The hybrid bottle is also designed to be sweat-proof and leak-proof, making it ideal for use while exercising or during outdoor activities. After testing more than 100 bottles, we truly believe this is the Goldilocks size: not too big, not too small. They include our most versatile pick, which has elbowed its way past more well-known competition, and an inexpensive bottle with a straw, beloved for its functionality in any driving scenario.

They’re excellent for carrying room-temperature water and that’s it, since they are poor insulators. The OXO bottle-cleaning set includes a skinny straw brush and a looped, detail-cleaning brush—everything you need to keep your water bottle squeaky-clean. This bottle works great as a thermos to carry hot drinks to pour into a smaller cup, but it’s not great as a water bottle.We also spoke with urban planner Josselyn Ivanov, who wrote her masters thesis on the decline of publicly available water, aka drinking fountains, for MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning. By reusing the bottles, you can do your part to reduce waste and play your part in a greener future. Flaws but not dealbreakers: To get the water flowing, you do have to bite down on this straw and hold it while you drink, which may not appeal to some people.

For instance, in 2020 the Takeya Actives became available in a 22-ounce size (slightly smaller than the 24-ounce version, which had been our previous pick). There are so many water bottles in the world that it’s helpful for us to outline what we don’t consider and why. If you’d like to file an allegation of infringement, you’ll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy. The screw cap twist and pour stopper means once you’ve properly closed the lid, your drink won’t spill so no sticky mess or stains as the silicone rubber seals the cap lid watertight.With a soft grip silicone handle, this bottle is comfortable and easy to carry with you wherever you go. We wanted to make sure drinking your cold drink would be easy for you, so we made sure to have a flip up straw that pops up with a simple push of a button because who has time to unscrew the lid whenever you want to take a sip? To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. We bought a couple of sets to confirm their quality, and they are as good as we thought they would be.

The wide mouth opening is perfect for ice and for easier cleaning, and the screw-on cap with flip-up carry ring makes it easy to grab and go! A 50/50 love-hate relationship didn’t convince us this bottle was a reliable recommendation for most travelers. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. In past years, the Klean Kanteen Classic has been one of our picks, and we’ve tested the Insulated Classic as well.

In this 2017 test, we filled each bottle with water at 47 degrees Fahrenheit, and then we took a temperature measurement every hour for 10 hours. HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS Our reusable bottles are BPA free, made of premium 18/8 stainless steel for increased durability for outdoor activities while minimizing metallic taste and preventing rust build-up. So if you’re going to invest in the Purist, we recommend getting the spout lid (the Union) or the Scope cap (Purist’s version of a café cap).

The Eddy+ is an updated model, and with this redesign CamelBak has addressed reports of the bite valve’s leaking or not functioning properly. KEEPS LIQUIDS ICY COOL: The sleek triple wall design keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours while preventing condensation and moisture from collecting on your flask. If you’re drinking anything besides water, gunk will build up in your bottle over time, so you’ll need to clean it occasionally. That means using the Union cap, you can fill the bottle to the brim; we did, and that’s when we discovered the bottle can hold up to 21 ounces.DISHWASHER SAFE - Our stainless steel bottles are top-rack dishwasher safe, making them easy to clean and simple to maintain without damaging the interior or exterior design. VERSATILE DESIGN: The sleek Hybrid design is ready for every adventure, making the perfect gym water bottle, hiking water bottle, or everyday hydration bottle on-the-go. That’s roughly 2,000 times as much as the energy cost of producing tap water, and bottled-water sales in the US have grown to 15. Our big concern is that this bottle doesn’t roll down particularly small, so it’s up to you to decide whether the space savings are worth it. So if you’re using this bottle for cycling, and you experience a ton of dust and dirt on your ride, some of it may get stuck in that mouthpiece.