Nalgene LDPE 22oz ATB BPA-Free Water Bottle

My wife and I are both using these. We like them particularly for the cap that keeps dirt off the mouth parts. We've used these for a couple of seasons and they are holding up well. We wash them in the dishwasher. Never noticed any plastic taste or odor. The cap hinge and clasp are not hugely rugged. We haven't had any issues, but a hard knock in the wrong place would obviously cause damage. If you want a really rugged bottle, with a cap, try the 750ml Laken Fit. The downsides to the Laken are much higher price, clumsier spout opening and not likely to be dishwasher safe (aluminum), but you would probably have to use a hammer to damage it.Is it BPA free? The Nalgene web site, (as of 7/14/13) says it is. They say the bottle body is made of LDPE. LDPE is not made from and normally does not contain BPA or BPA derived ingredients. Nalgene says the mud cap, the clear part on top, is made of polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is, almost always, made from BPA, and there is evidence small amounts of BPA can leach out of some grades of polycarbonate. The black and white portions of the cap are not identified. To this chemist who has worked with many plastics, the black part seems unlikely to be made from polycarbonate or any other BPA containing plastic. The black part is more likely HDPE or polypropylene. I can't tell about the white part of the cap. It is rigid enough that it could be polycarbonate, but other materials are possible, too.

I bought these because I got tired of the grit in my teeth after each drink on my local trails. It is dry and dusty here. The cap keeps most of the dust/dirt out but it is not sealed so not all of it. Enough that my teeth no longer feel like I just put sandpaper in there. The bottle and top are good, the plastic cap is a little fragile if you torque it off to the side. I cracked one top after a full bottle drop onto the lid. Just took the cover off and use the bottle on the trainer now. I will buy more when these get retired

When I couldn't find my Naglene ATB blue bottle I decided to re-order another--this time in bright yellow. I figured the bright colour would help me to more easily spot the bottle when it is misplaced. Considering I use it when I go cycling, bright colours are adviseable for better visibility by others on the road. The dome cap helps to keep dust and other contaminants off of the drinking end. The fold-over dome cap may seem loose but I believe it is usually due to not being properly closed. (Replacement caps are available.) The design of the bottle facilitates an easy grasp more secure grasp of it. My only complaint was when I saw some mold growth on the interior of the bottle which took several washes to clean out (the last wash using some chlorine bleach). Whenever I fill it with filtered water I usually add a packet of lemon flavor and a couple packets of stevia so I was surprised to see some mold growth. However I highly recommend this product for its design and functionality.

I have one like this that I bought more than 10 yr ago and it is still working well. However they are hard to find now. I bought mine from REI but they no longer carry this and even on Amazon, it takes some effort to find it. The most common type of bottles are those with a simple wide mouth cap. My problem with those is that if one accidentally drop it while drinking, all the water will be spilled, and this can spell disaster during hiking when you lose all your water in one accident. This bottle by contrast prevent such disaster from happening and it is easy to drink water bu one hand. Because the plastic it uses, it is naturally BPA-free.

I bought 2 of these for the bike trails. I used them today while on a ride and the cover over the mouth piece is a must! My water is nice and fresh, not filled with dirt like my previous bottles. The plastic is soft, so easy to squeeze, but will likely wear out quickly. The plastic top feels flimsy too, but for the price, I'll buy more if they last 10 or more rides. Worth it!

I needed a water bottle with an attached cap for my 3 year old when we go to the beach. I hunted around for a long time to find one, but all I could locate were bottles with an "open mouth" design (which would only result in my kid pouring his water all over himself or the ground); all the "sippy" bottles I found didn't have attached caps (so there'd be sand all over the mouthpiece five minutes after we park the car). This bottle though, is perfect. Yes, it's meant for bikes, not toddlers, but my toddler quickly learned to pull the whole mouthpiece up to get the water out, and the design of the mouthpiece means my kid will actually drink his water rather than spill it, the plastic is strong enough to stand up to his attempts to squeeze the water out, and the cap is attached (bonus - when the cap is closed the bottle is sealed and doesn't leak all over the place). If you need a bottle for your toddler or little kid that can travel in your bag without leaking, or for outdoor sports or vacations where dirt or sand will be an issue, this is absolutely the best best out there.

I bought 2 of these water bottles for my kids to use for school - 1st grade and 3rd grade. Like others have said, the cap broke off within the first month. After 4 months, my daughter dropped her bottle and the plastic spout shattered and water spilled all over the floor. I am going to replace it with the same bottle for the following reasons: I love the size of this bottle (not too big or too small), the bottle has a nice ergonomic feel when holding it, I like the small opening for kids to drink from, it's easy to clean (no issues with mold) and it never leaked. While this bottle cap needs improvement, I will stick with it for now.

I was looking for a bottle that had a protective lid for the nozzle. I ride long distances and dirt and mud can get all over my bottles and this has solved the problem. Have used them several times and in wet muddy weather and they worked wonderful. The lid stays shut and they are easy to use on the go. They do not add any plastic taste to the water which is a huge plus for me and they seem to be made very well and I think I will have them for a long time. I would recommend these All-Terrain bottles to any biker.

J'avais une gourde decathlon, celle là coûte 1/3 de plus, mais le petit capuchon qui protège la tétine ainsi que goût de plastique bien moins présent (toujours un petit truc après une dizaine d'utilisations, mais ça semble s’atténuer, contrairement à l'autre qui est toujours immonde après 6 mois) me font ne pas regretter. Rincez la quelques fois en la vidant comme si vous buviez avec (en la pressant) pour enlever le gros du mauvais goût. J'apprécie le système de valve fait de plastique dur, laissant moins craindre son érosion lors de l'utilisation. Elle s'adapte parfaitement sur mon porte gourde. Dommage qu'il n'y ai pas une version 1L.

Endlich eine Flasche ohne Plastikgeschmack, wegen des Verschlusses war ich erst skeptisch, er stört aber überhaupt nicht, im Gegenteil, man eine Flasche die nicht ausläuft wenn man sie mal auf den Boden legt (wirft)

Purchased this for my mountain bike. I don't always wish to wear a camel bak but needed a water bottle that would keep the dirt off of the drinking spout. The Nalgene brand is tried and true. A flip top lid on a bottle that fits bike bottle cages is exactly what I was looking for! I chose the berry colour for me and purchased a blue bottle for my husband - that way he can't blame me when he loses his haha.

La calidad es buena, no huele a plástico después de varios usos, la tapa que lleva no engancha muy bien, pero el agua no se sale porque lleva cierre de seguridad la boquilla, lo que no me gusto es que anuncien que es azul y me llegue en blanco, pero bueno, eso es lo de menos.

OptInsel. Die Flasche lässt sich gut reinigen und hält dicht. Finde den Deckel sehr praktisch, da der Trinkstutzen so nicht verschmutzen kann.