Water Bottle reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 326 Reddit reviews across 42 subreddits and 70 posts to rank the best Water Bottle brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/HydroHomies, r/moderatelygranolamoms, r/ExclusivelyPumping, r/Goruck. Top-rated brands include Owala (4.6/5), Yeti (4.8/5), Nalgene (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews326
Subreddits42
Posts70
Brands65
Products49
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#1
Owala
4.6
(37)
"I have an Owala mug that I like a lot. It will keep tea hot for quite a while."
"Owalas will keep your drinks warm with (imo) almost no risk of spillage. I have yet to have one leak with mine in several years."
"I have the 40oz Owala tumbler with straw and I truly love it!"
"Owala water bottles are trendy right now but totally worth it."
"I love my bottles from Owala, only ones I can throw in a bag and they won't leak."
"I like my Owala bottle a lot, they come in sizes as small as 16oz."
"Owala."
"Owala. Hands down."
"Owala is my BIFL pick."
"Owala has a lifetime warranty."
#2
Yeti
4.8
(34)
"I will say yeti too, but any major brand with gap insulation works"
"Another vote for Yeti."
"Honestly i love my yeti, can’t say how it compares to others because im so satisfied with it"
"Seconding this- i love my yeti thermos, it keeps my tea hot for hours"
"My coworker swears by her yeti thermos for working outdoors in the cold, they have lots of sizes, colors, and styles."
"Yetis are absolutely bombproof. They’re the cliche answer, but they are extremely durable, easy to clean, come in tons of colors and sizes."
"Yeti do a plastic bottle now. They are probably the top tier of bottles imo."
"They've all lasted the entire time, they're all scuffed from being dropped and whatnot but still work perfectly."
"I like my Yeti bottles. Some have handles, they have large volume ones (64 oz & higher), and they keep my water cool in 100F days sitting in the car."
"The Yeti rambler is killer! We have been using it for over a year and never had a leak from it!"
#3
Nalgene
4.7
(26)
"Dude buy a 1L nalgene and dont listen do anyone else. full stop."
"I would grab my Nalgene or Kleen Kanteen bottles."
"I've had my narrow-mouth bottle for over a decade, and it’s still going strong."
"Nalgene: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00266CZAE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1]"
"Honestly, just get a Nalgene bottle. I've several going about 10 years, and they are absolutely perfect."
"Leak proof and fairly indestructible."
"I'm a fan of nalgene bottles. They're light, have measurement lines on them, and easy to carry around."
"Nalgene or Yeti"
"The move is a 14 oz/400 ml Nalgene."
"Nalgene."
#4
Hydro Flask
4.7
(23)
"The 24 oz hydroflask (specifically the one with the flex cap) is AMAZING. On cold days outside it keeps my tea piping hot for atleast 12 hours."
"Hydroflask"
"I love my hydroflask 40oz with straw cap I've had it going on 5 years"
"Get a 64oz Hydroflask, then a Platypus/CamelBak hydration hose."
"The hydro flask lightweights are worth it."
"My hydroflask wide mouth fits in cup holders! I have the 20 oz version but they make bigger ones that are the same width just taller"
"Hydroflask and RTIC both make a narrower insulated water bottle."
"I use a collection of Hydroflask and Yeti insulated bottles from 20-40oz."
"I still ride or die for my hydro flask."
"I’ve had a 24oz small mouth and 40oz wide mouth for 10 years."
#5
Klean Kanteen
4.8
(17)
"I've been using my same single wall kleen kanteen for over a decade and I love it to death."
"I love my kleen kanteen."
"Avoid plastic, highly rec Kanteen water bottles."
"Klean kanteen."
"Love them."
"I have both Kleen Kanteen and Zojirushi. Both are awesome."
"Simple strong and holds water."
"I've got a Kleen Kanteen water bottle both with a secure lid and a sports bottle lid."
"I love klean kanteen, but it's mostly bc I'm fussy about no plastic components in my bottles."
"Great design for caps and they have tons of drinking options."
#6
CamelBak
4.7
(15)
"I love my Camelbak Chute Mag bottles. Wide spout, magnet to hold the cap open when you drink."
"I love my Camelbak for sports! Running, skiing, biking, etc."
"I love my camelbak backpack and my camelbak water bottles."
"Get the CamelBak Podium Chill. It squeezes nicely, you can fill it with ice and it doesn’t sweat. Amazing product."
"I'll swear by CamelBak."
"Camelbak is my favorite!"
"I love camelbak bottles, we have one and my kid is using his going on 5 years now and the little parts are all replaceable."
"It’s great!"
"CamelBak Chute Mag has been absolutely phenomenal for me I highly recommend it."
"Https://a.co/d/bA9du5U"
#7
Contigo
4.5
(15)
"I’ve been using Contigo bottle for over a decade. Always been happy with them."
"Contigo brands don't spill at all."
"Definitely leak proof and has a button to open the straw."
"Contigo vacume seal one with the push button."
"I’ve using the same Contigo bottle for like 6 years now."
"They're affordable, well insulated, have countless styles."
"Keeps drinks very hot or very cold. Doesn't leak."
"Another vote for Contigo Autoseal."
"Contigo Autospout Ashland Water Bottle"
"I just bought 24 oz. Contigo ones which used recycled plastic."
#8
Thermos
4.6
(14)
"Thermos keeps my tea during winter hikes hot as the hell I obviously deserve to burn in"
"Thermos brand thermoses. They have some pretty big ones. They work almost too well for truly hot liquids."
"Thermos funtainer ftw."
"The thermos funtainer is stainless steel and doesn't leak."
"SUPER durable. I have about 9 of them that my 4 & 6 yo use."
"Highly recommend the Thermos Funtainer water bottle. Straightforward and dishwasher friendly too"
"We have 2 Thermos Funtainers. Insulated, stainless steel, durable, personalizable."
"Many years of testing toddler water bottles wirh toddlers… Thermos Funtainer is the best."
"Buy a thermos. They are insulated from the inside and out."
"I like the steel bottles from the brand Thermos."
#9
Zojirushi
4.8
(12)
"Zojirushi water bottles. Is meant for coffee, but it’ll keep water hot regardless. They keep drinks hot for a long time."
"I love my zojirushi for hot drinks."
"Zojirushi!"
"Zojirushi has better thermal retention, and I like their popup cap."
"Is by far the very best that you can buy."
"I've had my zojirushi for 8+ years."
"I drink only water stored in inox now. I could never goo back to this awful plastic taste."
"We've had a couple for the kids from Japan. They've been dropped and bashed for years and they still work perfectly."
"Zojirushi Water bottles…..they come in many sizes, and are amazing."
"Zohirushi bottles come to mind for slim insulated bottles."
#10
Stanley
4.9
(11)
"The big green stanley thermos never fails. you can leave for camping mid day and have instant coffee with it the next morning for real."
"Stanley's actual line meant for camping/outdoors people, I have a thermos from them where the lid acts as a cup and I used to leave it full of soup in my freezing car"
"Water bottles I’d say a Stanley thermos flask."
"Confirmed by me: I’m a big thermos user, and while newer brands are flashy; that big green Stanley thermos is infused with some sort of ancient magic."
"I’ve been using a Stanley thermos since my dad gifted me one in the 90’s and it’s never let me down!"
"I love my Stanley and meoky cups. Ones 40fl oz. One is 64fl oz."
"If you're willing to get a used thermos, get a used Stanley anywhere from the 70s-90s."
"My wife got me a Stanley for like $25 at TJ Maxx."
"I love mine. The size of the 30oz fits in my backpack side pocket."
"Fits nicely :)"
#11
Hydroflask
4.9
(9)
"Get this one from Hydroflask. It fits in the cup holder and door jam perfectly!"
"I have a hydro flask and it’s great. Keeps my water cold for over 24hrs!"
"Hydroflask or Yeti work well."
"Hydroflask and MiiR bottles in various sizes depending on my needs for the day (16-40oz). I’ve always stuck them inside my gr1 and other bags without issue."
"Hydroflask, pretty sure we own them all."
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"Fits great!!"
"I have both Hydroflask and Owala - both works well for me"
#12
Takeya
4.5
(8)
"Takeya for the design and insulation."
"22 oz takeya for water and a 26oz yeti rambler with straw cap for iced coffee checking in."
"I love my insulated 40 oz Takeya water bottle!"
"For the last few years."
"Takeya Actives Insulated Water Bottle with Straw Lid"
"I have a Takeya one with a spout lid. I never wanted one with a straw and the spout is a lot easier for me."
"Same affordable bottle just found at different places."
"I've actually got the Takeya 14oz kids bottle but it's got that flip-up straw lid. I needed something smaller for when I'm out and about and it fits in my bag or backpack nicely."
#13
Simple Modern
4.6
(7)
"My overall pick would be Simple Modern Summit with Straw Lid"
"For a tumbler style!!"
"We use Simple Modern! Stainless steel and they come in lots of fun designs."
"I still love my simple modern."
"I recommend simple modern's version, which has two lids to choose from."
"I love my simple modern. They have a totally sealing straw version but I have the open straw one and it barely drips."
"Simple modern."
#14
Owala FreeSip
5.0
(6)
"I have a few Owala FreeSips, and love them. I don’t notice a plastic taste at all."
"The Owala FreeSip really is superior."
"Owala freesip - I use it for hot tea or water almost every day."
"Im a big fan of Owala Freesip."
"Owala FreeSip is my daily ride or die; I can’t be without it."
"Owala Free Sip, enjoy."
#15
BruMate
4.6
(5)
"I’m a big fan of my BruMate."
"Obsessed with my Brumate Era! It’s really easy to clean."
"Is perfect."
"Brumate."
"I really like my Brumate."
#16
Iron Flask
4.6
(5)
"Now I have an iron flask and I could beat someone with how solid this is."
"$30ish for a 40oz."
"I bought my family and I Iron Flask water bottles. We've been using them for years."
"We have a couple 20oz Iron Flasks that work great."
"They have different kinds of lids."
#17
SIGG
4.5
(4)
"I really like my Sigg."
"Nobody beats sigg, particularly if you carbonate."
"Sigg has stainless outside ones that have no coating."
"Love my Sigg but it doesn’t keep things hot or cold."
#18
ion8
4.5
(4)
"We are using a brand called Ion8 and they have been great."
"Ion8 - insulated, never leaks, and the one I have holds 1200ml."
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"I got an ION8 for my toddler, fits all your requirements except no. 6. But the way the mouth comes up a bit feels like a straw, so even though they could technically pour it all over themselves, in reality it works pretty well."
#19
Pura
4.3
(4)
"Definitely agree that Pura is the way to go."
"I love how versatile the bottles are!"
"The non insulated ones are pretty light and completely plastic free."
"It's a great size for them to drink on their own."
#20
HydroJug
5.0
(3)
"Hydro jug!!!! I am absolutely obsessed! It’s shaped like a Stanley but the straw folds over so it’s spill proof! I chuck it all over the place and have never had a single drop leak!"
"Look like Stanley’s but completely leak proof and a lot of variety of colors."
"The straw folds down so it’s protected and won’t spill when you toss it in the couch."
#21
Purist
5.0
(3)
"Purist, thermal interior with a sprayed on glass wall that’s shatter proof, trust me with my butter hands I’ve dropped it and it has a big dent but no interior problem."
"It does make everything taste better. I’ve had mine for several years now."
"Super clean design and they coat the inside with silicon dioxide (quartz) so there’s no metallic taste."
#22
Hydrogrip
5.0
(3)
"It’s double insulated leakproof and has a magnet that can hold your phone. I use mine religiously."
"Double insulated and it has a magnet that holds your phone."
"I have a Hydrogrip."
#23
RTIC
4.7
(3)
"My RTIC bottles take a beating and I love them for it."
"I have a few cups, wide mouths, and two 1 gallon jugs. They've all lasted me over 6 years."
"RTIC makes the best value/quality insulated water bottles."
#24
Grayl
4.3
(3)
"Love my Grayl!"
"Grayl."
"Is pretty expensive per gallon but awfully convenient compared to a straw."
#25
Ello
4.3
(3)
"I like the ello bottles from Target! They sell them in different size ranges and if you get the bigger one they have an insert for your car cupholder."
"I like my ELLO glass water bottle. Bonus no leaching of plastics or metals into the water I'm drinking."
"Search "Ello water bottle lock" they have them at target and amazon. It has a little turn lock on the side where it locks the lid from opening."
#26
YETI
5.0
(2)
"My Yeti bottles will keep water annoyingly hot. Great products!"
"This thing is indestructible. I use it at my rugged, dirty job for 6+ years already."
#27
Swig
5.0
(2)
"Swig! All dishwasher safe!"
"Swig! Had a yeti, then Stanley recently bought a swig and think it’s the best of all three."
#28
Miir
5.0
(2)
"Hydroflask and MiiR bottles in various sizes depending on my needs for the day (16-40oz). I’ve always stuck them inside my gr1 and other bags without issue."
"I now have a Miir brand bottle and absolutely love it."
#29
Owala Water Bottles
5.0
(2)
"Owala!!!"
"Owala!!!"
#30
Target
5.0
(2)
"Target All In Motion bottle fits perfect for me."
"They're also my favorite value bottles regardless."
#31
Linus Tech Tips Water Bottle
5.0
(2)
"Strong, durable & keeps cold drinks cold and warm drinks warm."
"I couldn't break my Linus Tech Tips water bottle, and I dropped it off of roofs, moving motorcycles, tables etc."
#32
Kambukka
5.0
(2)
"It is the best water bottle we've ever had. It is an amazing design."
"Kambukka Lagoon fits pretty much all of your criteria, it's the bottle I have now and I love it. Dishwasher safe, lightweight enough, flip top straw, fits in my cupholder etc."
#33
Brumate
5.0
(2)
"Brumate Era 40oz is my jam."
"The era from brumate! Love them."
#34
Choco Nose
4.0
(2)
"I second the choconose, almost completely leak proof and fairly quiet."
"Choco nose on amazon is the only one i’ve found to not clog or leak."
#35
Sho
4.0
(2)
"Would definitely recommend!"
"I got the straw lid attachment because for some reason, I'll dribnk more water from a straw!"
#36
Kaytee
4.0
(2)
"I love the Kaytee glass ones!"
"Recently I got the glass Kaytee one. Works perfectly fine"
#37
Bink
4.0
(2)
"I like Bink - they are glass with silicone sleeve."
"Or pura stainless?"
#38
BrüMate
5.0
(1)
"I have a Brumate Era and yesterday just got the Hydrojug Traveler, both 40oz. They’re both similar in the sense that they have handles, leak-proof with straws, rubber bases, fits cup holders, and are well-insulated for cold drinks."
#39
Chilly's
5.0
(1)
"Chilly's bottles, the original style. Leakproof, and about as big around as a soda can."
#40
24Bottles
5.0
(1)
"They’re slim and light and seal well."
#41
Eco Tanker
5.0
(1)
"Get the wide mouth 2 litre if you're a hydrohomie like me. It's 5 years old."
#42
PuraKiki
5.0
(1)
"PuraKiki is plastic free and the 11oz is the right size for little hands."
#43
Tyeso
5.0
(1)
"It's very well constructed."
#44
Triple Tree
5.0
(1)
"They are super light, never mold, very sturdy, affordable"
#45
Camelbak
5.0
(1)
"It’s so lightweight compared to other water bottles and only has 2 parts to clean."
#46
Under Armour
5.0
(1)
"UNDER ARMOUR 32oz Playmaker Squeeze Water Bottle"
#47
Milligram
5.0
(1)
"Have a look at Milligram’s bottles, the A6 or A7 are tiny, and made flat like a notebook!"
#48
Ikea
5.0
(1)
"The Ikea365+ ones are light, secure and simple. I've used the same one for about 4 years"
#49
Nalgene Water Bottles
5.0
(1)
"Nalgene lol."
#50
Chilly's Bottles
5.0
(1)
"A chilly bottle."
#51
BlenderBottle
5.0
(1)
"A blender bottle is my constant companion."
#52
Tempercraft
5.0
(1)
"Keeps water colder than my old Hydro Flask, plus it's got this neat handle that's perfect for hiking."
#53
Living World
5.0
(1)
"Mine don't leak. I've had them for as long as I've had my chins."
#54
Aquafit
5.0
(1)
"I got 2 64 oz Aquafit off Amazon."
#55
Hydro Cell
5.0
(1)
"My Hydro Cell fits perfectly."
#56
LTT
4.0
(1)
"It keeps my drinks cold and it can also keep them warm for long periods (8-10h In my usage case)."
#57
Thermo Flask
4.0
(1)
"I had those thermo flask from Costco."
#58
Dopper
4.0
(1)
"I have a dopper and it’s pretty slim"
#59
Pogo
4.0
(1)
"Pogo 40 oz with straw on amazon are cheap and fit in most cupholders I’ve found"
#60
HydraPeak
4.0
(1)
"I have a 24oz hydrapeak, it fits my cupholders, and the spout closes securely with one hand."
#61
Munchkin
4.0
(1)
"We really like our 360 munchkin cup. It simulates using a real cup."
#62
Tal
4.0
(1)
"I like the insulated Tal bottles from Walmart. They keep my water cold for hours."
#63
Tervis
4.0
(1)
"I use a 24oz tervis that I haven’t had any issues with."
#64
Columbia
4.0
(1)
"I like the Columbia 10oz flask"
#65
LifeStraw
3.0
(1)
"I have the lifestraw one, but it only has a small carbon filter and it's not the best for pfas"
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