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BorniteWing t1_j9onojr wrote

I'm extremely clumsy, and my Klean Kanteen Reflect bottle is a bit dented (dropped it down a flight of cement stairs and also off a cliff) but still works great! It's lightweight, easy to clean, and has replacement caps. It has a very simple cap which I prefer for easy cleaning although you can buy sport style ones too. I picked one without a coating so I wouldn't have to deal with scratches and peeling. I also prefer uninsulated because they handle drops better in my experience.

I have Yeti and Hydroflask bottles too, and they're nice, but I find the Klean Kanteen more comfortable to hold and use (I have tiny hands). I've never had a leak with the Reflect, but I suspect the Yeti and Hydroflask are slightly more water tight. The Reflect is entirely plastic free so I think the other Klean Kanteen designs with a rubber and plastic top would be comparable to Yeti and Hydroflask (but I don't know that for sure). If the bottle is in a designated backpack pouch for water bottles, any of these options would absolutely work great. If it's going to be tossed in a bag loosely with a laptop, I think I'd feel more secure with the Yeti or Hydroflask and accept the tradeoffs. Hope this helps!

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throowaawayyyy t1_j9opcnc wrote

my partner and I love our wide mouth stainless steel kleen kanteen bottles (one TK Wide and 2 very old classic styles) - they do get dented when dropped but they still insulate without leaks or drips and the no-plastic-touching-the-liquid-including-the-cap and insulating for hot and cold is great.

I like to put a silicone wristband/bracelets (often given out for free to promote events, like the yellow "live strong" ones that were popular a while ago) around the bottle to add some protection and grip!

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