BorniteWing
BorniteWing t1_j91kj29 wrote
From my understanding, it's the paint (for printed designs) that is more likely to contain lead. If you get one without any designs, you should be good. You can also buy test strips to verify if you're concerned.
BorniteWing t1_j9onojr wrote
Reply to Indestructible Water Bottle by goblinqueen487
I'm extremely clumsy, and my Klean Kanteen Reflect bottle is a bit dented (dropped it down a flight of cement stairs and also off a cliff) but still works great! It's lightweight, easy to clean, and has replacement caps. It has a very simple cap which I prefer for easy cleaning although you can buy sport style ones too. I picked one without a coating so I wouldn't have to deal with scratches and peeling. I also prefer uninsulated because they handle drops better in my experience.
I have Yeti and Hydroflask bottles too, and they're nice, but I find the Klean Kanteen more comfortable to hold and use (I have tiny hands). I've never had a leak with the Reflect, but I suspect the Yeti and Hydroflask are slightly more water tight. The Reflect is entirely plastic free so I think the other Klean Kanteen designs with a rubber and plastic top would be comparable to Yeti and Hydroflask (but I don't know that for sure). If the bottle is in a designated backpack pouch for water bottles, any of these options would absolutely work great. If it's going to be tossed in a bag loosely with a laptop, I think I'd feel more secure with the Yeti or Hydroflask and accept the tradeoffs. Hope this helps!