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I recently started to do research to replace my old Nalgene bottles. Yes, I'm jumping on the Bisphenol A scare wagon because enough research has come out to make me turn my old Nalgene bottles into plant holders. Even in the face of the fact that there is research stating that it isn't quite as bad as was stated in the past. I was going to replace them with the new BPA-free Nalgene bottles, but before I invested the money in a new set of bottles, I started to do some research into the options on the market. This is what I found out about the top four brands of water bottles.
Nalgene: Pros: now is making their sturdy bottles BPA-free. Lid is attached so it can't get separated. Clear, so you can see how much liquid is still inside. Cons: (maybe) made from a copolyester polymer called Tritan. How long until we start hearing bad things about this material?
Sigg Bottles: Pros: circular top clips easily to the outside of a bag with a carabeaner, therefore freeing up space within the bag. Multiple sizes and types of caps. You can customize your sigg, making it a walking advertisement for your favourite cause or blog. Cons: uses aluminum (though it had a liner between the liquid and the metal) and can be dented. Cap is separate so it can get lost during the washing if you're not careful. Thin so you need to use small ice cubes or crushed ice. There are some questions about the chemicals used in the liner and their safety and Sigg has not been upfront with information when asked. Can't see inside the bottle.
Klean Kanteen: Pros: uses stainless steel. Also has looped top for easy carrying. BPA-free. Cons: That wide mouth that accomodates ice cubes can be difficult to drink from. They dent easily. Some people have mentioned that there is a metallic taste to the water. Painted stainless steel exterior makes seeing inside the bottle impossible...therefore...how do you know how much is left.
Camelbak: Pros: BPA-free. Good carrying loop. Good lid for easy drinking. Cons: (maybe) also made from Tritan. Needs special cleaning or will grow fungus. Lid is easily breakable. Many people have complained about leaks.
What water bottle do you use and do you love it?
Melissa is the author of the infertility and pregnancy loss blog, Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters. She keeps a categorized blogroll of 1900 infertility blogs and writes the daily Lost and Found and Connections Abound, a news source for the infertility blogosphere. Her infertility book, Navigating the Land of If, is currently on bookshelves (May, 2009). She is the keeper of the IComLeavWe (International Comment Leaving Week) list which is currently open for July.