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| Brand: Klean Kanteen
Category: Sports
Buy New: $14.45 - $27.95
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Sales Rank: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 1.9 x 1.8
MPN: K40PPL
ASIN: B0019N2DO8
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| Features:
| • | Colorful line of reusable beverage bottles made from high-quality, food grade stainless steel | | • | Non-leaching, toxin-free and BPA-free | | • | Durable, lightweight, reusable and 100 percent recyclable | | • | Slim design fits most cup/bottle holders and bike cages | | • | Dishwasher friendly, accommodates large ice-cubes |
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Product Description
Product Highlights New 2008 Color Selection! Durable, ultralight stainless steel construction Slim design fits most bottle holders Toxin-free and non-leaching Product Description Klean Kanteens are made from #304 stainless steel, the material of choice in the food processing, dairy, and brewery industries. Stainless steel is easy to clean, durable, inert, sanitary, toxin-free, and non-leaching. Stainless steel Klean Kanteens outlast their plastic counterparts and drinking water from a stainless steel Klean Kanteen tastes clean and oder free, unlike drinking from plastic which often makes water smell and taste undesirable. All Color Bottles ship with the Loop Cap.
Amazon.com Product Description
Keep yourself hydrated with the environmentally friendly Klean Kanteen stainless steel water bottle, which now comes in a variety of colors. Klean Kanteens are made from #304 stainless steel, the material of choice in the food processing, dairy, and brewery industries. Stainless steel is easy to clean, durable, inert, sanitary, toxin-free, and non-leaching. It's also toxin- and BPA-free and recyclable to boot. Klean Kanteen bottles do not have to have a special lining like some other metal bottles, and they won't ever leach nasty tastes or chemicals into your drinks--no matter how many years you use it. The large-mouth design makes it easy to pour in ice cubes or a smoothie packed with frozen strawberries. It's also easy to clean--just scrub it out with white vinegar and baking soda (or mild soap and water), or load it in the dishwasher. It's topped by a polypropylene looped cap that makes it easy to grab on the go. All Klean Kanteens are backed by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. Klean Kanteen bottles come in several sizes: 
The wide mouths are designed to fit ice cubes. | 12 Ounces
The 12-ounce Klean Kanteen is designed for small hands, making it easy to hold, and you can order an optional specially designed adapter that works with Avent's patented sippy cup spout. - Capacity: 12 ounces (355 ml)
- Weight: 4 ounces
- Size: 5 x 2.75 inches (HxW, without cap)
- Opening diameter: 1.75 inches
18 Ounces
Grown-ups love the 18 oz bottle for its compact, easy-to-carry, lightweight size that slips into bags, cup-holders, and even the waterbottle cage on your bike. - Capacity: 18 ounces (532 ml)
- Weight: 6 ounces
- Size: 7 x 2.75 inches (HxW, without cap)
- Opening diameter: 1.75 inches
27 Ounces
Klean Kanteen's most popular size, 27 ounces is a perfect amount for juggling a full day of classes or work, kids' extracurricular schedules, a trip to dog park and more. - Capacity: 27 ounces (800 ml)
- Weight: 8 ounces
- Size: 10.55 x 2.75 inches (HxW, without cap)
- Opening diameter: 1.75 inches
40 Ounces
When 27 ounces isn't enough, this is. The mother of all water bottles, the 40 ounce Klean Kanteen is great for long car trips, camping, a late-night session at the office, trips to the beach, or any time you need to carry a lot of liquid and don't have the option of easy refills. - Capacity: 40 ounces (1182 ml)
- Weight: 11 ounces
- Size: 10.625 x 3.5 inches (HxW, without cap)
- Opening diameter: 1.75 inches
The Klean Kanteen Kolor range. | Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the sports cap made of plastic and not stainless steel?
Your teeth. Klean Kanteen chose polypropylene #5 because it has no known leaching characteristics and is softer if you hit a bump on the trail. If you'd rather avoid plastic altogether, a stainless steel screw-on lid is available as an accessory. Can I put hot liquids in my Klean Kanteen?
No. Klean Kanteen bottles are single walled and not for use with hot liquids. Warm beverages can be used at personal comfort level. The single-walled construction allows for more volume and the option to put your Kanteen on a flame. Can I put my Kanteen in the freezer?
We do not recommend it and it will void the one-year warranty against manufacturer defects. Can I put my Kanteen on a stove?
In a pinch, the Kanteen can be placed on fire or a stove. Beware not to melt the plastic lid or burn yourself. What is stainless steel?
Stainless steel is an iron-containing alloy made from some of the basic elements found on earth: iron ore, chromium, silicon, nickel, carbon, nitrogen, and manganese. Properties of the final alloy are tailored by varying amounts of these elements. There are more than 57 stainless steels recognized as standard alloys on the market. Klean Kanteens are constructed from high quality sanitary grade 304 stainless steel which has a low nickel content. Stainless steel has excellent resistance to stain or rust due to its chromium content making it a material of choice among the food processing, dairy and brewery industries. Stainless steel is easy to clean, durable, inert and sanitary.
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Great Bottles November 19, 2008
H. Ongaro (California)
Love these bottles. This is large enough to take me through a couple of sets of tennis, my daughter through an intense run up some very steep and long steps, or my son's football practice. The biggest drawback is that they no longer come with an insulated sleeve. I have some older ones which came with them and they are great. However, the loop cap was not available at that time and it makes carrying so much easier when hands are full or one is concentrating on running. They clean up easily and the water tastes fine. No mess for the environment and the paint is water based. I called the company. My extended family is getting these as green Christmas presents.
 Kleen Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Nice Product - Light And Durable - But Do Some Research November 19, 2008
Mark (East Coast)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The [[ASIN: B0019N2DO8 Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Colored Water Bottle]] is very attractive and functional bottle for taking water on the go. I got the 18 oz black bottle. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill and easier to drink out of. The product is very similar to the non-painted Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles sold here. All the bottles are now sold with the polypropylene loop top, though the steel loop version used to come standard. All the other tops must now be bought as accessories.
PROS:
+ Durable and attractive stainless steel bottle in a variety of colors
+ Wide mouth makes it easy to add ice cubes or water as well as to drink from it
+ Included poly loop cap seems durable and can be hooked onto a carabineer
+ Allows you to save money and stay green by limiting your use of bottled water
+ High quality enamel paint on the outside
+ Container can be recycled
+ Bottle itself is dishwasher safe, though the cap is not
+ A smooth interior leaves water with no aftertaste; I will monitor this over time
+ Great for hiking, camping, or normal commuting
+ 18 oz is a perfect size for everyday use
+ 27 and 40 oz models may be more ideal for hiking or camping
+ The price is good considering the high quality materials
CONS:
- The body may be prone to dings and dents over time
- Wide threading means you have to screw the top in slowly to get a nice seal
- Not everybody will appreciate the big logo on the bottle
- Product now ships with poly cap and steel caps need to be purchased separately
NOTES:
~ Thorough cleaning requires diluted vinegar or baking soda
~ The caps should only be washed by hand, and never submerged in water
~ Health and environmental claims should always be researched independently
~ No metal container should be used for long term water storage
~ Bottle and cap should be separated and left to dry at night
~ Bottle may sweat, especially the colder the drink and the hotter the day
~ Sleeves must be purchased separately
PRODUCT CLAIMS
Included with the product is a small paper tag hanging from the neck and a thin book-mark info tag on the inside. Both tags tout the environmental benefits of this product. In fact, even the tag itself is "printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper."
One of the main claims about this product seems to imply that drinking from plastic bottles may be harmful because "many plastic water bottles, including Lexan bottles, leach toxins such as Bisphenol A (BPA). These studies have linked BPA to breast cancer & reproductive mutations."
I have not personally read any of these studies, though I have heard this claim made before from other sources. Granted, I take any claims for or against a product with a great deal of skepticism. But this does give me pause and motivate me to seek out more information about this subject.
This made me curious. I generally use water filtered in my PUR CR-6000C 2 Stage Oval Water Pitcher which is also made out of plastic. It is a thicker and more durable type of plastic. But it's a thought that has prompted me to at least file it away to do more research on this in the near future. If this metal water bottle is better than plastic bottles that may leech BPA, am I reintroducing other chemicals by using water purified from a plastic pitcher? Clearly those using faucet mounted filters would not have those debates, but the included product information definitely made me rethink some things.
The product also states that the stainless steel that is used in it is "100% non-leaching and toxin-free." It is also surprising that they state that there is no inner lining or coating, though looking inside the metal does seem to be smoothed in some way. The pamphlet describes this process as "electro-polishing." While I have not noticed any sort of metallic after-taste from a few days of use, others have reported a slightly metallic taste to the water. If I do experience this over time I will post an update.
FEATURES
This product works great for drinking water. It's not clear to me if this bottle can be used with all cold beverages. They do include the warning that this is not for hot beverages, so don't plan on filling it with hot cocoa or coffee. :) This is clearly marketed for water, but can it be used for cold tea, soda, or other beverages? I'm not entirely sure, but I plan to find out more about this.
I do also own a SIGG bottle, and the product details specifically say that soda and juice can be used in that bottle due to the lining. Some people don't like the SIGG bottles because they don't disclose what the lining is made out of. I do not intend to do a "SIGG vs KK" comparison here, as other have done. I only intend to use this for water, but it's good to know in any case.
The exterior is coated with what appears to be an electro-statically applied metal enamel paint. The exterior may ding, so it would be nice if they included a sleeve with this. Some third party sellers do include one, though it's easier to find sleeves and totes for the larger sized bottles. The mouth has a curved lip and is nice and wide so you can add ice cubes if you wish.
I'm not totally crazy about the rather prominent logo on the front. I know not everybody minds such things, but I don't like when products force you to give them free advertising with huge logos. In any event, many people who believe in the *green* theme of this product will be happy to spread the word.
As for me, the 18 oz bottle is the perfect size for my daily commute. The 12 oz bottle is probably only big enough if you want your kid to have their own. But for a camping trip or hiking, the 27 and 40 oz versions may each get good usage.
CLEANING
The bottle itself is dishwasher safe, though the cap is not. However, they do note that hand washing with diluted vinegar or baking soda is necessary for thorough cleaning. It's probably a good idea to do that every few weeks.
It's also probably wise to empty and leave the bottle and cap open every night to air dry. None of these types of bottles are designed for long-term water storage. So whenever possible, water shouldn't be left in them overnight.
THE CAPS
The included Klean Kanteen Loop Cap/Polypro was so solid that I used it the first few days without even realizing it was a poly top and not steel. The products used to ship with the Klean Kanteen Stainless Loop Cap by default, which are the preferred tops by most people. But now they come with the polypropylene loop top. They make a point of emphasizing that it is a poly top, rather than any of the other kinds of plastic. Still, after the hard sell against plastic bottles it's not going to please everybody that they have changed the cap that comes with this product.
The non-painted stainless steel bottle's product page lets you choose your cap, though you can also buy them seperately. They include the poly tops that come in flat and loop versions; a Klean Kanteen Sports Cap; a Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Flat Cap; the steel loop version; and "sippy-spouts" for drinking without removing the top. The steel loop top is the most preferable in my opinion. Only the poly sport top seems to have is a lanyard to hold the cap to the bottle when it's opened, though with that cap the top remains screwed in.
I would still choose the durability of the steel loop over any of the poly tops. It's so light, it's hard to believe that it's steel. And the durability of the steel top would have to be better over time than the poly top.
CONCLUSION
This is a good product that works very well. There are a few cons, though most are minor. For those that don't want a painted bottle, check out the Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles in all the same sizes. If you don't have the room to carry the larger bottles, at least get the 18 oz to have enough for commuting to work or short hikes.
Enjoy.
Great way to go "green". November 19, 2008
James E. Hankey (Portage, MI USA)
This water bottle is very handy and easy to clean. The neck is big enough to be able to put ice cubes in easily. I recommend the sippy-cap and not the loop-cap. We have found drinking from the bottle without the sippy-cap, you end up wearing water if you are not very careful.
Klean Kanteen helped me stop using plastic bottles November 16, 2008
R. Pirie (ny, ny)
This is a fantastic alternative to filling landfills with plastic bottles. I keep it with me everywhere I go, and have even used it for coffee. Water tastes so much better from stainless steel. Just don't forget yours at the gym! I almost did that once.
Great Item November 16, 2008
visrn (northeast Ohio)
I love this water bottle. I feel so much better using a reusable water bottle rather than the constant supply of bottled water I was buying. And I prefer the stainless steel to plastic absolutely. It is a little chirpy drinking out of it (I use the sport bottle top), but I can easily live with that. I've actually bought another one for myself to take to work filled with my home water since the water at work is nasty.
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