General Cycling Discussion - Do Nalgene Bottles really work?

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Spire

07-25-02, 03:29 PM

DO Nalgene Bottles really stop the taste of various liquids from permeating into the plastic? Has anyone got experience using one of these bottles? :beer:

Jupe

07-25-02, 07:50 PM

I use them backpacking and sea kayaking. In my experience they do not pick up flavors/ odors. They are also extremely tough.

mrfix

07-26-02, 05:28 AM

I use them all the time, they are the only bottles I use, i get them for $5.00 at LL bean. I use the ones with the crap caps to keep the road grime off the mouth piece. I can deal with the hinged cap with one hand and the water valves have o-ring seals so they don't leak and you won't pull your teeth out trying to open them.

tourist

07-26-02, 07:43 AM

The ones made of polycarbonate or lexan won't pick up odors, but the plastic ones will. They're not as bad as most though.