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Woman Owned

At Klean, women have been leaders in our mission since the very beginning. Our owner and Co-CEO Michelle Kalberer shares a few words on why being a family, employee and woman-owned company has made us stronger.

Easy Ways To Reduce Your Waste While Traveling

Travelling for the holidays? Elana Jadallah shares some of the ways that she balances the impact of travel with mindful tips of how to be less wasteful while on the road or in the air.

Punchline - Climate action, stand-up comedy, diversity, & fly fishing

Punchline is climate action done differently: a unique mix of comedy, stewardship, and environmentalism - hooking the next generation of voters and outdoor enthusiasts.

What Are Microplastics?

What are microplastics? The short answer: Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that measure less than 5 millimeters in length. Read on to learn more about them!

4 Things You Must Do to Travel Sustainably

Many of us are looking for ways to be more sustainable in our everyday lives, and travel is no exception. Here are some of our top tips to travel sustainably!

4 Sustainable Yoga Accessories The Environmentalists Swear By

In a lot of ways, sustainability and yoga go hand in hand, keeping this in mind, we created this guide to highlight the four most sustainable yoga accessories.

The Ultimate Guide for a Zero-Waste Holiday Season

Holiday gift-giving season is already upon us, and now is the time that many people start thinking about great gift ideas. This year, though, we’d like to encourage and challenge you to cut down on as much waste as possible. That’s why we’ve written this article–to create the ultimate guide for a zero-waste holiday season.

What Biodegradable Really Means

Simply put, biodegradable means that the material naturally breaks down into smaller components, such as sugars and gasses.

Half-Gallon, 32 oz, or 16 oz: Which is the right water bottle size for you?

What is the right water bottle size for you? Whether you need a half-gallon water bottle to sip during the day to stay hydrated, a 32-ounce bottle for portable sport hydration, or a 16-ounce bottle for convenience, we have you covered.

How Many Bottles of Water Should I Drink a Day?

When asking how many bottles of water should I drink in a day, we’d urge you to think in terms of the amount of water rather than bottles!

How We Can All Join the Zero-Waste Movement

When asking how many bottles of water should I drink in a day, we’d urge you to think in terms of the amount of water rather than bottles!

A Deeper Dive on How to Live Sustainably

There is always room for improvement when it comes to adjusting our lifestyles to better support the environment, here's some tips to dive deep into living sustainably.

Seven Simple Ways To Live More Sustainably

Being more mindful of our impact on the planet doesn’t need to be associated with affluence, instead sustainable living can oftentimes honor our wallet while honoring the planetMany voice that they neglect making more environmentally conscious decisions because of the perception that it’s too expensive/unattainable or because they simply don’t know where to start. Here are some ideas that don’t require you to spend more to make an impact:

A Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly Hiking Gear

In this post, you’ll find some of the best sustainable hiking gear, whether you’re an enthusiast hiker or a weekend warrior adding a hike to your camping trip.

How To Deal Without A Drinking Water Fountain At Schools

By removing water fountains from campuses, schools tried to limit the spread of the highly contagious disease. This idea, in theory, seemed like a positive one at first. But one unfortunate side effect was schools and parents decided to issue plastic water bottles to children.

Getting Smart and Sustainable with School Supplies

The new school year is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for a restock on school supplies. This year, make a concerted effort to focus on eco-friendly options for your most important school supplies, from new shoes to reusable food and drink containers.

How To Succeed in Plastic Free July

Did you know this month is Plastic Free July? We’ll tell you all about ot, show you how easy it is to commit to a plastic-free lifestyle for a month, and give you some tips to help you succeed in Plastic Free July.

Why Your Reusable Plastic Bottle Isn't Cutting It and What You Can Do About It

You know single-use plastics are bad for the environment, and perhaps you try to do your best about limiting plastic use in your life where you can. Learn ways to reduce your plastic bottle usage today!

Planet-Friendly Tips for an Epic Beach Day

There’s nothing better for beating the heat on those hot summer days than heading to the beach. Whether you’re heading out for a day of surf and sand near the ocean, setting up for some relaxation lakeside, or gearing up for a day of play near the river, a little beachside getaway can’t be beat. Here are our best tips to turn the trip into a planet-friendly epic beach day!

Sustainable Family Adventures With Dad

This Father’s Day, we’re excited to share a few fun and sustainable family adventures that are perfect to enjoy with Dad this summer, because one of the greatest gifts is spending time together outside. Be sure to pack along your Klean Kanteen gear along the way for these dad adventures to stay fueled and help protect the lands you enjoy!

Boondocking in Baja

It’s family adventure season! Klean Ambassador @birdofbalance takes us boondocking through Baja California Sur, sharing her experience of Baja in a raw way, giving reverence to the landscape and pace of the peninsula.

Why You Should Cut Out Single Use Plastic

While the most important actions in humanity’s push to protect and preserve the environment still require climate action by large corporations, there is still a role to play for individuals. On a large scale, the actions of a single person can add up to make an impact and help our planet. And there is perhaps no easier and directly effective way to do this than to cut out single-use plastic.

Last One to the Top

What better way to celebrate our newly refreshed backcountry workhorse, the Single Wall Wide, than by coating it in desert dust? Dan Holz and bikepacker friends go for a test ride with Klean's new bottles and camp mugs.

Top Eco-Friendly Products to Save You More Money

One of the most common misconceptions about making environmentally friendly consumer decisions is that it’s somehow more expensive than what we have come to accept as “traditional” products. From food and drink storage to cleaning products, there are a number of options out there that are not only better for the environment, but better for your bank account.

How to Keep Your Wine Chilled Wherever and Whenever

Whether you’re off to the park for a leisurely picnic with a special someone, enjoying a beautiful day outside with a group of friends, or adventuring through the great outdoors far from civilization, there’s nothing quite like uncorking your favorite wine and enjoying a relaxing glass to complement the experience.

The Lost Art of Writing A Letter

After a three day digital detox in Joshua Tree National Park, void of vibrations and pings, penning a note felt like the perfect way to continue the slowed down lifestyle and show some gratitude for time well spent with good friends. Pulling a pen from the drawer, tearing out a blank sheet from his notebook, and sitting down with a fresh cup of coffee, Dalton Johnson shares the story of a weekend adventure.

5 Exceptional Gifts For the Wine Lover in Your Life

When in doubt, wine is usually a great gift for the person that seems to have everything. But, how can you make your bottled gift stand out even more? As it usually is with wine, a good pairing is key. Coupling a great bottle with one of these must-have gifts will be sure to delight the wine lover in your life.

A Day With Iapetus Wines

As a Northern California-based brand, the tradition of wine making is near and dear to our hearts. Our 25oz Vac Classic Pour-Through bottle is designed to perfectly house a standard bottle of wine, opening up a world of possibilities for where to drink your favorite vintages. Explore the wine culture with our friends Allie and Denis at Little Schooner Studios and the crew at Iapetus Wine.

What’s Your Earth Day Pledge? 5 Easy Things You Can Start Today to Help Planet Earth

If you’re having trouble thinking of ideas to help you be a part of the solution, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll give you some Earth Day facts, activities, and five Earth Day pledges you and your family can commit to over the course of the next year.

Should You Care About 90% Post Consumer Recycled Steel?

Not all recycled steel is created equally. You may have heard about pre- and post-consumer recycled materials before and just chalked them up to buzzwords, but the truth is that recycled steel is an important part of eco-friendly production. So what’s the difference?

Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Camping Accessories That Will Make Your Next Outing A Hit

Whether it’s beach camping, car camping, or choosing the backpacking gear that will help you leave the smallest ecological footprint, our products are designed to help you enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Reusable bottles and sustainable food canisters are only a few of the many items that can help ease the environmental impact of your next outdoor experience.

Partner Spotlight: Outdoor Afro

Have you heard of Outdoor Afro? This incredible organization was featured in the September 2020 issue of O Magazine, where they offered exclusive gifts to anyone who donated to support their work. Klean Kanteen was proud to provide Outdoor Afro branded reusable gear for any donation of $150 or more - if you’d like to donate, head over to Outdoor Afro today!

Klean Eating: A Discussion on Food Justice

Guest contributor Amath Diouf joins us to discuss the concept of food justice and outline some ways to encourage Klean Eating.

Dispatch From Greg Long

Klean ambassador, professional big wave surfer and environmental activist Greg Long partnered with filmmaker and friend Mike Nulty to give us a glimpse into a recent dawn patrol session at a remote hike-in wave.

Hearty 2-Bean Chili Recipe

Our insulated food canisters make for fantastic gifts, storing holiday leftovers, and other warm meals like curries, stews, and soups. Check out this Hearty 2-Bean Chili recipe developed by Toni Okamoto at Plant Based On a Budget. Sure to be a winter favorite!

An Afternoon in the Alpine

Klean Ambassador Sean Jansen share his thoughts and experiences escaping to the high alpine wilderness. Hitting the trails and fly fishing in the mountains is well worth the bittersweet efforts for the blissful rewards.

Dispatch from Matt Foley: Chasing Waves Down South

Contributing photographer Matt Foley has been spending the summer basically surfing his brains out and documenting the fun. His latest dispatch and image set speak for themselves. Enjoy!

Invisible Languages Written by The Earth

Klean Ambassador Cayte Bosler expounds on her experiences in nature, and the invisible languages that mother earth has to share with us. For fungi and plant species in the carbon circle hold great sway for our environmental crisis.

Partner Spotlight: Leave No Trace

Our partnerships go beyond transactional. Our roots as a family and employee-owned business are founded in creating strong, lasting relationships with every new partner. Hear from our friends at Leave No Trace about how together, we've cultivated a community for change.

Spearfishing the Central Coast of California

When Lake Tahoe based photographer Matt Foley tells us he’s headed out on the road we don’t ask too many questions. We just eagerly wait for the resulting image set! With shoulder season in full effect, Matt pointed it south to the central coast for some spearfishing fun, sharing his amazing photos from the trip.

Cal Major in Scotland on World Oceans Day

A timely World Oceans Day update from Cal Major on the progress of her stand-up paddleboard adventure around the coast of Scotland, engaging with communities and helping supporting awareness for ocean conservancy and protection.

Going it Solo Down South in Baja

Klean Ambassador Sean Jansen chronicles his journey on the Baja peninsula: surfing, fishing and exploring alone, showing how there is a certain comfort in travelling solo that can be just as rewarding as shared experiences with friends.

Scotland: Ocean Nation

Attempting the world's first circumnavigation of the rugged and remote coastline of Scotland by stand-up paddleboard, Klean ambassador Cal Major sets off to engage with communities and individuals around the coast. She will explore how their connection to the ocean drives them to protect these awe-inspiring places.

The Long Way: Boat Building with Jay Nelson

Klean Kanteen and Subaru are proud to present the film “The Long Way” alongside artist Jay Nelson. This film chronicles the journey and the team it takes to build a boat, capturing the pure joy of hitting the open water for the first time. We hope you enjoy watching this journey take shape as much as we did.

Camping Hacks to Start the Season

Amongst the team at Klean the word “camping” has a lot of different meanings. We have glampers, multi-day backpackers, car campers, overlanders, boondockers....well, you get the idea. The common thread that runs through all these camping sub-species is a desire to get outside as much as possible. Over the years we’ve developed some practices and hacks that help us make that happen. We wanted to share some of our favorites to kick the camping season off on the right foot!

Moms of Klean

This Mother’s Day, and every day, we want to celebrate the moms that make up the incredible culture of Klean Kanteen. We know that we simply couldn’t create, work, or have fun the way we do without the dedication and commitment that each mom pours into this company.

Touring Lake Tahoe by Land and Air

Majestic Lake Tahoe is nestled in our backyard high in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Our very own Kasey Judge set out for an airborne expedition over the lake and captured some rare moments along the way.

Measuring What Matters

Here at Klean we take a holistic approach to understanding and managing the environmental footprint of our products —from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, packaging, shipping, daily use, and end-of-life disposal. We call this Measuring What Matters.