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Klean Kanteen

the Klear winner in the bottle wars right now, Klean Kanteen is pure foodgrade stainless steel. They list exactly what is in their grade of stainless, where it is made and why, (acknowledging that some people have trouble with nickel in their FAQ) and are pretty open and transparent here, even explaining why they manufacture in China, a sticking point for many.

Klean Kanteen™ has always shared many of the concerns you, our customers, have expressed about manufacturing the bottles in China. Before a single bottle was ever produced, Klean Kanteen™ set in place checks and balances to ensure that their bottles are produced safely, sustainably and that the people making Klean Kanteens™ are treated well and paid fairly. By manufacturing in China, Klean Kanteen™ can provide a handcrafted bottle of exceptional quality at a reasonable price.

See our The TH Interview: Michelle Kalberer of Klean Kanteen

Thermos Bottles in Stainless and Tritan

Thermos, like Nalgene, has its feet planted in both camps. We have not posted on them before but they tell us:

Consumers that are concerned with BPA or aluminum products can look for BPA-free products like Thermos brand vacuum-insulated stainless steel beverage bottles. They are 100% BPA-free and do not use any interior coatings. When Thermos decided to offer a non-insulated hydration bottle, the company chose not to use aluminum materials, instead choosing Tritan for its Intak by Thermos line. Thermos is committed to providing BPA-free products for the entire family, from infants to adults.

More at Thermos

Bilt Stainless Steel Water Bottles

Warren writes: Most every time we do post on the chemical Bisphenol A and how its apparent toxicity has reshaped the polycarbonate (Lexan) water bottle market, a commenter chimes in saying how wonderful their stainless steel Kleen Kanteen bottles are. Well, the market abhors a vacuum, even a partial one, so you can bet Kleen Kanteen (and Guyot Designs) won't have the sandpit to play in all by themselves.

Bilt is one of the latest to join the game. This Vancouver, Canada based company have a wide range of stainless steel bottles in various sizes and colours. They sport a threaded collar and lid of food grade polypropylene plastic. The wide mouth versiosn are said to fit most backcountry water filters that were designed around the ubiquitous polycarbonate Nalgene bottle.

Bilt Stainless Steel Water Bottles Avoid Toxic BPA

Camelbak Stainless

Many thirsty active people reacted to the BPA issue by moving to stainless steel. Now Camelbak have too. They say the bottles are "Made from medical-grade stainless steel, with no inner liners or plastic coatings that aluminum bottles require."

More: Camelbak Get Over the Hump of BPA with Stainless Steel Bottles

WaterGeeks

Sami writes: The WaterGeeks Laboratories, a company that declares its mission to "turn the global water crisis upside down" has released a new BPA free, kid-friendly 12oz water bottle. Here are a few of the features listed on their website:

- available in 3 colors: stainless, blue, pink
- made with unlined, 18/0, food grade stainless steel
- wide mouth for ice cubes and easy cleaning
- ergonomic, curved design
- lightweight, easy to carry
- non-leaching and BPA-FREE
- fits most cup holders
- comes standard with a pop-up sport cap
- sippy adaptor also available

As if that wasn't enough, 20% of the retail price of the bottles goes to the Tap Project, supporting UNICEF's global efforts for clean water. More: The WaterGeeks Kid-Friendly BPA Free Water Bottle

Lined Aluminum Bottles

After the last week, there is no way in hell that I would reccommend any lined aluminum bottle from SIGG or LAKEN or any of the Chinese knockoffs that are everywhere.

Other Alternatives

John waxes eloquent about his dad's canteen:

Almost seventy years after it's manufacture, there's not a spot of rust anywhere, the canvas is completely intact. And, a decade of kid- and teen-abuse barely shows. The Bakelite cover, the only fossil fuel-based component, is free of cracks and wear. Not a single component contains Bis Phenol-A. Remarkable.

A commenter notes, "no mention of time-tested glass at all"- good point, I may start using a Grolsch beer bottle with its snap-down lid.

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