Klean Kanteen Classic

1. Wired

The Klean Kanteen gets the highest rating in this comparative test conducted by Wired. Among the four water bottles tested, reviewer Daniel Dumas says the Klean Kanteen is the "toughest."

Review: Bottle Shock: 4 BPA-Free Water Bottles Endure Torture Testing, Daniel Dumas, Oct. 20, 2008

2. 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 be squeaky.

Review: Reviewed: Water Bottles, Tobin Hack, Oct. 13, 2008

3. Gardenaut (blog)

This methodical rundown praises the Klean Kanteen for its simple design, small stainless-steel base (which fits in most cup holders) and durability. Though it receives minor dents when dropped, the dents add character, according to blogger Jeremiah McNichols.

Review: BPA-Free Water Bottle Showdown, Jeremiah McNichols, May 12, 2008

4. Slate.com

This roundup calls the Klean Kanteen water bottle a reliable choice, saying it resists dents, can survive dishwashers and "fits just about anywhere." Water was said to taste metallic after sitting in the bottle overnight, however.

Review: Message in a Bottle, Laura Moser, Aug. 21, 2007

5. HuffingtonPost.com

HuffingtonPost.com provides a wide array of reusable bottle favorites, though Armstrong doesn't clarify exactly how the bottles were chosen. The reviewer praises the Klean Kanteen for being durable, lightweight and easy to clean.

Review: The Best Reusable Water Bottles, Lindsay Armstrong, Jan. 29, 2010

6. Time magazine

Reviewer Hilary Hylton says the Klean Kanteen is her favorite of five water bottles, besting the Sigg Traveler and CamelBak Better Bottle. She finds it sturdy and appreciates that the opening is large enough for ice cubes.

Review: Top 5 Eco-Friendly Water Bottles, Hilary Hylton, Dec. 11, 2008

7. 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 clear if Bumgardner used this bottle herself. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: BPA-Free Water Bottles, Wendy Bumgardner, Updated Jan. 24, 2011

8. The New York Times

In this test, the Klean Kanteen is deemed durable and stylish, although tester Eric Linxweiler thinks the opening can allow a little too much water to come out at once.

Review: Gear Test with Eric Linxweiler, Outdoorsman; Not Simply a Water Bottle, Yishane Lee, Nov. 6, 2008

9. Amazon.com

More than 1,300 owners posting here are highly satisfied with the Klean Kanteen bottle, noting that it's easy to clean, light and leakproof. Some owners complain about excessive sweating in hot weather.

Review: Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Contributors to Amazon.com