Can You Put Boiling Water in A Nalgene Bottle?
One of my favorite backpacking hacks is to fill a water bottle with hot water, wrap it in a sweatshirt, and tuck it into my sleeping bag with me to keep me warm while I sleep. I used to do…
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What Temperature Range Can Nalgene Bottles Handle?
For many years, a couple Nalgene Bottles have been a staple on my backpacking trips. They keep me hydrated, act as storage for small items I don’t want to lose, and even keep me warm when filled with hot water.…
Why Do Nalgene Bottles Get Cloudy? [+ How To Prevent It]
My family loves their Nalgene Bottles and so do a lot of my friends. I use mine at the climbing gym, my kids pack theirs for school, and my partner takes hers on hikes. A few years back, we noticed…
Are Contigo Water Bottles Dishwasher Safe? [Detailed Guide]
When it comes to washing up, I admit I can be a bit of a lazy washer, and the dishwasher is my go-to appliance. But how safe is the dishwasher for my Contigo water bottles as well as the different…
How Often Should You Wash a Nalgene Bottle?
When I first switched to reusable water bottles, I picked up a Nalgene and used it almost every day. Being a pretty lazy washer in general it didn’t occur to me at the time that I should probably be washing…
Does Nalgene Replace Broken Bottles?
While Nalgene Bottles sometimes seem indestructible, it is actually possible to break them. I swear. I learned firsthand a few weeks back when I dropped one on a hike and it cracked at the base. After mourning my loss, I…
Does Dropping a Hydro Flask Ruin It?
When you own a Hydro Flask from time to time you’re likely to drop it, especially if you’re like me and have kids who also use it. Does dropping a Hydro Flask ruin it? Will it ruin the insulation and…
Why Can’t You Freeze a Thermos Flask? Or Can You?
Thermos flasks are designed to keep food or drinks iced cold or hot for hours at a time. So what’s the go with putting your thermos in the freezer? Why can’t you freeze a thermos? And why do Thermos and…
Can You Put a Thermos Flask In The Refrigerator?
Vacuum insulated thermos flasks are great at keeping drinks hot or cold for hours at a time and can even keep ice for 24+ hours. They are commonly built from stainless steel although some thermos flasks are still made with…
Can You Put a Hydro Flask In The Refrigerator?
Hydro Flasks are made to keep water and other drinks cold for hours or even longer than an entire day. They are also built from stainless steel and designed to be tough and handle the extreme outdoors. But what about…