Water bottles

[pmd]

I try to drink a lot of water.

I have a reverse osmosis filtration system at home and usualy fill plastic bottles daily for work and play/shooting.

I typically go thru at least 3-4 liter bottles daily at work and more at home.

I have read that plastic bottles may pose serious health hazards.

From what I've read using glass or stainless steel is better.

Any recommendations on what to use?

I've found these - wondering if there is a cheaper source/alternative.

http://mysigg.com/

http://www.kleankanteen.com/

Thanks

[entropic]

I think the concern with plastic bottles is Bisphenol A (BPA). It's effects have been studied and some say the results are inconclusive. I think Nalgene stopped using BPA a couple years ago. Aluminum would work too.

[BritinUSA]

Many stores now only sell BPA-free sport bottles, there's a ton to choose from.

[Cold Absolute Zero]

I had similar concerns for my fiancee since she works in the desert and drinks out of a water bottle all day. I recently bought her a stainless steel, original art, water bottle manufactured by water box and it has been terrific. Aesthetic, dish washer friendly, durable and safe. Check them out here: http://www.waterboxco.com/ I bought mine at EMS, I'm not sure if REI carries it.

BTW, I went to Tufts in Somerville/Medford, great times . I miss the north east.

CAZ

Edited September 23, 2010 by Cold Absolute Zero

[norbs007]

You won't go wrong with the SIGG bottles. Check ebay, they got tons listed.

Hey CAZ, them Waterbox bottles look very nice too.

Edited September 23, 2010 by norbs007

[pmd]

Thanks for the info..

[Joe4d]

Not sure but where are these steel aluminium and Nalgene bottles made ? Id bet a nickle they are all made in China, the same people that brought you poisoned dogfood, toxic baby formula, radioactive sheetrock, antifreeze in the toothpaste, etc etc, Think I'll take my chances with U.S. made reused gatorade bottles

[norbs007]

Not sure but where are these steel aluminium and Nalgene bottles made ? Id bet a nickle they are all made in China, the same people that brought you poisoned dogfood, toxic baby formula, radioactive sheetrock, antifreeze in the toothpaste, etc etc, Think I'll take my chances with U.S. made reused gatorade bottles

SIGG bottles are Swiss made since 1908. Ask me how I knew

Edited September 23, 2010 by norbs007

[Joe4d]

dang it man, now I am out a nickle.

[MarkCO]

Cabelas carries several brands, including their own, some insulated.

I like these for normal use: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0074505519453a&navCount=11&podId=0074505&parentId=cat20093&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20093&catalogCode=IA&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20093&hasJS=true

AND, they support the shooting sports!

[Graham Smith]

There's a company named ThinkSport that makes a double walled stainless bottle. Keeps stuff cold a long time.

[XD Niner]

The problem with the single walled aluminum bottles is that they don't keep the contents cold for very long. They also sweat in a warm, humid atmosphere. I'm sticking with the BPA free plastic bottles. They're usually cheaper to boot and often can be found with an insulating sleeve.

Edited September 24, 2010 by XD Niner

[Maksim]

and.... you can also shoot plastic.

Reuse, reduce, recycle. =)

Edited September 23, 2010 by Maksim

[entropic]

Not sure but where are these steel aluminium and Nalgene bottles made ? Id bet a nickle they are all made in China, the same people that brought you poisoned dogfood, toxic baby formula, radioactive sheetrock, antifreeze in the toothpaste, etc etc, Think I'll take my chances with U.S. made reused gatorade bottles

My 10 year old one says made in the USA and I'm sure it's chock full of BPA...I seem to be doing ok though.

The plastic in bottles like gatorade is made to degrade faster and does so, especially in sunlight...I'm sure you'll be ok though too

[Jman]

Mine. http://www.rei.com/product/781752 fits in my H2O carrier perfect http://www.511tactic...0:10501/I/58722 Attaches to the side of my pack http://www.511tactic...0:10905/I/58601

I freeze about 12oz of water the night before. Stays cold for my local matches even in July.

[raz-0]

Not sure but where are these steel aluminium and Nalgene bottles made ? Id bet a nickle they are all made in China, the same people that brought you poisoned dogfood, toxic baby formula, radioactive sheetrock, antifreeze in the toothpaste, etc etc, Think I'll take my chances with U.S. made reused gatorade bottles

SIGG bottles are Swiss made since 1908.  Ask me how I knew

That didn't stop them from selling aluminum bottles with a plstic liner that contained BPA as BPA free. 

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1932826,00.html

[norbs007]

Not sure but where are these steel aluminium and Nalgene bottles made ? Id bet a nickle they are all made in China, the same people that brought you poisoned dogfood, toxic baby formula, radioactive sheetrock, antifreeze in the toothpaste, etc etc, Think I'll take my chances with U.S. made reused gatorade bottles

SIGG bottles are Swiss made since 1908. Ask me how I knew

That didn't stop them from selling aluminum bottles with a plstic liner that contained BPA as BPA free.

http://www.time.com/...1932826,00.html

Good info there Raz-O, glad I got the recent bottles with pale yellow liner. Thanks

[JimmyZip]

Work with plastics alot. Polyethylene is best plastic for water bottles. Ususally on the bottom of the container near the recycle logo you will see the initials HDPE, or PE, or LLHDPE. This plastic is the same as the milk cartons and soda bottles. It is inert and stable. THe fumes from it's combustion are not even that bad either with a toxicity on par with deisel fumes maybe. (You wouldn't want to breath it to live, but a whiff is nothing to worry about.)

The "white" Nalgene bottles can still be found. Manny of the free sport bottles given away for free that are white and unclear are PE. Good for the top rack of the dishwasher, just rinse and use.

JZ

[Graham Smith]

The problem with the single walled aluminum bottles is that they don't keep the contents cold for very long.

ThinkSport bottles are double walled, don't sweat, and kept things cold for me in 98F temps this summer.

[pmd]

Thanks for all the 411.

Looks like I am going to go with s.s. and buy from Klean Kanteen.

I emailed them about qty discounts and it looks like my Company can qualify for a Green Group Discount which is a pretty nice savings and better than e-bay.

Edited September 24, 2010 by pmd

[briansea2]

Next year they will find Stainless and Aluminum leach some sort of harmful substance Just sayin

[MarkCO]

Next year they will find Stainless and Aluminum leach some sort of harmful substance Just sayin

And the OP is drinking RO water to boot, which is a great solvent, but not too good for your body.

[blind bat]

I'd suggest the OP switch to using water from the Charles and a lead lined bottle.

[t0066jh]

I try to drink a lot of water.

I have a reverse osmosis filtration system at home and usualy fill plastic bottles daily for work and play/shooting.

I typically go thru at least 3-4 liter bottles daily at work and more at home.

I have read that plastic bottles may pose serious health hazards.

From what I've read using glass or stainless steel is better.

Any recommendations on what to use?

I've found these - wondering if there is a cheaper source/alternative.

http://mysigg.com/

http://www.kleankanteen.com/

Thanks

Sports Authority sells BPA free insulated bottles. $8.95

[jaggy13]

I play a lot of golf and walk the coarse. I've been using a Klean Kanteen http://www.kleankanteen.com/ for years now. Its a stainless bottle ceramic coated on the outside.

I like it because I love the way water tastes coming out of it, if I like the way it tastes... I will drink more!

Can't get enough when it's hot out.

Since my $20 purchase at REI there are plenty to choose from in the $5 range now.

The major difference between a golf coarse and shooting range for me is renewable clean water.

I have to bring all my water to shooting sports. 1 liter of water isn't going to cut it.

Thats when I freeze the nalgeen's.

The real BPA issue is heating the plastic.

Cold water is fine. leaving bottles to get warm in the car can be an issue and heating liquids like brewing coffee can release the toxins. Nalgeen and many others have addressed the issue. REI will even exchange your old nalgeen's for BPA free ones. I usually filter water into mine or mix protein shakes. Always cold water, so I don't worry about it.

Edited December 24, 2010 by jaggy13