Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Colored Water Bottles with Poly Loop CapBrand: Klean Kanteen
Binding: Sports
Features: - Colorful line of reusable beverage bottles made from high-quality, food grade stainless steel
- Non-leaching, toxin-free and BPA-free
- Durable, lightweight, reusable and 100 percent recyclable
- Slim design fits most cup/bottle holders and bike cages
- Dishwasher friendly, accommodates large ice-cubes
Great Item [Posted on 2008-11-16]
I love this water bottle. I feel so much better using a reusable water bottle rather than the constant supply of bottled water I was buying. And I prefer the stainless steel to plastic absolutely. It is a little chirpy drinking out of it (I use the sport bottle top), but I can easily live with that. I've actually bought another one for myself to take to work filled with my home water since the water at work is nasty.
Klean Kanteen helped me stop using plastic bottles [Posted on 2008-11-16]
This is a fantastic alternative to filling landfills with plastic bottles. I keep it with me everywhere I go, and have even used it for coffee. Water tastes so much better from stainless steel. Just don't forget yours at the gym! I almost did that once.
Great way to go "green". [Posted on 2008-11-19]
This water bottle is very handy and easy to clean. The neck is big enough to be able to put ice cubes in easily. I recommend the sippy-cap and not the loop-cap. We have found drinking from the bottle without the sippy-cap, you end up wearing water if you are not very careful.
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Light And Durable - Nice Product, But Do Some Research [Posted on 2008-11-19]
The Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Colored Water Bottles are very attractive and functional for taking water on the go. I got the 18 oz black bottle. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill and easier to drink out of. The product is very similar to the non-painted Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles sold here. All the bottles now come standard with the polypropylene loop top. The steel loop version used to come standard. All the other tops must now be bought as accessories.
PROS:
+ Durable and attractive stainless steel bottle in a variety of colors
+ High quality enamel paint on the outside
+ Wide mouth makes it easy to add ice cubes or water and drink from it
+ Included poly loop cap seems durable and can be hooked onto a carabineer
+ Save money and stay green by limiting your use of bottled water
+ Container can be recycled
+ Bottle is dishwasher safe, though the cap is not
+ Smooth interior leaves water with no aftertaste; I will monitor this over time
+ Great for hiking, camping, or normal commuting
+ 18 oz is a perfect size for everyday use
+ 27 and 40 oz models may be more ideal for hiking or camping
+ The price is good considering the quality materials
CONS:
- The body may be prone to dings and dents over time
- Wide threading, so screw the cap in slowly to get a nice seal
- Not everybody will appreciate the big logo on the bottle
- Product now ships with poly cap; steel caps must be purchased separately
NOTES:
~ Thorough cleaning requires diluted vinegar or baking soda
~ The caps should only be washed by hand, and never submerged in water
~ No metal container should be used for long term water storage
~ Bottle and cap should be separated and left to dry at night
~ Bottle may sweat, especially the colder the drink and the hotter the day
~ Health and environmental claims should always be researched independently
~ Sleeves must be purchased separately
PRODUCT CLAIMS
Included with the product is a small paper tag hanging on the neck and a thin book-mark on the inside. Both tags tout the environmental benefits of this product. In fact, even the tags are "printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper."
One of the main claims about this product implies that drinking from plastic bottles may be harmful because "many plastic water bottles, including Lexan bottles, leach toxins such as Bisphenol A (BPA). Studies have linked BPA to breast cancer & reproductive mutations."
I have not personally read any of these studies, though I have heard this claim made before from other sources. I take any claims for or against a product with a great deal of skepticism. But this does give me pause and motivate me to seek out more information about this subject.
I generally use water filtered in my PUR CR-6000C 2 Stage Oval Water Pitcher which is also made out of plastic. It is a thicker and more durable type of plastic. But if this metal water bottle is better than plastic bottles that may leech BPA, am I reintroducing other chemicals by using water purified from a plastic pitcher? It's a thought that has prompted me to do more research on this. Those using most faucet-mounted filters might have less concerns. But this definitely made me rethink where I get my water.
The product also states that the stainless steel that is used in it is "100% non-leaching and toxin-free." It is also surprising that there is no inner lining or coating, though looking inside the metal does seem to be smoothed. The pamphlet describes this process as "electro-polishing." While I have not noticed any sort of metallic after-taste from a few days of use, others have reported a slightly metallic taste to the water. If I do experience this over time I will post an update.
FEATURES
This product works great for drinking water. It's not clear to me if this bottle can be used with all cold beverages. They do include the warning that this is not for hot beverages, so don't plan on filling it with hot cocoa or coffee. :) Can it be used for cold tea, soda, or other beverages? I'm not entirely sure, but I plan to find out.
I do also own a SIGG bottle, and the product details specifically say that soda and juice can be used in that bottle due to the lining. Some people don't like the SIGG bottles because they don't disclose what the lining is made out of. I am not going to do a "SIGG vs KK" comparison here, as other have done. I only plan on using this for water, but it's good to know in any case.
The mouth has a curved lip and is nice and wide so you can add ice cubes if you wish. The exterior is coated with what appears to be an electro-statically applied metal enamel paint. The exterior may ding, so it would be nice if they included a sleeve with it. Some are available, though it's easier to find them for the larger sized bottles.
For me, the 18 oz bottle is the perfect size for my daily commute. The 12 oz bottle is probably only big enough if you want your kids to each have their own. But for a camping trip or hiking, the 27 and 40 oz versions may each get good usage.
I'm not crazy about the prominent logo on the front. Not everybody minds such things, but I don't like when products force you to give them free advertising with huge logos. In any event, many who believe in the product's *green* theme will be happy to spread the word.
CLEANING
The bottle itself is dishwasher safe, though the cap is not. However, they do note that hand washing with diluted vinegar or baking soda is necessary for thorough cleaning. It's probably a good idea to do that every few weeks.
It's also probably wise to empty and leave the bottle and cap open every night to air dry. None of these types of bottles are designed for long-term water storage. So whenever possible, water shouldn't be left in them overnight.
THE CAPS
The included Klean Kanteen Loop Cap/Polypro is so solid that it took me a while to realize it was a poly top and not steel. The products used to ship with the Klean Kanteen Stainless Loop Cap by default, which is preferred by most people. But now they come with the polypropylene loop top. They emphasize that polypropylene is better than other kinds of plastic. Still, after the hard sell against plastic bottles it's not easy to convince people with this change.
The non-painted bottle's product page lets you choose your cap, though you can also buy them seperately. They include the poly tops that come in flat and loop versions; a Klean Kanteen Sports Cap; a Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Flat Cap; the steel loop version; and "sippy-spouts" for drinking with the top on. The poly sport top also let's your drink with it on and has a lanyard to hold the cap when it's opened.
The steel loop top is the most preferable in my opinion. It's durable and light, one would expect it to be better over time than the poly top.
CONCLUSION
This product that works very well and works well. There are a few cons, though most are minor. For those that don't want a painted bottle, check out the Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles in all the same sizes. If you don't have the room to carry the larger bottles, at least get the 18 oz to have enough for commuting to work or short hikes.
Enjoy.
Great Bottles [Posted on 2008-11-19]
Love these bottles. This is large enough to take me through a couple of sets of tennis, my daughter through an intense run up some very steep and long steps, or my son's football practice. The biggest drawback is that they no longer come with an insulated sleeve. I have some older ones which came with them and they are great. However, the loop cap was not available at that time and it makes carrying so much easier when hands are full or one is concentrating on running. They clean up easily and the water tastes fine. No mess for the environment and the paint is water based. I called the company. My extended family is getting these as green Christmas presents.
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