Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles
I used to use a plastic nalgene water bottle on a daily basis at work. It would always leave a horrible taste in water after I would wash it. I did some research on it and realized that nalgene bottles can be extremely dangerous, so I stopped using it immediately. I was using a mug at work for a while, but I would walk half way across my building just to get a small mug of water. After searching some online, I found a stainless steel water bottle made by Klean Kanteen.
About Klean Kanteen
Klean Kanteen is an independent company that first developed their stainless steel water bottle in 2004. They started because they were extremely alarmed at the growing amount of plastic bottles found in landfills and oceans across our country. They decided to use stainless steel because it last for an extremely long time, is much more durable and doesn’t have an odor. Stainless steel is also much safer than Aluminum as it does not require to be lined in order drink from.
This company went above and beyond and are using 100% recyclable stainless steel. In order to prevent having to line the bottle, the steel used in their water bottles is high grade food processing quality. This makes it extremely safe as well as easy to clean.
Not Made in America?
I searched long an hard all over the internet to find a safe and eco friendly water bottle and was unable to find one that is made in America. I by no means find anything wrong with products made outside of our country, but I always like to check before buying. I found a good explanation on their site as to why they produce their water bottles in China:
The Klean Kanteen is made “responsibly” in China because one of our founding principles was to produce an economically priced high quality stainless steel bottle as an alternative to plastic and lined metal containers therefore promoting healthy living with respect for the environment.
It seems like the biggest problem they were facing that it was tough to produce these bottles close to home with out having a much higher cost. It is refreshing to see that they continually are visiting their manufacturing facilities to ensure that their quality standards are meet.
My Experience
I purchased the plain 27 ounce stainless steel bottle because it seemed like the best size for me. After owning it for just over 2 weeks now, I have to say I am extremely happy with this water bottle. I read the many positive reviews, but never thought I would be this satisfied with their product. The water has no awful taste like other bottles I use nor does it smell funky. I as even able to put it into the dishwasher with no problems. It’s also really light weight and could probably be used when running or riding a bike. Even though the water bottle looks like a thermos, it doesn’t have any insulation and extremely hot beverages should not be put into it.
If you are like me and fed up with plastic bottles that give your beverages a weird taste and are hard to clean, check out these stainless steel water bottles. They have several sizes ranging from 12 - 40 ounces as well as a variety of colors shown in the above picture. I am getting my fiance the pink one after telling her how much I love this water bottle.
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I was all set to purchase the Klean Kanteen for our children (who currently use sm. glass) until I noticed they are manufacured in the most polluted country…CHINA…
If this company and others are jumping on the GOING GREEN BANDWAGON…why do it in the dirtiest country China…Why not AMERICA…
We could use the manufacturing jobs and I know my family would be more then willing to pay a few bucks for the product…which doesn’t appear to reflect the cheap cost to make in China anyway.
Lee
P.S. we’ll stick with glass
Awesome!! bet they are easier to clean as well, always a pain to clean those plastic ones
Great concept…just doesn’t work for me that it is made in China! I will keep looking!
Try Swiss made stainless steel (not aluminum) bottles. Contrary to what these “Green” vendors are putting out there, going green is not purchasing from a country that refuses to follow US safety guidelines (toxic ingredients and materials–not green at all) The US imports these Chinese products at the expense of our children and to the benefit of those selling the products made there.
Exhausted Consumer
I like the idea of not using plastic, but not the idea of buying something made in china!
I was considering your product, until China was mentioned. These people are hurting their own childern with bad milk and the other toxic items they use. Its a shame that we have lowered ourselves to this. I’ll keep looking, maybe someone will start doing things at home again, probably not in my life time. Dissappointed
Hi, I’m from Singapore, not China (disclaimer). Let’s face it folks. Look around you and tell me what is not made in China. From pcs, tv, cameras to your fook and spoons, they are all from China. I bought a Klean Kanteen recently in Singapore and so far I really liked it.
I think the most important thing is that the bottles are quality checked in US by independent US labs. Also, Klean Kanteen has their factories audited regularly.
i’ve been searching high and low for klean kanteen in Singapore. Sitoh, you said you bought one in Singapore? Could you tell me where you’d gotten it? Thanks!
Hi Ava,
Got mine at http://www.singhealthstore.com in Singapore. Great service as well. Got them delivered and if you are not sure with the caps or bottle sizes, you can also email the store and ask them to bring along various caps/bottles to choose from. Very convenient.