‘Minimaluminiumalism’ isn’t an actual word (yet?)…but if we were to hear a word like it there’s a strong possibility that it would come from none other than everybody’s favorite ‘minimal/aluminum-loving’ industrial designer Jony Ive. The iconic Apple designer has seen his fair share of criticisms and parodies over the years but let’s be honest here…there…

If you’re an avid backpacker, cyclist, runner, or just plain like carrying a plastic reservoir for your hydration needs around with you, chances are you’ve come into contact with that undesirable (and unavoidable) side effect of weird tastes and smells each sip of the way. Regardless if your portable vessel has been plastic or metal,…