Why Is Nalgene So Popular?

There is a clear reason that the Nalgene Wide-Mouth has been so ubiquitous in the world of outdoor recreation for the past few decades. It's a durable bottle that is also lightweight and easy to clean. It has a few tricks up its sleeve that can make campsite cooking and cold winter nights a little easier.

What is so special about a Nalgene bottle?

Nalgene is a brand of plastic products developed originally for laboratory use, including such items as jars, bottles, test tubes, and Petri dishes, that were shatterproof and lighter than glass. The properties of plastic products make them suitable for work with many substances in various temperature ranges.

What is the hype with the Nalgene bottle?

Nalgene bottles withstand very high temperatures (boiling water) without distorting their shape or deteriorating.