Yup! Had a jackass at work cut mine with a box cutter as a joke and had to replace it but I don't really count that as anything against the product.

I've had the same nalgene for the past fifteen years. Used daily. Only thing I've ever replaced is the cap because I'll drop it and it'll hit a rock just right and cut the connector thing that holds it to the water bottle.

my partner and I love our wide mouth stainless steel kleen kanteen bottles (one TK Wide and 2 very old classic styles) - they do get dented when dropped but they still insulate without leaks or drips and the no-plastic-touching-the-liquid-including-the-cap and insulating for hot and cold is great.

I like to put a silicone wristband/bracelets (often given out for free to promote events, like the yellow "live strong" ones that were popular a while ago) around the bottle to add some protection and grip!

And, I'm glad that you noticed the problem as fast as you did!

I'm not sure any controllers are BIFL. I make out better buying a Gamestop warranty for $15 every time I want a new controller, about every 6-12 months.

Metal is going to get dented.

Yeah have had a look and from a price point definitely seems like a good way to go

It does, super appreciate the advice

I've got a couple brands that I've used, but don't know how to assess the safety well; I'll let others speak to that, or perhaps to which rating organizations they'd trust.

[Edit: I strongly agree with your point about how you use the heater.] safety is not just about the device, but also how it's used. I try not to leave a high-current appliance unattended: if I must leave an oil-filled heater on and unattended, I set it to low or maybe medium power, greatly reducing the current; I reduce the amperage on my level-2 car charger, unless I want to charge promptly during a short stop at home. And, don't overlook all those safety warnings that we don't read in the instruction booklet... Occasionally check the cord for wear, and make sure it doesn't get damaged. After your post, I may start feeling the cord after the first 5-10 minutes of use, to see if it's heating excessively or unevenly.

And, beware the phrase "all other things being equal", even when it is unspoken. The oil-filled heaters are said to be safer, but that's if you use them in the same way ... they take time to warm up, so it's much more tempting to turn them on well before you're going to occupy the room. Would it be safer to start an old-style electric room heater only when you're actually in the room? I don't know, but that's a different question, any may have a different answer. [Edit: So, maybe something with a remote control, so you can shut it easily, each time you step out?]

Also, I try not to put the heater between myself and the door. Just in case something gets out of hand quickly.

Hi Reddit,

I am very desperately searching for a replacement of my favourite hoodie that I've had for over 10 years an that is slowly starting to fall apart now. (There are detail photos in the album on imgur as well). The label only says 100% wool, hand wash only but it is nothing like the other wool clothes I've had. Even after more than 100 washes (in my washing machine with all my other clothes) it did not shrink and it shows no sign of pilling. I remember that after the first wash my whole flat smelled like a sheep barn, but that has disappeared after it was dry.

Unfortunately samsoe samsoe has discontinued the production of it and all other 100% wool clothes that I've tried after were nothing like it. (Either very itchy, started pilling fast or not as soft).

I hope you can give me any hints on how to find something similar. I would be forever grateful because I rellay love this thing. If someone has the "Enno Zip Hoodie" By Samsoe Samsoe lying around I would of course pay good money for it.

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!

I'm sure you have heard this before but make sure your heater is plugged directly into the wall and not on any extension cords. If you have to buy an extension cord buy one rated for 1500 watt appliances (I have a special gray extension cord only used for heater)

Nalgene last forever and won't hurt as much when you lose them as a Yeti would

Haha brilliant, definitely sounds like this is the way to go.

Nalgenes cost $20 or less and will survive that. My kids have been rocking the same pair of nalgenes for years now. One of the lids ended up getting melted by the dishwasher, but a replacement was $3.

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I've personally used them for camping/hiking/work for about 25 years now and none of mine have failed....except for the one that we tried to destroy. Ran it over with a truck, froze it full of water, eventually it was the 12 gauge slug that did it in.

Might search for instructions to go the opposite way, could help you find something useful.

Nalgene for uninsulated. It’s the go to for Scouting and If Scouts don’t tear them up it’s practically indestructible. For insulated I really like my Stanley bottles. They have taking a heck of a beating and are still good to go.

$8 Nalgene should work. I have one that’s still around from 2001

Nalgene is the answer. One of mine is 20 years old now, and while the outside is scratched up, it’s works just fine.

Actually camelback makes pretty good bottles too. I have a metal thermos type I got for free and use it when I'm working outside. Last year I forgot it'd left it on my truck, found it 200ft from my driveway. It's scratched up but still works fine.

Nalgene seems pretty sturdy.

I’m not sure where you’re located, but the thrift shops around me usually have gently used Nalgene bottles for a couple bucks.

I had one for about 10 years I used camping, wade fishing, kayaking, etc. It got dropped on rocks, tossed around and never failed. Eventually I switched to camelback bladders for that kind of stuff but I have a buddy who still uses his nalgene bottle whenever we go kayaking or wade fishing together.

Yeah seems to be he consensus that the Yeti is the way to go. Nice to know it survives being dropped

Brilliant this has been informative. Thank you.