• 12oz Kempain Artist Series matte white stainless steel water bottle featuring a hand-etched mountain illustration and blank customizable trail sign.
  • 12oz custom stainless steel water bottle for kids or light hiking, showing the placeholder "[ YOUR TRAIL NAME ]" on the signpost, lid off to side.
  • A lifestyle shot of the Kempain Naturalist bottle showing the "[ YOUR TRAIL NAME ]" placeholder, highlighting the custom signpost feature for hikers.
  • A collection of 12oz, 18oz, and 32oz custom mountain-etched water bottles arranged on a granite rock, showing the size range for family hiking trips.
  • Hand-drawn landscape with mountains, trees, and a signpost sign on a textured white background by Jordan Kempain used on The Expedition Signpost water bottle.
  • Close up of artwork printed on water bottle showing the line work and art details of the custom signpost.
  • Jordan Kempain presenting the Expedition Signpost water bottle designed after Mount Mansfield trail markers in Stowe, Vermont.
  • A professional heritage-style photograph of a matte white 18oz stainless steel water bottle with a custom mountain etching sitting on a sun-drenched rock in the woods.
  • A collection of 12oz, 18oz, and 32oz custom mountain-etched water bottles arranged on a mountain bench, showing the size range for family hiking trips.
  • 18oz matte white water bottle featuring the custom milestone text on a hand-etched naturalist hiking sign.
  • 32 oz personalized hiking water bottle with a wide-mouth handle lid and black-and-white mountain illustration for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Side view showing the detailed hand-drawn mountain and sun etching wrapping around the 12oz matte white adventure bottle.
  • Back view 12oz matte white adventure bottle.
  • Side view showing the detailed hand-drawn mountain and sun etching wrapping around the 12oz matte white adventure bottle.
  • White water bottle with black lid featuring a custom trial sign for hikers on a white background
  • Back view of custom trial sign white water bottle with black lid on a white background.
  • White water bottle with black lid featuring a custom hiking trail sign with illustrated trees and mountain design on a white background
  • White water bottle with black lid featuring a mountain and trees design and a custom trail sign text on a white background
  • Back view of custom trial sign 32oz white water bottle with black lid on a white background.
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Kempain

The Expedition Signpost | Water Bottle

The Expedition Signpost | Water Bottle

$39.00 USD
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Estimated delivery: 7–12 business days. Each custom piece is individually designed and prepared specifically for you to ensure quality and reduce waste.

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The text entered will be professionally designed and custom printed for your next adventure. Please ensure your text is correct before adding to cart.

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  • Made to Order
  • Artist-Led Commissions
  • Adventure-Proof Durability

Additional Details
A Note on Custom Commissions

Customer Responsibility: As an artist-led studio, we rely on our customers to ensure they have the legal right to use the names and phrases provided for commission.

Good Faith Review: While we review every order for studio standards, we do not maintain a database of every trail name or trademarked mountain peak in existence.

Limited Liability: We cannot "police" or verify the trademark status of every custom request; therefore, the customer warrants that their text does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property.

Known Trademark Policy: If we identify a famous resort name, protected brand slogan, or copyrighted material during our review, we will decline and refund the order unless proof of authorization is provided.

Resort & Wholesale Inquiries: If you represent a mountain resort or lodge and would like to commission an official collection, please contact hello@kempain.com for wholesale rates and licensing details.

Artist-Led Custom Water Bottle

Original field drawing for the ridge line, the forest floor, and the journey home. Expertly applied to professional-grade insulation.

The Artistry

Born from the studio and inspired by the quiet precision of 19th-century naturalist illustrations, this piece captures the spirit of the wilderness through an intentional, artistic lens. We render each "Trail Sign" to mimic authentic park markers—customized with your specific milestone, family legacy, or personal mantra.

The Hardware

This is a high-performance, 100% stainless steel tool designed for the grit of a long hike and the unhurried atmosphere of a summit rest. We chose this specific hardware because it avoids the complexity of sports lids and straws, which are difficult to maintain and clean. It is a simple, robust companion built for those who appreciate the clarity of a wide-mouth pour and the durability of a plastic-free body.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Artist-Led Customization: Provide your custom text for the trail signpost—whether it’s a specific achievement like "Mt. Katahdin," a family name, or a state of mind like "Jordan's Peace"—for a professionally rendered, bespoke finish.
  • Wide-Mouth Simplicity: Designed with a twist-on polypropylene handle lid and a wide opening. No straws or sports valves to trap grit; just a clean, easy-to-wash design that invites you to take a deliberate seat on a log and enjoy a proper sip.
  • High-Performance Insulation: Double-wall vacuum technology keeps your trail coffee piping hot for 12 hours and your mountain spring water ice-cold for 24 hours.
  • Material Purity & Durability: Features a 100% stainless steel body that is BPA-free and Intertek tested and certified. It is a rugged, "forever" piece of gear that avoids the synthetic feel of mass-produced plastic bottles.
  • Sizes for the Whole Family: Available in 12oz (perfect for young explorers), 18oz, and 32oz for full-day expeditions.

The Commission Process

  1. Select Your Size: Choose the capacity that fits your journey, from the kid-friendly 12oz to the expedition-ready 32oz.
  2. Define Your Signpost: Enter your custom text. Consider a milestone ("Appalachian Trail 2026"), a personal sanctuary ("The High Ridge"), or a legacy marker ("Kempain Family Outpost").
  3. Studio Rendering: We review and apply your details to ensure the layout meets our studio’s aesthetic standards before production.

Designers Note: Please double-check your spelling and trail details above before checking out. Designer’s Note: While we officially recommend hand-washing to preserve the matte finish and print integrity, the wide-mouth design and stainless steel body make this one of the easiest pieces of gear in your kit to keep clean and field-ready.

Water Bottle Specifications

Size 12oz18oz32oz
Height, in 9.459.8410.63
Diameter, in 2.872.873.54
Product Care & EU Compliance Info

Model: Double-Wall Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle | Origin: Global Components / Printed in USA

Care: Hand wash only.

EU Rep: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com | 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

2 year warranty in EU/NI per Directive 1999/44/EC

Kempain is an artist-led studio where professional design meets the rugged reality of the field. Our custom naturalist water bottles are designed to be durable companions for your outdoor pursuits, from high-altitude ridges to quiet woodland trails, maintaining the integrity of original hand-drawn illustrations on field-ready hardware. Built for the long haul, these bottles are meant to carry your milestones and personal peace as you navigate the wilderness.

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Thoughtfully Made

Unlike fast fashion brands that overproduce and fill landfills with unsold inventory, we craft this item on-demand. This conscious process eliminates waste and ensures resources are only used when necessary—keeping our footprint small and quality high.

Behind the Design

To maintain our Zero Waste commitment, we do not carry mass-produced inventory. Once our original artwork completed, we partner with specialized technical printers to apply the art directly to our premium blanks. This "made-to-order" approach ensures that your item is created specifically for you, reducing environmental impact while maintaining the integrity of the original pencil lines and artistic detail.

The Kempain Promise

Kempain is an artist-led studio where professional design meets the rugged reality of the field. We are committed to Material Intentionality, choosing substrates that are built to last. Whether it’s the natural fibers of our apparel or the durable builds of our custom hardware and accessories, our gear is designed to be a long-lasting companion for your outdoor pursuits, from mountain trails to riverbanks.

Shipping & Production

How We Work: Made-to-Order
To reduce waste, we do not hold inventory. This item is created specifically for you after you place your order.

1. Production (The Making Phase)
Please allow 2–5 business days for us to print and quality-check your item.

2. Shipping (The Moving Phase)
Once it leaves our facility, standard shipping within the USA typically takes 5–7 business days.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. Free shipping is available on orders over $150.

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