Nalgene’s Best Bottles and Hacks to Keep the Return to School (and Routine) Simple!

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Whether you’re outfitting a college dorm, gearing up a newly minted preschooler, or styling tweens and teens to slay on the first day, Nalgene Outdoor has the best selection of durable, stylish and affordable reusable water bottles. The “OG” of reusable water bottles with a 70+ year history, is truly a one-stop resource to ensure every member of your family is happy and stays hydrated this Fall! 

No matter the activity – school, sports, dance, theater or the office – a reliable and easy to clean water bottle continues to be a staple on the must-have gear lists of teachers, colleges, and coaches across the country! And, Nalgene bottles remain a top choice thanks to their incredible value, array of colors and graphics, and leak-proof, durable design.

So which Nalgene is the right one for each of your family members and what are the best insider tips for keeping hydration easy, green, and cost-effective this school year?  The Nalgene Outdoor product team offers busy parents its best recommendations and tips below.

No Greater Bang for the Buck Than a Nalgene Bottle

With family budgets stretched and demands on parents’ wallets at an all-time high, no other bottle on the market delivers a higher value proposition than Nalgene Outdoor. Priced at $20 or less per bottle means families can more affordably outfit each member of their household and not fret when kids do what kids sometimes do and lose or misplace their bottles. A clear Nalgene Outdoor advantage in the more expensive metal vs. plastic water bottle debate!

Be Green with Nalgene & Teach Sustainable Choices to Kids

Sustainability continues to lead school curriculum nationwide so be sure the bottle you choose for your kids helps to reinforce a responsible lifestyle. For more than 70 years, Nalgene bottles have been made in the USA resulting in lower carbon emissions and greener manufacturing practices. Now made from 50 percent recycled content that continues to be free from BPA- and BPS. Nalgene bottles not only divert and repurpose single-use plastics from the landfill, but they also minimize their use of it in the future. This one-two punch makes Nalgene Outdoor among the most sustainable bottes on the market today.  In fact, it is projected that in just five years, Nalgene Outdoor will divert the equivalent of 482,554,816 million single-use plastic bottles from landfills — or repurpose nearly 11 million pounds of plastic waste!

Nalgene’s Easy-to-Clean Design Keeps Life Easy 

The benefits of a Nalgene bottle don’t stop with being more affordable or sustainable. Their iconic design also helps to simplify the daily routine. Nothing is as tedious (or gets forgotten more often) than the daily cleaning and readying of the kids’ gear for the next day! Made of only two pieces, a cap and a bottle, a Nalgene bottle puts an end to last-minute hunt through drawers and cabinets for lost pieces and parts! And, since Nalgene bottles are dishwasher safe (even on the sanitize mode), cleaning the bottles daily is as easy as “Kids…put your Nalgene bottle on the top rack before grabbing a snack!” Have a super messy job or stuck-on smell? Of course, Nalgene Outdoor has the inside scoop on how to clean your bottle

New Animal Prints for All Ages

Click, pop and unlock! Sipping is easy with the Kids OTF’s flow-controlled spout that then locks closed for leak-proof storage. 12 ounces is the perfect size for lunches and a refill to rehydrate after recess. 

A 12-ounce spill-proof sippy cup in fun colors and enticing graphics (drinking more water is fun!), the Nalgene Grip-N-Gulp bottle is a classic for toddlers and preschoolers.  

Time-Saving Hack: “The sippy valve pops out and is dishwasher safe in the utensils basket for an extra easy clean,” advises Nalgene Outdoor team member and senior manager, Alicia Klessick.

“For my kids, the graphics make staying hydrated fun without a fight,”

notes Nalgene Outdoor team member and general manager, Elissa McGee.

Sleek and Sized for All Activities

16-ounce and narrow-mouthed, these sleek bottles fit into all sorts of bags and look perfect on a desk or looped to a backpack. Whimsical fruit or sophisticated animal prints offer the ultimate style.

Insider Tip: “Fill these bottles with a few ounces of water and pop them in the freezer overnight. The next day they’ll double as an instant ice pack for lunch boxes,”

advises Nalgene Outdoor team member and marketing director, Eric Hansen.

Strike a Pose with the New Fashion-Forward Monochrome Collection

In early 2023, Nalgene Outdoor debuted its Monochrome Collection, a suite of sleek, single-hue bottles and caps drawing upon the increasingly popular, simple, yet striking trend of one-color dressing from head-to-toe. With colors inspired by the latest trends, this collection is a hot accessory for looking good while living your best sustainable life.

Money Saving Tip: “Looking your best doesn’t have to be expensive. Pops of simple color to complement a great outfit in an unexpected accessory like a Nalgene bottle can be the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.”

– adds McGee.

The Collection of six trend-setting hues is available in: Cotton (an airy, almost clear white), Jade (a deep and rich green), Butter (a soft, creamy yellow), Denim (like worn in jeans), Cherry Blossom (a rich but subtle pink), and Mocha (a soft brown).

It’s Harder to Lose a Custom Bottle!

Whether you’re gearing up for sports practice or savoring summer memories, a personalized bottle featuring your favorite photos and graphics with the Nalgene Customizer makes a statement. With a print quality on par with the finest photographic reproductions, it’s easy to show off memories and relive them at the same time!

“Personalized graphics and photos make clear whose bottle is whose without the extra step of adding name labels,”

notes team member and product manager, Fernando Galiano.

One-Stop to Gear Up the Entire Family

Durable, stylish, easy to clean, and all priced under $20, order Nalgene bottles for your back-to-school needs now.

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