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KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel

KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel

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Brand: KOR Water
Category: Sports

Buy New: $23.20 (On sale from $23.67) - $34.95
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 87 reviews
Sales Rank: 270

Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 11.6 x 3.3 x 2.1

MPN: KOR-ONE
Model: One
ASIN: B002ACH7VG


Features:
  • Eco-friendly multi-use water bottle made of BPA Free Eastman Tritan material
  • Elliptical shape with sparkling body is inspired by organic look of blown glass
  • Hinged opening makes drinking easier and more enjoyable (no cap to lose)
  • Tapered shape fits hands of all sizes and most cup holders or bottle pockets
  • Dishwasher-safe in top rack; measures 3.54 x 11.36 x 2.58 inches (W x H x D)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
With 70 million plastic water bottles consumed each day, we are proud to introduce an eco-liquid bottle unlike any other. It's hip, it's stylish, and you won't leave home without it. The KOR ONE is made from Eastman Tritan, which is free of bisphenol-A (BPA), a leaching toxin found in polycarbonate bottles. The easy carry handle transports your bottle wherever you need to go and a non slip bottom secures it to its resting place. Simply press open the cap for a large mouth opening to quench your thirst.

Amazon.com
The average U.S. consumer discarded 167 single-use water bottles last year. Of these 167, only 20 were recycled; the rest of the oil-based bottles went into landfills or wound up as litter. Now you can do your part to promote a greener lifestyle--and enjoy a strikingly beautiful design in the process--with the KOR ONE hydration vessel. Offering everything you want in a multi-use water bottle, the KOR ONE boasts an elliptical shape that's inspired by the organic beauty of blown glass, with a sparkling body that stands out in a crowd. More importantly, the bottle eagerly quenches your thirst thanks to the "no-worry-cap" swivel, which opens with a press of a button and a twist of the wrist. Not only does this reveal a mouth wide enough for a satisfying flow, but it's also designed to minimize splashing. And users will appreciate the bottle's slim, ergonomic design, which fits in most cup holders and water-bottle pockets.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Most refillable water bottles are made of polycarbonate, even though scientists have known for years that Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used in the polycarbonate manufacturing process, leaches into whatever liquid goes inside (BPA is a known hormone disruptor that's been linked to birth defects). That's why the Kor One is made from Eastman Tritan, which offers the clarity and performance of polycarbonate but without the dangers of BPA. It's also safer to refill the Kor One than to re-fill single-use bottles, which tend to act as breeding grounds for bacteria. Many single-use bottles are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which studies indicate leaches potentially harmful amounts of antimony and other chemicals, especially as the bottle breaks down from re-use. The KOR ONE, by contrast, is easy to clean and stays safe throughout its lifetime.

Perhaps the most important benefit that the Kor One provides, however, is an immediate delivery system for your body's most important substance: water. Your body contains up to 70 percent water, and every metabolic system depends on it. Even minor dehydration can have significant effects, ranging from fatigue and headaches to indigestion and muscle cramps. The KOR ONE helps overcome these problems by giving you instant access to water, helping keep your muscles and joints happy and lubricated, distributing vitamins and other nutrients throughout the body, and helping remove lactic acid, dead cells, and toxins that would otherwise slow you down (or worse).

A Sustainable Choice
According to the Pacific Institute, the amount of petroleum required to make, ship, and distribute the average single-use water bottle would fill 25 percent of the bottle itself. So when you drink a bottle of water, you're also consuming the equivalent of a quarter of the bottle's volume in oil. The Earth Policy Institute estimates that bottled water consumption is the global warming equivalent of three million cars driven for a year. Drinking from a reusable water bottle, however, is a simple but empowering change. You may not be able to reverse global warming single-handedly, but collectively we can make a difference by changing our water consumption habits.

Additional Features:

  • Hinged opening makes drinking easier and more enjoyable (no cap to lose or fight with)
  • 750 ml capacity
  • Tapered shape fits hands of all sizes and most backpacks, briefcases, and laptop bags
  • Ergonomic handle for easy carrying
  • Soft rubber base makes for easy landing
  • Wide mouth for strong flow, adding ice cubes, and easy cleaning
  • Dishwasher-safe in top rack (hand washing with soap and hot water recommended)
  • Measures 3.54 by 11.36 by 2.58 inches (W x H x D)

In addition to building innovative products that reduce environmental impact, KOR takes their social responsibility mission very seriously and donates 1% of all sales to a select group of non-profits that focus on water-related issues. The company's goal is not only to provide much-needed funds to these organizations, but to engage their customers on issues such as recycling, watershed protection, and the global water crisis. Each of the four KOR One Hydration Vessels represents a specific water-related cause:

  • Ice Blue: Ocean Protection, partnered with The Algalita Marine Research Foundation
  • Sawgrass Green: Watershed Protection, partnered with The Wetlands Initiative
  • Sunrise Orange: Bottle Container Recycling, partnered with Container Recycling Institute
  • Orchid Pink: Global Water Crisis, partnered with Blue Planet Run




Customer Reviews:
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4 out of 5 stars Perfect for grab and go   September 7, 2010
lulu (San Francisco, CA)
Not only does this water bottle look as nice in person as it does in the picture, it is just the right size. The see through container allows me to quickly determine the liquid level and to ensure it gets thoroughly cleaned. The flip top is a nice change from the typical screw top of most water bottles because it can easily be opened one-handed.


5 out of 5 stars KOR is the best water bottle I've had!   September 5, 2010
Christopher Latimer (carrollton, tx United States)
First the bad news--I suffer from some kind of obnoxious form of OCD. Next, the good news! you can benefit from all of the time and money that I have spent reviewing various water bottles and purchasing various water bottles.

I have gone through Sigg, Klean Kanteen bottles and a few others. These "hydration vessels" Kor water bottles are my favorite by FAR. The differences are many. Here are some PROs and Cons:


PROs: 1. drinking spout is perfect size (the spout is larger than Sigg and smaller than Klean Kanteen and I love it!--added bonus no thread spout-- so it doesn't feel like you're drinking from the garden hose!)

2. nice size at 11.5" tall, 3.4" wide holds 25 ounces (KOR's website mentions that they'll be making larger sizes soon)

3. beautiful--I don't think I can mention this quality enough, I get compliments all the time when I'm out with the bottle, but even better than that I like looking at it so much that I'm drinking more water than ever! It catches the light and looks great on my desk, on the table and everywhere else (ps I have the 2 blue bottles and my wife has 1 green and 1 pink--did I mention we drink a lot of water now?)

4. durable- for us a least, I've noticed some people's reviews saying their bottle isn't and neither of us have dropped ours with or without water (thankfully) but it survives repeated us and travels with us in the car and in bags (mine's in my Timbuk2 messenger bag and hers in her purse) no leaking problems if you don't fill the top hinged part with water. I've dropped and "destroyed" the look of 2 Sigg bottles and 1 Klean Kanteen with ugly dents, so whatever bottle you do get don't drop it!

5. secure grip on bottom of bottle--it feels good when you set it down in a secure, this-isn't-going-to-move-around-on-me-way

6. you get to have a fun inspirational message when you flip open the cap! You get five slips of paper that core calls "stones" each one has a different message and one is left blank for you to write on.

7. On their website korwater com you can choose which set of 5 messages you want AND you can get 15% off if you use the code KWS-12574

8. BPA free! Sigg scared me awhile back when they recalled some bottles due to the liner which is a proprietary blend and supposedly have fixed it, but I'm a wee bit paranoid.

9. no metal aftertaste and it doesn't have that plastic cup taste either. I used to only enjoy drinking from glass..until now!

10. Iron Man uses it. In Iron Man 2 Tony Stark uses a KOR bottle, so that's fun!



CONs: 1. size- I know I have it as a positive, but it would be nice if there was a slightly larger version and I know there in the process of making it, but.. the current solution that my wife and I use is to get two, which does allow one to chill in the fridge while you drink from the other.

2. water in the top--can be a small nuisance, if you overfill the bottle or refill it with the flip top open toward the faucet it can collect some water and splash/leak that water out when you close it. The solution--have the cap open to the right side when you fill it up.

3. some condensation can occur after you remove it from the fridge--not a biggie, you drink it, it warms up, condensation goes away.



That's all! So, do yourself a favor and get your new favorite water bottle or bottles! (or hydration vessels- if you prefer) Just make sure you do it on their website korwater and get your choice of inspirational messages and get 15% off using the KWS-12574 code!

Enjoy!!





5 out of 5 stars Kor one hydration vessel   September 3, 2010
lc
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Best water bottle ever. Love the futuristic design, I get compliments all the time! Very good for going green, saving money on all those plastic water bottles!


2 out of 5 stars Form Over Function   August 30, 2010
Kevin Chan (Los Angeles, CA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

One glance at the "KOR ONE Hydration Vessel" and you know why this thing is popular. Almost all of my friends and coworkers have made a comment about its stylish design; sometimes random strangers even approach me and tell me how cool it looks! No doubt, carrying a KOR ONE is sure to draw a lot of attention; however, there are a few major problems that I find quite unacceptable given the relatively hefty $30 price tag.

First, this bottle sweats. A lot. Filling the vessel with cold liquids will create a drippy sheen of condensation on the outside. A coaster is required if you plan to use it on your table or desk, and you certainly don't want to place any important papers near where you set it. Puddles WILL ensue!

Second, while the mouth of the KOR ONE is wide enough to accept ice cubes, I find that the opening is much too small for mass insertion. If you're like me and you have an ice dispenser on your refrigerator, good luck trying to fit the falling cubes through a hole the size of a half-dollar. This means that ice has to be put in one cube at a time: a rather inconvenient hassle if you're used to wide screw-on lids.

Third, the carrying handle is somewhat uncomfortable for large hands like mine. There's only really enough room for two fingers: two fingers to distribute about 1.5 pounds of water-weight (when it's full). This doesn't seem like much, but it gets quite heavy if you're carrying it around all day at, say, an amusement park. (I remedied this by tying a string around the two loops, which I can adjust and hold to my liking.)

Last, if you plan on buying the KOR ONE: Special Edition, be aware that the graphics are simply painted onto the outside of the vessel. Yes, it looks good in the official product images, but in-person it is an entirely different story.

When it comes down to it, the KOR ONE is beautifully built, maybe even a little sexy. However, when I pay $30 for a water bottle, I expect the thing to have most (if not all) of its kinks worked out. To me, there are simply too many problems for the price; it's up to you to decide whether it's worth all the recognition you'll receive.

(Also, my hinge cracked after about two months of everyday use. That part does seem a little fragile, but I'm not sure if I received a defective version or what. Beware!)



2 out of 5 stars Loved this water bottle...until it broke!   August 27, 2010
C. Petrone (NY, United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this water bottle in May and fell in love with it. Didn't leak, looked great & got tons of compliments, stored a lot of water. Figured great at work and to tote to gym with me. I couldn't be any happier after tons of failed water bottles!

...and then today I used it at work, no problems. Then filled it before going to the gym, to see my bag that was sitting next to me in the car was soaked. Figured I closed the cap wrong and it was my fault. Then I get into the gym and go to take a sip - notice a crack by the hinge!!! I didn't even rough house with it, just casual everyday use!

I raved about this water bottle to the dozens of people who asked about it and wanted one, now I am just upset I spent $30 to only have it last for THREE months!! I feel kind of ripped off, very disappointed.


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