Introduction:
If you go camping, hiking, kayaking, or perform any other activity outside, especially in the summer, you know how important it is to have cold and extra water available. It is important to have a water bottle that will supply you with extra water or cold refreshing water. And not just any water bottle either, the water bottle needs to be durable to withstand any activity!
I have set forth to find the most durable water bottle possible that will keep my drinks cold while enjoying the outdoor activities I love. I figured that if I could help myself find the perfect water bottle, I could help others find the perfect water bottle that will allow them to enjoy the activates they love.
The 5 awesome water bottles I would like to share with you are as follow:
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- YETI Rambler 18oz with Chug Cap,
- Hydro Flask 32oz,
- Klean Kanteen Classic 20oz,
- Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth,
- Platypus Platy 2.0L flexible bottle
YETI Rambler 18oz. with Chug Cap
Dimensions: 101/8’’ x 3’’
Empty Weight: 18.9oz
Color Options: Copper, Graphite, Chartreuse, Stainless Steel, Navy, White, Seafoam, and Black
Size Options: 18oz., 26oz., 36oz.
Best Used For: Hiking, Camping, River Raftering, Kayaking, and Daytrips
Made From: 18/8 Stainless Steel
If Bottle was a Star Wars Character: R2D2
Description:
The YETI Rambler 18oz. bottle is a double wall vacuum insulated water bottlemade from 18/8 stainless steel. This water bottle comes in 8 different colors and is dishwasher safe. The YETI Rambler also comes with a chug cap, which makes drinking from this bottle super easy. The YETI Rambler is as tough as they come and lives up to the hype of the YETI name. This insulated water bottle is also rust resistant, 100% leakproof, BPA-free, and shatter resistant! There is not too much more you can ask for in a water bottle.
Hydro Flask 32oz. Wide Mouth
Dimensions: 9.4’’ x 3.58’’
Empty Weight: 15.2oz
Color Options: Stone, Cobalt, Pacific, Olive, Watermelon, White, Fog, Hibiscus, Sunflower, Spearmint, and Black
Size Options: 20oz., 24oz., 32oz., 40oz., 64oz.
Best Used For: Hiking, Camping, River Raftering, Kayaking, and Daytrips
Made From: 18/8 Stainless Steel
If Bottle was a Star Wars Character: Mace Windu
Description:
The Hydro Flask 32oz. Wide Mouth bottle is an insulated water bottlemade from 18/8 Pro-Grade stainless steel. This water bottle comes in 11 different colors and it is dishwasher safe, just like the YETI. If you are looking for an easy to use and stylish stainless-steel water bottle, the Hydro Flask is perfect for you! The only real downside I found was that the bottle does not fit in a normal sized cup holder. This insulated water bottle is also BPA-free, Phthalate-free, and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Klean Kanteen 20oz. Insulated
Dimensions: 11.1’’ x 2.9’’
Empty Weight: 12.2oz
Color Options: Mineral Red, Coastal Waters, Sea Crest, Fresh Pine, Lemon Curry, Shale Black, and Brushed Stainless
Size Options: 12oz, 20oz, and 32oz
Best Used For: Hiking, Camping, River Raftering, Kayaking, and Daytrips
Made From: 18/8 Stainless Steel
If Bottle was a Star Wars Character: Yoda
Description:
The Klean Kanteen 20oz. Classic insulated water bottle ismade from 18/8 Pro-Grade stainless steel. The double wall vacuum insulation will keep drinks hot for 20 hours and iced for 50 hours. This water bottle comes in 7 different colors. The klean Kanteen is NOT dishwasher safe, you will need to handwash it. The Klean Kanteen blew my expectations out of the water (keeps water colder than a YETI does). This water bottle will ensure that your water stays cold on a hot summer day. Not only will this bottle keep your drinks colder than any other bottle I tested, this insulated water bottle is also BPA-free, leak proof, and chip resistant. Klean Kanteen is also all about using environmentally friendly material in their products, which I think is an added bonus.
Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth
Dimensions: 3.5’’ x 8.25’’
Empty Weight: 6.25oz.
Color Options: Gray, Blue, Eggplant, Pear, Surfer, Purple, Seafoam, Trout Green, Red, Aubergine, Cerulean, Woodsman, Olive, Melon Ball, Pomegranate, Spring Green, Clear, Cadet, Glow, Cosmo, Orange, and many more with graphics!
Size Options: 16oz, 32oz, 38oz, 48oz (The different sizes depend on the type of bottle)
Best Used For: Hiking, backpacking, biking, andcamping
Made From: Plastic
If Bottle was a Star Wars Character: Anakin Skywalker
Description:
The Nalgene 32oz. wide mouth water bottle is a plastic water bottlemade from Eastman Tritan polyester. This water bottle comes in so many different colors, sizes, and styles. If you are looking for a tried and true bottle with a good price, well look no further than the Nalgene wide mouth bottle. The Nalgene bottle is dishwasher safe, 100% leakproof, BPA free, and comes with a lifetime guarantee! I would say this is one of the best plastic water bottle out on the market today.
Platypus Platy 2.0L
Dimensions: 7.5’’ x 13.5’’
Empty Weight: 1oz.
Color Options: Clear (Other colors may be available in other sizes)
Size Options: 0.5L, 0.75L, 1.0L, 2.0L (The different sizes depend on the type of bottle)
Best Used For: Hiking, backpacking, biking, andcamping
Made From: Plastic
If Bottle was a Star Wars Character: Jabba the Hutt
Description:
The Platy 2.0L bottle is an ultralight flexible water bottle made from plastic. This water bottle comes many different sizes and has many different accessories you can purchase for it. The Platy bottle is not dishwasher safe, which is a real problem because the small cap makes it very difficult to hand wash. This flexible water bottle is taste-free (meaning you will not taste the plastic), BPA-free, and phthalate free! If you are looking for a flexible bottle to store extra water (perfect for backpacking), well look no further than the Platy 2.0L bottle.
Test Results:
In order to really see if these bottles were all the talk, I ran some tests. The first test I ran was the leak test. The second test I put the bottles through was a temperature test. Lastly, I tested to see how durable the bottles were.
Leak Test:
For the leak test, I filled the water bottles with water and measured from the top of the water to the top of the water bottle. I, then, ensured I screwed the cap on real tight and laid the water bottles completely on its side for 24 hours. After 24 hours, I opened the water bottles and there was no water lost. The measurement from the top of the water to the top of the water bottle was still the same. You will not have to worry about the water bottles leaking on your hiking, hunting, or camping trip.
Temperature Test:
I filled the water bottles full of water that was 46 degrees Fahrenheit and set the bottle inside my kitchen, which was around 70 degrees in temperature (The temperature of the kitchen fluctuated throughout the 24-hour period). I, then, checked the temperature of the water every hour for the next 12 hours and once at the 24-hour mark. After 12 hours, I checked the temperature of the water with a meat thermometer (the same way I had been). The temperature of the water was different for every bottle I tested. To my surprise the Klean Kanteen was the bottle that kept water the coldest! (I thought it was going to be the YETI). This test is certainly not perfect and far from scientific, but it does give an idea of how the bottles keep water cold.
Durability Test:
I was very excited for the durability test (I really wanted to destroy the bottles). So, I thought that dropping the bottles out my bedroom window onto the concrete would be a good way to see how durable these bottles were. The distance from the window to the concrete is 12 feet. I filled the bottles with water, and I dropped them out the window. I have to say, I was very pleased with the results. To my surprise, only one bottle was unusable after the drop. That bottle was the Nalgene 32oz. (Link to video or article). I thought the Platy 2.0L bottle was going to pop, but it didn’t even get a scratch on it! As far as the three stainless steel water bottles go, YETI was the winner! The YETI bottle received the smallest of dents! Overall, all of the water bottles seem to be very durable to withstand whatever activity you are doing!
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