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Kor One

*Est. $30 for 25-oz. bottle

Reviewed

June 2011

Pros

Sleek and trendy design
One-handed hinge top
BPA-free
Opening is wide enough for ice cubes

Cons

Expensive
Not durable
Heavy

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The Kor One water bottle attracted a lot of buzz when it was released in 2008, and most reviewers are enamored with the trendy and sleek design. The Kor One is made from Tritan copolyester, which doesn't contain the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA), and has a hinged top that includes an integrated handle. The opening is threadless, which some reviewers find more comfortable, and it's wide enough for ice cubes. Numerous reviewers describe the Kor One as "sexy" or "slick," and the bottle did win the title of "best sustainable consumer product" at the 2009 International Plastics Design Competition. Still, this water bottle is expensive and heavy at 12.16 ounces. The Kor One is designated as a No. 7 plastic, so some municipal recyclers won't accept it. However, Kor will recycle any Kor One water bottle that has exceeded its useful life. If you don't care about looks or having the trendiest water bottle, the CamelBak Better Bottle (*Est. $14 for 25-oz. bottle) will save you $16. It may not be as "sexy" as the Kor One, but it's durable and BPA-free.

Numerous reviewers comment on the Kor One, but few comparative tests have been conducted so far. Most reviews are short with few details, but Amazon.com does feature a good selection of owner-written reviews. Reviews from Gizmodo.com and National Geographic Adventure magazine provide a good amount of detail.

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1. National Geographic Adventure Details/Subscribe

The Kor One water bottle wins a Best of Adventure Gear award from National Geographic Adventure magazine. The flip top earns high praise.

Review: Best of Adventure Gear, Steve Casimiro, January 2009

2. Outside MagazineDetails/Subscribe

Outside magazine reviews a number of outdoor products that represent the "future of gear," including the Kor One water bottle. Like other reviewers, Outside likes the flip top.

Review: Future Gear, September 2008

3. Gizmodo.com

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 he says the high price is worth it.

Review: Kor One Water Bottle is One-Handable, Reusable and Very Nice Looking, Jason Chen, June 18, 2008

4. 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 everyday environments than rough outdoor activities.

Review: Gear Review -- Kor One Hydration Vessel, Stephen Regenold, Jan. 19, 2009

5. Amazon.com

Out of more than 130 reviews on Amazon.com, the Kor One does only moderately well. It earns just 3.5 stars, and multiple reviewers complain of various parts breaking or succumbing to wear and tear in a short period.

Review: Kor One BPA-Free Hydration Vessel, Contributors to Amazon.com

6. Buzzillions.com

Buzzillions.com has attracted only a few reviews of the Kor One water bottle, but overall these owners are happy with their purchase. One reviewer says the bottle fits well in cup holders and backpacks, and calls it an "all-around great bottle." However, reviewers here also find that the Kor One breaks easily.

Review: Kor One Hydration Vessel - 25 oz., Contributors to Buzzillions.com

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