
Multiple sizes, 18 ounces to 40 ounces | Detached screw top | Insulated stainless steel But others are plastic, glass, or non-insulated steel, as several of the people I spoke with prefer room-temperature water (or at least don’t mind when the liquid doesn’t stay cold all day).

Material: Some bottles on this list are insulated stainless steel that keeps your water very cold for long periods of time. Again, if that’s the case, I’ve noted so in the description. It’s also worth noting that many of the brands below sell various types of compatible lids beyond what the listed bottle comes with. What you choose will depend on what you find comfortable to drink from as well as what you’ll be doing as you sip, swig, or chug (sitting at a desk, exercising, running errands, driving, or whatever else). Some flip open and lock shut others have a “sport” cap from which you can suck out the water. Some lids fully detach, while others twist off but stay attached. Lid type: The type of lid on your reusable water bottle will make a difference in how you experience drinking from it. If you only plan on using it for a few hours, you should be fine with something smaller. Logically, if you’re going to be toting your water bottle around all day with nowhere to refill it, you’ll want something bigger. If that’s the case, I’ve given details accordingly. Volume: Most of the bottles on this list come in multiple sizes that hold varying amounts of water.

To make things easy, we spoke to more than 20 people about the bottle they feel most passionate about, from the dentproof Yeti that’s ideal for children to the plastic cycling bottle that tastes “like you’re drinking right out of a glass.” But no container was more praised than the Hydro Flask, which comes in ten sizes, has 12 cap options, and can be left in a hot car all day and still keep water fresh tasting and ice cold (more praise below).īest overall | Best lightweight | Best vacuum insulated | Best for kids | Best for families | Best large | Best two-pack | Best foldable | Best for hiking | Best for running | Best for biking | Most maximalist stylish | Most minimalist stylish Fortunately, there is no shortage of options for every type of water drinker: vacuum-sealed mugs for summertime road-trippers, squeezable bottles for runners training for a marathon, and gallon-size vessels for those who hate to refill. Photo: The Strategist Photos: Courtesy of retailersĬhoosing the wrong water bottle can be disastrous - one with a loose lid can leak all over a commuter’s laptop and chargers, while a stainless-steel flask (though well insulated) might weigh on a long-distance hiker.
