Wide mouth 36oz insulated stainless steel bottle with screw cap
The main body of this wide mouthed bottle is superior in many ways. The double wall provides good insulation properties, maintaining cold or hot temperatures of fluids for extended periods. The wide mouth facilitates cleaning with a brush, and the stainless steel smooth interior is easy to thoroughly clean, as well as being corrosion resistant and strong with excellent durability.The neck of the bottle has subtle threads to secure plastic cap with a twist.The outer surface has a blue paint coating each is nicely applied and an attractive color. The bottom of the bottle also has this painted surface. This could have been improved by g th he addition of a rubberized layer to protect against dings and scratches from settling the bottle on a hard surface.I’m a bit less enthusiastic about the cap. It isn’t a one handed open, since the bottle will hs e to be held on one hand and the small cap unscrewed and rotated up to put it in a drinking position. With that small cap hinged up, the geometry is such that if you wear glasses the cap will probably bump your glasses when you attempt to drink. If you are pouring into a cup, not a problem. But if you are used to a bottle like a Zojirushi, that allows you to keep one hand on the steering wheel while picking up the bottle with the other and open the lid for drinking, this bottle will be more challenging.The cap seals well with the gaskets. The soft carry handle seems strong and comfortable. The plastic materials seem strong enough and not likely to break.The 32 ounce size has advantages and disadvantages. If you need a pretty big supply of water or coffee for a long trip, it is a great size. However, it proton for our car’s cup holder, and it is a bit wide for holding in the hand. For the car I still use my 20 oz bottle because it fits the cup holder and opens one handed, but for a passenger or use at the beach, this is a great size.