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They’re expensive because it’s the last one you’ll ever need ofc (lemmy.world)
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[–] 64 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I have a similar number actually.

They're hard to clean, especially the lid and threads where your lips end up.

They're strong but brittle, drop a full one on a hard surface and it is likely to shatter

They aren't insulated, meaning they sweat and the water gets warm.

I have broken more of those stupid little straps that hold the lid on then I care to admit.

These newer water bottles seem to have a lot of nice little features that nalgenes don't .

Still they are the most practical and straightforward water bottle, they are allergic to leaking and will last forever (given you dont drop full ones on rocks.)

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  • [–] 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    I have had several. The only ways they've died:

    Getting soft:

    • Campers leaving them in the sun for a long time
    • Many runs through the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher

    Breaking:

    • The tether for the lid
    • Once and only once, i had a full, dropped nalgene land on the cap at an angle, and shatter the threads/lip. Nalgene sent me a new one -- all they wanted was a picture of the damage.
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  • [–] 10 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    Nalgene are hard to clean, wut? Just put a drop of washing up liquid with water and give it a shake and take a soft brush to the threads. Still 10x easier than any other water vessel short of a bucket lol.

    Warm water also hydrates better than cold water when you're actually in need too, so I never mind that

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  • [–] 27 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 child)

    Warm water also hydrates better than cold water when you're actually in need too, so I never mind that

    This may be scientifically true, but it can't hydrate me if I don't drink it, and I'm about 1,000x more likely to drink it when it's nice and cold.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    Not me, but I'll respect a difference of opinion. Drinking cold water on a hot day makes me have to shit immediately. Lukewarm water, I can clear my while 32oz Nalgene in one guzzle, no cap

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  • [–] 3 points 2 weeks ago

    Warm water, cold water it's hard to choose when it comes to hydration in a lot of scenarios. Most of the time if you're sweating a lot, chances are you could use both the cooling effect of cold water and the faster hydration. In cold environments that's obviously a no-brainer.

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