In the Algonquin Wilderness my Nalgene sustained major damage. The bottle is still functional but the strap holder broke off. Today I treated myself to a new one–a lovely shade of blue and strong enough to survive a nuclear blast. A thing of beauty. It’s just one of life’s simple pleasures. Everyone should own at least one of these.
I understand from their Web site that Nalgene is now producing a BPA-free line of products. I hope that you were able to purchase one of these. I also hope that readers who see your endorsement of this line will realize that they can choose a BPA-free alternative from this manufacturer. I agree that a good, dependable, reusable water bottle is a thing of value!