Maintaining proper hydration is crucial, and using a suitable water bottle can significantly impact your everyday activities. The water bottle you select highlights both function and design, whether you’re using it for a workout, hiking or just staying hydrated at school. Here are our top five water bottle brands, each with special qualities that make it worthwhile to take a sip (or two).
#5: Gatorade ($5 – $15)
Gatorade plastic water bottles, well known for supplying athletes with energy, have been essential on the sidelines of athletic events for years. They are useful for on-the-go rapid hydration because of their easily recognizable squeeze design and vivid green and orange color. With characteristics like a fast-flow spout and an easy-to-grip material, Gatorade bottles are made for high-performance activities and are long-lasting while being reasonably priced at around $10. They don’t, however, have the thermal properties and aesthetic appeal of newer bottles, which keeps them from moving up the list. Nevertheless, Gatorade deserves its place as a dependable, basic water bottle.
#4: YETI ($40 – $100)
YETIs were created so people wouldn’t have to use cheap bottles when participating in long outdoor-related activities but have fallen off the podium in the past few years. The most popular YETI bottle is the 18 oz Rambler metal bottle, priced at $30, and its popularity is well deserved with its double-wall vacuum insulation, dishwasher-safe and leak-proof qualities. Despite the quality benefits, these can be found in almost every bottle nowadays. It has always been a solid water bottle brand, but the lack of uniqueness when it comes to its basic colors and designs, extremely high prices and heavy weight when full has diminished its once highly coveted status.
#3: Hydro Flask ($20 – $60)
Rising to fame due to the “VSCO girl” subculture in 2019, Hydro Flasks were a household staple during the pandemic. Their classic straw lid, vibrant colors and variety of styles are what made them so attractive and desirable to the general public. The main goal of the product was to combat consumer dissatisfaction with commercial water bottles, and while it was successful, the bottle had its flaws. The metal bottles are on the pricier side, around $40, and if not cleaned properly, can lead to bacteria growth. While the “VSCO” era has been long gone, Hydro Flasks are still aesthetically pleasing to some but have begun to disappear due to their lack of interest and ineffective strategies to keep up with the competition.
#2: Stanley ($30 – $45)
Stanley has gained widespread popularity by combining aesthetic usefulness with strong durability, plus having a vibrant variety of colors has maintained its popularity. The brand’s renowned metal tumbler, which was first created for those who love the outdoors, has become incredibly popular due to its fashionable appearance, superior insulation and convenient built-in handle. Adventurers and regular users love the Stanley Cup because it keeps drinks cold for hours, is dishwasher safe and can fit into any cup holder. Additionally, their marketing has been top-notch, with new collaborations being released almost every day. Although its size and average price of $45 may be a drawback for convenience, its usefulness and style make it difficult to top, earning it second place.
#1: Owala ($28 – $38)
Amidst this collection of wildly popular metal bottles, the iconic Owala takes the top spot. Named after the fact that when you sip, the cap covers your nose making you look like a koala, the Owala gives you the best of all worlds. Its one-of-a-kind design has both a built-in straw for sipping and a wide mouth opening that lets you take bigger swigs. Additionally, its handle, leak proof features, affordable price of $28 and unique but pretty combination of colors only add to its usability, practicality and touch of style. The Owala has become a treasured item to have, revolutionizing the water bottle industry entirely.
