Get ready to raise your bottles high as Nalgene Outdoor, the “OG” of reusable water bottles since ’49, hits the big 7-5! To commemorate this milestone, Nalgene Outdoor is unveiling two limited-edition anniversary designs. One design honors Nalgene Outdoor’s iconic “time-tested and adventure-approved” heritage, while the other reintroduces the brand’s original logo featuring a prowling Mountain Lion, a nostalgic nod to why Nalgene bottles have been your go-to through thick and thin. These bottles celebrate decades of trailblazing firsts by Nalgene Outdoor, inspired by its mission to eliminate the impact of single-use plastics.
As part of the “Hydration Revolution,” Nalgene Outdoor was among the first to promote a “refill, not landfill” lifestyle. With the emergence of new drinking and exercise habits, the brand popularized reusable bottles by introducing vivid colors and graphics, raising awareness of their environmental benefits. Today, reusable bottles are a staple in every home.
“We’re not just celebrating 75 years; we’re celebrating a legacy of innovation and sustainability,” says Eric Hansen, marketing director of Nalgene Outdoor. “From our beginnings in the lab in the 40s to pioneering vivid colors and graphics in the 90s, to manufacturing with recycled materials and championing social and environmental causes, Nalgene Outdoor has been setting trends and making a positive impact since day one.”
Nalgene Outdoor’s limited-edition anniversary designs featured on its 32-ounce wide-mouth bottle will be available exclusively on Nalgene.com for $19.99. Twenty percent of proceeds from each anniversary bottle purchased will support the Nalgene Water Fund. Established in 2019, the Nalgene Water Fund supports domestic communities struggling with access to clean water, donating over $400,000 to programs in Flint, MI, Navajo Nation, and Benton Harbor, MI.
75 Years of Nalgene Outdoor: Pioneering Sustainability, Design, and Social Impact
For 75 years, Nalgene Outdoor has been blazing trails in sustainability and style. From its lab equipment origins in 1949 to becoming a cultural icon, the brand’s journey is one of simple, sustainable promises.
- Led the “Pack-in, Pack-Out” Movement: Nalgene Outdoor pioneered a leave-no-trace mentality, expanding its benefits from the trails to summer camps and campuses nationwide.
- First to Appeal to the Masses with Vivid Colors & Graphics: In the ’90s, Nalgene introduced color and graphics to reusable bottles, making them a lifestyle must-have during the mainstream workout trend.
- Harnessed Cutting-Edge Customization: With advanced photo printing capabilities, Nalgene’s Customizer shop on Nalgene.com designs one-of-a-kind bottles.
- Promoted Sustainable Hydration: Nalgene has partnered with social and environmental initiatives like “Refill Not Landfill” and “Drink Up” with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
- Transformed Live Music Events: In collaboration with environmental nonprofit REVERB, Nalgene Outdoor has diverted over 5 million single-use plastic bottles from landfills and generated over $4 million for social and environmental causes.
- First to Use Recycled Materials: Nalgene adopted recycled plastic for manufacturing, aiming to repurpose nearly 11 million pounds of plastic by 2028.
- Committed to Clean Water: Through the Nalgene Water Fund, Nalgene ensures all domestic communities have access to clean water, donating over $400,000 to date.
Today, Nalgene bottles remain trusted companions for everyday adventures. Made in the USA from BPA/BPS-free materials derived from 50% plastic waste, Nalgene bottles are durable, lightweight, 100% leakproof, and dishwasher safe, all at a price point of $20 or less.
What’s Your Nalgene Story?
Around the world and back again, Nalgene bottles have been made for life’s everyday adventures for 75 years. What’s your Nalgene story? Tag @Nalgene on Facebook or Instagram or share it at https://www.nalgene.com/contact/
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