IBasingo Titanium Ultralight Wearproof Backpacking Review

UPDATE: The iBasingo seller contacted me and apologized for my initial experience (described below) and promised to see what happened. Immediately offered a replacement and I received it in perfect condition. Mistakes happen, but they've been shown to really care about user ratings and customer experiences. The bottle was light and durable. Build quality was top notch, especially at an affordable price compared to other titanium pistons on the market. I tested it in different positions and…

When this bottle arrived I first washed it several times with hot soapy water, let it dry, then filled it halfway with Russell's reserve solution and let it sit for several hours. I did a bottle comparison and felt I could detect a metallic aftertaste, so I topped up with 91% isopropyl alcohol and some kosher salt (if you know, you know) and gave it a good shake for a minute or two. Rinse again and drink some clear water out of it and there was no flavor (there was no noticeable residue of…

Pros: > Great value - $32 for titanium? Yes, please. > Ti - doesn't impart a metallic taste to the whiskey - I was disappointed that I ruined expensive whiskey in my stainless steel bottles. my flasks do this) > Has a quality cap, good knurling although the threads are a bit grainy. Don't worry, they will flatten out with use. > Silicone liner is precise and elastic - seals tightly with minimal effort (no wet pocket). > The neck diameter is perfect for controlled pouring into a…