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KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel
Equipment DetailsManufacturer: KOR Water Brand: KOR Water Model: One Product features: - Reusable water bottle made of BPA-free Eastman Tritan material
- Elliptical shape with sparkling body is inspired by the look of blown glass
- Hinged opening makes drinking easier and there's no cap to lose
- Tapered shape fits hands of all sizes and most cup holders or bottle pockets
- Dishwasher safe in top rack; measures 3.54 by 11.36 by 2.58 inches (W x H x D)
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Sports reviews of KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration VesselCustomer Review: My Single Favorite Water Bottle Design!! Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have been an avid outdoors enthusiast for well over 25 years so I have had my fair share of water bottles. Sigg, Nalgene, Camelbak, Kleen Kanteen, REI, Eddie Bauer Etc.. I have had bottles from all of them. In fact I dont think there is a design or a company out there that I haven't tried. With that being said I ran across a KOR One bottle at my local racquetball club. I was immediately impressed by the design and since I was looking to buy a new bottle anyways, I decided to order one.
All I can say is WOW, just wow. What an absolutely brilliant design. It opens up with a push of a button and closes up just as fast. Its so easy to open you can literally do it with one hand. It has two handles at the top which makes it extremely easy to carry. The handles also make it extremely easy to attach to a bag or backpack. The KOR ONE is made from Eastman Tritan co-polyester, a groundbreaking new plastic that has extremely high clarity, is extremely durable, and is bisphenol-A (BPA) free.
The total capacity of the KOR ONE is 750ml which is imo the absolute perfect size for a water bottle. Its not so large that it becomes a pain to carry and at the same time its not too small thus unable to hold enough fluid. For those who are not very good with measurements, most bottled drinks that are available at the store are usually 16 ounces which is equal to 473ml. That means with a 750ml size, the KOR ONE is able to hold 25 ounces which is the equivalent to roughly 1.5 bottled drinks. Again, imo this is just the perfect size for a water bottle.
My single favorite aspect to these water bottles is the diameter and shape of the bottle opening. Your bottom lip fits the shape of the opening perfectly. I swear it literally feels like they took some sort of mold of my mouth and created the opening of this bottle specifically for me. This is not an exaggeration, the overall comfort and fit really is that good. Its absolutely perfect as its wide enough to be able to do some serious chugging yet not so wide that it winds up on your face and shirt. In all honesty its the best water bottle opening I have ever seen. In fact, none of the other water bottles I have tried can even begin to compete with KOR ONE in this regard. Of course it would be criminal of me not to mention how amazing these bottles look. IMO they are easily the best looking water bottles ever designed. Of course how a bottle looks is not nearly as important as how well it functions however when you get a bottle that functions this well and at the same time looks this good....well, lets just say its a huge bonus!!
These bottles also have some exclusive features. First they have what are called Kor Stones, which are disc-shaped tokens that have an inspirational message on them. They fit into the lid of your bottle so you see it every time you open up your bottle and take a drink. They are supposed to provide you with a little bit of inspiration each time you drink. Of course you could easily create your own tokens and put whatever you want on them be it graphics or even your name and phone number in case you lose your bottle. You can also buy something called a Yoli Blast Cap. Its a small cap that also fits into the lid of the bottle. Its basically a flavored vitamins and nutrients packet. Simply break it open at any time and your plain water is immediately transformed into a flavored vitamin water. I personal think this is a very cool idea, unfortunately the blast caps are pretty expensive so I have chosen not to use this feature, at least not yet. Hopefully the Blast Caps will come down in price as more and more people begin to use them as I really do think its an outstanding idea especially for people who take their bottles to the gym. I would definitely use such a feature if the price was right.
I have now been using my KOR One for around 5 months and the more I use it the more I have come to appreciate it. In fact, I now have 4 of them in total. I keep different drinks in each one and keep them stored in my fridge. In the morning I simply grab whichever one I am in the mood for and off I go.
The bottom line - The KOR ONE is hands down my single favorite water bottle in existence. Again I have pretty much tried every brand and bottle design in existence and imo none of them can match what the KOR ONE gives you. If your looking for a new water bottle then you owe it to yourself to give these bottles a try. Yes, they really are that good.
5 Stars!!
Description of KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration VesselEach of the KOR One Hydration Vessels represents a specific water related cause. KOR has selected four nonprofits for the Thirst for Giving program based on the extraordinary work they are doing for the causes KOR supports. The average U.S. consumer discarded 167 single-use water bottles last year. Of these 167, only 20 were recycled; the rest of the oil-based bottles went into landfills or wound up as litter. Now you can do your part to promote a greener lifestyle--and enjoy a strikingly beautiful design in the process--with the KOR ONE hydration vessel. Offering everything you want in a multi-use water bottle, the KOR ONE boasts an elliptical shape that's inspired by the organic beauty of blown glass, with a sparkling body that stands out in a crowd. More importantly, the bottle eagerly quenches your thirst thanks to the "no-worry-cap" swivel, which opens with a press of a button and a twist of the wrist. Not only does this reveal a mouth wide enough for a satisfying flow, but it's also designed to minimize splashing. And users will appreciate the bottle's slim, ergonomic design, which fits in most cup holders and water-bottle pockets. Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Most refillable water bottles are made of polycarbonate, even though scientists have known for years that Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used in the polycarbonate manufacturing process, leaches into whatever liquid goes inside (BPA is a known hormone disruptor that's been linked to birth defects). That's why the Kor One is made from Eastman Tritan, which offers the clarity and performance of polycarbonate but without the dangers of BPA. It's also safer to refill the Kor One than to re-fill single-use bottles, which tend to act as breeding grounds for bacteria. Many single-use bottles are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which studies indicate leaches potentially harmful amounts of antimony and other chemicals, especially as the bottle breaks down from re-use. The KOR ONE, by contrast, is easy to clean and stays safe throughout its lifetime. Perhaps the most important benefit that the Kor One provides, however, is an immediate delivery system for your body's most important substance: water. Your body contains up to 70 percent water, and every metabolic system depends on it. Even minor dehydration can have significant effects, ranging from fatigue and headaches to indigestion and muscle cramps. The KOR ONE helps overcome these problems by giving you instant access to water, helping keep your muscles and joints happy and lubricated, distributing vitamins and other nutrients throughout the body, and helping remove lactic acid, dead cells, and toxins that would otherwise slow you down (or worse). A Sustainable Choice According to the Pacific Institute, the amount of petroleum required to make, ship, and distribute the average single-use water bottle would fill 25 percent of the bottle itself. So when you drink a bottle of water, you're also consuming the equivalent of a quarter of the bottle's volume in oil. The Earth Policy Institute estimates that bottled water consumption is the global warming equivalent of three million cars driven for a year. Drinking from a reusable water bottle, however, is a simple but empowering change. You may not be able to reverse global warming single-handedly, but collectively we can make a difference by changing our water consumption habits. Additional Features: - Hinged opening makes drinking easier and more enjoyable (no cap to lose or fight with)
- 750 ml capacity
- Tapered shape fits hands of all sizes and most backpacks, briefcases, and laptop bags
- Ergonomic handle for easy carrying
- Soft rubber base makes for easy landing
- Wide mouth for strong flow, adding ice cubes, and easy cleaning
- Dishwasher-safe in top rack (hand washing with soap and hot water recommended)
- Measures 3.54 by 11.36 by 2.58 inches (W x H x D)
In addition to building innovative products that reduce environmental impact, KOR takes their social responsibility mission very seriously and donates 1% of all sales to a select group of non-profits that focus on water-related issues. The company's goal is not only to provide much-needed funds to these organizations, but to engage their customers on issues such as recycling, watershed protection, and the global water crisis. Each of the four KOR One Hydration Vessels represents a specific water-related cause: - Ice Blue: Ocean Protection, partnered with The Algalita Marine Research Foundation
- Sawgrass Green: Watershed Protection, partnered with The Wetlands Initiative
- Sunrise Orange: Bottle Container Recycling, partnered with Container Recycling Institute
- Orchid Pink: Global Water Crisis, partnered with Blue Planet Run
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