Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle (27oz)

Pros: Durable, doesn't leach, nice size, tight seal
Cons: Heavier than some plastic

I got this version and a 40 oz version from REI for a good chunk of change because of my concern of BPA (Bisphenol A.) The bottle is 18/8 stainless steel construction with a medium sized cap large enough for regular ice cubes to fit. It also has a ...

Pros:

100% safe, non-leaching and toxin free, reusable, great taste

Cons: Stainless steel version shows fingerprints

I will admit that I am a water snob and much prefer the taste of water that has been purified by reverse osmosis. I purchase water from WaterMart and store it in glass containers. I live in Arizona so I rarely leave the house without a water bottle or ...

Pros: BPA free, easy to carry, company answers questions quickly.
Cons: A bit of a metal taste and smell at the beginning, heavy.

I decided to purchase a Kleen Kanteen after reading about the dangers of Bisphenol-A in our plastic containers. This was one of the steps I have taken to move towards a more natural/healthy lifestyle. While researching different water bottle ...

Pros: Very nice black glossy finish. $20 price tag OK. No worries about BPA.Light weight.
Cons: Smell and taste will almost certainly force me to look for a refund.

I purchased this item yesterday. I washed it a couple of times then tried it out.
The smell, while drinking, was a strange cross between metal and enamel paint. The taste of the water matched this.
I want to stop using polycarbonate water bottles and this was to be my solution.