9.1.2012

I have been using this style of Nalgene bottle for at least 6 or 7 years. I had three given to me back then. I would constantly rotate them in my usage. Well, 6 to 7 years into using them the bottoms of ALL THREE began to crack from the center injection nipple. This then caused them to begin leaking. I contacted Nalgene asking about any type of leak warranty. I found the response a bit comical. I was told to just consider the bottles as having lived a good long life (and basically they were not going to replace them). So here I found myself on Amazon to purchase a replacement (although I am going to need two more still).I am always on the go. I lift weights 6 days a week and always have a 32 oz narrow mouth with me.I jog 2½ miles round trip to and from the gym and carry the bottle in my hand. I constantly work on DIY projects at the house and keep my bottle filled with fluids to keep me hydrated. I keep one at the office and in a ten hour day attempt to drink three full bottles of water. And now, I have found this bottle to be the perfect companion to refilling our newly acquired Kuerig B60 (instead of removing the Keurig's water reservoir - it is much less cumbersome to bring the water to the machine) from the RO DI faucet in my house.So yes, I use them and run them through the test. So as far as durability goes I still think they are fantastic. I am bothered by the failure of my three bottles though. (And here is why). After receiving this new Nalgene bottle, it was EXTREMELY obvious the type of plastic used in the manufacturing of this bottle has changed. Maybe the ones made 7 years ago were not BPA free. The older ones do have the dreaded 7 (and no note of being BPA free like the new ones). But back to the point... The new bottles are softer, more pliable, and feel less brittle. Don't get me wrong - these are till very hard and sturdy bottles, but the older ones were definitely a harder type of plastic. And I am TOTALLY guessing this had something to do with the failure of the bottom of the bottles. Ahh, but who knows?Well, at least I have a new, fresh BPA free start. I would say the only perceived down side to these are the price. But I don't think it is a real down side. We live in a time when we want everything to be cheap. This often means we get low price and low quality. Well here is an item you pay good money for an almost bullet proof, long lasting, fluid reservoir. If you put your bottles through the usage I do, you will appreciate the durability of these. I may be a little hung up on having to buy new ones after many years of usage, but at least the first three were given to me. I think the plastic has changed in the bottles (now being BPA free) and maybe that means they will last 10 or more years now. Hopefully it doesn't make them NOT as durable.I think it deserves five stars (even if it lasts only 7 years) simply because I am confident there isn't a better bottle for the money. Now, I just need two more to replace the other two cracked bottom bottles and I will be set.

11.9.2015

I remember a time ago when Nalgene was the have to have premium water bottle, which was also the case for me too at the time. I vividly remember not being able to go anywhere without seeing people with them in hand either in class in college or at the gym.Having had previous experience with this line, when I started becoming active fit again, I of course went in search of the old faithful line. To my surprise, I had trouble locating the line in very many of the major retail chains. As of late, the Contigo brand seems to dominate the market with their new nifty pop up dispenser. As previous with the Nalgene, I see everybody with one of these in tow lately. I have only owned one of these products,which was a hand-me-down, I don't claim to be an expert on all of their latest and greatest models, but I just don't prefer them to the Nalgene bottle.My main qualm, although it may be just my own strange personal quirk, are these pop up dispensers on these bottles. In my mind, I feel the constant sucking on these tops, almost like a baby on bottle, are not sanitary. I always have a vision of the suck tops glistening in the sun, catching anything floating in the air...growing who knows what...bacteria, etc. After all that, you go again and put it back in your mouth. I KNOW STRANGE--imagining such things, but I do.The simple fact of the matter for me is this...if it ain't broke, then don't fix it. I prefer the narrow mouth opening on these bottles, which prevent spills onto oneself when you go for a long pull for maximum hydration. I have owned the regular opening models and have had frequent spills. I will admit the one down side to the narrow mouth opening is cleaning the bottle. If you need to get into to scrub the inside with a sponge, forget about it, unless you have some sort of scrubbing brushes like those used to clean baby bottles. Drying also is an issue since the opening is so small. I don't have an issue as I regular clean mine on a daily basis as I am clean freak AS YOU READ ABOVE. So if you are one of those that frequently leaves their bottles sitting for long periods, then the narrow mouth opening may not be the option for you. One other issue to consider is whether or not you intend on using a water filtration system while out on longer journeys because if so, then a wide mouthed opening would be needed.I previously read many complaints about the bottles having a pungent aroma to them. I have had 4 bottles and not had this problem with a single one of them. The only thing that I can think of is that people are not cleaning them as frequently as they might need. Yes, it only water, but they still need to be washed out.As far as durability, my newest bottle has stood up to the test time and time again. My bottle has fallen out my pack while either hiking or trail running and has not broken after having fallen on both rocks and gravel trails. I have similarly accidentally dropped it on the pavement a few times and it still has not broken.

30.10.2014

We've had one of these, which I bought at a sporting goods store, for around 10 years now. It is still in perfect condition minus some minimal scuffs from the dishwasher or being inside a backpack. The ones on Amazon are much cheaper and the quality still looks the same. We're glad we made the switch to BPA free years ago. They also make some Nalgene water bottles with different caps and necks, and they have all been wonderful. My favorite for everyday use at work and school are the newer ones that have a screw on top, but the top has a hinge with an arched topper-thing. The top opens up to reveal a hole about the circumference of a nickel, which gives you plenty of water without a lot of spills,

10.7.2020

The Nalgene Trident wise mouth bottle is a staple in the outdoors. The bottle pretty much speaks for itself, so I’m using this review as a testimony for its quality after years of use. Here’s my story:After 20 years, my first Nalgene Trident bottle broke. It took a fall at 18mph onto pavement to cause a small crack to form a few years ago, and another accidental drop onto concrete to cause that crack become a fracture rendering the bottle useless. Being stored in a car, having hot liquids in it, and age may have caused the plastic to become brittle over time. No worries, I got plenty of use out of it! Over those TWO DECADES of heavy use, I’ve gone through a couple lids as they tend to break from my carabiner or just get nasty.

9.1.2019

I got two of these and they are clearly of good solid quality. The mouths are wide enough to drop full size ice cubes in with your beverage. Then cleanup is a breeze. If you have a bottle brush or a glasses sponge you can very easily get in everywhere to clean them. Otherwise you can just use a stick or long utensil to move a dishcloth around inside.These are not made to keep drinks hot or cold. Any ice will pretty much melt at the same temp they would have in a pitcher. Hot drinks should be avoided. These are plastic and so high heat insn't going to work with these.I ordered the Nalgene inserts for them too. The problem with wide mouth jugs or pitchers is they will spill all over you,

29.9.2014

Great bottle. Contains water within its walls, if you are on the go a lot and normally carry water in your hands, in your mouth, or on a table, this is a much better solution. The bottle has no fingers for the water to slip through, unlike hands, and contains the water on all sides, rather than just one side of a table. I am very happy with my purchase.I have removed one star because the Eastman Tritan co-polyester plastic used in its production does not have a publicly available formula. It is BPA free, but the co-polyester is a brand name that covers a small range of varied plastics. There is a potential risk of other endocrine altering hormones that could be in the plastic,

30.6.2016

Where do I even begin?One upon a time, in a land rot with hipsters, tree-huggers, Uggs, NorthFace jackets, and Starbucks, there was a parched young woman.It just so happened that this young woman was struggling to find her way in the world and so badly wanted to fit in with her peers.She noticed that all of the "cool kids" had many things in common including their NorthFace jackets and these weird, hard, water bottles that they all adhered photos and stickers to the outside of, using Mod Podge. Every day she watched the "cool kids" go through volleyball practice, throwing these bottles around when they were done drinking water from them. One day, she noticed a small logo that said,

15.12.2015

When I first ordered this I thought $10 for a water bottle? I know there are many much more expensive, but I guess I'm a little cheap. That being said, I wanted something large as I tend to guzzle water at the gym and a 16oz or 20oz bottle just doesn't cut it. After using this for the last week, I am completely in love with this bottle. While I know that sounds crazy, it was exactly what I needed and more. First it fits 32oz which is awesome, it doesn't leak even if you turn it upside down and any which way; and to make it even better, it has measurements on the side of the bottle. I like to use water enhancers a lot, so this is perfect. They normally are more for 8 or 16.9oz bottles,

21.4.2014

I kept buying glass water bottles and then breaking them by mistake. This time around I decided to suck it up and go with plastic. Another thing that had been a priority had been fitting in a cup holder but I also wanted more capacity and I couldn't see to find both, so I went with the larger size. Imagine my delight when I realized this DOES fit in my cupholder! It will fit into the larger size cupholders ONLY, not the standard sized one. So, it doesn't fit in any of the ones in my Prius but does fit in the Mercury Mariner cupholder when you remove the cupholder insert allowing yourself a bit more space. I love the wide mouth on this bottle, too. I didn't want a straw and I always spill on myself so the wide mouth was a must.

17.12.2013

This is the standard bottle that made Nalgene a household name some years ago. This particular model has been updated to be BPA free, removing one of the biggest downsides of using a plastic bottle. These bottles are great for almost everything. Keep one in your house for tap water. Keep one at your desk for the water cooler. Keep a couple around to take backpacking and camping.The bottle has a wide mouth that makes it easy to fill and easy to clean. It has measurement markings on the outside (and is clear) which lets you measure out amounts of water for, say, cooking at camp. Nalgenes are notoriously hard to break. I've taken them hiking in -20 degree weather and had them freeze,

2.6.2015

I love these things I have three I fill up all the time and keep two of them frozen (Not sure if it's recommended) but I've frozen all the way the bottom of neck (Making sure to remove the lid during freezing also) and I've never had a problem. I have one 32 ounce in particular that was my first... This one fell off the tailgate of my truck at 60 mph when frozen solid and only had a couple of scratches where it first contacted the pavement. A couple of months later my son left the same one on top of the cab of my F-350 and the same thing happened. This time it was almost full but completely melted. External scratches only but has not cracked or damaged the integrity of the bottle itself.

31.8.2016

I've been using Nalgene water bottles for camping, hiking, and everyday use for close to twenty years, and I can attest that Nalgene water bottles are durable, and will serve you well for a long time. I'm unsure what is recommended by the manufacturer, but I've washed mine in the dishwasher (top rack) for years with no problems. I recently ordered the Nalgene “Silo” bottle which holds a whopping 48 ounces! This is the first time that I have had one this large, but it seems to be made just as sturdy as all the others I've owned over the years. I purchased it to use at work, because I recently decided that I wasn't drinking enough water throughout the day – this bottle will certainly help with that!

24.7.2015

I carry this every day. This is the best water bottle that I have ever used. It has never leaked and I recommend this to everyone that asks about it for that reason. I am considering purchasing another as a back up. My Fiancee even bought one since I liked mine so much. She bought a smaller one that she can throw in her purse (it also has never leaked in her purse).Function: It serves its intended purpose. It holds water, and it holds it very well. It has never leaked on me. It does sweat, but I expected that. Due to my heavy use of it some of the lettering is coming off, although it is still legible. The stripped texture on the lid is very conductive to grip for tightening or removal.

18.3.2013

Nalgene durability makes this a great bottle, as well as the mouth, which is more than wide enough to provide a large flow of water (but not as wide as wide mouth bottles which make drinking difficult). I use two nalgene bottles on a frequent basis for going to the gym. I use this for water, and a wide mouth nalgene for protein shakes, as the wide mouth makes it easy to dump scoops of protein into it. Both have very large capacities, which is great for holding a large amount of liquid. This holds a bit more than a quarter of a gallon, which is a lot of fluid. The measuring lines are also great.I've used this, a wide mouth nalgene, a klean kanteen, and a nissan intak. The nissan intak is made of the same plastic,

22.12.2013

This obviously has all the problems and benefits of a wide mouth bottle (hard to drink from, but easy to pour in stuff, etc). But aside from that, it's also a Nalgene. I've used Klean Kanteens, cheap lined aluminum bottles , cheap knockoff plastic bottles from target, the nissan intak water bottle (which uses the same type of plastic as this), and I've gotta say, Nalgene is the best hands down. The nissan intak is a close second and it uses the same plastic, however, its form factor with the sharper edges make it more prone to breaking, and mine did indeed break when I dropped it from about 3 feet up onto stone floor. I've done that multiple times to this and I've had it for over a year now,

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