KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel

by KOR Water

Product Features

• Reusable water bottle made of BPA-free Eastman Tritan material
• Elliptical shape with sparkling body is inspired by the look of blown glass
• Hinged opening makes drinking easier and there's 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 by 11.36 by 2.58 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description

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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

Product Description

Each of the KOR One Hydration Vessels represents a specific water related cause. KOR has selected four nonprofits for the Thirst for Giving program based on the extraordinary work they are doing for the causes KOR supports.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002ACH7VG
• Item model number: One
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (182 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,087 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #30 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Sports Water Bottles

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

323 of 333 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If Apple designed a water bottle..., February 3, 2009

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Daniel Will-Harris (Point Reyes, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel (Sports)

Length:: 2:19 Mins

The Kor One "Hydration Vessel" has a pretentious name, but it's a beautifully designed product. Easy to carry. Easy to open. Easy to fill. Big enough for ice cubes. Surprisingly heavy duty so it will last. [....]

68 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kor One Hydration Vessel, May 12, 2009

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Panty Mython - See all my reviews

This review is from: KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel (Sports)

Length:: 2:21 Mins

The Kor One Hydration Vessel is a rugged water bottle. The mouth opening is the perfect size for plopping in ice cubes and drinking out of. The mouth piece has rounded edges, so it feels great to take a drink out of it. The hinged cap stays in place, and it does not leak.

My regular videos are on YouTube.
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51 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product with over the top propaganda, December 10, 2008

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A. Morrow - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel (Sports)

Note: this is from review I wrote in October. All of it remains true. Updates at the bottom

I got mine in the mail today and I like it quite a bit more than I thought I would... For starters, the packaging and trimmings are very classy. I know that doesn't matter in the long run, but for me it helps with first impressions. Next off the build quality is really incredible. The base has a low profile rubber ring around it that helps with traction when setting it down. The button on the front to open the lid is large enough and the actual clasp holding it closed is really beefy - actually it's connected to an armature that actuates two hooks - one on each side of the bottle. These, in turn, are held in place by TWO large leaf springs that really feel like they're here to last.

What don't I like? Well I hate leaving reviews where I don't trash at least ONE thing about a product but I can't bring myself to do it. OH YA- and the mouth is big enough to put in the ice cubes from my ice maker! See? I actually put a positive comment in the trash section. Ouch.

That said, I'm not a paid shill and I --- OH there's something I don't like. I think most of their website is horrible. Too much flash and "Personal Sustainable Hydration" is the most pompous tripe I've ever heard.

That said, I think everyone should run out and buy one of these, unless you want to die from only having non sustainable hydration! (blech)

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December '08 updates:
Nothing really much to add... It is easy to keep clean. It will take every ice cube I've found with no problem. It doesn't hold flavors or smells at all after you've given it a rinse. The rubber gasket that presses on the mouth from the lid is positively bizarre - it BARELY touches the mouth, yet I've never had a leak that wasn't due to not closing it all the way - and even then only once.

It still really looks as good as the day I bought it which is pretty impressive as most things that go into my bag (a Maxpedition Versapack) end up scratched within seconds. The materials here really are nice.

I'm buying 4 as gifts this year, so let that speak for itself.

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