Klean Kanteen 18 oz Colorful Stainless Steel Reusable Bottles

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The Klean Kanteen 18 oz colorful bottle with sports cap or screw on loop cap is a reusable, stainless steel bottle that is lab tested to be 100% free of heavy metal, toxins, and BPA. Compact size makes it easy to tote around in your bag and ideal for your kid's waste free lunch! Will fit in most lunch boxes.The wide-mouth accommodates ice cubes and makes cleaning easy.

Why It Gets Our Seal of Approval


    • Smart and affordable alternative to polycarbonate plastic bottles and bottle water
    • Fits in most kids lunch boxes
    • Wide mouth fits ice cubes and makes it easy to clean
    • Insulate & protect the bottle with a 20 oz bottle tote
    • Your choice of apolypropylene screw on loop cap or sports cap
    • Lightweight
    • Durable, safe stainless steel
    • BPA-free
    • 1% for the Planet Member

    "Cool Stuff" - Mothering Magazine

    Want a similar product? See all of our stainless steel water bottles .

    Finally a reusable, lightweight stainless steel water bottle - in an array of colors. Klean Kanteens help you stay healthy, reduce consumption, and save money! Certain plastic containers tend to leach unwelcome compounds such as Bisphenol A during regular use, exposure to heat. Klean Kanteen is lab tested proven to be 100% free of heavy metals and toxins.

    Instead of packing expensive bottled water that's thrown away after one use, tote a reusable stainless steel bottle along. Having a sports bottle you can refill for free will also remind you to stay hydrated at your desk, when you're on the go, or working out.

Dimensions:
7.8" H x 2.7" W
18 oz (0.53L)

Design and Functionality
Klean Kanteen is a reusable, risk-free stainless steel container that does not leach toxins into its contents. Reusable, lightweight & durable. The wide-mouth accommodates ice cubes and makes cleaning easy. Loop caps on sports caps and screw on loop tops can be attached to bags with a carabiner and is easy to carry with one finger.

Klean Kanteen recently altered the design of their sport cap to allow for better air ventilation and easier drinking. Air is allowed into the bottle via an air vent, which is plugged with a small silicone plug. The plug helps to keep the water in, but it is not leak proof.

Materials
Made from electropolished, non-leaching, high grade 304 L.N. (18/8) stainless steel. Klean Kanteen’s 304 L.N. stainless steel is grade blended specifically for food preparation, dairy, brewing, various medical uses and other applications where mineral migration is unacceptable. The steel is put through a electropolishing process which seals the surface and prevents minerals from migrating into the contents. These reusable, risk-free stainless steel containers do not impart taste and do not leach toxins into their contents. Plastics (polycarbonate) have been shown to leach carcinogens including BPA during regular use, exposure to heat and especially after cleaning. .

Sustainability
100% recyclable. Using Klean Kanteen bottles helps replace wasteful, use-and-toss single-serving plastic beverage containers, while saving you money in the process. Reusing durable Klean Kanteen bottles ultimately helps you consume less over time. Furthermore, 304 (or 18/8) stainless steel is a sustainable material, having a long service life, usability in a number of applications and is environmentally friendly. Stainless steel needs less maintenance and its hygienic qualities means that we do not have to use harsh cleaners to get a clean surface.

Fact: over 50% of new stainless steel comes from re-melted stainless steel scrap (SSINA)

About Klean Kanteen
Klean Kanteen, a family-owned company in Chico, CA, was the first to create a stainless steel beverage container to curb the use of the one-time use water bottle and in response to credible reports about chemicals in common plastic drinking and food containers. Since 2004, Klean Kanteen has been informing the public about the health and environmental hazards of eating and drinking from plastic containers at consumer and trade shows such as Green Festivals, Outdoor Retailer Market, Natural Products Expo West and East, Interbike Expo, Whole Children Whole Planet and many others.

Klean Kanteen visits their manufacturing facilities 4-5 times per year and perform audits every six months to ensure all of their products are produced with respect for the environment and fair labor standards, including: the ethical treatment of factory workers, child labor, wages/benefits, health and safety, etc. Additionally, they do regular lab testing on random shipments through a local lab in the U.S. to ensure their products are made per their specifications, are free of hazardous substances such as lead, and do not leach chromium, manganese, etc.

Click here for more information on Klean Kanteen.

Care Instructions
  • Klean Kanteens are easy to clean with a bottle brush and mild soap. We recommend an old fashioned cleaner: white vinegar and baking soda.
  • Stainless steel does not rust. If your bottle appears to have rusted, it is a harmless residue left behind from the electro-polishing process. Electro charges remove fine particles from the stainless steel surface, remove impurities and seal it. Electrolytes left behind sometimes turn a rust color, but it's harmless.


  • Tips
    • Do not freeze bottle. The force of liquids expanding as they freeze can cause your Klean Kanteen to become deformed and can also break the weld that holds the bottle together. Freezing any Klean Kanteen will void the one-year warranty against manufacturer defects.
    • If your sport caps occasionally make a chirping or squeaking noise when they may be screwed on too tight. To alleviate this problem, try slightly loosening your cap before you drink.

    Country of Origin
    Responsibly Made in China
 
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Love it!

 

by Vanessa M - 05/2012

My girls love these! They won't use their old canteens anymore. It's a great way to get them "going green" everyday.

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Love it!

 

by Karen S - 03/2012

This bottle is small, but very convenient for carrying around. Keeps my water cold. Love the cheerful color.

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Great bottle!

 

by Nicole M - 03/2012

My son loves using this for lunch at school. He loves the colors and I love the sturdiness of the bottle and top.

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Still awesome.

 

by Kara E - 11/2011

These two new bottles look like the same great quality as the KK that I bought 4+ years ago. In regards to my old one, yes there is minor chipping on the paint, but the bottle is STILL functional. I'd rather have chipping paint, than a chipped epoxy coating like in my Sigg, which rendered the bottle unsafe to use.

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sturdy bottle, great for kids

 

by Susanne B - 10/2011

We purchased this red one so that our boys can keep theirs apart. This is the 6th Klean Kanteen I've purchased, and all others are still in use (luckily we haven't lost any)! We have one of each size, and this one is great for our boys.

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A whistle bottle ??!

 

by ingvild e - 09/2011

This bottle makes a loud whistling when drinking from it!!
E V E R Y T I M E.
I bought it for my seven year old daughter to use at school, but obviously she wont be able to use it there.
She likes the bottle, though, as it is easy to open, close and refill.
I would have returned it if I didnt live in Norway...

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High quality bottle

 

by Kim S - 02/2011

I have never been disappointed with Kleen Kanteen. I had to purchase this for my son after two of his other water bottles broke because it wasn't pressed from one piece of steel like the Kleen Kanteens. They may not have a lot of the fan fare like some other bottles do, but you never have to worry about it breaking. Unless, of course, you run your car over it. Yes I did that once when I lost it under my car. Bottom line, buy it. You won't regret it and will have it for a long time to come.

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Bottle cap

 

by Diane S - 02/2011

Hi, I'm glad you asked. I was actually going to call today! I love my water bottles, however....the cap on my 18 oz colorful stainless steel bottle (KLK-18PP-PUR) squeeks! I have been in a yoga class where the instructor asked if there was a chipmunk in the room! It is quite loud...even when music is playing. Have you had this complaint before? Can you send me a new cap? Regards, Diane Scherer 412 Dresher Woods Dr Dresher, Pa 19025 267-884-6275 Order # 368122

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Leak-proof

 

by Camille K - 12/2010

These are the perfect size for hiking or the gym and are leak-proof. They do not make your water taste like metal. They are also very easy to clean because of the wide mouth and lid. This size is too tall to fit comfortably in a child's lunchbag/lunchbox; for that purpose, I would recommend the 12 oz. In the past, I bought aluminum water bottles, but I never will again because the inner lining would flake or the paint would get the bottle cap, or the bottle would dent easily. The Klean Kanteens are much sturdier and do not have any lining.

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Kleen Kanteen not fabulous

 

by Kimberlie T - 11/2010

I bought a Kleen Kanteen water bottle for my daughter for school, to replace a Thermos insulated bottle that broke within just a few months of purchase. The Kleen Kanteen bottle is really pretty, but it leaks. At first, I thought my daughter wasn't using it properly, but after I tried it myself and water spilled on my stuff, I realized that it's the bottle, not her. Now I have to put it in a zip lock bag to keep her stuff from getting soggy. Bummer, and a waste of money and metal.

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Was good at first but now poor

 

by DENISE T - 06/2010

I must be one of the few that doesn't really like Kleen Kanteen. I've had 3 bottles for about one year now and almost all the paint is chipping or peeling off. At first the water tasted fresh from this bottle but now it has a metal taste and the cap also has a yucky taste that doesn't go away. I will not buy any more.

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Funny Noise

 

by Amy P - 04/2010

I really love these bottles! The only complaint I have is that they sometimes make a funny noise when you drink them. My husband even likes his new reusable bottle! We will probably buy the next size up in a few months.

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Won't leave home without it

 

by Evelyn L - 04/2010

My KK goes with me everywhere. Its nice to have safe, clean fresh water handy. I have more than one. One for water, one for iced tea and they both travel with me in the summer. Paired with the BUILTNY Sleeve I have a winning combination. No more disposable plastic bottle for me. Worth the price for a life time of use.

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kleen indeed

 

by Rachel M - 04/2010

I bought two of these; one for each kiddo and finally pitched the 5-yr old sippy cups!! (they were passed down ... probably not the best plan, but it worked!) Anyway; true to their names, these babies do NOT hold flavor. Usually they hold water with a little juice added for flavor, but there is no stain or smell or taste of juice left over. Perfect size for them; saves constant refills but isn't too heavy for my 3-yr-old to carry around and drink from. I got them the sports caps so I wouldn't have to worry too much about spills and my son being able to open the screw-top on the original lid. Great stuff!

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Peace of mind in a bottle! :)

 

by Vivienne A - 03/2010

1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

Love these... I bought four for our family about a year ago and am now adding more so we can have a set to keep at home, and a set for on the go. PRODUCT USE/CONSTRUCTION: The kids keep these by their beds for when they get thirsty at night - I like that the water doesn't take on a plasticky taste if I forget the bottles upstairs for a day or two. I also started using the taller, 18 oz. size as a carafe for *filtered* water in our upstairs bathroom, because our city water is undergoing a three-month treatment that leaves the tap water with a nasty chlorine smell. Another thing I like about these is that if you fill them first with ice cubes, then top off with water, they keep the rest of our snacks cool so I don't have to carry a separate cold pack in the bag. Note: I do have to be careful to keep the sport tops completely shut and upright, to avoid spillage, but everything's packed pretty tightly anyway so it's not a big deal. The sippy cup spouts don't spill at all. And if you use the loop cap there's no leakage at all. (My theory is that the leakage is due to the different expansion rates of metal and plastic - so metal cap + metal bottle = tight seal.) APPEARANCE/VALUE: I really like the new bright colors! Wasn't a fan of the muddy earth tones, but have always liked the industrial look of the simple stainless steel. The bottles are pricier than your average plastic bottle, but I'll never need to buy another plastic bottle. (And on sale they're a great deal!!) Plus I love that after the sippy cup stage I can just replace the spout and the bottles work for big kids and grownups too. Wish that the bottles were just sold separately from the caps, so that one can choose the most useful style of cap instead of having to buy sport caps separately. Overall - really happy with our KK bottles, I feel the extra care of handwashing and keeping them upright is more than outweighed by the knowledge that we're not ingesting toxic chemicals with our drinking water.

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Dimensions:
7.8" H x 2.7" W
18 oz (0.53L)

Design and Functionality
Klean Kanteen is a reusable, risk-free stainless steel container that does not leach toxins into its contents. Reusable, lightweight & durable. The wide-mouth accommodates ice cubes and makes cleaning easy. Loop caps on sports caps and screw on loop tops can be attached to bags with a carabiner and is easy to carry with one finger.

Klean Kanteen recently altered the design of their sport cap to allow for better air ventilation and easier drinking. Air is allowed into the bottle via an air vent, which is plugged with a small silicone plug. The plug helps to keep the water in, but it is not leak proof.

Materials
Made from electropolished, non-leaching, high grade 304 L.N. (18/8) stainless steel. Klean Kanteen’s 304 L.N. stainless steel is grade blended specifically for food preparation, dairy, brewing, various medical uses and other applications where mineral migration is unacceptable. The steel is put through a electropolishing process which seals the surface and prevents minerals from migrating into the contents. These reusable, risk-free stainless steel containers do not impart taste and do not leach toxins into their contents. Plastics (polycarbonate) have been shown to leach carcinogens including BPA during regular use, exposure to heat and especially after cleaning. .

Sustainability
100% recyclable. Using Klean Kanteen bottles helps replace wasteful, use-and-toss single-serving plastic beverage containers, while saving you money in the process. Reusing durable Klean Kanteen bottles ultimately helps you consume less over time. Furthermore, 304 (or 18/8) stainless steel is a sustainable material, having a long service life, usability in a number of applications and is environmentally friendly. Stainless steel needs less maintenance and its hygienic qualities means that we do not have to use harsh cleaners to get a clean surface.

Fact: over 50% of new stainless steel comes from re-melted stainless steel scrap (SSINA)

About Klean Kanteen
Klean Kanteen, a family-owned company in Chico, CA, was the first to create a stainless steel beverage container to curb the use of the one-time use water bottle and in response to credible reports about chemicals in common plastic drinking and food containers. Since 2004, Klean Kanteen has been informing the public about the health and environmental hazards of eating and drinking from plastic containers at consumer and trade shows such as Green Festivals, Outdoor Retailer Market, Natural Products Expo West and East, Interbike Expo, Whole Children Whole Planet and many others.

Klean Kanteen visits their manufacturing facilities 4-5 times per year and perform audits every six months to ensure all of their products are produced with respect for the environment and fair labor standards, including: the ethical treatment of factory workers, child labor, wages/benefits, health and safety, etc. Additionally, they do regular lab testing on random shipments through a local lab in the U.S. to ensure their products are made per their specifications, are free of hazardous substances such as lead, and do not leach chromium, manganese, etc.

Click here for more information on Klean Kanteen.

Care Instructions
  • Klean Kanteens are easy to clean with a bottle brush and mild soap. We recommend an old fashioned cleaner: white vinegar and baking soda.
  • Stainless steel does not rust. If your bottle appears to have rusted, it is a harmless residue left behind from the electro-polishing process. Electro charges remove fine particles from the stainless steel surface, remove impurities and seal it. Electrolytes left behind sometimes turn a rust color, but it's harmless.


  • Tips
    • Do not freeze bottle. The force of liquids expanding as they freeze can cause your Klean Kanteen to become deformed and can also break the weld that holds the bottle together. Freezing any Klean Kanteen will void the one-year warranty against manufacturer defects.
    • If your sport caps occasionally make a chirping or squeaking noise when they may be screwed on too tight. To alleviate this problem, try slightly loosening your cap before you drink.

    Country of Origin
    Responsibly Made in China