Klean Kanteen (wide-mouth insulated water bottles)

Klean Kanteen TK Wide Water Bottle is made from quality stainless steel, to keep drinks iced for up to 66 hours. The unique wide mouth, means it’s ideal for athletes to drink during races or endurance events.

Don’t fill hot liquids to top, and avoid wide-mouth bottles with hot drinks for children. Don’t place metal bottles in the microwave.

Perfect for travel, it has an easy-sip cap for sipping, or you can fill it with ice for cold water on the go, such as hiking or at the gym. It’s easy-to-clean and carry, with a rounded lip for comfort. This is a quality brand, designed to last for years.

The wide opening is the headline feature. It lets you drop in ice cubes without a fight, pour smoothies without spills, and drink comfortably. It also makes cleaning simple. You can reach inside with a brush or cloth, which keeps the bottle odour free.

Twist Cap Bottle (with steel straw)

Klean Kanteen also offers a version with a twist cap, which features a built-in reusable steel straw.

Never use metal straws when running (nor for children or people with dexterity issues), as metal does not bend. But good for drinking, when not moving!

How to Care for Reusable Water Bottles

Use warm a mix of warm water, unscented dish soap, and a plastic-free bottle brush to reach every corner, then rinse and keep the lid off, to avoid trapped water and odour. To deep–clean, half-fill the bottle with cleaning vinegar, fill up with cold water, screw the lid on and leave for 10 to 12 hours. Hand-washing is recommended, for a longer bottle life.

How Much Water Should We Drink?

We need water to keep cool, remove waste, and help our joints, brains and eyes (fresh water is also found in raw product like watermelons and bananas). The average person needs around 1.2 litres of water a day (more for athletes, hot weather, some medical conditions and after vomiting/diarrhoea).

So how much is 1.2 litres? Around 6 x 200ml glasses. So drink 2 glasses when you wake up, another 2 before lunch and dinner, and in a couple of weeks you’ll be hydrated. The caveat is that your body loses water with tea, coffee, cola and alcohol.

So add an extra glass, for each one of those you drink. It’s easier to reduce caffeine and alcohol, so you are not guzzling water all day to compensate.

What Kind of Water Should Pets Drink?

Spring and filtered water are fine, you may find health and fur improves. But vets say that (unless medically given) to avoid distilled water (removes minerals and electrolytes). Never give fizzy water to pets, as it could cause bloat.

Don’t let pets drink from puddles. It may taste nice to them, but could contain remnants of bacteria, oil or antifreeze.