Comments on: 7 Great Uses for a Backpacking Bucket

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Concerned that some recommendations are outdated. SIGG was touted as being great a couple years ago, but since then the interior of ours began flaking off, compromising the integrity of the bottle. Websites dedicated to promoting clean water storage to consumers no longer feel comfortable listing SIGG as a good option, given that the flaking metal leaches chemicals into the water.

Our water bottles did not go through heavy use. We followed all the cleaning directions carefully, and they were used to drink water at home and at the gym. I don't think they would have lasted nearly as long in an actual harsh environment. We will be replacing ours with Klean Kanteens. Obviously, some people still may have success with SIGG, but I would be weary of depending on them in a situation wherein you couldn't replace them readily.

By: bob

bob — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:42:05 +0000

i bathe out of my collapsable all the time .. warm water is great!!!

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