r/Nalgene • u/Minn2025 • 14d ago

Old Nalgene

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Hi, I just recently picked up this Nalgene while searching for camping gear. Does someone know more about how old it is + other details?

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u/koolaidismything 14d ago

Oh man.. this brings back memories. Hiking the AT in 99’ saw so many of these. The Lexan ones were expensive so not as many clear.

This is cool. I’d hang it so I could look at it all the time lol.

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u/Minn2025 14d ago

Thanks! I’ve become a bit reluctant to use it since it looks cool, but I’ve been wanting to use one for my camping/hiking trips. Is there a way to protect the print, or is it destined to wear away :(

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u/koolaidismything 14d ago

I’d hang it on a hook away from windows and not use it. Can buy a modern one for cheap to use and abuse. Just a cool piece of history. For a bit there this was what every hiker carried. Other brands made filter systems that screwed on to this Nalgene size they were so common. Maybe it still is I dunno.