I have bunch of water bottles, Nalgenes and Thermos bottles that are sitting on the shelf. A fully loaded SS bottle fell out when I was taking my pack out of the car and got a good ding n the bottom (it was brand sapnking new).
A contractor working on my house used a Nalgene that I had with me and I never got it back from him. I started carrying 32 oz bottles throw away bottles that were the containers for "Real Lemon" juice. I fill them, freeze them and take them with me; never really caring what happens to them.
I still use the better bottles for hot stuff or things like cereal.
Since getting a Maxped water bottle carrier (THANK YOU DT!) Patty and I have been using our SS water bottle a lot as we cruise around Mingo and go to the Lazy L safari Park. BUT at only one liter we find ourselves running short, or out of water a couple times.
Last week I ordered a Kleen Kanteen 40 ounce wide mouth SS water bottle. I LIKE IT! It still fits in the GSI 18oz SS cup and still fits inside the Maxped 10X4 water bottle carrier. SO Dogs, If you are looking for a new SS bottle, check it out. I've been using one of their 18oz bottles for about 3-4 years now with no complaints.
