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UL 4 oz bottles?

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PostedMar 13, 2008 at 2:42 pm

Any ideas for a UL 4 oz bottle to store olive oil in while hiking? I've got some 8 oz Dasani bottles that are nearly good enough, but I'd prefer something smaller. I've considered an old container that used to hold spices like Oregano, but don't really trust the few threads that hold the cap on. The 4 oz nalgene bottles everywhere seem too thick and overkill (plus I don't want to drive 30 min to REI for a bottle!).

Ryan Teale BPL Member
PostedMar 13, 2008 at 4:09 pm

Maybe keep an eye out in the grocery store or pharmacy. There may be something you use frequently such as mouthwash or soap or shampoo that comes in the size bottle you are looking for. I find for carrying olive oil it is nice to have a folding spout built into the cap. I would think using a water bottle (or similar) and unscrewing the cap to pour the olive oil would leave me with a sticky, oily bottle to deal with.

todd BPL Member
PostedMar 14, 2008 at 6:44 am

I use a 4oz cough/cold med bottle for kids. Hasn't leaked yet!!!!

PostedMar 14, 2008 at 7:43 am

Sarah,

I presume you’re talking about these: Clear Square Containers? I’m partial to these: HDPE Screw-Top Bottles.

Also, if you order direct from Nalgene I believe you get free shipping (so don’t have to drive to REI).

Victor,

Those rumrunners are interesting. Is there anything functional about the spout being on the corner beyond ‘it’s different / cool’?

PostedMar 14, 2008 at 8:15 am

Joshua, that is the square bottle I use.
I do still carry it in a snack sized bag just in case it ever leaks ;-)

PostedMar 14, 2008 at 8:55 am

"I do still carry it in a snack sized bag just in case it ever leaks ;-)"

Tell me you have at least SOMETHING else in that bag… Nalgene's don't leak and carrying an extra, what, 1/10th of an ounce(?) is HERESY!!!! ;)

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