The iconic Nalgene bottle celebrates 75 years. Where did it come from and why choose it?

Are you one of the enthusiastic supporters of the Nalgene outdoor bottle, or are you just looking for a new and high-quality bottle for your trips to nature? In both cases, today's article is exactly for you. Sit back and immerse yourself in the story that shaped one of the most used tourist bottles in the world.

Cherchez la femme!

The story of the Nalgene bottle began in 1949, when the experienced chemist Emanuel Goldberg developed the first plastic pipettes. These pipettes were so successful that Goldberg was able to found the Nalge Company. The name Nalge Company itself is a romantic reference to Emanuel's wife, full name Natalie Levey Goldberg, and consists of her initials.

Laboratory flasks in action

The idea of ​​mass production of bottles came a bit by accident. In the 1960s, scientists from the laboratories of the Nalge Company decided that they would also like to look somewhere in nature after work. Out of the blue, many of them decided to spend their free time actively and became interested in hiking. When hiking, however, every extra kilogram is noticeable, so the scientists decided to throw out the old heavy water containers and instead started taking laboratory flasks on trips, which were not only lightweight, but also sealed perfectly.

The iconic Nalgene bottle is celebrating 75 years since its inception. Thanks to its excellent properties, it maintains its popularity to this day.

What you bring is what you take away!

Carry In/Carry Out was one of the biggest trends in hiking and tramping that first appeared in the early 1970s. The main goal of conservationists was to discourage the growing tourist population from burning and burying waste, especially cans and glass containers.

It was at this time that the Nalge Company laboratory flasks, which had been circulating in smaller quantities among outdoor enthusiasts for some time, were introduced. Due to increased interest, these extremely lightweight and durable bottles gradually found their way to the world market and began to be sold alongside high-quality camping and hiking supplies.

Exciting match for gold

Nalgene bottles also made themselves known during the thrilling gold medal match in Lake Placid, New York. In a hockey game between the Soviet Union and the USA, where Emanuel Goldberg's bottles were the official bottles for Team USA, the Soviet Union suffered a surprising 4-3 defeat. The name Miracle on Ice was adopted for the match. Nowadays, Nalgene bottles are popular with both professional and amateur teams.

Nalgene today

Today, Nalgene strives to reduce waste, improve access to clean water and produce simple, safe and sustainable products for all exercise enthusiasts. In 2022, the company decided to introduce a new range of bottles that are 50% made from recycled plastics.

You can use the Nalgene bottle both at work and during a wide range of outdoor activities. Many current models of outdoor backpacks have a bottle pocket adapted to the size of a Nalgene bottle.

Why Nalgene?

Of course, there are many outdoor fans among us, but also members of the armed forces or the integrated rescue systems, who swear by their Nalgene, and we do not even have to introduce it to them at length. Nevertheless, we will summarize its basic advantages that distinguish it from ordinary bottles:

• It does not contain harmful BPA, it is friendly to health and the environment.
• It is resistant to impacts and temperature.
• It doesn't leak.
• The cap is part of the bottle, it won't get lost.
• It does not retain odors and is easy to clean (it can also be put in the dishwasher).
• It leaves no aftertaste in the water.
• Suitable for cold and very hot drinks.
• Lines for easy monitoring of the drinking regimen.
• Many backpacks have a side pocket adapted to just the size of a Nalgene bottle – that's how popular this bottle is.
  

Among other things, Nalgene also offers collapsible bottles that are great for carrying and storing water supplies.

Choose your Nalgene in the Rigad offer!

Wide mouth bottles

Among the most popular and best-selling are the classic wide-mouth Nalgene bottles. The wide neck makes it easier to clean the bottle, which does not absorb odors thanks to its high-quality material. With the wide neck, you can easily add ice to the bottle, for example, or use the bottle to carry food, semi-finished products, or even use it as a waterproof package for small valuables.

The absolute bestseller is the Nalgene bottle with a volume of 1l, which is available in many colors. In the Rigad range, you can even find a version that glows in the dark.

We also offer a larger Nalgene bottle with a capacity of 1.5 liters. Compared to its smaller version, it is taller, but its diameter is the same, and it also fits in most pockets on outdoor backpacks. If, on the other hand, you are looking for something smaller, e.g. for work, for shorter trips, for sports or for children, reach for a Nalgene bottle with a volume of 0.5l.

Collapsible Nalgene bottles

Collapsible Nalgene bottles are convenient for carrying and storing water supplies. The empty Nalgene collapsible bottle is very lightweight and easy to pack, taking up minimal space in your backpack. So you can carry several pieces without them getting in the way or adding weight to your overall gear.

Once you fill your Nalgene collapsible bottle with water, you can trust that the cap will hold tight and the water will not leak. At the same time, thanks to the quality and harmless material, it does not absorb any aftertaste. Nalgene collapsible bottles are available in 1l, 1.5l and 3l volumes.

Nalgene canteens

What could interest not only hikers and foresters, but also soldiers or members of the armed forces in general, are Nalgene flasks or canteens, specifically Everyday Oasis field bottles. This canteenis inspired by classic metal or plastic canteens, is ergonomic and fits perfectly in the hand.

Everyday Oasis canteens are made of tritan and do not contain harmful BPA. Thanks to this, they are very durable, impact-resistant, do not transmit odors or tastes to the water and are resistant to stains. The high-quality, leak-proof lid is firmly attached to the bottle, and there is no risk of losing it somewhere in the forest. Choose from several colors!

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