Warning/Request - we have beat the snot out of the BPA "issue" over the last several years and I have zero interest in re-visiting that; my mind is firmly made up based on hard science; facts; my personal usage patterns; hardheaded factor - take your pick (all apply).

Don't hijack my thread with that (BPA) topic - start yer own.

Getting to the subject - 1 liter poly carbonate bottles:

I've been using Nalgenes for so long that I've had HDPE ones crumble to dust from age. I switched to polycarbonate a long time ago.

In stores and on line, the CamelBak style 1 liter bottles draw me like a magnet.

I am indifferent to using cups that nest on a Nalgene; I have them, I have used them (work fine), and I have/use other gear I like better. Purely personal preference - I recommend them to folks when it seems appropriate.

Any experiences / opinions on the CamelBak (non - sipping) vs the Nalgene? I guess I would be interested in same for the bite valve cap version of the CamelBak as well, but that's almost a separate topic.

The price difference (favors Nalgene) is unimportant to me.

Since I am very fond of products by both companies, I might have some brand conflict resolution to do, LoL.

I'm pretty much disinterested in the smaller volume bottles - comment if you wish, but my focus is on the 1 liter size.

Please feel free to toss in any comments about bottle bags, pouches, and carriers. I have a few up coming adventures this year that are pushing me temporarily back to water bottles as primary instead of water bladders and there is a lot more available now than when I last used bottles as my sole water transport vehicle.

Edit: I am asking about first or second hand opinions about the CamelBak "Better Bottle" with "Classic Cap" in the 1 liter size. It uses a cap that specifically is stated as fitting Nalgene wide mouth bottles (and they sell bite tube caps so one may retrofit a Nalgene). It is BPA free. It is "easy to clean" and "dishwasher safe" (top rack). I would be interested in comments about the bite valve version as well, but that is not the focus of my question. End Edit

Thanks in advance for any experience / opinions!

Tom