Water Bottles: Reviews

Updated August 2009
 

Best BPA-free plastic water bottle

CamelBak Better Bottle *Est. $10 for 25-oz. bottle Compare Prices
 
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The Great Outdoors magazine: TGO magazine recommends the CamelBak Better Bottle and gives it a five-star rating. They especially like the bite valve, which ...

Good Housekeeping: The bite valves on the CamelBak Better Bottles can be confusing if you haven't used them before, editors say. They like the fact ...

Time magazine: Reviewer Hilary Hylton likes the CamelBak Better Bottle, especially because the water doesn't spill while she's driving. However, ...

Gardenaut (blog): Blogger Jeremiah McNichols says the CamelBak Better Bottle's "thoughtful features and durability make it a good buy." However, ...

Men's Journal: Men's Journal calls the CamelBak Better Bottle "cost-effective, if basic," and they say the bite valve cap does a good job of ...

Amazon.com: Over 400 owners posting here mostly rave about the CamelBak Better Bottle. They say that it's durable and that the nozzle is easy ...

Buzzillions.com: The CamelBak Better Bottle is the top-rated water bottle on Buzzillions.com, which compiles reviews from REI.com, ...

TravelGearBlog.com: Reviewer Daved Brosche dishes out a high rating (eight out of 10) to CamelBak's Better Bottle, praising the bottle's one-handed ...

 

Best stainless-steel water bottle

Klean Kanteen *Est. $18 for 27-oz. bottle Compare Prices
 
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Wired Magazine: The Klean Kanteen gets the highest rating in this comparative test conducted by Wired.com. Among the four water bottles they ...

Men's Journal: Men's Journal calls the Klean Kanteen "simple but bulletproof," although it sweats when filled with cold liquids and the lid can ...

Slate.com: This roundup calls the Klean Kanteen water bottle a reliable choice, saying that it resists dents, can survive dishwashers and ...

Gardenaut (blog): This methodical rundown praises the Klean Kanteen for its simple design, small stainless-steel base (which fits in most cup ...

Time magazine: Reviewer Hilary Hylton says the Klean Kanteen was her favorite of five water bottles, besting the Sigg Traveler and CamelBak ...

The New York Times: In this test, the Klean Kanteen is deemed durable and stylish, although tester Eric Linxweil thinks the opening can allow a ...

About.com: Wendy Bumgardner notes that the stainless steel Klean Kanteen's main advantage is that it's nonleaching and toxin-free. It's not ...

Amazon.com: Over 600 owners posting here are highly satisfied with the Klean Kanteen bottle, noting that it's easy to clean, light and ...

 

Best aluminum water bottle

Sigg Lifestyle *Est. $22 for 20-oz. bottle Compare Prices
 
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Wired.com: The Sigg water bottle gets a mixed review form Wired. Danny Dumas likes the numerous designs and says it performs well in some of ...

Good Housekeeping: Good Housekeeping tests 32 water bottles, but only 21 receive an analysis. Out of these 21 water bottles, the Sigg Lifestyles ...

Men's Journal: Like other reviewers, Men's Journal editors wonder why manufacturers won't disclose the contents of the bottle's aluminum liner. ...

Slate.com: Though Slate.com reviewer Laura Moser calls Sigg water bottles "functional baubles," she appreciates that they don't dent easily ...

Gardenaut (blog): This Gardenaut reviewer says that Sigg water bottles are expensive, and you're "paying primarily for looks." Still, they think ...

About.com: Wendy Bumgardner, About.com's guide to walking, thinks the Sigg bottles are lightweight, although they're also "prone to quickly ...

Amazon.com: Dozens of owners posting here are very satisfied with the Sigg Lifestyle, citing its durability, style and eco-friendliness. They ...

Buzzillions.com: The Sigg Lifestyle is the second-highest-rated water bottle on Buzzillions.com, which collects reviews from retailers around the ...

 

Best sports water bottle

CamelBak Podium *Est. $9 for 24-oz. bottle Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Good Housekeeping: The CamelBak Podium is the second-highest scorer (out of 32 bottles) in this Good Housekeeping test. They like the small shut-off ...

BikeRadar.com: BikeRadar.com gives the CamelBak Podium 4.5 (out of five) stars. They like the flow rate and convenience and say "it's the bottle ...

BikeHugger.com: David Schloss at BikeHugger.com calls the CamelBak Podium a "joy to drink from." He finds it more comfortable than most sports ...

GearJunkie.com: Reviewer Stephen Regenold, says the CamelBak Podium is easy to drink from, and the bottle refused to leak with the shut-off lever ...

Amazon.com: Out of about 20 reviewers, the CamelBak Podium gets high marks for convenience and ease-of-use. However, some complain that the ...

Buzzillions.com: Owners give the CamelBak Podium above-average ratings at Buzzillions.com, with most saying that the bottle provides a good flow ...

 

Luxury water bottle

Kor One *Est. $30 for 25-oz. bottle Compare Prices
 
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National Geographic Adventure: The Kor One water bottle wins a Best of Adventure Gear award from National Geographic Adventure magazine. The flip top earns high ...

Outside Magazine: Outside magazine reviews a number of outdoor products that represent the "future of gear," including the Kor One water bottle. ...

Gizmodo: Jason Chen at Gizmodo.com says the Kor One is "one damn sexy bottle." Chen likes being able to open the bottle with one hand, and ...

GearJunkie.com: Stephen Regenold says the Kor One water bottle is easy to hold and "nice to look at," although he thinks it's better suited to ...

Elevation Outdoors magazine: Jayme Otto at Elevation Outdoors magazine highlights the Kor One on a list of the best new summer gear. Otto especially likes the ...

Amazon.com: Out of over 20 reviews on Amazon.com, the Kor One attracts generally positive feedback. While most like the design, some think ...

Buzzillions.com: Buzzillions.com has only attracted a few reviews of the Kor One water bottle so far, but it's clear that these reviewers are ...

 

Water Bottles Runners Up:

SIGG Traveler *Est. $19 for 20-oz. bottle

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Platypus Platy Collapsible Bottle *Est. $10 for 34-oz. bottle

2 picks including: Amazon.com, Backcountry.com…

     
 
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