![]() So no, the new ones are not as tough as the original polycarbonate ones, but they will out-do any recyclable ($2) or permanent bottle. both bottles can be crushed without breaking because the plastic is very hard, yet flexible. ![]() This is rather stupid because you are more likely to drop the bottles than you are to run them over with a car. The old nalgenes have been filled and thrown off a cliff without breaking, though, falling is ANY bottle's weakness. This plastic handles better in the dishwasher that Polycarbonate, but when filled with water and dropped from a tall object, onto a hard surface may cause the new bottles to shatter. Now, the new nalgene bottles are made of Tritan. 8.99 - 22.99 Highest ratedin this set of products Platypus Platy 2-Liter Flexible Water Bottle 2,815 14.95 - 18.95 Most purchasedin this set of products Vapur Solid Flexible Water Bottle - with Carabiner 8,679 8. This is what the original Nalgenes were made of. "Polycarbonate, or Lexan is commonly used for aircraft windows or bullet proof glass. I don't know if it's true or not but I was told that the BPA free ones do break easier, but it could be that someone just had one break and the story started.ĮDIT: Here's what I found after a quick google search:
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