Bottles by Nalgene

Kayla S.
1 review
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Nalgenes Over the Years

Over the past 9 years I have used Nalgene Bottles in day to day life. As a camp employee I find it most usefull to carry these plastic bottles around with me because I have no fear of breaking my bottle if I drop it nor do i have to worry about running out of water too quickly because I can choose which ever size will suit my adventure best. I find that using the bottles are not only helpful to drink water out of, they can be used to help keep you warm when you are out on a camping trip (by filling it with boiling water and putting it at the foot of your sleeping bag), it is an easy measurement tool and is a good storage container when you are going on long hikes. In the past I have used mine to hold apple sauce, hot chocolate mix, jam, milk and many other objects that I have found to have leaked out of other containers.

Overall I use my Nalgene every day and I am rarely spotted without one! I love the product and I find them much more useful than the metal bottles which dent and are heavier.

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Laelle M.
6 reviews
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BPA removed from Nalgene

I had been using Nalgene bottles as an alternative to purchasing water in disposable plastic bottles for quite awhile - then I did a research paper and presentation on the damaging health effects of plastic products that have the potential to leak BPA and I put them all aside for a couple of years. I purchased a stainless steel bottle from Klean Kanteen which I love, but it does tend to leak a bit if I don't screw the lid on tight enough. It's also very wobbly now that I've dropped it on the ground and dented it so many times :-)

What's great is that Nalgene has reformulated the plastic they use to make their sport bottles, and it no longer contains BPA. Even better, if you purchased any of your old Nalgene's from REI, you can bring them back and exchange them for the new variety (or a stainless steel bottle variety if you prefer - who knows what new chemical they will discover leaching from hard plastic in the future!).

Janet B.
1 review
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Changing my mind

Wow. I intended to write a positive review of the nalgene bottle I got at a Green business luncheon of 1500 people - thought it was positive they gave these instead of bottled water. Then I read several of the other reviews about corporate ownership and practices beyond the bottle business line. As we are working toward truly sustainable practices in Kansas City and working to integrate green solutions into the city's $3.1 billion stormwater management plan, I have to pause when I hear this news. I realize how difficult it is as a consumer to do the right thing. You think you're doing the right thing by converting from bottled water to tap water using your own reusable bottle, only to learn the company producing the bottle uses animal experimentation and questionable sustainable practices. How do we engage citizens in sustainability when so many options come with unintended consequences?

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Brian C.
2 reviews
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Best bottles ever!

I've used nalgene bottles for years when backpacking, hiking, biking, doing yard work, working at camps, and plenty of other outdoors activities, and I've used the same bottle for all of that! Nalgene bottles are not only incredibly strong, but they're easy to clean, easy to fill, and so versatile! The standard size is bigger than a normal water bottle so you don't have to worry about running out on a stroll around the local park, and they're strong so you can attach it to your climbing harness and not worry about it breaking when rock climbing. By using the same bottle over and over again, it's environmentally friendly all the way! You just can't lose with Nalgene bottles. Summer tip: Fill your nalgene up to about an inch from the top with your favorite drink and freeze it overnight. It will freeze solid without breaking the bottle. Then you can take it out for an entire day of refreshingly cold hydration!

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Carla B.
2 reviews
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Can't go back to these after stainless steel.

I never realized how strong the taste of plastic was in my Nalgene bottles until I tried a stainless steel bottle. Granted, Nalgene is slightly better than some other kinds of plastic bottles, but it still pales in comparison to steel. I have both a Green Feet and Kleen Kanteen bottle and the water tastes so much more...well...clean! I'm never going back.

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Jenn A.
378 reviews
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At least they are recyclable...

Check the bottom of your Nalgene bottle - if it is #7 recyclable, you definitely don't want to continue using it, no matter how many cute stickers you've collected on it from the last four Burningmans.

Adam's review also brought to light another good reason to dump Nalgene -- lineage. Nalgene is owned by a company that produces lab equipment for animal experimentation.

Yuck. Done with Nalgen yet? I sure am!

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Adam W.
209 reviews
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Hold Nalgene Accountable

First and foremost, I have to point out that almost anything that you can re-use is better then buying bottled water, both for your pocket and for en environment. However, there are multiple reasons not to buy a Nalgene reusable water bottle. For starters, it has been shown that toxic chemicals leech out of the bottle and into the water over time, and especially when it is washed in the dishwasher or with hot water. You can follow the link on the other reviews on this webpage to learn more about that.

The worst part of Nalgene though is that they are not a small environmentally friendly water bottle company, but rather the trade name for the Nalge Company, which is in turn a subsidiary of the Sybron Internation Corporation. The Nalge Company specializes in manufacturing laboratory equipment. the same company that sells water bottles to save the planet is also selling cages to hold rabbits in place while they are injected with various drugs.

As much as I love my Nalgene bottle, I am switching over until they stop making cages for animals!

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Michelle M.
1 review
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Are Nalgene bottles unsafe though?

I just read some articles that Nalgene bottles are leaching Bisphenol A into your water, which is linked to brain damage (yikes). http://www.radicalcongruency.com/20050405-are-nalgene-bottles-unsafe-1

There are also warning to keep the bottle clean to bacteria doesn't build up, but do not put it in the dishwasher (oops). Since things are still a bit inconclusive with the various reports, I am switching from my trusty Nalgene bottle to stainless steel for the time being, something like Klean Kanteen. Please do a little research before you buy.

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Kelly B.
22 reviews
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I own several

I tote them around everywhere I go. I love how durable they are and they help me keep track of my daily water consumption. I prefer the narrow mouth, however they aren't super easy to clean. I am going to purchase a Klean Kanteen, right now though, so I may be changing my mind upon its arrival.

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Jessica T.
129 reviews
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I use one everyday!

Definitely cheaper and more environmentally-conscious than bottled water. Sometimes the water smells like chlorine if I leave it in the bottle overnight, but that probably has more to do with Lake Michigan than Nalgene.

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Garrett M.
1 review
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Excellent reusable water bottles... the new rage on Social college campuses.

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Ben C.
1 review
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Reusable Water Bottle thats great

I use it every day, and it saves me a bunch of money and reduces waste

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