What is the Best Water Bottle? (our Biggest Comparison Yet!)

What is the Best Water Bottle?

What is the Best Bottle?

If you're wondering what is the best water bottle on the market today, you're not alone.  The water bottle market is incredibly saturated (pun intended), so there's a lot to consider.  Well, I've collected 31 bottles over the years for this business, so today I'm going to reveal my full collection to help you find the best bottle for your situation.

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What's Next?

• Video review
• Good accessories to have regardless of which bottle you go with
• Part One: Giving my recommendations for the best (and worst) bottles for different uses, like value, hiking, and overall.
• Part Two: Rapid-fire review of each bottle, including the main pros and cons.

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Video Review: What is the Best Water Bottle? (31 Tested!)

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

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Good Accessories for Most Large Bottles

Whether you go with Owala, Hydro Flask, YETI, Stanley, or anything else, these are our three most popular recommended accessories for any large reusable bottle.

Brush Kit

Bottle Brush Kit

There are a lot of brush kits on Amazon at this point, so feel free to shop around.  This is the one I have, and it has a range of brush sizes that work with any bottle.

See Brush Kit

Cleaning Tablets

Bottle Bright Tablets

I've tested these, and they work really well when cleaning out coffee and tea stains.  I also recommend using them roughly once per week during your deep cleaning routine.

See Cleaning Tablets

BottlePro Max Adapter

BottlePro Cup Holder Adapter

Bottles that are 24 ounces or less can fit in the majority of cup holders.  Bottles that are larger than that typically need an adapter, like our BottlePro Max.

A key difference is if you purchase a tumbler-style bottle, like a Stanley Quencher.  Tumblers are known for having tapered sides that are better able to fit in more cup holders.

See BottlePro Max

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Part One: Recommended Bottles by Use

Different bottles are better for different situations, so here let's take a look at various uses to see which bottle is the best option.

Scroll down to Part Two to read more about any particular brand or bottle.

Best Bottle for Everyday, All-Around Use

These are the two bottles I find myself going back to most regularly when I'm not deliberately testing a different one.  They each have a great combination of features that make them amazing choices for everyday use.

Owala FreeSip Lid and Removable Seal

Owala FreeSip

• Dual straw/chug lid
• Easy sipping for a straw lid (less air constriction)
• Ergonomic (actually feels weirdly better)
• Cover keeps the mouthpiece clean

See Owala

FJbottle 32oz

FJbottle

• Has both a rigid handle and a built-in carrying strap
• Magnetics keep the spout cap out of your face when sipping
• Silicone grip pad on base
• Comes with a brush to help you get started (though you'll probably want to upgrade to a different kit)

See FJbottle

Best Bottle for Value

Ozark Trail 32oz

Ozark Trail

• Least-expensive stainless steel insulated bottle
• Good handle
• No-slip base

See Ozark Trail

Iron Flask Lids

Iron Flask

• 3 lids included

See Iron Flask

ThermoFlask 2-Pack

ThermoFlask

• One of the few brands that regularly offers 2-packs
• 2 bottles and 4 lids included

See ThermoFlask

Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth

Nalgene

• One of the least-expensive bottles
  
• Extremely durable and won't dent

See Nalgene

Best Bottle for Hiking

Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth

Nalgene

• Extremely lightweight
• Durable and dent-resistant
• Best if used with a carrying pouch or stashed in a bag because the lid tether isn't much of a handle

See Nalgene

Hydro Flask Trail Series

Hydro Flask Trail Series

• Lightest vacuum insulated bottle
• Good handle

See Trail Series

FJbottle 32oz

FJbottle

• Having both a rigid handle and a carrying strap makes it easier to bring with you on long hikes
• Silicone grip pad on base
• (If you'd like to add flavor and love the carrying strap, see Vesmoon in Part Two below)

See FJbottle

GRAYL Filter Bottle

GRAYL Filter Bottle

• This is a good option if you're going on a very long hike or backpacking trip and want to refill from a stream or other questionable water source
  
• I tested this bottle, and it was one of the best options to filter out visible particulates

See GRAYL

Best Bottle for Sports

Takeya Actives

Takeya (Actives Series)

• Good handle
• Attached spout cover
• Recommended: This lid style has a built-in ice blocker

See Takeya Actives

Owala FreeSip Lid and Removable Seal

Owala FreeSip

• Dual straw/chug lid, so you can sip or chug depending on how much water you need
• Easy sipping for a straw lid (less air constriction)
• Ergonomic (actually feels weirdly better)
• Cover keeps the mouthpiece clean

See Owala FreeSip

Best Bottle for Driving

Hydro Flask 16oz Flex Sip

Hydro Flask Flex Sip

• Sip-style lids are the best for coffee or tea during a commute, and this is one my favorites
  
• Good handle
• Easy to know when the lid is opened or closed

See Hydro Flask

Owala FreeSip Lid and Removable Seal

Owala FreeSip

• Straw lids are great for driving because it's easier to keep your eyes on the road
• Owala's FreeSip is one of my favorite straw lid options
• You will likely need a cup holder adapter like this one with 32oz or 40oz sizes

See Owala

Stanley Quencher Handle

Stanley Quencher

• Straw lid
• Tapered base fits in more cup holders
• Side-mounted handle makes it easy to grab

See Stanley

Best Bottle for Road Trips

Any of the bottles listed under "Best Bottle for Driving" are good options here, but I'd also consider having a 2nd larger bottle on hand for refills.

Hydro Flask Growler

Hydro Flask Growler

• The large 64oz size makes it a good option for refilling a smaller bottle that you keep in your cup holder
• However, this bottle is too large to be used as a stand-alone bottle for most people and most situations, especially when driving
• YETI and other brands also have comparable "growler" sized bottles, so feel free to check those out

See Hydro Flask Growler

Best Bottle for Home or Office

Stanley Quencher Handle

Stanley Quencher

• The big side-mounted handle makes it easy to grab when you're just walking from one room to another
• The always-open straw makes it really easy to quickly take a sip (though be careful of it getting too dirty)

See Stanley

Brita Bottle Filter

Brita Filter Bottle

• I haven't tested many filter bottles yet, but of the ones I have, this is by far the easiest to use as an every-day bottle
• It's a good option for extra assurance that you're drinking as clean of water as possible

See Brita

Best Bottle for Clumsy People

YETI Rambler Lid

YETI Rambler

• Extremely durable
• Good handle

See YETI Rambler

Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth

Nalgene

• Extremely lightweight
• Durable and dent-resistant
• If you somehow break it (not likely), this is an inexpensive bottle to replace

See Nalgene

Best Bottle for Iced Water

Owala FreeSip Lid and Removable Seal

Owala FreeSip

• In general, straw lids are good options if you love sipping ice-cold water from your bottle without having to worry about any ice coming out
  
• Owala is one of my favorite straw lid options right now

See Owala FreeSip

EcoVessel Strainer

EcoVessel

• One of EcoVessel's key features is a built-in strainer that serves as an ice blocker
• Vesmoon is another option with a strainer, or you can look at Takeya's ice strainer lid

See EcoVessel

Best Bottle for Fruit Infusing

Vesmoon Infusers

Vesmoon

• This has the largest built-in strainer of any bottle I've tested
• Good option to avoid plastic infusers

See Vesmoon

FlavorFuze Pod

• This is our design, and we sized it to fit in nearly any wide-mouth bottle
• Each comes with two lids.  One is sized to fit snugly in Hydro Flask wide mouths and act as a splash guard.  The other has a larger handle and is meant for drop-in infusing

See FlavorFuze Pod

Best Bottle for Tea Infusing

Steepware Infusers

Steepware

• While I'm not a fan of this bottle in general, it does do a good job at what it was designed for, which is brewing tea
• The bottle is the right size, and the infusers are also a good size to keep your loose-leaf tea contained while giving it more surface area to diffuse into your water

See Steepware

Best Bottle for Limiting Plastic Contact

Healthy Human Lid

Healthy Human (Stein or Curve)

• Healthy Human is a great option to avoid plastic because their standard lids have stainless steel underneath, making sure your water touches as little plastic as possible

See Healthy Human

EcoVessel

• EcoVessel is unique in that it's the only chug-style lid I've seen that avoids plastic contact under the lid
• Both parts of the lid have either silicone or stainless steel contact points with your water, but not plastic

See EcoVessel

Best Bottle for Easy Cleaning

Zulu Ace

Zulu Ace

• One of only a few bottles I'm aware of that has a removable bottom so you can clean it from both sides

See Zulu Ace

Owala FreeSip

Owala FreeSip

• Easiest straw lid to clean all surfaces where water touches the lid
• Does not have a rotating spout, which is common in most other straw lids and is the most difficult part to clean
• Easily-removable seal

See Owala FreeSip

Stanley Quencher

Stanley Quencher

• Largest opening on top, making it easier to clean without needing a bottle brush kit

See Stanley

Best Bottle for Sanitizing Water

Brita Bottle Filter

Brita Filter Bottle

• I haven't tested many filter bottles yet, but of the ones I have, this is by far the easiest to use as an every-day bottle​

See Brita

LARQ UV Bottle

LARQ UV Bottle

• Easy to use, but expensive
• Requires charging
• The UV kills bacteria and viruses, but it's not a filter bottle so it won't remove particulates

See LARQ

GRAYL Filter Bottle

GRAYL Filter Bottle

• Not convenient for an everyday bottle
• Good for filtering particulates, ideally when hiking or backpacking
  

See GRAYL

Best Straw Lid

Owala FreeSip Lid and Removable Seal

Owala FreeSip

• Dual straw/chug lid
• Easy sipping for a straw lid (less air constriction)
• Ergonomic (actually feels weirdly better)
• Cover keeps the mouthpiece clean

See Owala FreeSip

Hydro Flask 32oz Flex Straw

Hydro Flask Flex Straw

• Removable insert that lets you clean around the spout more easily
• Good brand with other interchangeable lids
• Good handle

See Hydro Flask

Best Chug Lid

Takeya Actives

Takeya (Actives Series)

• Good handle
• Attached spout cover
• Actives series comes with an insulated lid

See Takeya Actives

FJbottle 32oz

FJbottle

• Magnet keeps the spout cap out of your face
• Has a rigid handle and a carrying strap

See FJbottle

Best Sip Lid

Hydro Flask 16oz Flex Sip

Hydro Flask Flex Sip

• Good handle
• Easy to know when the lid is opened or closed
  
• Easy to disassemble (though it does take a few steps and has more parts than some other brands)
  

See Hydro Flask 16oz Flex Sip

Many people prefer YETI's Hotshot because it has fewer pieces and you can drink from any side, which are both good points.  But it's not my personal favorite because it does not have a handle and is more difficult to open and close because of how the piece you twist is recessed below the rim of the lid.  With Hydro Flask's design, you can grab the outside of the lid and twist it which is just easier, and this is one of those small differences that you probably wouldn't notice unless you tried both side-by-side.

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Part Two: Rapid-Fire Review of All 31 Bottles

Most are vacuum insulated stainless steel around 32 ounces in size, but there are some different types of bottles and sizes mixed in.

​They're in no particular order.

1 of 31: Owala FreeSip

Owala FreeSip Lid

Owala FreeSip Lid and Removable Seal

Let's start with the most popular brands by looking at a bottle that's quite possibly overtaking Stanley as the most trendy option on the market today, Owala.

Owala's FreeSip is good because it has an ergonomic combination straw and spout lid that's honestly pretty nice to use.  It's also a reasonably priced bottle.

Cons with Owalas are the handle and at least for me, the colors (though some people love the funky combinations).

​I recently made a dedicated post about this brand, so check out this link if you'd like to learn more.

See Owala FreeSip

2 of 31: Stanley Quencher

Stanley Quencher Handle

Stanley Quencher Lid

Stanley's Quencher tumbler has been atop the social media mountain for a few years.

Stanley's Quencher is good because it has a large handle that's easy to hold because it's side-mounted.  It also has a tapered base that lets it fit cup holders.

Cons with Stanley Quenchers are that the lid is not leak-proof.  Also, the large handle makes an already-bulky bottle even bulkier

See Stanley Quencher

3 of 31: YETI Rambler

YETI Rambler Lid

YETI Rambler Spout

YETI's Rambler series is incredibly popular and includes a wide range of different products, but I'm just referring to their bottles like these.

YETI Rambler pros are the durability and the wide handle with their chug and straw lids.

Cons with YETI Ramblers are the high cost and the handles or lack thereof with their other lids.

I recently made a dedicated video about this brand, so check out this link if you'd like to learn more.

See YETI Rambler

4 of 31: Cirkul

Cirkul Flavor Pod

Cirkul Flavor Dial

Cirkul took social media by storm a few years ago, and it's known for having flavor pods with a dial so you can control how much flavor you get.  While an interesting concept, I really don't like this bottle.

Cirkul bottles are good if you'd like to easily add flavor to your drink, but that's about it.

Cons with Cirkul bottles are:

• that the flavor pods are disposable so they add a lot of waste while also costing you a lot more money in the long run
• the handle is also truly awful
• the bottle finish scratched easily
• the straw lid makes weird noises and takes a lot of sucking compared to Owala's design
• and there are legitimate questions and concerns about about how artificial sweeteners affect your health and you're essentially drinking non-carbonated diet soda.

If you'd like to add flavors to your water bottle, a more natural option is our FlavorFuze Pod drop-in infuser.

See Cirkul

5 of 31: Hydro Flask 32oz Flex Straw

Hydro Flask 32oz Flex Straw

Hydro Flask 32oz Flex Straw

Next is Hydro Flask, and our company really got started by making accessories for these so I have a few of their bottles.  Hydro Flask's 32oz wide mouth style bottle was the social media darling a few years before Stanley, and even though they've dropped off the radar some, they're still great bottles.

Pros about Hydro Flasks are the lids, which all have great handles (other than the original straw lid).  They also have a wide range of color options.

​Cons are the high price, though they do seem to be on sale pretty often nowadays to compete more with Stanley and Owala.

See Hydro Flask 32oz Flex Straw

6 of 31: Hydro Flask 16oz Flex Sip

Hydro Flask 16oz Flex Sip

Hydro Flask 16oz Flex Sip

Hydro Flask Flex Sips are great bottles for coffee and tea.

Pros about the lid are the wide handle and that it's easy to take apart for cleaning.

Cons are the high price and that taking the lid apart takes quite a few steps (though it's not particularly difficult).

See Hydro Flask 16oz Flex Sip

7 of 31: Hydro Flask 24oz Flex Straw

Hydro Flask Narrow 21oz

Hydro Flask Narrow Flex Straw

I typically don't like narrow or standard mouth bottles as much as wide mouths because they're more difficult to clean, have smaller lids and handles, and aren't as easy to add things like ice or flavorings.

​But a positive of bottles with narrower mouths like this are that they typically have better insulation than their wide mouth counterparts.

See Hydro Flask Narrow 24oz

8 of 31: Hydro Flask 32oz Trail Series

Hydro Flask Trail Series

Hydro Flask Trail Series

Another good variation to know about is their Trail Series.  This style is lighter and actually tested a little better in an insulation test I did recently compared to their original wide mouth.

​Cons of this series is that they don't have many color options, though they do all share a cool metallic look that is different from the market-standard powder coating with most bottles.

See Hydro Flask Trail Series

9 of 31: Hydro Flask 64oz Growler

Hydro Flask Growler

Hydro Flask Growler

Hydro Flask's 64oz Growler is a good one to have for situations like long road trips when you can use the growler to refill a smaller bottle that's better to use when driving.  But for most people, growlers are too big to be the main bottle they drink water from and are better used for refills.

​It's also worth noting that I have Hydro Flask's standard style growler, not their beer growler, which is another 64oz bottle with a different lid that's specifically designed to handle carbonation.

See Hydro Flask Growler

10 of 31: S'well 25oz

S'well 25oz Narrow Mouth

S'well 25oz Narrow Mouth

S'well is one of the original trendy brands, and for good reason.

S'well is good for its sleek look, which is more aesthetic than most other brands.  The narrow mouth one I have also had one of the best insulation test results of any bottle from my collection.

A con is that it's too narrow to easily get ice into it so there's a bit of a tradeoff, and this makes it more difficult to clean too.  The bottle also doesn't have a handle so it's not as easy to carry with you, and they're pretty pricey.

See S'well

11 of 31: Klean Kanteen Classic 40oz

Klean Kanteen Classic 40oz

Klean Kanteen Classic 40oz

​Klean Kanteen is another premium brand, and I have two of their bottles.

The good things about Klean Kanteen's non-insulated bottles like this 40-ounce single-wall are that they're lightweight, reasonably priced, and have stainless steel under the lid.

The bad side is that it's not insulated and the handle is truly awful, though their updated loop style lid is much better.  The lid shown in these pictures is an older style.

See Klean Kanteen Classic

12 of 31: Klean Kanteen TKWide 32oz

Klean Kanteen TKWide 32oz

Bump-Style Threads

I also have their 32-ounce TKWide, which is their insulated series.

These bottles have pretty good lid options, and the bump-style threads are easier to clean compared to traditional threads.

Some downsides with TKWides are that some people find the thin metal handle uncomfortable, and they are very bulky, especially because of the bump cap which is essentially a bumper on the bottom that's intended to save your insulation if you drop your bottle.

The problem I have with that is that is that I found in a recent test that most dents don't affect insulation anyways and if the dent is bad enough to affect insulation then your bottle is probably too wobbly and ready to be replaced anyways, so that extra cap on the bottom just seems to add more to the bulk of this already bulky bottle.

See Klean Kanteen TKWide

13 of 31: Takeya 32oz

Takeya Actives

Takeya Actives

Now we're getting into some mid-range brands that are still great options but may not have the prestige of a brand like YETI or Stanley.  First is Takeya.

Pros are the reasonable cost and the great chug lid, which has a connected spout cap and a wide handle design.

I honestly don't have many negatives to say about this brand, but some people do prefer a rigid handle like YETI's over Takeya's hinged design.

​If you get a Takeya, go with their Actives series listing because it'll come with their insulated lid and a protective bottle boot.

See Takeya Actives

14 of 31: Nalgene 32oz

Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth

Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth

Nalgene is the only plastic bottle in this video, and yes, I realize it's not stainless steel, but I'm grandfathering this bottle in because it's a cult classic with a place in history as the first popular reusable bottle for outdoors and hiking.

Good things about Nalgenes are that the plastic construction is really lightweight and inexpensive

Bad things are they don't have a great handle and are not insulated.

See Nalgene

15 of 31: Healthy Human 32oz Stein

Healthy Human 32oz Stein

Healthy Human Lid

If you avoid Nalgene because of the plastic, then a good alternative to consider is Healthy Human.  I have two of their bottles, a 32-ounce classic design and a 21-ounce from their Curve series.

Both have stainless steel under the lid so you can avoid plastic contact with your water.  They also come with a lid that has a wide handle and a light-duty carabiner so you can clip it to a bag

The Curve series is more ergonomic for some people.

​One downside is the lack of a sip style lid for coffee in their bottles, though they do have tumblers and cups that are a better fit for that.

See Healthy Human Stein

16 of 31: Healthy Human 21oz Curve

Healthy Human Curve

Healthy Human Curve

The Curve series is more ergonomic for some people, and it has some other color combinations and gradients.

Other than that, it's very similar to the Stein and use the same style lid.

See Healthy Human Curve

17 of 31: Camelbak Chute Mag 32oz

Camelbak Chute Mag 32oz

Camelbak Chute Mag 32oz

Next is Camelbak's Chute Mag.  Camelbak is one of the brands that's been around the hydration world for a long time, so their bottles are very common and well-known.

Good things are that the lid has a magnet in the spout cap that helps keep it out the way when you're taking sips.  They're also some of the least-expensive insulated options out there.

Bad things are that I'm personally not a huge fan of the offset handle, but some people prefer that style.  The magnets are cool, but I'm not a huge fan of the all-plastic hinge design because it is tricker to link up the cap with the spout compared to bottles with fixed hinges like Takeya and FJbottle.

Overall, this is a pretty middle-of-the-road bottle in my opinion that does a lot well but doesn't excel at anything in particular in my opinion.

See Camelbak

18 of 31: ThermoFlask 32oz

ThermoFlask 32oz

ThermoFlask 2-Pack

ThermoFlask is another solid mid-range brand that doesn't have much that really differentiates it in either a good or a bad way.

But one good thing that you don't see with many other brands is that ThermoFlask regularly offers two-pack options for additional savings, so if you're already thinking about buying two bottles then it's a good option.

​Fun fact, this brand is owned by Takeya, so they have a lot of similarities.

See ThermoFlask 2-Pack

19 of 31: Iron Flask 40oz

Iron Flask 40oz

Iron Flask Lids

​Next is Iron Flask, and you can probably guess what this brand is going for.

They have done a good job establishing their footing on Amazon as a lower priced alternative to Hydro Flask.  Pros are the value, as you'll get three lids included for a reasonable price.

​The downside is that the lids feel cheap compared to what you get from Hydro Flask itself.

See Iron Flask

20 of 31: Ozark Trail 32oz

Ozark Trail 32oz

Ozark Trail Lid

Ozark Trail is Walmart's bottle brand, and as much as I hate to admit it, this is a pretty solid bottle.

Pros are that it has a grippy base and a good lid that has a connected spout cap and wide handle.  And surprisingly, Ozark Trail has also consistently had the best insulation tests out of all the wide mouth bottles that I have compared it against.

Cons are that you can't buy it on Amazon, so if you're looking to use Prime shipping then you're out of luck.  The handle is also just a touch small for comfortably fitting three larger fingers like mine.

See Ozark Trail

21 of 31: FJbottle 32oz

FJbottle 32oz

FJbottle Strap

FJbottle is a brand most people haven't heard of, but if you saw my comparison video last year then you know I really like their bottle.

What I love about FJbottle is that it has both a fingerhold handle and a built-in carrying strap, which is something most bottles don't have.  The strap is something I didn't expect to like as much as I did, and it makes it a lot easier to carry your bottle when your hands are full with other things.  It's also reasonably priced, has a no-slip base, and has a magnetic spout cap that I honestly prefer over Camelbak's design.

A downside is that the spout opening is a little too small, but for the most part I'm easily able to overlook that inconvenience because of everything else this bottle has going for it.

See FJbottle

22 of 31: EcoVessel 32oz

EcoVessel 32oz

EcoVessel Strainer

EcoVessel is another reasonably priced bottle for what you get.

Pros are that it comes with a bottle boot and has stainless steel under the lid to avoid plastic contact with your water.  It also has a built-in strainer that can be used for tea or blocking ice.

Unfortunately, the strainer is too small to hold fruit, and the bottle doesn't have a true handle, though you can use the cap tether.

See EcoVessel

23 of 31: Steepware 22oz

Steepware 22oz

Steepware Infusers

Steepware is one of the first bottles I am aware of that had a built-in strainer, and it also has a larger section here that screws into the strainer.  This makes it a better option than EcoVessel for loose leaf tea or even some smaller fruits.

Other than that, I don't really like Steepware though.  It was an outlier on the bad side on an insulation test, and the lid isn't that great.

See Steepware

24 of 31: Vesmoon 32oz

Vesmoon 32oz

Vesmoon Infusers

Vesmoon is a new brand that has the best built-in infuser in my opinion.  It's a larger infuser than Steepware's, and the chug lid is a really good design that includes a carrying strap.

​The downside is that it's a smaller brand, but if that's not a problem for you and you're looking for a good infuser bottle then this is one of the best options I've seen.

See Vesmoon

25 of 31: RevoMax

RevoMax

RevoMax Threadless Lid

RevoMax has a really unique feature in that it's the only bottle in this video that is completely threadless.  You pull on this part here to lock the lid into place, and to unlock it you pinch the side buttons and press this button on top. 

The main pros and cons are really opposite sides of the same coin.  The lid is easy to open with one hand, but because this lid is separate it makes it difficult to use this bottle when driving unless you put the lid down somewhere.

And the lack of threads makes it easier to clean in some ways, but the lid itself is trickier to disassemble than other lids when you need to do a deep clean.

​It's a narrow mouth bottle, and it tested really well on an insulation test I did last year taking the top spot in essentially a tie with my narrow mouth S'well.

See RevoMax

26 of 31: Zulu Ace

Zulu Ace

Zulu Ace Removable Bottom

​Zulu Ace is a great bottle to consider if you're a clean freak because you can open the bottle from both sides.  This is a good option if you don't want a tumbler like a Stanley Quencher, but you also don't want to deal with a bottle brush kit.

The downside is that there are more threads where it could potentially leak if a seal is misaligned, and it doesn't have a built-in handle.

See Zulu Ace

27 of 31: Stanley Classic Thermos

Stanley Thermos

Stanley Thermos

Stanley's Thermos is certainly not a new design, but I'm including it in this part of my review because it's so much different from all the other bottles I've mentioned.

This bottle has great insulation, but you wouldn't want to use it as a main water bottle.  It's best used in situations like outdoor events to store and distribute hot coffee or tea while you drink from other cups.

See Stanley Thermos

28 of 31: Otiem Copper

Otiem Copper Bottle

Otiem Copper Bottle

Copper has been used for thousands of years as a drinking container and vessel, but it's good to know what you're getting into before you buy one.

Most brands heavily market health benefits associated with using copper bottles, though I personally have not seen trusted sources or scientific research that definitively backs this up (at least not to the degree that the benefits are marketed).

They also take a lot more regular maintenance compared to stainless steel and plastic bottles because the copper tarnishes over time.

But there's no doubt that they look really cool!

See Otiem

29 of 31: Brita Filter Bottle

Brita Bottle

Brita Bottle Filter

Brita's bottle stays true to their roots by focusing on filtration because the bottle has a built-in filter.  This is a great option if you're traveling and are not sure about the water quality.  If you're familiar with LifeStraw, just think of this bottle like having a built-in accessory like that.

I'm not a fan of the handle though, and the bottle itself isn't as aesthetically pleasing as many others on this list.

See Brita

30 of 31: GRAYL Filter Bottle

GRAYL Filter Bottle

GRAYL Filter Bottle

GRAYL is a different take on the filter bottle.  Instead of sucking water through a filter straw, you use this bottle like a French press.

It looks really cool and rugged and helps clean water when you're camping or hiking and need to get water from a stream.

But this isn't a convenient bottle for every-day use because it's a lot of effort to go through if you already have good water and the handle isn't much to write home about.  And these bottles are crazy expensive, with this version costing $100 and their titanium version costing $200.

See GRAYL

31 of 31: LARQ UV Bottle

LARQ UV Bottle

LARQ UV Bottle

And last we have LARQ, which is the most high-tech bottle I own.  You may have seen them on Shark Tank, and this bottle's main calling card is the built-in UV light that sanitizes your water.

The pros are that UV light is proven to make water safer to drink by killing bacteria, and it's a cool concept that you can show off.

The cons are the high cost, having to recharge the battery, and they only have a narrow mouth design.

See LARQ