Water Bottles reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 148 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Water Bottles brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/HydroHomies, r/UKParenting, r/guineapigs, r/roughcollies. Top-rated brands include Nalgene (4.9/5), Contigo (4.5/5), Hydro Flask (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews148
Subreddits22
Posts26
Brands84
Products49
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#1
Nalgene
4.9
(15)
"Nalgene is pretty indestructible and good for stickers."
"I just found my 20 year old Nalgene. Good as new."
"My vote is for Nalgene or Klean Kanteen!"
"Nalgene, 100%!"
"I go with Nalgene. Even if the strap breaks, you can email the company and they'll send you replacement parts."
"I’ve had 2-3 beloved Nalgene bottles over the years."
"Both my Nalgene and hydroflask bottles have passed my warehouse endurance test."
"They're pretty much indestructible."
"Have had mine almost 20 years now."
"Love my Nalgene."
#2
Contigo
4.5
(6)
"Not much cheaper but this one is amazing."
"Contigo is still the best for me. One hand open and close is so convenient."
"These Contigo cups are the absolute best! I’ve been drinking sparkling water out of them daily for years and they have never leaked a drop!"
"My household prefers Contigo with a clip on the lid for anything outside."
"I really like contigo."
"I've used my Contigo probably every day for 6-7 years now."
#3
Hydro Flask
4.0
(6)
"Not even close. It's gotta be hydro flask and any like it."
"Both my Nalgene and hydroflask bottles have passed my warehouse endurance test."
"I have a hydroflask and I will never use anything else ever again."
"Significant difference to my hydroflask which last 10+ hours."
"Hydroflask. Not a fan of using a plastic water bottle such a Nalgene."
"Hydroflask is the worst and definitely not bifl because it dents really easily when you drop it."
#4
YETI
4.8
(5)
"Something steel and double walled will keep your water cold. Can’t go wrong with Yeti, Klean Kanteen, or Hydroflask."
"Yeti"
"Yeti"
"YETI being dishwasher safe is a huge plus for me."
"As a huge Yeti head I gotta concede my 15 year old Nalgenes have been crushing it for lifetime use."
#5
CamelBak
4.8
(5)
"Both my kids have a Camelbak Eddy water bottle. Easy to clean, lift up silicone spout that connects to a broad straw and very sturdy."
"Great for keeping my dogs hydrated while on the go!"
"I'm definitely a fan."
"Haha you are the second person to recommend them."
"I use a Camelback at times."
#6
S'well
4.6
(5)
"Not enough people talking about Swell here."
"S'well. They don't leak and are nicely insulated."
"Swell bottles are pretty great, they hold temperature for hours."
"I’ve been using the same Swell bottle every day for over 5 years and I absolutely love it."
"My Swell bottle keeps water MUCH colder for much longer."
#7
Generic Bottled Water
5.0
(4)
"Buy bottled water wherever you go and make sure it’s factory sealed."
"Just buy bottled water like everyone."
"I have 12 frozen bottles in my freezer right now--no issues with leaking, etc."
"Unopened water bottles are absolutely fine, just keep 3 in the freezer and rotate them out."
#8
Owala
4.5
(4)
"Owalas are great - we use the 24 Oz ones in my family."
"It's leak free and allows for controlled release of carbonation."
"One for larger toddlers is the Owala Flip for kids."
"My kids and I all use Owala free sip."
#9
Zojirushi
4.7
(3)
"Zojirushi bottles are really nice and indestructible."
"Zojirushi makes nice bottles as well."
"Zojirushi"
#10
Yeti
4.7
(3)
"The Yeti Rambler Gallon Jug is WHERE IT'S AT!"
"This yeti with a screw on lid w a bottle lip and a top for that is a game changer. It will absolutely keep your water cool and it’s dishwasher safe."
"Yeti, they have different styles."
#11
Thermos
4.7
(3)
"We have good luck with the thermos brand stainless steel water bottles."
"Thermos"
"We got a thermos 12 oz! The mouthpiece is silicone, and the straw itself is plastic."
#12
Iron Flask
4.3
(3)
"I have several tumblers and water bottles from Iron Flask."
"I have an Ironflask, it has served me well for a couple years now."
"It honestly works just as well."
#13
Amazon
4.3
(3)
"I have a teddy bear water bottle that comes with a straw and a strap to carry it."
"I got one from Amazon that has a silicone leaf on it as the bowl."
"After reading many articles, I got 2 of these and have been very happy. The only downside is they are small, so you need a few and need to refill often."
#14
Yeti Rambler
5.0
(2)
"Yeti rambler with the chug cap replaced my broken hydroflask."
"They just don’t leak, and keeps water cool all day long."
#15
Owala FreeSip
5.0
(2)
"I love my Owala FreeSip."
"Owala actually makes a nice bottle."
#16
Klean Kanteen
5.0
(2)
"I think a lot depends on your use case."
"The wide insulated bottle with chug cap is the best and indestructible."
#17
Living World
5.0
(2)
"They don't drip and have a metal ball inside the straw that allows water to flow down."
"These glass bottles rarely drip at all and are easy to keep clean."
#18
Ion8
4.5
(2)
"I’ve heard good things about Ion8 bottles."
"They likely last longer than some of the ones for younger children as they don't look too baby like."
#19
Water Bottle
4.5
(2)
"Don’t fill the water bottle to the top. Allow expansion space. That worked perfect for me."
"Plastic water bottles should be fine. Good luck to you my friend!"
#20
Kaytee
4.5
(2)
"I find that they rarely leak because the glass isn't affected to any changes in air pressure. They are easy to clean."
"I have four and they do not leak. Any glass water bottle is preferred over a plastic water bottle."
#21
Hydroflask
4.5
(2)
"Works fine. No leaks, and keeps the water cold."
"Whilst nalgenes won’t really keep your water cold for long they’re my absolute favourite bottles."
#22
Brita
4.0
(2)
"Our family loves the Brita water bottles. The charcoal filter effectively reduces microplastics and chlorine."
"I love the Brita double walled bottles as they come with a replaceable filter."
#23
Glass Water Bottle
3.5
(2)
"There's 1 glass water bottle that's notched, I'll try to find the brand and share it with you."
"I’m looking for a glass one with no plastics (including straw). Haven’t been able to find anything."
#24
Etsy
3.5
(2)
"They keep the bottles frozen for longer and are also water resistant."
"I wouldn't recommend a bowl just because of the risk of the chins getting wet."
#25
Pet Store
3.0
(2)
"Iggy eventually learned to use the water bottle after a week of training."
"Iggy preferred to sit in the bowl rather than drink from it."
#26
Lifestraw
5.0
(1)
"Lifestraw go has a filter that takes out everything short of lead and some chemicals, but lasts for 100s of gallons filtering."
#27
Simple Modern Water Bottle
5.0
(1)
"I am especially interested in the Simple Modern Water Bottle with Straw and Chug Lid."
#28
Takeya
5.0
(1)
"Best purchase I ever made."
#29
Nalgene 32oz
5.0
(1)
"Nalgene 32oz in HDPE (the cloudy ones) still a classic."
#30
Yeti Rambler 18oz
5.0
(1)
"The chug cap with the integrated handle is such a nice leakproof design."
#31
Brümate Multishaker
5.0
(1)
"I use it every single day."
#32
LARQ
5.0
(1)
"Larq has been amazing so far."
#33
Hydro Flask 64oz Growler
5.0
(1)
"I could keep that thing cold for *days.*"
#34
Walmart Tal
5.0
(1)
"The Walmart house brand (Tal) steel insulated bottle is really really awesome and inexpensive."
#35
CamelBak Chute
5.0
(1)
"Quick open lid, but they never leak, wide opening so you can chug."
#36
Contigo Ashland 2.0
5.0
(1)
"I love my Contigo Ashland 2.0 40oz plastic bottle."
#37
CamelBak Chute Mag
5.0
(1)
"Love those bottles."
#38
Purakiki
5.0
(1)
"My purakiki is everything."
#39
Pelican
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Pelican!"
#40
Mountain Designs 1L Bottle
5.0
(1)
"I've had the same Mountain Designs 1L bottle for nearly six years and it's been all over the world with me."
#41
Biosteel 2L Sports Bottle
5.0
(1)
"The 2litre Biosteel sports bottle is outstanding!"
#42
Yeti Yonder
5.0
(1)
"Yeti Yonder."
#43
Eco Vessel
5.0
(1)
"I got an eco vessel a few years ago and really like it."
#44
Coldest Water Bottle
5.0
(1)
"The Coldest Water Bottle brand love it."
#45
Takeya 32oz
5.0
(1)
"I have an insulated 32 oz and it's going strong after 7 years."
#46
CoolFlask
5.0
(1)
"I have a coolflask and it's amazing."
#47
Stanley
5.0
(1)
"My favorite are the Stanley and SimpleModern."
#48
Reduce
5.0
(1)
"I bought one of these for my 4yo because I was tired of cleaning gross straws."
#49
Disney
5.0
(1)
"Great selection of Disney-themed water bottles, especially for kids!"
#50
Hydrocell
5.0
(1)
"The hydrocell ones from Amazon that haven't leaked."
#51
RAFT
5.0
(1)
"RAFT offers lots of teacher supplies at low prices, including water bottles."
#52
Pokemon
5.0
(1)
"Love the Pikachu design, it's adorable!"
#53
Tundra Ice
5.0
(1)
"I tried some 'cooler shock' freezer pouches last year - they are something else!"
#54
RTIC
5.0
(1)
"The RTIC equivalent is also highly recommended!"
#55
Mepal
5.0
(1)
"Not a straw but easy to drink from and, in my experience, totally leak proof"
#56
The Coldest Water
5.0
(1)
"Keeps it ice cold for a few days, very pleased."
#57
Nuby
5.0
(1)
"They have a button to pop up straw, are dishwasher safe and a good size for toddlers to carry."
#58
Gulpy
5.0
(1)
"We love Gulpy. It has a long reservoir to drink from."
#59
Cooler Shock
5.0
(1)
"I do use frozen water bottles, but these pouches perform just as well!"
#60
Chilly's
4.0
(1)
"I've had a Chilly's bottle for 6 years, changed the silicone joint once but apart from that... it's as good as new."
#61
50/50
4.0
(1)
"50/50 has been good to me—will stay cool during summer."
#62
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"Some of the best water bottles I’ve gotten were from Walmart."
#63
Brita Water Bottle
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I like britta filter water bottles."
#64
Fifty Fifty
4.0
(1)
"I believe my bottle is fifty fifty brand, but it has a colombia lid I got on sale."
#65
Lululemon
4.0
(1)
"Lululemon or hydro flasks"
#66
SteriPen
4.0
(1)
"Basically a strong UV light that kills bacteria."
#67
Katadyn BeFree
4.0
(1)
"Katadyn be free is also good choice."
#68
Polar
4.0
(1)
"My favorite plastic bottles are from Polar and Nalgene."
#69
Laken
4.0
(1)
"Check out the bottles from Laken."
#70
Asda
4.0
(1)
"Asda do a bunch of fun ones for £2.50. Nice patterns, pretty robust and leak proof."
#71
Systema
4.0
(1)
"The systema ones from Tesco are robust, easy to dishwasher and not too pricey."
#72
Pupflask
4.0
(1)
"We use Pupflask from Amazon and it works well!"
#73
Great Value
4.0
(1)
"If you keep the pressure under control it should be fine. I've had Great Value water bottles hold ~80 PSI."
#74
Monsters Inc
4.0
(1)
"Cute Monsters Inc design, perfect for fans!"
#75
Pura
4.0
(1)
"We like pura stainless water bottles with the silicone straw. They’re nice, though a bit expensive."
#76
Choco Nose
4.0
(1)
"I recently bought a Choco nose on Amazon it came last week so far so good."
#77
Munchkin
4.0
(1)
"I really liked the Munchkin cool cat stainless steel water bottle because of the handles and the lid."
#78
Silicone Bowl
4.0
(1)
"I also have a collapsible silicone bowl that I pour water into."
#79
Supermarket
4.0
(1)
"Just buy supermarket ones. With kids, they last just as long."
#80
Swell
4.0
(1)
"Someone on this subreddit mentioned that Swell bottle boots fit the 16 oz FreeSip."
#81
ion8
3.0
(1)
"Haven’t used them yet but got some ion8 ones. The stainless steel ones are about £15."
#82
Ello
3.0
(1)
"The cups leak often when using the straw, but are fine without it if not overfilled."
#83
Reliance
3.0
(1)
"That link has some nice equipment but a bit pricey for hauling water."
#84
Ninja
2.0
(1)
"Just picked up a Ninja Thirsti bottle, also specifically designed for carbonated drinks."
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