It's a bottle. It's pretty.

By Ole the Viking Ranked #672 - Water Bottles January 5, 2010

Personally, I like that the mouth of the bottle is wide enough to get a good drink or pour from easily. The cap is stout and can see it standing up to any caribeener inflicted abuse when attached to a pack or bag. In the truck I like that it can fit in a cup holder comfortably (seems simple but with other bottles I usually make it halfway across a parking lot before I realize the rubber cup insert is still attached to the bottle).

Here's the downside: as others have pointed out, the cap does leak if not 100% locked down. I mindlessly feel the cap engage the screw top, encounter resistance when turning, and hear the 'squeak' of a seal forming and assume it's closed. You will learn quickly to go at least another quarter turn (or learn the hard way through a leak). Have heard this is an issue with klean kanteen in general...not a big deal, just something to keep in mind.

Cool Points: Backcountry does add a splash of cool with the powder coat. In fact, I fear girlfriend will swipe it because she thinks it's a pretty blue and the 'goat is cool'. Screw cap aside, I plan to add a few more of these to my arsenal.

View Details: Backcountry.com Klean Kanteen Powder-Coated Bottle - 27oz

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