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They’re expensive because it’s the last one you’ll ever need ofc
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i got a nalgene or seven
why are they bad?
I have a similar number actually.
They're hard to clean, especially the lid and threads where your lips end up.
They're strong but brittle, drop a full one on a hard surface and it is likely to shatter
They aren't insulated, meaning they sweat and the water gets warm.
I have broken more of those stupid little straps that hold the lid on then I care to admit.
These newer water bottles seem to have a lot of nice little features that nalgenes don't .
Still they are the most practical and straightforward water bottle, they are allergic to leaking and will last forever (given you dont drop full ones on rocks.)
I have had several. The only ways they've died:
Getting soft:
Breaking:
I have really abused their replacement policy. Gotten like 5+ lids from them and two waterbottles. I took a photo of my brothers 20yo nalgene and they sent me a new one lol.
I did not know they did new caps
Nalgene are hard to clean, wut? Just put a drop of washing up liquid with water and give it a shake and take a soft brush to the threads. Still 10x easier than any other water vessel short of a bucket lol.
Warm water also hydrates better than cold water when you're actually in need too, so I never mind that
This may be scientifically true, but it can't hydrate me if I don't drink it, and I'm about 1,000x more likely to drink it when it's nice and cold.
Not me, but I'll respect a difference of opinion. Drinking cold water on a hot day makes me have to shit immediately. Lukewarm water, I can clear my while 32oz Nalgene in one guzzle, no cap
that doesnt seem normal, most people dont have this problem. your bottle could be still dirty, or had some bacteria in it. i often drink cold in hot days, i never get this.
I love a sip of something cold but if I’m drinking water give it to me lukewarm.
I’m with you homie
Warm water, cold water it's hard to choose when it comes to hydration in a lot of scenarios. Most of the time if you're sweating a lot, chances are you could use both the cooling effect of cold water and the faster hydration. In cold environments that's obviously a no-brainer.
They're pretty tough. I've ran mine over with a tractor and it dented the bottom, but was otherwise fine. Had that one for 15 years.
Plastic. Also, just less easy to drink out of the wide mouth (which obviously has its benefits, and they make the insert to make it easier to drink from, anyway).
I like the wide mouth actually, love the sensation of dripping a bunch of water all over my chin in the summer (not joking.) Makes me feel like some kind of water slut.
this is probably going to be my favorite comment of the day.
The water in them tastes weird from my experience when they gave us some for camping.