Backcountry.com Klean Kanteen Powder-Coated Bottle - 40oz - 2008 BCS

I am very disappointed. As soon as I got my bottle, I went to the sink to fill it up and check the seal to make sure it was functioning. Guess what? The bottle leaks! on top of that, the cap broke after about 4 twists. Now, the cap just spins, and water leaks all over the place. This is by far the worst 30 dollar water bottle in existence. After further investigation, I found out that this is very common with this bottle. Now I have to ask the question, Backcountry.com, why on earth are you putting your logo on such a crappy product? Please carry the widemouth kleen kanteens, those don't leak or break.

I drink way more water in these because it tastes so much better then water in a plastic bottle. Plastic is forever. This is the size I use for a full day in the bc. It is just big enough if you drink a ton of water before heading out and have some water waiting at the car.

This bottle was a lot larger than I thought it would be. I have to be honest I didn't really pay attention to the size when ordering it. But it's perfect! It's easy to clean even if you added more than just water. I love having it in my car to keep my hydrated on long road trips.

This bottle was a lot larger than I thought it would be. I have to be honest I didn't really pay attention to the size when ordering it. But it's perfect! It's easy to clean even if you added more than just water. I love having it in my car to keep my hydrated on long road trips.

Though I am totally over the plastic bottles and love Klean Kanteens, as the other reviews state, the cap on this one is a joke. It leaked immediately and then broke in half as I fiddled with it to try to make the seal fit better. Fortunately, I had already intended on buying the sport cap for it. The sport cap, however, should also come with a warning because it makes the most ridiculous and obnoxious noises that make people turn and look at you strangely while you are just trying to wet your whistle. I new this from a friend before I bought mine, and have decided to deal with the noise rather than razor sharp metal from half of a lid that doesn't seal correctly.

18/8 Stainless Steel without the welded seam inside the bottle. Most of the Klean Kanteens have that welded seam inside the bottle from construction... This one DOES NOT! This bottle is constructed that much better. (Most stainless steel is made in china)

Powder coated blue...Not BlinG shiny, BadASS Pow coated Blue, matte textured finish. NiCE! Don't waste your time trying to find another...I already did that for you!

This bottle comes with the stainless steel cap as well...Way better then the plastic one...Isn't that the reason why everyone's jock'n the stainless steel...Because WE don't need all that plastic that ends up in our ocean at some point....

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Don't just reduce...STOP plastic consumption!!!

Great working and looking 40oz bottle. Don't mind traveling with the weight, steel isn't the lightest thing, but I like drinking from it much more than plastic.

But...
It leaked once, might have been user error. Very likely.
I don't recommend this for really cold backcountry days as the bottle gets too cold to handle with bare hands.

enough with 32 ounces, 40 is where its at. great wide mouth for adding ice and drinking is still a breeze. bomber construction and still fits in my cup holder. liberate yourself to 40oz.

Used for a short time and then found out I couldn't open the bottle anymore because the plastic cap had separated from the metal cap piece and it just turned in place. Upon further investigation, 3(+) people have mentioned this in the reviews. Here is video I took of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3VrxWDJKSw

The product gets a single star (a water bottle that's impossible to open???) but another star is rewarded for excellent customer service. Rich F was very easy to work with and immediately sent out another bottle for me... hopefully this next one is better.

This bottle is perfect for daytrip with 40oz of water, it'll quench your thirst! I usually use it whenever I go climbing for a day and I do not need to get anymore fluid in.
It also looks great, the goat sign is always a plus. Got lots of compliment on it, the bomb!

This bottle really rocks. At 40 oz, it's bigger than a Nalgene, but the diameter is a little smaller so that it more easily fits into bottle pockets. It does not leak, even when filled with carbonated beverages. The mouth is big enough to fit ice cubes, but not so big that you find your beverage flowing down both sides of your neck. It's stainless steel, so I don't have to worry about bisphenol A or other toxins leaching into my water, coffee, carbonated beverage, etc. The color on the photo is accurate (i.e., the color is *not* powder blue). Other than the cool looks, I don't think that the powder-coated bottle has any advantages over the regular stainless finish. For those of you who really like to hydrate in the backcountry (you know who you are) this is a killer bottle.

I have a few Kleen Canteens, but I keep my 40oz next to my bed and in my car for at hand hydration. The large capacity is essential for hydration. This puts SIGG or Nalgene in the dust.

I love this bottle. The powedercoat seems to hold up better than the finish on other bottle I have. Just wish they still had the smaller size (27 oz I think). I haven't had any trouble with the metal cap. I noticed that they were unavailable from KK for a while and just recently are available again, so they may have gone through a redesign; anyone know for sure?

I have 4 of these, and they are all spectacular. I have had no problems taking them for business, camping, or traveling.

The capacity is great - I seem to be the queen of water consumption, and it's nice to have the 42oz in this one. I also needed a bottle with a narrow mouth because I have a tendency to pour down my front. Mission accomplished with no spillage and this bottle!

Not sure how, but kleen kanteen ' seems to withstand drops without denting better than other stainless bottles. Did leak on occasion. the powdercoat has lasted longer than I expected it would. overall, better than plastic bottles for keeping water cooler on hot backcountry days

At least its the same bottle every time, instead of the wasted plastic. No aftertaste! I prefer this style to the plain stainless. I love the Goat!

I love this bottle. It's the perfect size to take to work. It doesn't leak and it doesn't taint the taste of my water. I can't stand the taste of water from a plastic bottle, so I drink more than I used to now with this bottle. The squeaky cap doesn't even bother me :-) Besides, it has that cool goat on it, so I can forgive the squeak!

This works great, much better than aluminum bottle and at a little more weight. Holds enough water for an extended excursion, 3-4 hours. It has dropped from 3 feet and survived with no dents. Seals up nice with the top and does not leak. It is too heavy to hang from a biner on your shorts, but works fine on a backpack strap.

Unlike a bunch of the reviewers here, I haven't even noticed the metal on metal sound when the lid's closing. The main thing I noticed was that despite not looking much bigger than a Nalgene, it holds a third more. The more paranoid buyers can rest easy too, it's easy to clean, doesn't retain bacteria or smell, and is BPA-free. Ice cubes fit in the mouth, but you can also drink out of it in the car without drenching yourself. The powder-coating is surprisingly durable, as is the rest of the bottle, and best of all you get to represent the Goat we all know and love.

the 40oz vol is nice but it's just slightly too big for large universal cup-holders and the mouth should either be bigger or smaller - hard to drink from w/out spilling

Sweet water-bottle-with-goat-logo. I've always wanted a water bottle with The Goat on it.

yeah yeah i know... $34 for a water bottle, what was i thinking!

Well i dont regret it one bit, this thing is awesome. It isnt the lightest, but it is durable, and most importantly DOES NOT RETAIN THE TASTE OF THE LAST THING YOU HAD IN IT.

Coffee, rinse, water, rinse, OJ, rinse, milk, rinse....

You will NEVER taste the last thing that was in it.

And the blue color is really cool :)

After purchasing this item found several products much cheaper of equal quality at brick and mortar stores. Shouldnt this product be cheaper if its sold online and has online store branding? Further, found that the coating dings easily just bumping into the water machine at the rock gym.. can only imagine when I take it on longer hikes. Since its kind of heavy, its decent for the gym however the camelbak is still the way to go on the trails.

It might be indestructable and look really cool, but it's too heavy for the trail. It's also inappropriate for the winter; no one likes freezing fingers and lips to their water bottle. It would be great for the office or classroom, except for the unavoidable annoying squeak that lets everyone know you're about to take a drink.

great bottle, zero taste. The only gripe I have is that the lid squeeks a bit when screwing/unscrewing it since it's metal on metal. That shouldn't stop you from promoting the Goat though! I'm getting another!

This waterbottle freaking rocks. The mouth of the bottle is big enough to easily fit ice cubes of all shapes and sizes, and yet small enough so you don't spill all over yourself when you hit a bump while driving. The only thing I don't like about it is that nasty nails on the chalkboard sound it makes when screwing and unscrewing the cap. Other than that, It's perfect! Excellent Nalgene replacement.

powder coating, stainless steel, blue, rep'ing the goat... what more do you want?? oh and don't listen to ppl who think there's a metallic taste, there isn't. water from this bottle tastes just like it always does... refreshing!

I like Klean Kanteen because it's stainless steel isn't coated on the inside like some other stainless steel bottles so there is no chance of anything flaking off and going down my throat. And I love the Goat logo, the powder coating gives me a better grip. 40 oz. is hefty to just carry around but great for camping or chilling in the fridge.

I love this bottle! It's extra burly, tastes great and I've gotten loads of compliments on it from fellow gear lovers. It's hard to beat any piece of gear that has the goat on it!

This is a great bottle to tour with or heck even chill by the hot tube. I use to always have a frozen hydration line and had to hound P Haney for water or eat snow (which freezes your gum BTW). It's perfect for day trips and won't leak all over the inside of your backpack.

Great powder coat finish with nice contrasting Backcountry.com logo.

So we call know plastic sucks. We all know it tastes bad and will probably kill you with toxins.

Best solution, KLEAN KANTEEN! Plus this one has everyone's favorite logo on it! Large and tastes great, who's to complain?

I love this bottle. It fits so much liquid in it, and maintains the temperature very well - keeping it very cold or hot for long periods of time. It's so much easier to drink out of than a naglene and the lid handle makes it nice to carry around with. It doesn't dent or stratch at all when dropped on hard surfaces. You need to be sure to screw the lid on securely so liquids don't leak. Definitely worth the price!

I've been a long time customer of backcountry and was looking forward to spreading the word of the website by using this bottle. The reviews for this bottle really sold me. However, within two days of receiving it the black top came off and now theres this metal plug stuck in the neck or top part of the bottle, which is impossible to get out. Now I've got a bottle filled with water and no way of getting the top off... The water stuck in the bottle is going to add to the shipping charge I'm going to incur when I send it back... This bottle is not worth the money at all. Something as simple as a bottle for the price should have been designed much better. Extremely disappointed Backcountry has let me down....