Okay, so I ended up buying into the "save a turtle don't use straws" bleating that's been going on out there for years, and so bought this set since they are relatively inexpensive and hey, they're straws, what could go wrong?
The silicone tips do make the drinking experience better - they are easy to grip with your teeth in case such is required. I haven't drunk any milkshakes through them, but I juice every morning with a Vitamix (meaning the pulp is stil in there) and i have no issues using one of these straws there. The fact they are dishwasher safe makes it all the nicer.
My biggest problem is that I sometimes forget to take one with me - without a case of sorts I simply wrap one in a paper towel and put that in a plastic bag until I reach a restaurant - though I will say most servers nowadays are happily surprised that I bring my own straw. I found a collapsable straw on Kickstarter a while back and ordered one (due in a month or two) - that one being pocketable will eliminate my forgetfulness problem - but until then I do my best to keep using these.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.09 x 4.41 x 0.59 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4 x 2 x 12 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Klean Kanteen |
| Color | Color/Stainless |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Klean Kanteen |
| Part Number | KSTRAWCLR-4PK |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Style | 4 Straws and Cleaning Brush |
| Included Components | straw set |
| Size | 4 pack |
