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Kathmandu Vacuum harness flask 500ml review

Stainless steel water bottle. Priced at $50.

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CHOICE Expert Rating

85%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

CHOICE Expert Rating

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

Good points

•  Has a carry harness
•  Excellent thermal performance - took 16 hours to reach 11.5 degrees
•  Double walled

Bad points

•  Fiddly to open/close
•  Edge felt relatively sharp when drinking
•  May spill whilst drinking
•  May be difficult to clean
Recommended View more details.

We recommend reusable water bottles with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 75% or more.

Yes
CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This overall score is based on performance (50%) and ease of use (50%).

85%
Ease of use score View more details.

We assess ease of carrying, opening and closing, drinking and dismantling to clean. We also look for leaks, condensation, odd tastes in the water and any spills while drinking.

74%
Performance score View more details.

We measure the time it takes for chilled water (approximately 3°C) to reach 11.5°C with the lid attached. The surrounding ambient air temperature is maintained at approximately 24°C. Cups with a higher score kept the water cool for a longer period of time.

96%
Price View more details.

Recommended retail price at the time of testing.

$50
Capacity (mL) View more details.

As claimed by the manufacturer.

500
Bottle material
Stainless steel
Lid material
Stainless steel / Plastic
Height with cap (cm) View more details.

The measured height of the bottle, in centimetres.

26
Lid fixing
Screw
Cap screw
Screw
Warranty (years)
ns
Country of origin
China
Website
kathmandu.com.au
BPA free View more details.

Whether the bottle isa free of bisphenol A, as claimed by the manufacturer.

ns
Double wall View more details.

Double wall insulation can make the bottle easier to hold as it reduces condensation buildup on the exterior layer. It also helps keep liquids cool.

Yes
Spare parts available
No
Member reviews

Average rating