Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Poly Flat Cap (12-Ounce)

I like this bottle very much, except it is pretty wide. It will not fit in the cup holder of my car. Besides that I am happy with how it keeps my water cool for a long period of time, and the amount of water it holds lasts me all day long.

I have used this for a couple of months now, and feel I can speak with confidence.

There is an initial 'off' smell and taste that regular dish soap doesn't kill. A few denture fizzies and an overnight soak, then all is well.

I use this daily for my tea, 6 days a week. No staining, no lingering odors or flavours. I have dropped it several times, ranging from empty to full, on tile and carpeted concrete with no denting, cracking, cap-loosening, or leaking of any kind.

I recently bought a second one in case of long road-trips.

An odd thing: this is not an insulated bottle but, kept out of the sun, the contents stay cool / cold for a surprisingly long time.

Is it a wonder this item is currently rated #5 in sports and outdoors?
Man, what I would give for that kind of rating in any category.
After listening to a speech given by a Toastmaster member, reminding me of "Endocrine Disruptors" and leaching Bisphenol A (BPA) which can occur while endlessly reusing plastic water bottles, I decided to pay attention and search for a better option. I had purchased a Camelbak, supposedly healthier, non-leaching hard-plastic bottle, a few years ago. It's okay, I'm not crazy about the built-in straw feature and it seems a bit unwieldy size-wise and sometimes downright slippery!
The KK is darling! I just got it, I like the feel of it, sort of satiny, goes well with my satin-finish chrome bathroom fixtures!
I had wanted to know that the "science" for this item was reliable and trustworthy. Amazon.com describes the metal "sanitary grade 304 stainless steel which has a low nickel content." Having no idea what 304 stainless steel is, I am trusting that this type is anti-leach and the "low nickel" content is incidental to my overall well-being.
My 27oz. KK w/sport cap arrived with a slight scratch, initially I wanted to report it, then I decided it added character and I let it go. The scratch does not affect the water taste or good looks or sleek lines, certainly it won't impact the quality of my life or create those nasty BPAs to taint my drinking water.
For now, I am happy with the Klean Kanteen and recommend trying one for yourself and stop reusing those leachy plastics, please!
Pie Dumas

I have the smaller version and never had a problem w/ leaks, but w/ this one, even w/ the sippy part pushed down and the cap on, it still leaks.

Also, it's worth buying the overpriced neophrene holder, since if you drop the bottle it'll ding/dent.

I wated to give practical gifts that had meaning to the environment. I chose the Kleen Kanteen Statinless Steel Water Bottle after looking at other products because of the size and cap offered at a competitive price. I ordered 10 bottles, and they were delivered within days of the order. Everyone has been very satisfied, including myself. It is easy to clean, easy to carry and I know I am not contributing to the plastic bottle waste.