Get ready to raise your bottles high as Nalgene Outdoor, the “OG” of reusable water bottles since 1949, hits the big 7-5! To mark this milestone, Nalgene Outdoor is releasing two limited-edition anniversary designs. One design pays homage to Nalgene Outdoor’s iconic “time-tested and adventure-approved” style, 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 choice for decades. These bottles honor Nalgene Outdoor’s pioneering efforts to eliminate single-use plastics and promote sustainable hydration.
As part of the “Hydration Revolution,” Nalgene Outdoor was among the first to advocate for a “refill, not landfill” lifestyle. The brand popularized reusable bottles with 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 at Nalgene Outdoor. “From our beginnings in the lab in the 1940s to pioneering vivid colors and graphics in the 1990s, 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 anniversary commemorative, limited-edition designs will be featured on its 32-ounce wide-mouth bottles, 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 aids domestic communities struggling with access to clean water and has donated more than $400,000 in financial and in-kind support 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 a trailblazer 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, not just camping gear.
- Harnessed Cutting-Edge Customization: With advanced technologies and photo printing capabilities, Nalgene’s Customizer shop on Nalgene.com offers one-of-a-kind bottle designs.
- Committed to Sustainable Hydration: Nalgene has partnered with initiatives like “Refill Not Landfill” and “Drink Up” with former First Lady Michelle Obama, promoting sustainable hydration.
- Transformed Live Music Events: Collaborating with environmental nonprofit REVERB, Nalgene has diverted more than 5 million single-use plastic bottles at live music events and raised over $4 million for social and environmental causes.
- First to Use Recycled Materials in Manufacturing: Nalgene was the first in the industry to adopt recycled plastic in manufacturing. By 2028, Nalgene aims to repurpose nearly 11 million pounds of recycled plastic into reusable water bottles.
- Supporting Clean Water Access: Through the Nalgene Water Fund, Nalgene ensures domestic communities have access to clean water, with over $400,000 donated to date.
Nalgene bottles, made in the USA from BPA/BPS-free materials derived from 50% plastic waste, remain trusted companions for everyday adventures. Durable, lightweight, 100% leakproof, and dishwasher safe, Nalgene bottles continue to offer premium quality at a price point of $20 or less, proving that premium gear doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag.
