Best Everyday Water Bottle? Ranked by Durability, Insulation, Easy Cleaning, and 6 More!

Best Insulated Steel Bottle for Everyday Use? (Rankings for Insulation, Durability, and 7 More!)

7/7/2025

Best Bottle Rankings (Preview Showing Durability Criteria)

Update 9/20/2025: Check out our new Best Bottle Calculator! It takes the information from this post and makes it even easier to find the bottles that are the best matches for your lifestyle and preferences.

This guide cuts through all the biased marketing to help you find the best insulated bottle that fits your lifestyle and preferences. We'll specifically focus on bottles that are meant for general everyday hydration, so no fancy filter or infuser bottles here (but we have other guides that include those). Don't worry though because you'll still see plenty of options, including 21 different stainless steel bottles and 1 plastic for comparison, each having its own strengths and weakensses.

Buckle up, and let's find your new favorite everyday bottle!

What's Next?

Part 1 - Rankings
Each bottle is ranked according to 9 different criteria, including:

Leak free?
Best insulation?
Most durable?
Easiest to clean?
Good handles?
Least cumbersome?
Affordable?
Car-friendly?
Most popular?

Part 2 - Recommendations
The rankings help narrow the your choices, but it's still a lot of information to review. And do you like a bottle that's easier to clean, or are you more concerned with durability?

To make it easier, try out our "Best Bottle" spreadsheet. Enter which criteria are most important to you, and you'll get a list of bottles that could be the best match for your lifestyle and preferences.

Part 3 - Deep Dives
Once you've narrowed down the list, learn more about your top bottle options as one last check before you buy!

Video Review: Best Everyday Insulated Water Bottle Rankings

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

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Bottles Considered

Here's the full list, and I'll likely add bottles and update this post as I purchase more of them.

Good Accessories for Most Large Bottles

Whether you go with Owala, Hydro Flask, YETI, Stanley, or one of countless other options, these are our two most recommended accessories for any large reusable bottle.

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.

For a less expensive option, consider using denture or retainer tablets. But Bottle Brights aren't that expensive in the grand scheme of things if you're using one per month for your deep cleaning.

See Cleaning Tablets

Part 1: Best Bottles, Ranked by 9 Criteria

In this section, we'll run through each criteria according to the SABCD format, where "S" is the best and "D" is the worst.

Criteria 1: Which Bottles are Leak-Free?

Let's start with an easy one, which bottles are leak-free?

Which Bottles are Leak-Free? (Rankings)

Bottles that Leak

Leaking while "Closed"

Stanley Quencher

Easily the worst, and even leaks when "closed"

See Quencher

Leaking through Straw and Vent Hole

Hydro Flask Tumbler

Leaks less, but the press-fit lid may pop off if dropped

See HF Tumbler

Leaking Through Straw

Simple Modern Tumbler

Leaks some, but not as much as Quencher

See Simple Modern

Bottles that are Leak-Free

All of the other bottles mentioned here are leak free, including Brumate, Camelbak, Cirkul, EcoVessel, Fjbottle, Hydro Flask Wide Flex Straw, Hydro Flask Standard Flex Straw, Hydro Flask Trail, Klean Kanteen, Nalgene, Owala, Owala Sway, Ozark Trail, Revomax, Stanley IceFlow, Stanley ProTour, S'well, Takeya, and YETI.

If you have issues with them leaking, check the seals to make sure they're clean and properly seated and that the spout or threaded connections are closed all the way.

And notably, if you prefer tumblers with the large side mounted handles, Brumate's Era and Stanley's ProTour are good options with leak-free lids.

Brumate's Era is Leak-Free

See Brumate

Stanley's ProTour Lid is Leak-Free

See ProTour

Criteria 2: Which Bottles have the Best Insulation?

Now let's look at insulation, and there are some clear winners and losers.

Which Bottles have the Best Insulation? (Rankings - Cold Water Test)

Bottles with the Best Insulation

Camelbak

Classic and reliable

See Camelbak

Ozark Trail

Cheap but great insulation

See Ozark Trail

S'well

Routinely tests well

See Swell

Bottles with the Worst Insulation
Nalgene was technically the worst bottle in this review, but that makes sense because it's the only non-insulated bottle (included it for reference).

Of the vacuum-insulated dual wall bottles, the worst results were from:

Hydro Flask Tumbler

Consistently poor compared to other similar insulated bottles

See HF Tumbler

Stanley Quencher

Surviving a car fire doesn't mean it's the best

See Quencher

Stanley ProTour

Same body design and mouth diameter as Quencher

See ProTour

Test Setup

Filled this YETI cooler with ice water.
Filled up each bottle using the cooler drain as a strainer to keep the ice out. That way all the bottles started with water that was pretty much the same temperature, and we don't have to worry about variables like the amount of ice which are harder to control.
Measured the temperature of the water in each bottle at the beginning, waited 24 hours, measured how much the temperature had risen, and recorded the difference.
Repeated the test (once outside and once inside) and averaged the results.

Filling Each Bottle with Cold Water while Straining Ice

Keep in mind there are A LOT of variables that determine how well a bottle insulates your water. For an even deeper dive into this topic, check out this article.

You can also do a wide range of tests, including hot vs cold, ice vs no ice, same volume for each bottle vs filled to the top, and the list goes on. Different test setups can yield different results, so you'll see different rankings on some of my previous tests.

But since it's summer, this post focused on my most recent cold water tests since. Just don't forget to consider the bottle's mouth diameter since a small diameter bottle like S'well is not great for adding ice.

Criteria 3: Which Bottles are the Most Durable?

Now let's look at which bottles are most likely to last you 20 years instead of just two.

Which Bottles are the Most Durable? (Rankings)

The logic behind the rankings can be admittedly tricky to follow. For example, some bottles may have one feature that make them more durable (Owala's spout is fixed), while also having other features that drop them down the rankings (Owala's lid cover has small plastic parts and springs). The rankings are my best attempt to take all these different factors into account based on observations, testing, and how each one feels in-person. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

The Most Durable Bottles

YETI Rambler

Thicker steel makes it more dent-resistant
Simple lid without small breakable pieces
Classic steel finish is even better (fewer scratches)

See YETI

Nalgene

This post is primarly about stainless steel bottles, but if you REALLY want a dent-resistant option, consider going with Nalgene

See Nalgene

The Least Durable Bottles

Cirkul, Marks

Cirkul, Cheap-Feeling Lid

Cirkul

While Cirkul has a grip pad base that helps, it's still the least durable stainless steel bottle I've tested.
The bottle marks easily (though other finishes may be better).
Lid feels like cheap plastic. Part of that is the flavor pod which is meant to be replaced often, but that's not a reason to give it a better ranking in my opinion.

See Cirkul

Factors Considered

Drop Test

Dent Resistance
Tailgate drop tests to see which bottles, boots, and bumpers prevent dents the best.

Scratch Test

Scratch Resistance
Four light passes on 100 grit sandpaper to see how well the bottle's finish holds up.

Lid Designs with Breakable Parts

Lid Design
More smaller plastic parts and components like springs means more things that can break.

Boot or Grip Pad

Bottle Boot / Grip Pad Included?
These offer protection, both from dents and scratches (boots protect the bottom rim better).

Straw Lids

In most cases, leak-proof straw lids are not a good choice if having the most durable bottle is important to you. Straw bottles typically either have flip-up spouts or fixed spouts with a cover, and both have their own benefits and drawbacks.

Removing the Spout with Flip-Up Straw Lid

Flip-Up Spout

Good: This common spout design is convenient
Bad: The spout can be difficult to remove for cleaning. They often rely on plastic connections that can wear out over time, making the spout fit more losely. If it gets too loose, the spout might not close reliably and could leak.

Best Bottles with the Most Durable Flip-Up Spouts

Not as tight of a fit, so it may not get as damaged as you pop it in-and-out.

See Ozark Trail

The newer removable spout with ProTour and IceFlow 2.0 is beefy.

See ProTour

Fixed Spout

Fixed Spout

Good: Avoids the problem of plastic connections for the spout wearing out. Instead of the spout rotating down to seal, a cover goes over the top of the spout.
Bad: While these avoid the problem of flip-up spouts, lids like these tend to have springs and other parts that are more likely to break.

Best Bottles with Fixed Spouts

Both of these are great for easy cleaning and avoiding flip-up spouts wearing out, but the lids have small parts and springs that can break if you drop your bottle.

See Owala

See Sway

Bottle Boot vs Grip Pad

Bottle Boot (EcoVessel)

Bottle Boots ("Bumpers")

Bottle boots are silicone covers that fit over the bottom of your bottle.
Don't fully prevent dents if you drop your bottle, but they can reduce the severity of them.
Prevent scratches, dampen noise, and protect surfaces your bottle is routinely on like a desk.

Bottles that Come with a Bottle Boot

See Takeya Actives

See EcoVessel

Grip Pad (Ozark Trail)

Grip Pads

Typically built into the base of the bottle, so they're not removable.
They also don't normally extend to the outer rim, so they don't offer as much protection as full boots.
However, they can still prevent some damage and scratches, dampen noise, and protect your desk.

Bottles that Come with a Grip Pad Base

See Fjbottle

See Ozark Trail

The bottom line is any stainless steel bottle can dent if dropped, but differences in the construction, lid, and finish can make one a better option than another if durability is your most important criteria.

Criteria 4: Which Bottles are Easiest to Clean?

Now let's look at how easy each bottle is to clean, which is very important but many people don't consider when buying.

Which Bottles are Easiest to Clean? (Rankings)

Bottles that are Easiest to Clean

Hydro Flask Tumbler (Exposed Straw)

Simplest lid design and a wide mouth make cleaning easier
Just a regular sponge and straw cleaner needed

See HF Tumbler

Nalgene (Standard Lid)

Maybe the simplest lid design you can dream up makes it straightforward to clean
But you'll need a bottle brush

See Nalgene

Takeya Actives (Chug)

Chug lids are a little more comples, but some are pretty easy to clean
Takeya's Actives comes with pull tabs on the seals

See Takeya

Sway (Leak-Free Straw)

Easiest leak-proof straw lid to deep clean I've tested
Technically dishwasher safe (though rec'd hand-wash)

See Sway

Bottles that are Hardest to Clean

Stanley IceFlow 1.0

Non-removable spout makes this bottle difficult to clean
HIGHLY recommend going with their newer 2.0 version instead, so that's the one linked (has a removable spout)

See Iceflow 2.0

Brumate Era and Revomax

Both of these have cool well-designed lids, but they are more complex
More intricate parts that are more tedious to clean

See Brumate Era

See Revomax

S'well (Original)

Extremely narrow neck helps with insulation, but it's too narrow for most bottle brushes (including the one I recommended)
Lid has a very narrow gap near threads, detailing brush needed

See Swell

Factors Considered

The rankings initially focused on which bottles are easiest to deep clean. Then I adjusted that ranking up or down based on how dishwasher-safe both the bottle and lid are.

Deep Cleaning

How easy is it to reach every surface?
How easy to completely disassemble and reassemble?
Wider mouth opening is easier to clean than narrow

Dishwasher Safe?

Are the bottle and lid dishwasher safe?
Not dishwasher safe?
Recommended handwash but technically dishwasher safe?

Pull Tabs

The seals are often tucked away and more difficult to clean, but some bottles like Takeya Actives and EcoVessel include pull tabs to make it easier

Mouth Diameter

Wider means it's easier to clean, while really small mouth openings might not even let a bottle brush fit (looking at you S'well).

Deep Cleaning!!!

Cleaning Big Bottles (Ultimate Guide)

See Cleaning Guide

This is something most people don't do, and I'd bet 99% of people don't do as often as they probably should.

If you use a reusable bottle every day, there's a good chance it's one of the dirtiest things you own, on par with your cell phone. And bacteria and mold can build up over time, typically in the form of a thin, slimy biofilm. Enough buildup and exposure over time could potentially leading to negative health effects.

That's why we generally recommend deep cleaning your bottle at least once every 2-4 weeks. Ideally you'd do it even more often, but this timeline seems to be more achievable for most people and can prevent more widespread buildup of bacteria, mold, and biofilm.

A good brush kit and cleaning tablets make it a lot easier. Here are the two I've used for the last few years. You can also consider using denture or retainer tablets to save some money as they have very similar ingredients.

3-Brush Set (Bottle, Straw, and Detailing for Lid)

See Brush Kit

Bottle Bright Cleaning Tablets

See Cleaning Tablets

Standard and Chug Lids

"Standard" Lid on HF Trail

Standard Lids

I call "standard" lids ones you have to screw all the way on-and-off, and they're the most traditional
Typically the simplest lids, so often are the easiest to clean

Hydro Flask's Flex Chug Lid

Chug Lids

Like standard lids, but with a narrower spout that makes sipping easier
Adds a spout cap and additional seal, so a little more complex to clean than standard lids

Straw Lids

Seal under Flip-Up Spout on Straw Lid

Leak-free straw lids with flip-up spouts are often the most difficult bottles to keep clean.

There's always a seal under the pivot point that's notorious for building up bacteria and gunk. For many people it's out-of-sight, out-of-mind.

You ideally should remove that spout to clean 100% of surfaces periodically, but as mentioned in Durability, that can lead to damage over time by wearing out plastic connections.

Leak-Free Straw Lids that are Easiest to Clean

Since leak-free straw lids are some of the most popular options on the market, some brands have made real improvements that make their bottles easier to keep clean.

Owala's Removable Seal

Owala (any one with "FreeSip")

Easiest straw lid to deep clean
Avoids the flip-up spout problem
Removable seal for the spout cover

See Owala Bottle

See Owala Sway

ProTour's Removable Spout

Stanley ProTour and IceFlow 2.0

Removable spout and seals
Much better than IceFlow 1.0

See ProTour

See IceFlow 2.0

Hydro Flask Flex Straw's Removable Seal

Hydro Flask Flex Straw

Removable insert makes it easier to clean around the pivot point, which helps a lot
However, the spout is still difficult to remove for 100% cleaning

See HF Flex Straw

Criteria 5: Which Bottles have the Best Handles?

Let's face it, big bottles like these can be a pain to bring with you, but having a good handle can make all the difference.

Which Bottles have the Best Handles? (Rankings)

Bottles with the Best Handles

Stanley Quencher

Side-Mounted Handles

Convenient and comfortable, there's a reason why these became so popular
Stanley's Quencher popularized it, but nearly every major brand has a tumbler like this today, including Hydro Flask, YETI, Owala, Simple Modern, Brumate, and many more

See Quencher

Stanley IceFlow

Top-Mounted Handles

Takes up less space than side-mounted handles while still offering a full-hand grip
These aren't as widespread as side-mounted handles, but some brands like Owala and Stanley are great options

See IceFlow

See Owala Sway

Fjbottle

Carrying Strap

Fjbottle is unique because it has a rigid handle as well as a carrying strap
The strap is particularly helpful at times, like when your hands are full and you just want to loop a pinky through it

See Fjbottle

Bottles with the Worst Handles

S'well (Original)

No handle at all (they do have other bottles with handles though)

See S'well

Nalgene

Technically you can use the lid tether as a handle, but it's not exactly comfortable

See Nalgene

Cirkul

Very small and cheap, uncomfortable plastic design

See Cirkul

Factors Considered

Owala Sway, Full-Hand Grip

How many Fingers Fit?

More is better

Cirkul, Tight and Uncomfortable with 2 Fingers

How Comfortable is It?

Like contoured plastic vs cheap sharp edges
Roomy vs crammed fingers?

Side vs Top

This is more of a preference, so it didn't play into the rankings for best handles (but it will in the next section). But the handle design is noted in the Best Bottle Spreadsheet for quick reference to make things easier.

Side-Mounted

Rigid design that's typically more convenient for use around the house or office
Also easy to grab in the car

Top-Mounted

Can be fixed or rotating
Better for longer walks or hikes, or if you want to clip it to a bag

Criteria 6: Which Bottles are the Least Cumbersome?

The overall size and weight of the bottle also plays a role in which one's a good fit for your lifestyle. A good handle definitely helps, but maybe it's not a good fit in your car or you're looking for something that takes up less space on your desk.

Which Bottles are the Least Cumbersome? (Rankings)

I thought about standardizing this part and picking all of the bottles that are closest to 32 ounces since the size bottle you get factors into how cumbersome it is, but I also wanted to focus on bottles I actually own and can test. Also, this way the recommendations you'll get in the Best Bottle Spreadsheet are ones you've seen in this post.

So I ended up just adding notations to the chart so you can see how different volumes from different brands compare., but it's certainly a good idea to consider buying different size options of a certain brand if you like everything else about that bottle.

The Least Cumbersome Bottles

Hydro Flask Standard

Hydro Flask's "standard" mouth is really their version of a narrow mouth bottle
This 24oz is slim and doesn't take up much space

See HF Standard Mouth

Revomax

This 20oz bottle has a slim design and a handle that's pretty small and doesn't take up much space

See Revomax

S'well

While not having a handle is a downside in my opinion, there's no denying that S'well's Original bottle is very slim and great for use at a desk

See Swell

The Most Cumbersome Bottles

Tumblers w/ Side Handles

While convenient, there's no denying that these large, rigid, side-mounted handles popularized by Stanley take up A LOT of space
Of the ones like this in this list, Simple Modern is the slimmest and lightest design so it's linked here

See Simple Modern

YETI

The price of having thicker, more durable steel is (a) actually having a higher price but also (b) being heavier and bulkier

See YETI

Klean Kanteen TKWide

Has an "impact base cap," which is a metal cap on the bottom that gives more space between the bottom rim and the vacuum insulation
The idea is that large dents are less likely to break your bottle's insulation
Unfortunately, this also makes the bottle bigger and heavier

See TKWide

Factors Considered

This criteria is pretty straighforward, and the two main factors that I looked at were the weight and bulkiness of the bottle.

Criteria 7: Which Bottles are the Most Affordable?

Let's face it, 20 years ago, you'd have called me crazy if I said everyone would be walking around with +$35 bottles.

Which Bottles are Most Affordable? (Rankings)

Most Affordable Bottles (Under $20)

Fjbottle

Smaller brand, but a very functional bottle

See Fjbottle

Nalgene

Classic and reliable if you're OK with a plastic bottle

See Nalgene

Ozark Trail

Walmart's private label, so no wonder it's so cheap

See Ozark Trail

Most Expensive Bottles (Over $45)

Cirkul

Not as expensive at first, but it has the on-going cost of flavor pods

See Cirkul

Brumate

The only leak-free lid with an exposed straw on top, but you'll pay for it

See Brumate

Hydro Flask Trail

Lighter design, but typically more expensive than their standard bottles

See HF Trail

YETI

Set the bar with expensive coolers, and their bottles aren't cheap either

See YETI

The rankings are split like this:
Below $20: S
$20 - $30: A
$30 - $40: B
$40 - $45: C
Above $45: D

Each one is ranked based on the list price, but keep an eye out for price breaks because most of these brands run sales all the time or might be higher priced if they are low on inventory (especially with color drops).

The bottle volume also plays a big role in the price since bigger bottles cost more than smaller one of the same style, but like I mentioned in the previous section, this list sticks to bottles I actually own and that will show up in the Best Bottle Spreadsheet (though I'm planning to expand that spreadsheet in the future).

Criteria 8: Which Bottles are Car-Friendly?

For the commuters and road warriors, having a bottle that can stay secure next to you when on the road can be very helpful.

Which Bottles are Most Car Friendly? (Rankings)

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Be sure to check with your local laws to make sure sipping while on the go is OK since it counts as distracted driving in some areas. Even if it's legal where you live, it's a good idea to get a bottle or a cup holder adapter setup that will make staying hydrated in the car easier and safer.

Most Car-Friendly Bottles

Stanley Quencher

Most Straw Tumblers

Tumblers are bottles with tapered sides that get smaller towards the bottom, letting them fit in cup holders
As long as the handle doesn't get in your way, it's hard to go wrong with these
Options in this list include Brumate, Hydro Flask's Tumbler, IceFlow, ProTour, Quencher, Simple Modern, and Owala's Sway

See Quencher

Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Flex Straw

Hydro Flask's Standard Flex Straw

Narrow enough to fit in most cup holders
Straw lid that won't obstruct your view as much when taking sips
Doesn't have a large side-mounted handle that can get in the way
To clarify, Hydro Flask uses the term "standard" to refer to their narrow mouth design, while I typically call a "standard lid" any one that you screw all the way on and off

See HF Standard

Least Car-Friendly Bottles

YETI Rambler

Detatched spout cap is one more thing to juggle
Heavy, bulkier bottle can obstruct your view more
Larger diameter than similar sized competitors, so it's more likely you'll need an adaper

See YETI

Hydro Flask Trail

Wide mouth bottle that come with a "standard lid," meaning one you screw all the way on-and-off
That combination makes it more likely that you could drop the detached lid and/or spill water in your face

See Trail

Nalgene

This wide mouth bottle can also splash water in your face easily, but at least the lid is tethered to the bottle

See Nalgene

Factors Considered

Owala Sway's Tapered Base

Adapter Needed?

Most big bottles need adapters to fit in most cup holders
Smaller diameter bottles or tumblers (narrower towards the bottom) fit in a lot more cupholders without needing an adapter

Owala FreeSip Straw Lid

Lid Type

Straw lids are typically the safest options for driving because you can take a sip without raising the bottle, keeping your vision less obscured and more focused on the road
Wide mouth bottles with standard lids (screw all the way on and off) are the worst because they are most likely to lead to spills

Takeya's Tethered Hinge Spout Cap

Tethered vs Non-Tethered Lid

Bottles with connected lids and spout caps are generally safer because it's fewer things to handle when driving
There's less potential to drop something that would get dirty or become a distraction

Need an Adapter?

BottlePro Max

Our company started by releasing the first adjustable cup holder adapter for big bottles in 2015
BottlePro Max is our newest version with a twist-to-expand base and centralizing tabs
More affordable option

See BottlePro Max

Swigzy

This is the premium option on the market, and as much as it pains me to admit it, they have a really good adapter
The top can be extended, and there are more centralizing tabs which can help with a wider range of bottle sizes

See Swigzy

Criteria 9: Which Bottles are the Most Popular?

How well-known the brand is can make be a real factor, particularly if you prefer to have a viral bottle or you're giving one as a gift.

Which Bottles are Most Popular? (Rankings)

The Most Popular Bottles and Brands (2025, USA Primarily)

These three are at the top of the water bottle world right now.

YETI Rambler

They've built overengineering and durability into their brand
Has very effectively kept its bottles as a premium option, while many other brands tend to have a couple years in the spotlight then fall off
Sterotypical Customer: Leans towards men

See YETI

Stanley Quencher

Still massively popular and high sales on Amazon
Most other brands have begun offering Quencher-inspired bottles (tumbler base with a large, rigid, side-mounted handle)
Sterotypical Customer: Leans towards women

See Stanley

Owala FreeSip

Overtaking Stanley on Google Trends in 2024
Colorways with quirky, fun combos, and at this point most other major brands have begun offering similar non-traditional color combos
Stereotypical Customer: Leans younger

See Owala

The Least Popular Bottles and Brands (2025, USA Primarily)

These are still great bottles in the right circumstances, and it's also important to re-state that this is just for the bottles in this post. But these are not as widely-known or prestigious, so they may not be as good of options for gift-giving.

Fjbottle

Not a big-name brand, just one I stumbled across

See Fjbottle

Ozark Trail

Recognizable brand as Walmart's private label, but I don't think many people buy it specifically for the branding

See Ozark Trail

Revomax

Great insulation and a cool lid, but not as widely-known

See Revomax

Factors Considered

This criteria is pretty hard to classify since different bottles are popular for different people, but I looked at a combination of places to come up with this list, which is my best attempt to rank them in an way that's unbiased towards any particular style, brand, or generation.

Google Trends

How are they trending over the last few years?
This can be tricky to account for everything, like "Stanley Cup" in hockey

Amazon Sales

Looking at the listing ranking or using an online tool like Junglescout to estimate total monthly sales

Social Media

Looking through the number of subscribers and level of engagement

Part 2: Get Your Personalized Recommendations

Now we have one more step to come up with your personalized recommendations. If you click the link below, you'll see an Excel file on my Google Drive.

You won't be able to edit it while it's on my Google Drive since that would change it for everyone else too, so download it first then make your edits.

Best Bottles Spreadsheet (Google Drive)

The first tab "Start (Ranking)" looks like this and is where you'll enter how important each criteria is to you.

Rank Your Criteria (Tab 1)

You know all those ranking charts from before? This spreadsheet converts the tiers into numbers, with higher numbers being better. Then it calculates a weighted total for each bottle by multiplying the tier numbers and your rankings for which criteria were most important.

Converting Tiers to Numbers

Click the 2nd tab "Your Recommendations" to see something like this.

Click the sort button on "Total" (cell X7), then sort from largest to smallest. This re-arranges the list, and the bottles with the highest point totals are the best matches for you.

Recommended Bottle List (Tab 2)

Review all the other info like the handle type to really hone in on what you'd prefer, and consider how different lids and sizes could change things too.

Then to see current pricing, click the hyperlinks on the "Link to Listing" column (column AG). Most go to Amazon, but Owala's Sway goes to Target and Ozark Trail goes to Walmart.

Comments:

It's just a simple Excel file and doesn't have any macros or programs in it, and if you're not comfortable downloading it this way, send me a message on bottlepro.net and I'll email it to you.
I tried it in Google Sheets, but the sorting function didn't work right when it converted. So it currently only works in Excel. I'm planning to add the Sheets version in the future.
This is just covering the everyday hydration bottles that I personally own, but there are THOUSANDS of other options. This is meant to be a great starting point to help you narrow your search based on what's important to you, but definitely shop around. There are a lot of great brands out there that aren't even covered here.

Part 3: Deep Dives

After you've narrowed your search, check out the bottle's listing for more info. You can also look at this other post, which focuses less on rankings for each criteria and more on the individual features for each bottle.

Our Biggest Bottle Comparison Yet

Best Bottles Comparison

This is our post that focuses more on details about each bottle instead of rankings and the Best Bottle Spreadsheet, so it's a great place to learn more about each individual option. It includes the 22 bottles you saw in this post, as well as some others like filter bottles and infuser bottles.

See Post

Or if you've really narrowed it to just a few bottles, there are a couple links below.

IMAGE LINKS - See our info page for that bottle. We're still adding some details like the latest cold water insulation tests, but they already contain A LOT of compiled useful information and most common questions (like measurements to check with your cup holder).
BUTTON LINKS - Most link to Amazon, but a few go to Walmart (Ozark Trail) or Target (Owala Sway) if it's not on Amazon.

Brumate Era 40oz

See on Amazon

Camelbak Chute Mag 32oz

See on Amazon

Cirkul 32oz

See on Amazon