Corkcicle Canteen Classic Review

This bottle has a unique aesthetic and a sleek, modern feel. The Corkcicle Canteen is great for cold beverages and impressed us with its simplicity. There are some shortcomings in terms of overall function, but the bottle is great for specific uses.

Performance Comparison

Ease of Use

Here, we assess the performance of each bottle in everyday life. The Corkcicle Canteen performed well in this metric overall. We had a few hangups with small design features, but overall appreciated the simplicity of its design. Since it doesn't have a carrying handle, the Corkcicle has an ergonomic shape that allows for comfortable in-hand carry. The lid is sleek and low-profile and the bottom of the bottle is rubberized to reduce slippage and improve grip. Despite its large size, the bottle fits into a car cupholder, thanks to its tapered design.

In terms of ease of drinking, this bottle works great for cold drinks, but don't be fooled by the vacuum-insulated design — drinking hot beverages from this narrow-mouthed bottle is tough to recommend. It's hard to control the flow of liquid to only get a small sip.

Durability

This shiny, metallic copper-colored bottle impresses at first glance, but we were immediately disappointed when we scraped some paint off just trying to remove the bottle from its packaging. Subsequently, the bottle continued to get scratched and dinged as we used it in our everyday lives. This performance limited its ranking in the lineup when it came to durability.

The Corkcicle Canteen passed the drop and leak tests with flying colors. The rubberized bottom helped reduce the impact of a fall on the stainless steel, and the Corkcicle walked away from our drop test with no dents. The lid also performed well when we tested it for leaks. Four layers of threads insert into the bottle to create an impressive seal and an easy-to-clean lid. This is one of our favorite lid designs of the water bottles we've tested to date.

Weight

The Corkcicle gets an average score in terms of its overall weight, especially compared to other stainless-steel bottles. Empty, this one weighs in at 18.4 ounces, which lands it in the middle when compared to its stainless-steel, insulated peers. Its slimmed-down feature set cuts back on weight, whereas other stainless bottles with more intricate designs end up weighing more. We like the tiny lid and sleek shape on this bottle — it's a great option for folks who yearn for simplicity.

Taste

Honestly, we were hesitant to put anything besides water in the Corkcicle Canteen. The narrow mouth was an immediate red flag in terms of lingering flavors since it is very hard to clean thoroughly. When we conducted our taste test by placing an electrolyte drink mix in the bottle and then washing it and checking for lingering flavors, we tasted faint flavors in Corkcicle, even after two washes. This bottle is challenging to clean, and its stainless-steel design imparts flavors, limiting its performance in this metric.

Should You Buy the Corkcicle Canteen Classic?

This is a sleek and interesting-looking stainless-steel bottle that works great for keeping cold drinks cold. Its ergonomic shape and simple, secure lid are our favorite features. The narrow mouth makes it hard to clean and challenging to drink hot drinks from. It's a fine daily-use bottle if you won't miss the carrying handle and plan on using it primarily for containing cold water.

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