Product Description

Sigg .6 Liter Aluminum Original Logo Water Bottle Over 100 years of Swiss quality is apparent in this 0.6-liter aluminum Logo Water Bottle . The bottle is leak-proof and lightweight, won't leach, doesn't transfer taste or scent and is recyclable. No wonder it was awarded "The World's Toughest Water Bottle" by Backpacker magazine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4911 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Sigg
• Released on: 2007-05-22

Features

• Stylish, Swiss-engineered water bottle holds 0.6 liters (20.3 ounces) of fluid
• Leak-proof, three-stage sport top--just turn once, pull twice, and it's ready to drink
• Made from a single piece of aluminum--rugged, crack-resistant and completely reusable
• Non-toxic proprietary inner liner resistant to leaching; taste- and scent-neutral
• Holds 0.6 liters (20.3 ounces) of fluid

Amazon.com Product Description
A safe, stylish alternative to plastic water bottles, Sigg water bottles are a great choice for transporting beverages on your daily commute or while backcountry hiking. This ultra-lightweight bottle is extruded from a single piece of aluminum and holds 0.6 liters of fluid (20.3 ounces). Designed to fit your on-the-go lifestyle, it comes with a leak-proof, three-stage sport top--just turn once, pull twice, and it's ready to drink. The automatic mouthpiece enables one-handed maneuvering and its larger opening provides an increased amount of flow.

Sigg bottles are virtually unbreakable and are constructed with no seams, ensuring a long-lasting, leak-proof performance. They also feature Sigg's proprietary baked-on inner liner, which is made from a non-toxic, water-based epoxy resin that exceeds FDA requirements for leaching (0.0 percent) and is independently tested to be taste- and scent-neutral. Every Sigg bottle is 100 percent recyclable at the end of its life, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

About Sigg
It all started with a simple hiker’s bottle. Today, the SIGG bottle has acquired cult status. What happened is a success story that started in Biel, Switzerland in 1908. Küng, Sigg & Cie. manufactured leisure goods, kitchenware, and electrical appliances. The company relocated to Frauenfeld in 1916, where it helped pioneer the legendary tradition of Swiss quality. Since 1998, SIGG has concentrated on its core business: drinking bottles that deliver ultimate customer benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can Sigg bottles be used for boiling water?
A: No. Strong heat can damage the outer coating.

Q: Can dents in the bottle damage the Sigg bottle's inner coating?
A: No, the Sigg inner coating is highly elastic. Dents cannot crack or chip the internal lining and the Sigg bottle remains perfectly usable.

Q: Can I use my Sigg bottle for carbonated drinks?
A: Yes, all Sigg bottle tops provide a 100 percent seal and will not leak. It's recommended that you fill the bottle no further than 1/2-inch below the lip. And before taking a drink, relieve the pressure inside the bottle by gently rotating the entire top.

Q: Are Sigg bottles dishwasher safe?
A: Yes, but because of the narrow mouth of the bottle, hand washing is recommended.

Q: Can a Sigg bottle be placed in the freezer
A: No, as this may cause the bottle to crack. However, the bottle can be chilled in the refrigerator.

Customer Reviews

good bottle, confusing caps
I got the Sigg bottle because our office went disposables-free, and I'm sensitive enough that I can taste the metal in the steel drinking bottles that were the company recommended alternative. The liner and cap do appear to be taste-neutral to me. The painted aluminum finish feels fine against the skin and has no metallic or paint taste or smell. And, as an artist, it's an extra bonus to have the coolest looking drinking bottle in the building.

Anyone considering the butterfly design might also appreciate knowing that its 'soft blue' is as bright purple in person as it looks onscreen. That's actually what I was hoping for, so no complaints from me on that account.

I couldn't find a concrete explanation anywhere about the different types of tops on Sigg bottles, so some other customers might be confused as well...

The loop/ring top is pretty self-explanatory, but if you're planning to drink directly from the bottle rather than pour from it, it might help to know that although the opening has nicely smooth rounded edges, when drinking directly from it you can feel the seam between the outer shell and liner. It's not rough or dangerous, but not everyone would be entirely comfortable with the feel.

The regular drinking top has a pop-up spout, with 2 settings; open and closed. The cover is connected by a plastic loop around the neck of the bottle, is removable and can move around when open.

The 'active sport' cap twists from a closed/locked position to a leak-proof open position. That means you need to press down on the cap to drink, but won't accidentally pour water all over yourself if you carry it around open or knock it over on your desk. The push-down nozzle takes a bit of getting used to, since you either need to press it (pretty firmly) in against your mouth when drinking or hold it down with a finger. Once I got familiar with it though, it was pretty simple to hook a forefinger over the edge of the cap when holding the bottle by the neck, so I can drink or pour one-handed while pressing it down. The cover on the active sport is hinged, but can be removed if desired. It's supposedly mud-proof, but I - fortunately - haven't had a need to test that.

Both drinking caps can be taken apart for thourough cleaning, but don't come apart easily by accident.

Kinda leaky
I bought this water bottle after going through several $5 sport-top water bottles that leak all over me when I take a drink. I thought the Sigg would be different - but it's not. Better, yes. Leak-free, no.

But it is pretty. And I like that it's recyclable and not made of plastic. I would probably recommend a Sigg without the sport-top (I'm considering buying a regular top for mine).

Update: It turns out I was using the sport top wrong! It's designed so you have to push down on the top to get the water to come out. I had turned the top past its intended position (a place where you don't need to push down to get the water to come out) and that's why it was leaking. Oops. But problem solved - great water bottle.

FUN Personal Accessory and Water Bottle
*****
This is an upscale designer water bottle, top of the line, and so much fun. The designs Of Sigg's water bottles are gorgeous, from the plain, solid color bottles, to the ones with intricate designs. They are simply beautiful! I switched from regular plastic water bottles because of health concerns, thinking it would take more work to maintain. These do necessitate regular cleaning (I clean mine every day), but having something so beautiful to drink from makes the cleaning fun. Sort of like my rings, glasses, and watch, I now consider my Sigg personal water bottle a vital accessory, reminding me to drink more water, making a statement about my values, and expressing myself with a special design. Yes, all in a water bottle!

Sigg of Switzerland water bottles are very high quality, made of light aluminum on the outside, slightly insulated, and covered with a special powder coat on the inside that prevents any leaching whatsoever, unlike plastic and polycarbonate water bottles. They are light, durable, and perfect for any activity. Well water tastes spectacular in these bottles, just like from the tap.

Sigg bottles come with several different types of tops. I bought the screw top because I don't like sports tops, and I don't mind unscrewing the top when I want a drink. It is totally leakproof, which is important to me. The top is pretty and can be hooked onto a carabiner. I get comments on it all the time, "What's that? I love it!" The sports top version is ok; I just am not a fan, as I don't feel like I can get enough water from the little stream from the sports top. However, for convenience, you might prefer it. For children, there is a cap-type top. All are leak-proof. If you are ever unsatisfied with the top, you can buy a screw top separately to fit your Sigg bottle.

Sigg makes their personal water bottle in .6L and 1L in this style. I have both. I use the .6L for sports activities because they are smaller. When I won't have to carry the container, I like the larger bottle. Sigg also makes a smaller .3L bottle for children that is a perfect size for young people. You can buy Siggs in alternative sizes too, such as .75L, .4L (for kids), .6L, .5L. You can occasionally find this bottle in the 1.5L size, also. Search Amazon for the perfect size.

Pick a style and pattern you like, as this bottle is a personal accessory, and should reflect your style. The colors are vibrant and even prettier than they seem in the pictures on Amazon.

They are expensive, but they are so durable that you can plan on them lasting many years. I consider them both an accessory and an investment in my health, so they are well worth it value-wise for me.

Highly recommended.
*****