Love this bottle for work. Long time owners: what is the longevity like with this bottle? Does lid break easily or wear out?
433359
The lid can break if dropped but Thermos sells the replacement lids for $3. I bought some spares and have been happily uses my same bottles for 2 years.
433360
The bottles are top heavy and fall over easily. If you drop them, the lids are done for. The "pop" open feature will no longer work and they will leak. I really like these bottles too, but I've bought 4 of them and they have all broken.
433361
We had four of them. My teenager kids are very active in sports and these bottles did not last more than 4 - 6 months. Would not recommend for kids. The plastic "catching mechanism" broken on 3 of the 4. I hid the 4th bottle from my kids and it lasted longer. With gentle use, it lasted me about 1 year before the plastic latching mechanism finally broke. I decided to upgrade to their stainless steel (insulated) water bottle. I've had it for about 4 months and like it better (but it cost about $20).
433362
Lid breaks extremely easy . There is just a teeny tiny piece of plastic that holds it closed!
433363
It doesn't stand up to being dropped. I had a lot of problems with the top bursting open when dropped, and the latch on the lid ultimately gave it up one day. Replaced it with a standard screw-top Nalgene; more work to open, but definitely no durability issues.
433364
Yeah, locking mechanism breaks if you drop it on the lid. You can purchase replacement lids and the plastic bottle itself is solid.
433365
Had this for almost a year now, and no issues with the lid breaking. It seems very well built.
433366
I broke two lids and had to throw both bottles away. In both cases one drop on a hard floor was all it took. Have gone back to stainless steel.
433367
I have 3 of these bottles. I have had them for around a year each. I'm a little rough with them, walking miles with them most days, throwing them in my car when I'm in a rush. I even freeze water in them often, and on none of them has the lid worn, the sides cracked, or really any sign of wear shown. It's only been a year, but they've done very well so far.
2069566
It's been great. Had one for two years now. No leaking. Keeps liquids hot and cold longer. I also get them as gifts.
1862481
We've had ours outdoors for over a year. It is durable and leak free. Still handsome. Happy with it
554643
I've had these bottles for at least 3 years and they're still in good shape (half full). I kept them on a shelf above my workbench which was part of my office with just the little pointed cap's on them.
190593
The lid does get mildew around it, after some time of use. Its very easy to clean. Every week or so, I thoroughly clean each part of bottle and lid, and have never had mildew resist cleaning, or not come off. I love these bottles. I've used many different kinds of glass drinking bottles over the years, and these are actually the easiest to clean.
397829
I've used these bottles for about 6 months now and have had no issues with my oils breaking down the plastic or causing them to clog. I believe the plastic is probably the same grade as the orifice diffusers in the essential oil bottles, which doesn't break down like other plastics do. I have distilled water and oils in several and they're all good!
514367
Yeah, I'd say it's still good. It could probably last up to a few years, or more, if taken care of well (not left in the open and/or with the cap off and making sure to keep the bottle's tip clean after each use).
1164880
Mine rusted. I was given it 9 months ago and it is used every day. We keep water in it because it is used frequently. Also, although the lid is stainless steel, the fasteners are creating rust colored streaks. Not impressive. Deciding if I should contact the company. I threw out the receipt because I thought it was a quality product. Oops.
534191
My Takeya bottles have lasted longer than life factory. In fact, with three young kids my Takeya's have yet to break.
1434388
The plastic part of the lid (which is under the stainless part of the lid) is pretty sturdy, but ours has finally broken after many years of daily use (can't remember exactly, but probably at least 10 years...). The plastic broke off from around the stainless stem. Unfortunately, while the filter disk is replaceable, Bodum has told us that the lid itself is not. But we love this coffee maker so much, we're buying a new one. Ten years is a pretty good run.
1464584
I've been using this bottle for close to 6 months or longer. Still as good as the day it was opened. I don't believe you'd have any trouble with a shelf life buying two.
335178
I've had mine for about a year. I have used it almost every work day since then. I would put it in the dishwasher often (after removing the rubber gasket) although the instructions say not to do that. Although the gasket still fits, my food is now getting cold. I imagine if you hand-wash it per instructions it will last a long time. And I have been using it every day, which I imagine most people don't do.
1570325
I've had mine for several months and with fairly frequent handwashing, I have seen no change to the exterior of the bottle. I can't say as far as several years are concerned, but I would expect it to hold up well.
2077691
I've been using the mug pretty much every weekday for a few months. No issues with the lid seal leaking. I've been happy with the purchase.
1419213
No problems. I love this lid. I bought 2. It been about 6 months. Easy to clean.
1208057
The big bottle works well for me. I have had it almost 8 months. It still does a good job.
63293
As long as you don't have kids trying to rip the lid off, you'll be fine. I love this can. Have had it about 2 years now and can't imagine the plastic breaking as it is hard, thick plastic....not the soft plastic you often see on cheaper garbage cans. This can is expensive but worth every penny.