After all the issues about the quality of plastic used in water bottles I switched to using a stainless steel bottle about three years ago.
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Also, I have by request I have just completed a review exclusively focused on children’s stainless steel water bottles. You will find the review on children’s stainless steel water bottles here.
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NOTE: As a personal coach who believes strongly in the positive impact of drinking water on mental and physical fitness I am often asked what is a good stainless steel bottle to buy. So I decided to write a review on the bottles I know of including some I have used. I have made comparison using particular features that I believe will be of importance to you.
For my time to research and write this article (it took me several days to compile the info) if you buy via a link on this posting I receive a small fee from Amazon but you do NOT pay anymore that if you went directly to Amazon to buy a water bottle.
This review is only on stainless steel water bottles. Each of the following companies makes at least one model of water bottle with stainless steel. Depending on the company they may also made bottles from plastic and aluminum. For pricing examples and additional information please click on the BLUE links located in this article or at the end of it. Remember if you leave this article to check up to date pricing on a bottle and you want to read of this article just simply click on your back browers button to return to here.
Let us begin!
The Bottles
ThinkSport
CamelBak
Nalgene
Klean Kanteen
New Wave Enviro
Innate
SIGG
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BPA Free: All models written about are BPA free
Variety of Sizes: If you want a large choice of sizes check out Klean Kanteen
Insulation: Insulated bottles are from the following companies Innate
Children’s bottles: Children’s models are available from Klean Kanteen
Cap options: Innate
Detailed Overview
Klean Kanteen
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles
They offer insulated and non insulated stainless steel models
They use stainless steel with no inner liner.
They use No BPA, Phthalates or lead in the construction of the bottle.
They offer wide neck and narrow neck bottles.
They offer multiple sizes from 12 oz (approx. 350 ml) to 40 oz (approx. 1.2 liters) – volume depends on the style of bottle
The 18 oz (Approx. 530 ml) classic model fits a bike bottle holder
Tops can vary with options including sports top, loop top, flat cap and café top.
12 oz (approx. 350 ml) Sippy bottle available for children – this is a narrow top model
Summary for Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Insulated and non insulated models available
Wide and narrow openings available
Various tops styles available
Multiple sizes
Children’s model available
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CamelBak
CamelBak Stainless Steel Bottles
They offer insulated and non insulated stainless steel models
The better bottle model can be used with some water filters
They use stainless steel with no inner liner
They use No BPA or Phthalates in their stainless steel bottles
Two sizes at present .5 liter (10 us ounces) insulated and .75 liter (approx. 25 ounces) non-insulated
Children’s sipping bottle available
Only one type of top that is sports sipping type shown on site
Summary for CamelBak Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Insulated and non insulated models available
One size opening
Currently Two sizes available
Sipping top only
Children’s model available
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New Wave Enviro
New Wave Enviro Stainless Steel Water Bottles
They use 100 percent stainless steel with no inner lining
Sizes from 0.6 liter (approx 20 ounce) to 1.2 liter (approx 40 ounce)
12 oz (approx. 350 ml) children’s bottle available with sipping top
Sport caps and screw in caps available for certain models
Some slightly hourglass styled models easier to grip
Summary for New Wave Enviro Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Only non- insulated models available
Wide and narrow openings available
Various tops styles available
Multiple sizes
Children’s model available
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ThinkSport
Thinksport Stainless Steel Sports Bottles
Sizes available 375 ml (approx. 12 ounce) and 750 ml (approx. 25 ounces)
Double walled stainless to keep fluids hot or cold
They use No BPA or Phthalates in their stainless steel bottles
Removable mesh filter to stop ice cubes or tea leaves
375 ml (approx. 12 ounce) ThinkSport say will fit in most car cup holders
No children’s sipping model available at present
Slightly hourglass shaped model
Summary for Thinksport Stainless Steel Sports Bottles
Only Insulated models available
Wide openings available
Top can be used as wide or narrow due to closure system
Two sizes available
No Children’s model available at present
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Innate
Innate Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Insulated and non-insulated models available
440 ml (Approx. 15 oz) to 1.2 liter (40 oz) models available
Lid designed to been easily hooked onto a bag
BPA free stainless steel
Can be used with new Innate flow controller to eliminate dripping while drinking
Wide top easy to clean
Screw top and sipping tops available depending on model
Top can be used with some backcountry filters
Slightly hourglass shaped model available easier to grip
Children’s sipping cups available with handles
Summary for Innate Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Insulated and non- insulated models available
Only Wide opening models available
Various tops styles available
Multiple sizes
Children’s model available
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Nalgene
Nalgene Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Stainless steel BPA free construction
940 ml (Approx. 32 oz) and 1.12 liter (Approx. 38 oz) models
Strong cord on line for attaching to bag
No Childrens sipping models currently available
Wide top easy to clean models
Screw top only top option at present
Summary for Nalgene Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Only non- insulated models available
Only Wide opening available
Only screw top available
Two sizes available
No Children’s model available at present
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SIGG
SIGG Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Note: Most of SIGG’s bottles are made with Aluminum. This write up only covers there new Steelworks stainless steel model range.
0.25 liter (Approx. 8 oz) to 1 liter (Approx. 32 oz) models available
Wide and Narrow top openings
Various types of tops available
Summary for SIGG Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Insulated and non- insulated models available
Wide and narrow openings available
Loop, screw top and cafe top available
Multiple sizes available
No Children’s model available at present
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Remember: Wide neck bottles are easiest to clean and for your health your bottle needs to be washed out daily.
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Well, that’s it my review is done. Remember for pricing and more information you can click on any of the writing that is Blue in the article.
Enjoy a great day,
David
NEWS BREAK! News Break! NEWS!
I have reviewed this review and added FIVE new brands so now there is a Total of TWELVE brands reviewed. I even changed the layout to be easier to follow and compare. For the UPDATED New Stainless Steel Water Bottle Review follow this link now.
