*****
This is an upscale designer water bottle, top of the line, and so much fun. The designs Of Sigg's water bottles are gorgeous, from the plain, solid color bottles, to the ones with intricate designs. They are simply beautiful! These bottles are the latest 2007 "Nature's Bouquet" designs!

I switched from regular plastic water bottles because of health concerns, thinking it would take more work to maintain. These do necessitate regular cleaning (I clean mine every day), but having something so beautiful to drink from makes the cleaning fun. Sort of like my rings, glasses, and watch, I now consider my Sigg personal water bottle a vital accessory, reminding me to drink more water, making a statement about my values, and expressing myself with a special design. Yes, all in a water bottle!

Sigg of Switzerland water bottles are very high quality, made of light aluminum on the outside, slightly insulated, and covered with a special powder coat on the inside that prevents any leaching whatsoever, unlike plastic and polycarbonate water bottles. They are light, durable, and perfect for any activity. Well water tastes spectacular in these bottles, just like from the tap.

Sigg bottles come with several different types of tops. I bought the screw top because I don't like sports tops, and I don't mind unscrewing the top when I want a drink. It is totally leakproof, which is important to me. The top is pretty and can be hooked onto a carabiner. I get comments on it all the time, "What's that? I love it!" The sports top version is ok; I just am not a fan, as I don't feel like I can get enough water from the little stream from the sports top. However, for convenience, you might prefer it. For children, there is a cap-type top. All are leak-proof. If you are ever unsatisfied with the top, you can buy a screw top separately to fit your Sigg bottle.

Sigg makes their personal water bottle in .6L and 1L in this style. I have both. I use the .6L for sports activities because they are smaller. When I won't have to carry the container, I like the larger bottle. Sigg also makes a smaller .3L bottle for children that is a perfect size for young people. You can buy Siggs in alternative sizes too, such as .75L, .4L (for kids), .6L, .5L. You can occasionally find this bottle in the 1.5L size, also. Search Amazon for the perfect size.

Pick a style and pattern you like, as this bottle is a personal accessory, and should reflect your style. The colors are vibrant and even prettier than they seem in the pictures on Amazon.

They are expensive, but they are so durable that you can plan on them lasting many years. I consider them both an accessory and an investment in my health, so they are well worth it value-wise for me.

Highly recommended.
***** 5 stars

We've now got 4 of these. I don't buy juice boxes for my kids. I send these with their
school lunches. They are attractive, super durable, environmentally safe, healthy for the kids
(no off-gas as in plastics) and my girls love that I can mix juice and seltzer in these things and they don't leak.
You do need a small bottle brush to scrub with (they don't go in the dishwasher) and you can also clean
them with baking soda and vinegar occasionally. 5 stars

These bottles are great! I got this for my 5 yo daughter, and she loves to take it to school with her every day. The printing on the outside is very well done, and the colors are beautiful.

The only issue we have with it is the top... she has to get the twist part just right to get water out, and she often turns it too far, taking the white part off.

Other than that, we love it! 4 stars

I'm thrilled with the option to get rid of plastic bottles, but I have just a few problems with this bottle. The opening is a little small for my ice cubes, so I have to either melt them down a bit or use the stick 'cube' trays. The sports top does not flow very well and is a bit awkward - you have to press it into your lips to open the flow. The bottle also doesn't seem to stay very cold, but maybe I need more ice... Maybe I'll get a screw top and try again. 3 stars

It came quickly and with no hassle. I have not used it as it is a present. 5 stars