Just need a 3D printed titanium version
Lin said:
Just need a 3D printed titanium version
So I just went down a rabbit hole of trying to get quotes for aluminum/titanium printed parts just so i could reply to your message but I can’t seem to get an instant quote for anything other than plastic! Man that’d be cool.
@Ashton
Check with Sendcutsend
It only weighs 70g so it doesn’t add too much weight, but it stops it from rolling away and makes it easier to carry when your hands are full.
Doesn’t the normal loop serve for both of these functions?
@Zahari
I’ll concede the cap strap is good for looping a finger through but it is a bit narrow and sharp and doesn’t feel as nice. This is way more functional.
The cap strap definitely isn’t anywhere near as effective for stopping it from rolling away. People lose these things off of cliffs all the time. Not that I’m saying it’s super practical for backpacking/hiking either.
Honestly it’s just a stupid big handle on a Nalgene, but I bet some people would like it.
@Ashton
I honestly think it looks good aesthetically but not being to jam my bottle into a bottle pocket anymore would be a dealbreaker for me.
My cap strap broke many many years ago so I’ve been using a Human Gear cap, and when that strap finally broke years later again I just tied the cap on with paracord.
@Zahari
Thanks! Yeah, not being able to stuff it into a pocket is for sure a drawback. I’m thinking of having a go at one that doesn’t need the bottom strap because then it could just be an L-shaped handle. It would lose some strength for sure but I can probably beef up the collar enough to make it work.
I love that Nalgene bottles are so durable that they evolve through their useful life : )
@Ashton
Suggested edit for this design idea… keep it the same, but the bottom piece rests against the bottle using a flat piece tracing the curvature and use a detent hinge at the top elbow or where the hole is placed
This is cool! You should consider selling them!
Westley said:
This is cool! You should consider selling them!
Thanks! I will!
If i could get just the top part to replace the loop on the cover for hooking onto carabineers that would be awesome. I hate going through 1 lid a year due to wear.
Reilly said:
If i could get just the top part to replace the loop on the cover for hooking onto carabineers that would be awesome. I hate going through 1 lid a year due to wear.
I made one of those!
Reilly said:
If i could get just the top part to replace the loop on the cover for hooking onto carabineers that would be awesome. I hate going through 1 lid a year due to wear.
Tahr equipment makes a nalgene carabiner loop that works great.
@Ali
This
I see that cribbage board in the background. A person of culture, I see!!
Zara said:
I see that cribbage board in the background. A person of culture, I see!!
One of my other hobbies! I made a batch of black walnut cribbage boards to give away to friends one Christmas. Great game!
Wanna share the STL?
Vince said:
Wanna share the STL?
Sure! I think it’s only on there in .f3d and .3mf but I can throw an .stl up too if that’s useful to you. https://makerworld.com/en/models/887738#profileId-843381
@Ashton
Thanks! Would be great