Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Bottle review

The Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Bottle ranks fourth because nothing else here carries as much water for as little weight and money. It holds 32 oz, weighs 6.25 oz empty and costs $16.99, the lowest price on this list. Nalgene makes it in the USA from Tritan Renew, it is BPA/BPS-free and dishwasher safe, and Nalgene backs the seal with a leak-proof guarantee based on its continuous semi-buttress threads. The wide mouth fits most filtration devices and ice cubes, so it pairs well with a filter for refilling from hostel taps or streams. It stands 8.25 in tall with a 3.5 in diameter. The trade-offs are what you would expect from plastic: no insulation, so water warms on a hot day, a body too wide for many cupholders, and no straw or flip lid. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bottle.

Who it is for

backpackers who want the most water for the least weight and money

Price

$16.99 on Nalgene's US store as of November 2026.

The classic BPA/BPS- free Nalgene Wide Mouth bottle is now thoughtfully made from Tritan Renew. $ 16.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 32 oz capacity at 6.25 oz (177.25 g)
• Made from Tritan Renew, BPA/BPS-free, made in the USA
• Wide mouth fits most filtration devices and ice cubes
• Leak-proof guarantee from continuous semi-buttress threads
• Dishwasher safe; 8.25 in tall and 3.5 in in diameter

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $16.99 is the cheapest bottle on this list
• Strength: 32 oz is the largest capacity here, at 6.25 oz empty
• Strength: Wide 63 mm cap opening fits most filters for refilling from taps or streams
• Weakness: Not insulated, so drinks warm up in a hot car or on a beach
• Weakness: 3.5 in diameter is wider than most car cupholders
• Weakness: No built-in straw or flip lid; you unscrew the cap to drink

Key facts

• Price: $16.99
• Capacity: 32 oz
• Weight: 6.25 oz
• Material: Tritan Renew
• Made in: USA

Where it ranks

Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Bottle is No. 4 in our Best Travel Water Bottles verdict.