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 rusted out in less than 1 month! March 3, 2007
amelia mine (new york)
36 out of 44 found this review helpful
Less than 1 month after purchasing 4 of the small size Klean Kanteens, and having used them for filtered water only, two of the three started rusting out on the inside bottom. Now here it is two months since I purchased them, and a third one is rusting out. Perhaps this defect was brought about because I have washed them in the dishwasher a few times. But, that is how I wash all my stainless steel and I've never before had a problem. Basically, from my experience, these containers have a life span of about 3 weeks to 2 months. I think it's safe to say that this product needs to be made from a higher grade stainless steel so that it can survive being used to hold water and being washed in the dishwasher.
Made in China-What were the standards?! November 13, 2007
Elizabeth Van Wie (Phoenix, Arizona)
34 out of 57 found this review helpful
I am spending money on expensive stainless steel bottles to keep my children safe. So, I was very disappointed to discover these are made in CHINA - a country with a terrible record of protecting its own children and now a record of disregarding the safety of ours by filling our stores with dangerous, contaminated products. I'm returning this and buying a SIGG. It's SWISS made so I have far fewer doubts about corners being cut on safety or about sweat shop children producing them.
 Rugged and well-thought out January 6, 2007
P. Sheehan (Washington, DC)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
I have been after the perfect water bottle for years and this is the closest I've found. What I like:
*It's metal, not plastic. If needed you could cook in it--say if you needed to melt snow for water.
*It's stainless steel, not aluminium. I have a collection of Sigg and Brunton bottles made out of thinner aluminium that are significantly crushed in places, most often the bottom vertical edge which is at a right angle. The dings occured even inside neoprene protective sheaths. The bottom vertical edge of the clean canteen is rounded and so better resist dings. I've used a Klean Kanteen without a neoprene sheath twice as long as the aluminium ones without significant damage. I should say that I don't consider that the treatment they have received was particularly rough. It's just that in hiking and working out, bottles fall on occasion.
*The mouth of the bottle is wide enough to fit ice cubes. With the Sigg and Brunton bottles, you either wait for the ice cube to melt and slide through or buy special ice cube trays. The wide mouth also means it's easier to clean.
*The simple top and protective cap. On the Sigg, I've had one top completely crushed. The other is difficult to open since you have to twist and pull the tiny cap. I say tiny because I have large hands.
What I don't like is that it does whistle (whine?) when you drink. Placing your finger over the check valve ends the problem, but I would take off a half a star if I could because of this one aspect.
Finally, I would suggest the Built NY 20 oz. neoprene cover. It fits perfectly and looks slick.
 Yes it's safe, but I simply cannot get rid of the metal taste with water June 2, 2008
Traveler (New England)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
The Klean Kanteens are likely the safest reusable drinking container in the US right now. The plastic containers containing BPA have been found to be unsafe and there are some concerns about Klean's major competitor, Swiss based Sigg, which uses an unknown patented liner of some kind inside their aluminum bottles.
The issues with the Siggs are twofold. One, we don't know what the liner is. The Sigg company won't say what it is, although they insist it's completely safe. Two, if the liner fails (which Sigg insists it won't do) you've exposed your drink to aluminum which many folks have legitimate health concerns about.
Speaking of concerns, the BPA containing plastic is NOT what is used in the Kantean lids. The idea that the plastic lids (which would have only very minimal contact with the contents - if the bottle is laid on its side for example) is somehow dangerous is only theoretical at best. Likewise, the same for the Sigg bottle lining. Both, neither or one could be completely safe. We do know that the BPA plastic is dangerous and neither bottle contains that.
Unlike some other buyers, I have had zero problem with leakage. I've also found the somewhat wider mouth to be extremely practical for using ice, drinking, and washing.
However . . . I have owned my 27 oz. Klean Kanteens for a few weeks now. I washed and rinsed them (probably six times) before I ever drank from them. The water I tested tasted and smelled like metal.
I have since washed one of my Kanteens multiple times with boiling water (the stainless steel conducts heat so you have to be careful doing this) and cold water, and none of it makes a difference. I continue to smell metal and I taste metal when I drink water. I don't think this is dangerous in any way, but it is annoying and it severely limits my use of the bottles. I've found that I can only use my bottle for flavored drinks.
My sense of taste and smell is generally pretty strong so I suspect each person will experience something different. Other reviewers have said they can't taste a thing or they got used to the flavor and don't even notice it anymore. After reading reviews all over the net, however, it's a fact that there are many of us who simply can't ignore the taste and smell.
So what to do? Me, I'll keep the Kanteens for flavored drinks, but I'm going to go out and get a Sigg for water. There's no other choice at this time.
If you have a strong sense of taste/smell you might have a problem with Klean Kanteens. Don't make the same mistake I did by ordering a bunch of these without first knowing if you'll have an issue. I strongly recommend you purchase only one bottle at first to see if you'll have a problem. If you can't taste anything then you've found the perfect water bottle.
Poor execution August 20, 2007
Cornerstone
22 out of 33 found this review helpful
These "stainless" bottles seem to be one of the lower grades of stainless. All "stainless" means is a 10% chromium content--it doesn't actually mean a metal that is somehow hygenic or corrosion proof as the best quality stainless is (such as 18/8-18% chromium and 8% nickel). These bottles do impart a slight metalic taste and are definitely not corrosion proof. Stick with Sigg--aluminum bottles with a water-based, corrosion-proof coating on the inside. Also they look cool--unlike these drab things.
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