Hydro Flask currently has 7 wide mouth lid options, so which one is the best for you?  I'll review each lid available, including 2 that many people have not seen before.  Each Hydro Flask lid has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it can help to know more so you can get the best lid for you and your situation.

Here's the quick list showing each of Hydro Flask's 7 available wide mouth lids as of today.  Keep scrolling down for the full details.

​​We also cover this in a YouTube video if you'd prefer to watch the recap!​

Before we dive in, I'm going to review some of the most common general questions we see about Hydro Flask's lids.

For the most part, yes!
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With one exception, all wide mouth Hydro Flask lids fit all wide mouth Hydro Flask bottles.  If you're buying a new lid, just double-check that it's a wide mouth lid, not a standard, aka "narrow" mouth lid.

Yes. Technically Hydro Flask's lids are all top-rack dishwasher safe according to Hydro Flask, as mentioned here.

From Hydro Flask: "All Hydro Flask powder coated bottles are dishwasher safe. Hydro Flask Coffee Mugs are not powder coated, and they are not dishwasher safe."

Even though Hydro Flask lids are all technically dishwasher-safe, I typically recommend handwashing so you can make sure some of those hard-to-reach areas are scrubbed.  Also, some of the lids have small pieces and seals that are better left to handwashing.

Either way, it's a good idea to also use Bottle Bright cleaning tablets or a similar alternative every month or so to give your bottle a deep clean.  These things really work!

I'm giving this information based on what I've read online, seen in person with their products, or heard back from Hydro Flask when I've submitted questions.  If you have additional questions, either leave a comment on our Youtube video or send us a message and I'll try to answer it, or you can out to Hydro Flask directly with the link below.  They're usually pretty good about getting back with answers within a couple days, and I've had great experiences with their customer support.

​So it's official, Stanley bottles contain lead.  But what does that really mean?

Here's the cliff-notes summary:

• A lead-based solder is used in the bottom of Stanley bottles to seal in the vacuum insulation.
• Realistically this isn't a health risk in most cases.
• If your bottle is in good condition then you probably don't need to worry.

But if the base of your bottle becomes damaged, then you may want to consider switching it out for a new one.

​Three of the most popular alternative brands that already use a lead-free plug are (click for links to their statements about lead):

• Hydro Flask
• Klean Kanteen
• Owala

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If that's all the info you were looking for, then I hope this helped, thanks for stopping by, and we hope to see you later!

​But if you'd like to learn a little more about the backstory and ramificiations, then stay tuned because I'll dive into a little more detail and give my thoughts on what's coming next.

​We also cover this in a YouTube video if you'd prefer to watch the recap!​

This all started when recent viral videos on Tiktok showed lead tests coming back positive in their Stanley bottles.  Eventually, the company had to respond and issued a statement saying essentially that

• lead is used in the manufacturing process, but
  
• that customers won't come in contact with it on the inside or outside as long as their bottle is in good condition.
  
• If the bottle does become damaged, you can file a warranty claim.

If you're looking for more information about lead free bottles and containers, or just more information about lead safety in general, I'd highly recommend visiting Lead Safe Mama, LLC's website.  She's been covering this information for years and has a pretty comprehensive review of most major bottle brands.

Lead Safe Mama, LLC Links:

​To summarize, lead doesn't contact the inside of the bottle, and it's covered up on the outside so you can't come in contact with it.  So for most people and most situations, this is not a safety concern.  And Stanley's statement also correctly noted that this is an industry standard because most dual wall vacuum insulated bottles you find on the market today use this same type of lead-based seal.

​But the problem for Stanley is that most people won't listen to the finer details or justifications.  Instead, they just see the headlines saying "Stanley bottles contain lead."  This gets shared and creates shockwaves online.

​Now Stanley is in a similar situation with lead, and they will almost certainly update their manufacturing process to remove lead from the equation.

The good news for Stanley is that this is already being done.  As mentioned, companies like Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen, and Owala already use a lead-free method to seal in the vacuum, so it shouldn't be difficult for Stanley to adopt similar procedures.

​The problem for Stanley is whether they can do this quickly, transparently, and fairly enough for their loyal customers in a way that won't leave them feeling alientated.  If they can pull this off, then they could maintain their position as social media's favorite bottle brand.  If not, you can bet that other brands will fill the public's new requirement to know their bottles are 100% lead-free.

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Stanley offers some kind of bottle swap promotion where customers can trade in their older bottles for a new lead-free version.  Yes, this would be extremely costly, but this kind of move would show their loyal followers that the company stands by them and their products.

Time will tell if they do something like this, but you can almost guarantee that most major brands will switch to lead-free plugs as soon as possible and update their packaging to make sure people know about it.

​In the end, this is a welcome change.  The further we can keep lead from our food and beverages, the better, and this market shift will make many people feel a lot more comfortable with their water bottles that they use every day.