Submitted by Ok_Walk6578 t3_10o4zrs in BuyItForLife

I read everywhere that people break glass ones easily or even in the first month, I will put it in my backpack along with my laptop for outdoor use so maybe glass is not the best idea.

I am just not a fan of the stainless steel metalic taste that most bottles leave, nor will get a plastic one cause that still changes the taste.

Should I just find an insulated one that will keep my bev temp always and call it a day?

EDIT: Ordered a SIGG 0.6L

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Almosa91 t1_j6cksez wrote

Been using a the bottle of Voss water since 5 years no issues till now.

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TiMouton t1_j6cm175 wrote

Go to a brewing store and get a big fermentation bottle with ceramic swing top. There are built to withstand strong pressure.

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spacefeioo t1_j6cnfo0 wrote

There are several brands that come with a silicone sleeve to cushion the glass against bumps. I have one from Lifefactory.

You could also try copper or ceramic

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slimmhippo t1_j6cnhjy wrote

I use a half liter Contigo Auto Seal, it's metal but it's never given me an odd aftertaste.

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apexnine t1_j6cqet6 wrote

Buy a four pack of Grolsch beer. They are glass bottles with a reusable & attached ceramic or plastic plug cap. I've been using mine for a very long time now.

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lunacyfreedom t1_j6cxams wrote

I used wide mouth quart jars- Mason Jars. It’s been years since I broke one and they are much cheaper than any water bottle.

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A_Lot_Of_Nothing t1_j6czeta wrote

Fellow makes a travel mug that’s metal on the outside but coated with ceramic on the inside. Called the Carter.

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ellechen33 t1_j6d08tt wrote

I have a takeya glass water bottle with a silicon sleeve. The glass is pretty thick and I really liked it for a time. I just felt like it was a little heavy to carry compared to anything else.

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syncboy t1_j6d1x5j wrote

May I ask what brand of stainless steel you’ve been using? I found that cheaper brands taste bad while Yeti and ThermoFlask do not.

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noizangel t1_j6d1zx7 wrote

I have a bkr bottle I like quite a lot. It has the silicone sleeve.

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Ok_Walk6578 OP t1_j6d6s0g wrote

Honestly just used a "shaker" which is a stainless steel one that I drink my protein with. Smells like stainless steel and tastes like one although it's marked as "non-bad-smell retainer".

Will the quality improve if I buy a specifically made bottle for beverages?

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nhart99 t1_j6d9rk9 wrote

I would say so - I had a Sigg bottle for years and can’t recall any bad tastes. You should be able to find them, it’s a Swiss brand and you can likely order from their website.

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Flat_Violinist_8232 t1_j6db0xs wrote

My favorite water bottle is Frank Greene. It’s stainless steel but ceramic coated on the inside

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Zealousideal_Run_263 t1_j6djtpf wrote

I've had a klean kanteen stainless steel bottle for many years and have never had a smell or taste. Water should not be leaving any smells or tastes unless the bottle is really neglected.

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moayad90 t1_j6dknu8 wrote

I carry rauch juice bottle all over / in the car / for the gym / on home desk .

I once broke it by the pool - slippery, fortunately no splinters went in the actual pool .

Never carry it to the swimming pool again !

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hagcel t1_j6dlerl wrote

This is actually solid advice. There is a brand of sparkly water that comes with the same ceramic and rubber style lid, but it's a 1 liter bottle.i normally use them for BBQ sauce, but have one set aside for water from the soda stream so it doesn't go flat.

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Blue-Bird780 t1_j6dmwjl wrote

Lower quality stainless steel certainly does leave a taste and that “cheap metal smell” back when I would actually bother taking swag bags from work events and use the provided cheap stainless bottle I had this issue.

When I got a couple of Kleen Kanteens and a HydroFlask (I like size options) all of that disappeared.

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SpinningBetweenStars t1_j6dn1cz wrote

I have a Contigo Purity and it’s my holy grail water bottle. It unfortunately looks like Contigo discontinued that style, but Amazon has a few left.

The part you drink from is glass, which was important for me. I’ve dropped it a bunch of times, and it hasn’t broken! The silicone bit attached to the lid did snap after 5+ years of use when I yanked it too hard, but that’s fine.

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Silk_river4111 t1_j6ds22c wrote

I have a glass Contigo auto-spout. The lid and straw are plastic but the rest is glass and it’s thick/sturdy. I’ve had it for at least 5 years. I did break a previous one by dropping it in the street but that was my mistake!

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PeteyMcBuds t1_j6dtqmo wrote

I use baking soda to leach the taste or smell out of the cheap stainless stuff I have. Works really well. Dump a bunch in, fill full with hot water, shake vigorously and let it sit. Usually fixes the problem completely and sometimes permanently.

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goldenblacklocust t1_j6dxedh wrote

I don’t look at brands with stainless steel water bottles, but I do look at steel quality. I only use 18/8 or 18/10 stainless steel, and I never get a taste from them. They also never rust and are super durable. I recently replaced my cracked naglene with a 32 oz 18/8 single ply bottle. I’ve been using it every day for two years and it looks brand new, but I only put water in it.

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boxelder1230 t1_j6e6c03 wrote

I have a big glass bottle that held kombucha, soaked the label off , look for one with heavy thick glass. Price was right.

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tropicaldiver t1_j6ebso3 wrote

No way I am throwing a glass water bottle into a backpack with a laptop. The same goes with a swing top cap.

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Tracktoy t1_j6elyzs wrote

I have a Takeya glass bottle.

I wouldn't describe it as by it for life. My first one lasted about 7-10 years before the plastic and silicone parts degraded to an ascetically unpleasant level.

My fav at the moment are just Voss water-bottles. Cheap. Simple.

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Over-Sense-9931 t1_j6eunw5 wrote

But buying the glass bottle together with a beverage usually results in way better prices compared to buying a single empty glass bottle with lid. Just buy a drink you enjoy or try something new, if the bottle design is nice enough

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Over-Sense-9931 t1_j6ew3go wrote

It will not help against the 'metal' taste but be sure to clean your bottle from time to time. I use a stainless steel bottle for water exclusively and they start to get funky after sometime.(keeping water in the closed bottle for more than a day is usually enough, but the funky ness is exaggerated for context) Fill it with boiling water, let it sit for a few minutes, then empty and let dry is usually enough to clean it. Like others have said, don't put protein like milkshakes or similar in the bottles. If it's a water bottle, it should be for water exclusively

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86tuning t1_j6f23ep wrote

> Have you tried titanium?

this was my first thought as well. however titanium does have a taste, you can go to a camping store and lick a spoon if you've not tried anything titanium before.

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SkootchDown t1_j6f6qhj wrote

Don’t know if you’re a fan of Starbucks, but they have a gorgeous and well designed glass water bottle that I’m saving up points to get for free right now. Just thought I’d mention it.

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AutisticEx t1_j6fjrte wrote

I use Costco Kombucha bottles. Super Solid.

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VeloToEato t1_j6fu23s wrote

I’m here to tell you that titanium has been fantastic for me. I purchased a Snow Peak Aurora bottle. Made in Japan and insanely light.

There is no aftertaste whatsoever. I have had metallic taste out of lesser quality titanium products though.

It’s expensive but it’s a buy it for life bottle IMO.

Best of luck with your search.

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rulenumber62 t1_j6gpirl wrote

Purist collective. Glass finish on the interior, stainless otherwise i think. Never had a taste.

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SkootchDown t1_j6in0y2 wrote

Starbucks coffee. You’d know it if you guys had it. It’s as big as McDonald’s. Some people say it’s crappy coffee but I love it. They have an app that allows you to do many things, just like everyone else does. But what I love about theirs is you can either use your loyalty points for coffee, food, OR merchandise. They have the best hot and cold coffee cups, water cups, many of them made by the brand “Thermos”.

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SkootchDown t1_j6iu62f wrote

That’s a bummer. Well, if you’re ever in the US or Canada… Get that app, enjoy some Starbucks, collect your 400 points really quick, and get that glass bottle! Have a great day my friend! ❤️

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Slipstriker9 t1_j6jiuxx wrote

Try titanium, shouldn't leave any teast as completely un reactive.

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