Nalgene 32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle
A 32 oz bottle you can throw in any pack and forget about
A 32 oz wide-mouth bottle in BPA-, BPS- and phthalate-free Tritan Renew with a leak-proof screw lid and mL/oz markings. Dishwasher safe, about 6.25 oz, made in USA.
Our take
It's easy to overspend on a hiking bottle. On most trails you don't need insulation. You need a quart of water in something that won't crack or leak. That's the Nalgene. A full quart, about 6.25 oz, tough enough to toss in a pack, with a leak-proof screw lid.
The wide mouth takes ice, cleans easily and fits many water filters, which matters if you're refilling from streams. The mL and oz markings help with drink mixes, and it's very widely reviewed. The trade-offs are real, though. Water warms up on hot days, the wide mouth can splash when you drink while walking, and it's bulky in a small daypack.
For hikes, camping and road trips, this is the one we'd buy. If you want cold water all day, get an insulated bottle instead. Check the price before you head out.
Who it’s for
Hikers, campers and road trippers who want a tough, light, leak-proof quart of water.
Skip it if
Skip it if you want cold water all day or drink on the move a lot. An insulated bottle or the narrow-mouth version suits that better.
Nalgene 32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle: questions people ask
Is a Nalgene good for travel?
Yes, for hikes and road trips. It's light, tough and leak-proof. It's bulky in a small daypack, though, and won't keep drinks cold.
Can you put hot water in a Nalgene?
Nalgene rates this bottle from -40°F to 212°F. It isn't insulated, so it'll be hot to hold.
How much water should I carry on a day hike?
A common rule is about half a liter per hour of moderate hiking, more in heat. A 32 oz bottle covers a couple of hours.
Where we recommend it
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Hydro Flask 24 oz Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Straw Cap
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Hydro Flask 18 oz Standard Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap
Small enough for a side pocket on city days, but you'll refill a lot in the heat, so hikers should go bigger.
Nalgene 32 oz Narrow Mouth Bottle (Amethyst)
Spills less than the wide-mouth version when you drink on the move, but many water filters won't fit and ice goes in slowly.
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