Been waiting since the downfall of Nalgenes to jump on Sigg's train? Get to a computer or nearest "outdoor lifestyle" store stat -- apparently the lightweight, crack-resistant, reusable, and recyclable aluminum bottles are in such short supply that even the company's own online store has halted sales.
"Due to the incredible demand for SIGG bottles, we are forced to close down the MySIGG shop. We are also unable to supply any other Internet business for Sigg Brand. Our Swiss factory is working around the clock to produce and ship more bottles to us, but the demand has currently and for the near future - exceeded the supply."
REI, EMS, and LL Bean all seem to still have the bottles in stock (online and off)...I might just buy a few to auction at eBay!
The Kleen Kanteens are supposed to be really good- maybe even better because they have no plastic coating on the inside like Siggs (don't know what that plastic coating is, even though they say it's safe). The KKs seems to be more available- REI, etc. I still use my Sigg but plan to move to a KK when I get tired of my Sigg.
Posted by: Half Pint | Saturday, 28 June 2008 at 10:17 PM
Greenraising.com still has lots of SIGGs in stock too - and thought the price is the same as everywhere else, 25% of your purchase goes to the charity of your choice!
www.greenraising.com
Posted by: Lisa Olson | Thursday, 26 June 2008 at 02:29 PM
argh... but the PRICES!
Posted by: aclassicgirl | Thursday, 26 June 2008 at 07:50 AM
The SIGG designs are cool but like you say, nowhere to be found for awhile. I opted instead for a designer stainless bottle (doesn't need an inside coating since it's stainless and doesn't leach)... got mine with a tree on it, but there are other designs, too.
Here's a photo of my new fav bottle:
http://www.brightandbold.com/stbo33oztr.html
Posted by: Samantha | Wednesday, 25 June 2008 at 07:25 PM