deke—July 7, 2017
these Nalgene Oasis Canteens are the same shape and size as the traditional military canteens, made of metal and then plastic...but, this comes without any odor! even with a half full canteen of h20 left idle for a long period, there is still no odor, and if you place something other than h20 in it, there is no lingering taste or odor of that item. it is a very strong and durable material, this Eastman Tritan, and the Oasis 1qt is a perfect replica in size and shape to the canteens of the military. Nalgene Oasis Pros; • no odor • impact-resistant (very durable…i dare say, unbreakable!) • stain-resistant • BPA-Free • lightweight • attached leakproof top (no rubber seal, just seals via threading it down tight) • fits standard military Canteen Cover that attaches to belt of mission suspenders/belt kit, along with FA Kit, and pistol holster; Military Outdoor Clothing Previously Issued US GI OD Green Canteen Set with Suspenders • fits into standard military canteen cup; Rothco 3 Piece 1 Quart Canteen Kit With Cover & Aluminum Cup • effectively, a perfect replacement for the OD plastic 32oz. canteen that retains odors and is less durable... wish Nalgene was around and supplied the military when i served... we had the standard OD plastic that always smelled... of course, you just got used to it. • fits excellent in this vintage-look case with shoulder strap; Rothco Vintage Canvas Carry-All 1 Qt Canteen Cover With Shoulder Strap, Black ... my wife and i carry our Nalgene Oasis bottles in this shoulder-strapped case on short hikes with the dog (plus a silicone collapsible bowl) and we all stay nicely hydrated... :-) this case is durable and, also, has a convenient, little, velcro-closured pocket for a cell phone... a very nice feature! …for short hikes, the Nalgene Oasis Canteen, in a carrying cover like something above, can not be beat. Nalgene Oasis Cons; • none. these are superb 32 oz canteen bottles! we have now purchased three (3) Oasis canteens, as well as several other Nalgene bottles, and they all share the same high quality, durability, and odor-free standard... an excellent product! Nalgene also makes a slick 12oz. flask, that stows easily in a coat pocket or cargo pant pocket, with all the odor-free and other qualities of the canteens; Nalgene 12 Oz Flask, Blue lastly, i have tried many water bottles through the years and have found nothing that beats or even compares to Nalgene! very pleased, Thank you! :-) Read more
Candid Reviewer—May 13, 2015
The Nalgene Oasis Bottle is an excellent alternative to the ubiquitous round-style Nalgene bottles, and in my opinion, a much better choice for most outdoor activities (hiking/camping, bushcraft, etc.). Like the round Nalgene bottles, the Oasis bottle holds a full 32 oz./1L of liquid. In fact, you can squeeze in a little extra--about 34 fl. oz. if you fill it all the way up to the neck. But it has a much more convenient form factor. Whereas round Nalgene bottles seem bulky and frequently tend to create pockets of dead space or uncomfortable bulges in a pack, the Oasis bottle has the traditional USGI Canteen shape (an exact match, in fact... it nests perfectly in a USGI Canteen Cup!). Looking down on it from above, its shape is almost rectangular shape: wider in one direction but considerably slimmer in the other, with a curve/dent on one side to give it the traditional curvature of a USGI Canteen. This results in at least two desirable benefits: 1. It is easier and more comfortable to pack in many packs or to wear on a belt. The rectangular shape nestles more naturally alongside other equipment with less deadspace, and the inward curvature/dent on one side, if turned inward, also prevents the uncomfortable bulging sensation that round Nalgenes (or other similar bottles) can cause when worn on a hip belt or close to the body. 2. It is easier and more comfortable to hold. When you pick up the Oasis bottle, your thumb nestles into the dent while the rest of your fingers follow the excellent curvature and wrap securely around the opposite side. This is absolutely more ergonomic than the wide round shape of typical Nalgene bottles, making it easier to hold onto with less pressure/fatigue and a surer grip, especially if your hands happen to be wet. So you're less likely to drop this bottle and more comfortable holding it as you drink. The plastic used to make the Oasis bottle is also noticeably less rigid (i.e., more "flexy") than the stiff lexan used to make the regular round Nalgenes. It also has a subtle grainy texture. Both of these qualities further improve the ergonomics, and the bottle seems no less durable than a regular lexan. (What it lacks in stiffness, it seems to make up in give/flex, still proving more than durable enough to survive hard falls onto hard surfaces without cracking.) I like it. Lastly, the narrow mouth is sufficiently large for easy filling/drinking (at least 50% wider than the mouth on a typical soda bottle), yet narrow enough to be considerably easier to drink/sip from than the more common, wide-mouth Nalgene bottles. The only shortcoming I notice in comparison with a traditional round Nalgene bottle is the lack of any measurement gauge on the Oasis bottle. That is the only feature I miss, but if you purchase a USGI canteen cup and use the tip of a nail to stamp mild dents in the metal to mark the most common measurements you desire, you can carry the Oasis bottle nestled inside the canteen cup, and use the latter whenever you need to measure out a specific amount of liquid for any reason. Alternatively, it wouldn't be difficult to paint or write measurement marks on the Oasis bottle with a permanent marker, though I suspect they would wear off and need regular touching up over time. If you're looking for a great, 1-liter bottle for hiking/camping/hunting/bushcraft, the Oasis bottle is an excellent choice. And if you're wanting an "upgrade" to the traditional USGI canteen (which is made of a less durable and also opaque plastic), this is a sure bet. Give the Oasis bottle a try. Well worth the $9 I spent. And I love the Coyote color as a discrete, nature/wilderness color instead of the brightly colored options you usually find for round Nalgenes. Read more
