While those Poland Spring and Deer Park disposable bottles may be convenient in a bind in the long run you could be shelling out some major cash for something you already get billed for every month. I was initially resistant to carrying a reusable bottle; I mean they’re bulky, can never fit in a purse and (in my experience) have a tendency to leak all over the place. However when I looked at my recycling bin and saw it brimming with crunchy, two dollar bottles I realized I needed to make a serious change. Luckily I never really had a problem drinking the tap water in my area, but if you drink bottled water due to your community’s water situation I’d recommend getting a Brita water filter head or pitcher. The pitcher ranges between $ 12 and $50, but unless you want yours to connect to the internet I’d suggest opting for the cheaper one. The filter head snaps directly onto your sink head and ranges between $19 and $30, they recommend you replace the actual filter every two months and cost about eight dollars. In my experience I haven’t had a problem going five or so months without changing the filter, but to each their own. After prepping my sink with a great filtration system I began scouring Amazon for reviews of high quality reusable bottles. The most popular brands are Nalgene, Camelbak, and Hydro flask. Nalgene and CamelBak are both made of plastic, which while BPA free, I still don’t trust in the dishwasher or high heat environments. This left me with Hydro Flask, which is made of stainless steel. While this happens to be a great water bottle, it is a little difficult to clean along the threads where the cap screws in which could potentially pose some long term problems. After a little more research I came across a company called Klean Kanteen. Klean Kanteen bottles are made of durable, 100% stainless steel and are available in a wide range of sizes and colors. The entire bottle is dishwasher safe and the threads are wide enough to really make sure everything is squeaky clean. They offer a great selection of caps as well; I currently own the Sport Cap and the Loop Cap, however I tend to use the Loop cap more often. The two sizes I find the most convenient are the 27 oz and the 12 oz “Kid Kanteen“, which is great for storing in a purse if you’re on the go. The 27oz is about $21 dollars and the 12oz is roughly $18. They also offer growlers and insulated bottles for beer or hot beverages. Their largest size is a 64oz, which is absurdly big for one person but great for a picnic or a day-hike with friends. I have had a great experience with Klean Kanteen as a reliable company with a great message and a high quality product; I don’t think I will return to disposable bottles any time soon thanks to their wonderful line of sustainable and durable products.
Here are some pictures of the ones I have:
Happy Hydration!
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