No More Nalgenes For Me
I have recently switched away from Nalgene to SIGG water bottles. I did this for a couple reasons and am glad that I did even though it cost me my old, seasoned nalgene and a little over $20.
The main reason is that I would like to move away from using plastic in anything that touches food or water. Although it may be convenient and cheap, many plastics leach toxic chemicals over time, especially when heated. In the case of Nalgene water bottles, the chemical is Bisphenol A, which is disruptive to hormones and carcinogenic. If you do not wish to give up your nalgene water bottle, you can reduce the amount that is leached by keeping it away from heat, keeping out acids and replacing it frequently.
The other reason that I switched to a SIGG water bottle is that it doesn't leave a taste like my nalgene bottle did. It is quite the difference and is quickly noticeable. I recommend trying it for the taste alone.
Another brand besides SIGG that I would like to suggest is Klean Kanteen, the difference being a SIGG bottle is aluminum and a Klean Kanteen bottle is stainless steel. Both brands come in various sizes, shapes, and lids.
Update: Be sure to check out some great information posted in the comments below!
The main reason is that I would like to move away from using plastic in anything that touches food or water. Although it may be convenient and cheap, many plastics leach toxic chemicals over time, especially when heated. In the case of Nalgene water bottles, the chemical is Bisphenol A, which is disruptive to hormones and carcinogenic. If you do not wish to give up your nalgene water bottle, you can reduce the amount that is leached by keeping it away from heat, keeping out acids and replacing it frequently.
The other reason that I switched to a SIGG water bottle is that it doesn't leave a taste like my nalgene bottle did. It is quite the difference and is quickly noticeable. I recommend trying it for the taste alone.
Another brand besides SIGG that I would like to suggest is Klean Kanteen, the difference being a SIGG bottle is aluminum and a Klean Kanteen bottle is stainless steel. Both brands come in various sizes, shapes, and lids.
Update: Be sure to check out some great information posted in the comments below!