunities to refill your bottle with cold water, this would be a good choice.
Though it has a top to protect the lip area from dirt, it twists off. Keep in mind that this may require more effort and focus than a protective top that just snaps.
This bottle comes with two interchangeable tops: a sports top (with a protective cap to keep out the dirt) and a loop top (with a carabiner to clip onto your backpack or belt).
The bottle itself weighs in at 4.6 ounces, which is nice if you plan on carrying the bottle around with you all day.
Another great thing about this bottle is the pattern choices. It is available with the two tops in 22 different colors and prints.
Happy trails and happy hydrating!
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Glass is nice and chemically inert, but also heavy and breakable.
I re-fill the disposable plastic ones with cold water instead of stainless - they are free, and don't leach chemicals, because I keep them out of the sun and heat.
if you are looking for some simple and cheap stainless steel bottles i bought some from simply green solutions. they sell single canteens for $7 and a 4 pack for $25. i bought a 4 pack from amazon who has free shipping for orders over $25.
Unless you own stock in Amazon, or the stainless bottle manufacturing...
I've been using Stainless Steel Bottles for years and I feel that New Wave Enviro's Stainless Steel Bottles are the best. They are made of # 304 Food Grade Stainless Steel that never rust. I know some other bottle companies use Medical grade Stainless Steel that rust and break down over time. Also, Sigg is an aluminum bottle, and need a liner in order to keep the bottles safe to drink from. The above bottles are all 100% Stainless Steel
Or what????
How could you leave off the Sigg?? I know the other aluminum bottles are similar, but with its tremendous exposure I was sure you'd include it.
Nice write-up though - thanks for pointing our alternatives.
I really enjoy the stainless bottles. I bought a Green Bottle at Whole Foods a couple months back and have used every day at work.
I've used many different water bottles in my time, but I have to say my Green Bottle is the best one so far. The choice in patterns really can't be beat and is a welcome change to the drab color combos of other bottles.
How about glass bottles? I'm suspicious of steel too. Some come with cute carrying cases.
But hey, as long as it comes with cute carrying cases!!!
Do you look cute when you bleed???!!!
they all look good!