Can you put this canteen in the freezer and the lid not closed tightly? I like my water frozen.
312338
No; it will form a layer of ice on top, below the narrower throat. Then the remaining water below will freeze and burst the canteen. (I did this with a favorite bottle; fascinating to see steel ripped, but not what I had intended).
312339
I wouldn't put it in the freezer !! I like my water extremely cold as well, so I put ice cubes in it and they are still there 8 hrs later !! This Klean Kanteen is one of the best things I have ever bought for myself. I use the small one for coffee and it stays piping hot for over 5 hours at a time. I am a flight attendant and coffee goes cold real quick in a cup so I take this on board with me and I know my coffee is going to be hot hours later even after I finish my flight and am on the way home.
312340
First, I would advise against it. Steel does not stretch the same way a plastic water bottle does. Second, and more importantly, because it is insulated it will take a l-o-n-g time to freeze solid, and once it does you won't be able to drink it... it will be frozen solid. If you FILL it with ice cubes before adding (cool) water, you will still have ice at the end of the day. I tend towards about 2/3 full of ice then filling with water and I still have some ice left the next morning. There is absolutely no need to try to freeze it solid, doing so will probably destroy your wonderful Kanteen, and should you succeed it won't melt fast enough to be able to enjoy the ice cold water. First, I would advise against it. Steel does not stretch the same way a plastic water bottle does. Second, and more importantly, because it is insulated it will take a l-o-n-g time to freeze solid, and once it does you won't be able to drink it... it will be frozen solid. If you FILL it with ice cubes before adding (cool) water, you will still have ice at the end of the day. I tend towards about 2/3 full of ice then filling with water and I still have some ice left the next morning. There is absolutely no need to try to freeze it solid, doing so will probably destroy your wonderful Kanteen,... » Read More First, I would advise against it. Steel does not stretch the same way a plastic water bottle does. Second, and more importantly, because it is insulated it will take a l-o-n-g time to freeze solid, and once it does you won't be able to drink it... it will be frozen solid. If you FILL it with ice cubes before adding (cool) water, you will still have ice at the end of the day. I tend towards about 2/3 full of ice then filling with water and I still have some ice left the next morning. There is absolutely no need to try to freeze it solid, doing so will probably destroy your wonderful Kanteen, and should you succeed it won't melt fast enough to be able to enjoy the ice cold water. « Show Less
260817
Yes you can, i do. I add water to tast almost half & half. I place it in the freezer untill cold. Personally I have had 5 machines this is the best....enjoy
3036
Yes, it can be "frozen" which is more like chilled. The usage statement says to place it in the freezer for 2 hours.
233156
Yes. It is not a holding freezer. You need to empty the basket into your ice chest when full. You can turn it off and the ice will melt into the water tank below the holding basket. Any other questions let me know. C.B.
822907
I did not /I put a bottle of water in the freezer and place in on top Of my lunch. Then I have very cold water for lunch. I take my fruit out because it gets to cold
2034486
I haven't tried freezing it, but I know if you have ice water in the bubba in the morning, you'll still have ice in it in the evening.
1551296
No, but liquids expand when frozen so leave a couple of inches of headroom good luck!
68630
I use mine in my fridge in a cup of distilled water, have it set to about 33 - 34 , I dig my beer on the cold side. If your useing it in a temp that's going to be freezing your water I would not put it in water. It seem sturdy to me . I have had no problem with mine.
2271019
no! You have to return the chill unit to the freezer for at least a few hours. If it hasn't defrosted too much, 1 hour might do it, but it works better when the chill tank is hard frozen. You can buy an extra one which will solve your problem.
1752258
No and why would you want it to. Even if all the ice melts at least your drinks would still be in cold water. Also, after having this at the lake for a couple of long hot summer days, the best thing to do is to set a regular cooler inside of it. Ice stays much longer. What ever size cooler you can fit in there, it will hold it. We have a 56 quart cooler with wheels and it fits in there just fine. Hope this helps. This thing is super though and if you plan to spend all day floating, this is a must.
1959750
I never froze mine but that might be ok to keep it fresh,freeze part and keep some out to feed
1172084
They are not air tight - liquids seep out if you turn them on the side. I use them in the frig and for pantry storage but have never used them in the freezer.
1820319
We have no problem with keeping the bowl in the freezer all the time. We get it out and use it, putting it back in again ready for the next time. Thank you.
676862
I have filled mine with a mixture of water, salt, and rubbing alcohol. This way the water can't freeze all of the way and the ice is flexible. After use, I just put it back in the freezer for the next use. The freezing process doesn't seem to hurt the liner of the bag, because it has not leaked at all.
676867
I have not tried it like that, but I don't see why not, as long as you didn't fill it to full, and it didn't freeze to the bottom of your freezer. I am using mine right now, as I have a frozen shoulder, but I have ice in it. Sorry I couldn't be more help. It is a really nice bag.
1542474
Im not sure, you can freeze the entire bottle. The bottle is plastic, so as long as you don't over fill it before putting it in the freezer you should be fine.
1895862
I just checked for the purpose of the question. No, It will not fit in the canteen spout. It's just a smidge too big.