20 Best Water Bottle For Backpack (2023 Updated)

I bought this water bottle for travelling and climbing. I own a water bladder already and while its great for backpacking and camping, it was incredibly annoying to use for climbing where I got tired of my hose hitting the ground and getting dirt into the mouthpiece, as well as it just not fitting properly in my bag (its 3L).

After looking at the other hydrapak bottles, I selected this one as its slightly larger than a standard water bottle at 1. 5L along with it being a twist-nozzle mouth piece which reduces the risk of spilling.

I also really like that the bottle actually stands upright on its base no matter the level of water in it. Kind of obvious, but when you do drink from it, the bottle will lose its shape – however just pop off the lip to inflate the bottle with air to regain its shape.

Its easy to clean and very compact when rolled. To clean soft water bottles/bladders and remove the plastic taste, I mix water (half hot, half cold) with baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice and let it sit overnight and will do that 2-3 times.

Did the same for this bottle and no chemical taste. So far I really like it and this thing will definitely be coming with me while travelling and to the crag.

I bought the 1. 5 liter Flux to put in my pack as a refill bottle for my smaller water flasks. I’ve now used it several times for that purpose, and it’s great. It is a cylinder, and its soft construction lets it tuck nicely into one of the outside compartments of my pack.

The handy loop at the neck is perfect for slipping a bungee or strap through to secure it (since it’s behind me and out of sight). The twist-cap doesn’t let water out when it’s closed. When it’s open, it takes a good squeeze to push the water out, and then it comes out in a forceful stream.

This fills bottles rapidly, but may not be optimal for squinting straight into the mouth. The material is thick, and the seams very well fused, so I will not expect any leaks. Another good feature is that the bottle squishes down as you empty it, so it takes up less space and doesn’t slosh noisily.

I recommend it, and would buy it again.

This bottle has been great! It Threads perfectly into my Katadyn Beefree Filter and is the best bottle I’ve ever owned. It’s more durable than the katadyn bottles, and is very compact & lightweight. The beefree filter paired with this bottle is by far the best combination.

I’ve taken mine on several backpacking trips now, filtering around 50 liters of water thus far. I will say however, the inside seems began to come apart. I sent pictures to hydrapak and they claimed it was a rare occurrence and wanted to examine the bottle to find out what happened.

The next day I got a tracking number for a new bottle as well as a shipping label for the old one. I give 5 stars because although this happened, very few companies stand behind their product and its warranty.

Hydrapak did however, and that means a lot to me.

This is, without a doubt, the best water bottle that I have ever used. The wide mouth allows you to add ice cubes, sliced fruit, or whatever else you desire to your water, and the top screws on tightly so you can bring it anywhere with you without worrying about spills.

The flexible silicone handle also makes it easy to carry around in your hand, although I would probably recommend getting a bottle sling if you want to attach it to a bike or something. For such a huge capacity, the size really isn’t that bulky, and the fact that you don’t need to refill very often makes it super convenient and simple to stay hydrated.

However, what really amazed me about the HydroFlask was how well it insulates my drinks! I can throw in a few ice cubes, fill it up the rest of the way, and the liquid inside will stay cold for hours as long as the lid is screwed on.

I’ve tested it by leaving it at room temperature for over twelve hours, and there was still frozen ice inside when I checked. The only downside I’ve noticed is that if you fill it up too much and there is a lot of ice inside, a vacuum somehow forms inside the bottle that makes the lid very difficult to unscrew.

I’m not sure how or why this happens, but it probably has something to do with the air at the top of the bottle becoming denser at a lower temperature. That said, it’s not that difficult to avoid, and the fact that it happens at all is a great testimony to how tight the seal on this bottle is.

Grab one, you won’t regret it!.

My Hydro Flask is the best water bottle I have ever had. With all the different colors and sizes to choose from, I had an easy time finding the one I liked most. They are easy to take with you wherever you go as well.

Personalization wise, they are very good with stickers. You can put on whatever stickers you want to make it more personal to you. I have put stickers on mine and none of them are even close to coming off.

Just make sure when you put one on, you want it on for good. Another thing I like is how there are many different types of lids that you can use and switch out whenever you want. I have been staying hydrated ever since I got my Hydro Flask because I can carry water with me everywhere I go.

The accessibility of a Hydro Flask is just what anyone would need in a water bottle. Most Hydro Flasks range from 30-50 dollars. Which to me, is quite a lot for something you are just going to be putting water in.

But let me tell you now, it is worth the money. In the mornings, when I put water and ice in my Hydro Flask, I can leave it somewhere for the whole day and when I come back for it, the ice is still there.

Or when it is cold and I’m wanting some hot chocolate, I could bring it in my Hydro Flask and it would stay warm for a really long period of time. None of my other water bottles or containers can do that.

The Hydro Flask that I have now has lasted me 3 years and is still in almost perfect condition. The only reason it wouldn’t be in perfect condition is because I drop it every once in a while and it has some scratches and a couple dents.

If I was more careful, it would look brand new. Hydro Flasks are definitely worth the money and I would recommend everyone get one.

This is not my first experience with the Hydro Flask brand but it is my first experience with this particular insulated water bottle. This 32 oz vacuum, insulated, stainless steel water bottle from Hydro Flask is perfect for my needs.

I have been taking it on walks and it is the perfect size. I have also taken it on every trip out of the house. I have been using it to hold water and it truly keeps it cold for 24 hours. I like that it has a wide mouth for faster fill.

I like that it is made from high quality stainless steel. The stainless steel makes it very durable. My toddler has dropped the water bottle on several occasions and the falls have not damage the water bottle at all.

I really like the cool blue color. One of the best things about this water bottle made with Color Last Powder is that it is dishwasher safe. This is a must have feature as a busy mom. The only thing that I don’t like about this water bottle is that it doesn’t come with multiple lids.

I really wish that it came with a wide mouth straw lid. Overall I am really happy with this water bottle and I recommend it to everyone who needs to take a drink on the go.

I use a bladder, but added this to my pack for longer day hikes on hot days. It seems sturdy. The nipple has a nice feature which self-seals and only opens to dispense water when sucked on. Prevents spills, including when dropped.

I wish the nipple lid was attached – would hate to drop it into a stream. Also would like the small holder loop to b a bit bigger. I accidentally dropped it a couple of times on dirt when full of water (with lid on) and it survived without any problems.

Seems well built. Rolls up small when empty.

The Hydrapak Stow bottles used to be the perfect water bottle, lightweight, durable, and secure. These new water bottles are a disappointment. The caps easily come undone while walking through brush or when rubbing against a rock while climbing.

In winter this is a hazard as you get soaked from the self opening water bottle. Also, could be I got an unlucky one, but the last bottle I bought seemed to be noticeably less durable than my original stow bottles.

I’m rough with them and toss them on the ground when I stop to drink and climb with them on my harness. My last stow bottle lasted over a year before puncturing. My latest one lasted less than a day.

Two years ago I started carrying the Stow when I ski (c. 70 days per year) to make sure I stay hydrated. Its very sturdy (the bottle as well as the cap) and I’ve been totally happy with it. It survived a number of falls, pressure, etc without any problem.

A couple weeks ago it developed a leak around the neck seal (not a problem with the cap). I submitted a warranty claim which Hydrapak responded to within 24 hours and i received my new bottle in about a week.

(To be honest, in hindsight, the leak was probably my fault – I use effervescent tablets in my water to add flavor and nutrients and I neglected to release the excess air from the bottle before skiing.

I suspect the excessive air pressure plus pressure from a fall, etc. caused the seal to breach. ).

I have owned a lot of water bottles over the years, some more expensive and some less expensive than the Chute Mag. This is far and away my favorite water to keep water with me on the go. I still carry a hydro-flask if I am schlepping something temperature sensitive, but nowadays those (much heavier) bottles get left behind in favor of this one when I just need good ole H2O.

My bottle has been everywhere with me over the past several months, from everyday work commutes in town to alpine adventures in the Alaskan Arctic. It has been dropped, scraped, thrown around, used, and abused.

Through it all, it has not failed or let me down. There are some superficial scratches in the plastic in some places from contact with rock and metal, but overall, the bottle is in great shape considering the conditions I put it through, and I look forward to making many more memories with it along in tow.

The shape of the bottle itself is great: It is thin enough to fit in the not so room cup holders of my car and not so tall that having it in my backpack becomes a chore. Where this bottle really stands out, though, is the lid.

The grab handle is just the right size. And the nozzle / cap setup is far an away the best combination of utility and ease-of-use that I have found so far. If I have one nitpick, it is that I am a little worried that the cap retention connection will fail long before the rest of this bottle is ready to give up the ghost.

However, that is in part why I spent a longer time (about 6 months) using the bottle before writing up the review, and while slightly looser at the connection point around the base of the nozzle—it can be wiggled side to side a bit, at this point there no sign of outright failure after *heavy* use.

The fact that CamelBak incorporates recycled materials into these bottles is icing on the cake. If you need a solid water bottle for everyday use, this one gets a wholehearted recommendation from me.

I think you will love it.

Excellent water bottle. I bring it to work everyday. It’s the exact amount of water that I need to drink daily. The see-through bottle reminds me to drink all the water by the end of the day to remain hydrated.

As for the construction, it’s very light weight and sturdy. Love the magnetic cap that keeps it open while I drink, or drink and eat at the same time. The cap is also very secure. I forgot to tighten the cap once and carried it around, and it did not spill any water.

Lastly, the handle is very convenient and easy to cary around without hurting my fingers. Only issue I have is not being able to place it in my car cup holder, but that’s a car problem not the water bottle.

The main selling point of this water bottle is the durability. The body feels more solid as does the lid. Compared to other non-metal bottles this is one of the most solid ones I’ve felt. Similarly useful is the positioning of the solid-feeling clip loop.

If you’re attaching this to a vertical surface with a clip, this will let it lay flat against your pack or molle panel. That said, for the average person it’s overkill, and results in a somewhat clunky lid mechanism.

The heavy duty twist cap feels solid, but also doesn’t come off too easily, and putting it back on can be cumbersome. Despite claiming the spout to be “splash proof” when open, it easily sloshed water out when in a moving vehicle.

The magnet feature solves a problem I never had, to the point that it took me a while to figure out what it was. And as solid as everything is, the plastic connecting the lid to the cap feels like a pretty weak and thin, making it the most likely thing to fail.

I really like the durability and the concept of an “out-of-the-way” cap, and if you need something that feels more “bulletproof” than most, this is great. But if you’re just looking for a plain ol’ water bottle then I think there’s more out there to explore.

This is a great water bottle. I’ve read a lot of reviews that say they get a lot of air drawing in the straw when drinking. This symptom is due to some of the design tolerances in how the lid and straw are joined and the components involved.

The problem: The plastic straw stem joins to the lid body. The silicone straw also serves as the seal to the plastic straw. If this seal is not fully against the plastic straw, air will be drawn in. The solution(s): (try in order) 1).

Remove lid. Remove plastic straw stem. Open spout as if to drink. Follow the clear silicone straw from where your lips are placed to where it penetrates through the lid body. You can see if you turn it over that this silicone straw is the seal for the plastic straw.

While viewing from the external/top side where this goes through the lid, press down a good bit so that the seal on the internal/bottom side reaches further. Reassemble and test. 2) Remove the lid. Look at where the female end of the straw attaches to the male end of the lid.

You will see a bump stop on each. Note which side of the plastic straw’s bump stop is touching the lid’s bump stop. (This stop keeps the angle of the straw in the ideal position for getting the most out of the bottle.

) Remove the plastic straw. Using a sharp knife, shave off a small amount (1/32″ – 1/16″) from the noted face of the bump stop. This will let the straw screw into the lid just a little more to be tighter against the seal.

Replace the straw and you should feel it contact and press against the silicone seal. Reassemble and test. I really like this water bottle and with a few adjustments you can solve a common design tolerance problem many people face.

We found this tumbler at a Coleman outlet – a great purchase! It is hard to go wrong with the Coleman brand. Features include a spout, locking mechanism, rubber bottom to prevent slipping, and leakproof lid.

It is sturdy enough for hiking or camping, but not too heavy to also be used around the house or office. The lock / unlock allows for one-handed operation (you don’t have to unscrew the lid to drink).

The lid mechanism comes apart for easy cleaning (and reassembled just as easily). The Coleman tumbler kept drinks cold and hot liquids hot for extended periods. In my tests, it didn’t perform quite as well as my Yeti tumbler, but wasn’t quite as expensive.

Great engineering!.

I bought this because the bottle I’ve been using for the past 5 years (not a Coleman product) has gotten pretty beaten up. Still VERY useable but not very attractive. So I found the Coleman bottle and liked the way it looked and I bought it.

Once I got it home, I followed the cleaning instructions to the letter and after it dried completely I put ice and water into it. Then I took my first drink. The water tasted horrible as it came through the rubbery thing around the spout.

That “protective” whatever it’s supposed to be smells and tastes so rank I gagged and ran to the sink to spit out the water a d rinse that god awful taste out of my mouth. I’m very disappointed in the product and can’t even bring myself to use it.

So now I’m out the price of that bottle and have to go and buy something else. Very annoying! I have used Coleman products for many years with great satisfaction, but you really dropped the ball on this one!.

Excellent product. Canteens are really under estimated nowdays, but they sure have function in everyday life and specially in bushcrafting. Canteen shape is much better than round bottle. Before Oasis, i had plastic low-tec canteen, which leaked and water tasted plastic.

Forget expensive camelbaks, heavy stainless steel bottles or most expensive titan bottles. Get Nalgene Oasis.

These are light years ahead of the USGI model. No plastic taste regardless of how long the water is in it. The narrow mouth is easier to drink from on the go than is the standard round wide mouth 32 oz bottle.

the shape of the canteen also fits more naturally in the hand. Less likely to fumble it, and if you do it will not roll down the hill. Fits perfectly inside the USGI canteen cup. BPA free and does not leak.

A bit more difficult to clean thoroughly, but a bottle brush will handle that nicely.

In order to become part of my gear any article of outdoor gear needs to pass a basic durability test to ensure it will function under moderate stress. Nothing too brutal. I filled the canteen and dropped it from mouth height onto a pressure treated deck.

It cracked open like a milk jug on the first drop. Any Pepsi or Poland spring bottle would’ve survived that and asked for more. But this $10 name brand canteen couldn’t even hold its own against a $1.

50 soda bottle. Very unimpressed.

I’ve waited roughly 6 months of using my life straw water bottle before making a review about it. I love the filter for obvious reasons, so that’s a huge plus. But the straw itself, and the mouthpiece it connects to are both super disappointing.

With every sip of the straw, I’m getting 70% air, and 30% water. There’s an air pocket in the straw no matter how tightly I fasten the filter to the bottle top, or how hard I press the mouthpiece forward (toward me).

It’s inevitable, you’re going to swallow a ton of air with every sip. It’s extremely frustrating to be getting more air than water. It makes me chronically bloated and gassy, and it feels really uncomfortable.

The rubber mouthpiece is decent for a little while, but mine has already ripped, which only makes it so that I’m getting even more air and less water with every sip. Again, super disappointing. I haven’t had the bottle for very long, and I took good care of it.

Frankly, if not for the filter, I wouldn’t bother at all with this water bottle. It leaves a lot to be desired.

If you want everything in your bag to get wet then you should definitely buy this. Bought 4 as Christmas presents in anticipation of a summer trip to Ecuador and Galapagos Islands. Followed the instructions meticulously and filled after security at the airport.

All 4 leaked like sieves when not kept perfectly upright. I read in some other reviews “make sure to keep upright to keep from leaking”. This is an absurd requirement for a travel water bottle. An open cup of water won’t leak if kept upright either, but you would never consider that a convenient travel item.

Because we bought them as Christmas gifts and did not use them until the summer, the retailer is refusing to accept the return on this defective item (past 90 days). 🙁 We ended up having to buy bottled water.

At least we were able to fill our bottled water bottles with “safe” water at the hotels to keep down on plastic waste, no thanks to this faulty product.

The LifeStraw stainless steel water filter bottle is a valuable product that solves many problems in one package – getting clean filtered water without generating more plastic waste is at the top of the list.

The insulated body keeps the water cool for a long time is another benefit – no longer need to buy ice or lug a cooler around with ice in it. The stainless steel body means no worries about BPA ingestion.

The steel body also translates to a longer life as it can handle daily wear and tear from use better than a plastic bottle. When travelling internationally and moving around in multiple cities and geographies, this bottle comes in very handy without worrying about finding clean water or a source of water that can be trusted.

The two stage water filter is well integrated and can be replaced easily. I would have loved the carbon filter to have a bit more of a longer life but cannot complain given the job it does. The one area that one needs to pay attention is the weight.

Given the stainless steel construction of the body combined with the filters, it will always be a bit more heavy than the regular plastic single use disposable water bottle. The build quality is solid.

The soft silicon piece is a nice touch and it remains to be seen how it stands after extended use. Note that a bit of prep is needed before first use. Nothing complicated or burdensome but need to be aware of it so that you do not get surprised when you reach for it to use.

You may find the water taste differently until you get used to the taste the initial few times. I am not sure if the taste went away or I got used to it to notice after a few times. Nothing bad, just need to be aware of this.

Overall, a good water bottle that is great at doing what it does in an easy convenient way without feeling guilty about creating more plastic pollution or going through the trouble of finding good water when you are out and about when camping, hiking or travelling in unfamiliar parts of the world.

As a bike bottle, it is OK. I keep my bottle on the bike frame’s slanted support and want to be able to use it one handed. The bottle creates three problems in comparison w/ a 2nd bottle I use. One, the magnetic cap is not easily lifted, so you have to leave the lid fully open and thus expose the mouth of the bottle to whatever’s in the air, close the lid tightly and struggle w/ re-opening, or leave the lid just lightly covering the mouth.

The 3rd option seems the choice but due to the magnet, it can be difficult to lift it off one handed. Yes, you can learn how to do it OK, but that’s not ideal and that’s the first reason I rate the bottle just OK.

The 2nd problem is that, as has been said in at least one other review, the cap can easily knock against your nose. Not the biggest world issue, but another bother. Third, the handle doesn’t help hold the bottle and can get in the way of a quick snatch.

On the positive side, it doesn’t leak and it’s easy to clean. Overall, then, it’s OK. I have another off-brand bottle that I like better but couldn’t find it in my drugstore anymore. Walmart online was selling it for something like $22 (!) but the maker/distributor site had it for way cheap.

Unfortunately, the mailing cost for one bottle made it more expensive than the CamelBak. Buying more than one might make the cost reasonable. This Arrow Aqua Fill bottle carries 32 oz. and has a simple snap lid.

The lid is small and folds back out of the way. Once you unsnap it, you can rest it on top of the spout to block out dust and all, and easily lift it off for a quick grasp and gulp. Like the CamelBak, it doesn’t leak AND it’s EASIER to clean.

I need some bottle so I’m keeping the CamelBak, but not w/ any big thrill.

We’ve been using the CamelBak Eddy waterbottles for the kids for 7 years now – still using the original one we bought and it’s tough as nails. I was a bit leery to upgrade to the new Eddy+ model but it has not disappointed one bit! We generally hand wash but have never had trouble in the dishwasher for any of our Camelbk bottles (maybe our hot water is set to a lower temp than other reviewers?!?).

We have bought replacement bite valves and straws over the years. It’s what makes this bottle superior to the rest out there. I wish MEC would carry the Eddy+ replacement parts but have sourced them from a major multi-billion dollar corp that shall remain nameless.

Beware when buying valves… the older style are the “original Eddy” and the newer style are “Eddy+”. The bite valves aren’t the same. Make sure you’re buying the right ones! Cute designs. My kids have both used these water bottles from 1-year old.

This newer design is a little tougher for the 2 year old to open but he does manage. My older kid (8) still rocks these water bottles. They are a good size for school, daycare, sports, car rides! You name it.

We love these. I don’t buy any other waterbottle – we own 5 and like I said the oldest is 7 years now. They also don’t leak which is a huge plus!!!.

while waiting for Camelbak to come out with their long-promised improved version of the Forge travel mug, I finally tried this Hot Cap. Now I can’t remember why I’m waiting for a new Forge. Oh yeah, it’s the one-finger sealed drinking feature of the Forge.

I suppose this Hot Cap travel mug can leak if it falls over between sips and I’ve left the 360 cap open, while the Forge is sealed as soon as you let go of the sip button. However, I’ve had plenty of leaks / drips with the Forge when I left the sip button in the locked-open position (and with a couple other one-handed sip-button travel mugs).

This Hot Cap seems very stable and leak resistant if if falls over, but certainly it does need to have the cap rotor turned closed to make it leak-proof for travel. Once closed, it’s more leak-proof than my other one-handed sip-button travel mugs.

Meantime, here are the advantages of the Hot Cap. Advantage 1) shorter and lighter than the Forge while holding 25% more fluid: Hot Cap 300g vs Forge 335g; Hot cap bottle by itself 300g/20oz vs Forge bottle by itself 335g/16oz, Hot Cap cap by itself 40g vs Forge cap by itself 85g.

Advantage 2) is that the smaller simple cap means more of the fluid is surrounded by double vacuum wall bottle and stays hot longer whereas the Forge cap (plastic) contains fluid sloshing around up there with much less insulation maintaining temp.

Advantage 3) very comfortable sipping from the Hot Cap shape with its gentle indented shape–I’ve been using it at home even for non-travel sipping because it’s that comfortable to drink from. More stable to set down and lift up than the Forge–the Forge has that narrow base that requires giving it a bit of thought setting it down but the Hot Cup doesn’t require you look up from your book.

Meanwhile, the Hot Cup still fits in my traditional bottle cages on the cycle, which is a non-negotiable for me. It’s bit tight in the cage, but then the Forge is a bit loose. My “okay” rating for fit is for encouraging Camelbak to maintain compatibility with old school bottle cages.

Thanks Camelbak!.

Such a great water bottle. As someone who goes hiking. Fishing. Running and trains everyday. The camelback eddy is my go to water bottle. I have it in black but they offer other great colors. It’s extremely tough and keeps my water contained.

Get one. I recommend it to all!!! They are very affordable and not full of chemicals. I bought mine from target. I can’t wait to get more in different colors. thank you camelbak for making such a great water bottle!!!! There isn’t a better one out there.

The CamelBak Chute 1L is one of the best water bottles I have ever owned. I did a lot of research before I purchased this water bottle. It is leak proof. This is fantastic, because you do not have to worry about your drink leaking on yourself if you are carrying around the water bottle.

This water bottle is dishwasher safe! This is really helpful to disinfect the water bottle because I take it to the gym daily. Overall, this is a great purchase and I highly recommend. FIVE STARS!.

I received this water bottle from the Stellar Product Testing Panel to try. Water bottles are something I find myself constantly trying out and on the hunt for. I had seen the Stanley drink products being promoted recently and was happy to have the opportunity to try one! The Iceflow Flip Straw Water Bottle 22 oz is a middle of the road drink bottle in my opinion.

I much prefer a water bottle with an open mouth for ease of drinking. I am a breastfeeding mom and can never have enough ice cold water on hand, and while this bottle keeps water pretty cold, the straw mechanism is just too difficult to drink out of in this water bottle for my liking and the design has some flaws and overstatements in the marketing claims.

The design of the water bottle is great in that it fits in to cupholders. Many of my drink bottles do not and they end up rolling around in my SUV. The rest of the design leaves a bit to be desired though, the handle on top is a little cumbersome when drinking and the mouthpiece is too big to fit comfortably in your mouth when drinking.

My husband agreed when he borrowed the water bottle, too. I am generally pretty leery of straw bottles, given that they’re hard to clean. This one is a little easier to clean without a valve component, but that does mean that it can spill any time the straw is open.

My three year old has tipped it over with the straw open a few times and created a mess. As for the claims about keeping beverages cold, I think they’re a bit overstated based on my experience. The bottle does keep things colder than my other open mouth containers from competitors, but ice will melt within a few hours – not the 45 hours the marketing claims.

I’ll keep this water bottle in my rotation for extras to have on hand while we travel, but it certainly won’t be one of my primary bottles.

First things first, it has been extremely toasty outside lately. However, given that it is summer break, that has not prevented my family from being outside despite the temperatures. Before, I was bringing along my normal water bottle and dealing with it sweating all over the bottle while also getting warm much more rapidly than I would have hoped.

It’s hard to keep yourself cool when the ice cold water you brought is now above room temperature after just 20 minutes outside! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel, I was able to try this truly excellent Stanley water bottle.

First of all, it is insanely durable. My kids have thrown it, dropped it, ran over it with our stroller, and all sorts of other nonsense. I am genuinely more concerned for my floor when it gets dropped than for this water bottle because it is hefty.

However, that doesn’t keep it from being sleek and super convenient. I love having it with me pretty much all the time. The way the flip up straw is designed makes it super easy to drink for both me and my young children; even my one year old drinks from it with ease! Secondly, the water in it stays ice cold no matter how long it is in there.

We took this to an amusement park not too long ago and while the bottle itself was hot to the touch (not burning hot, just pretty warm), the water inside was ice cold. I even left it in my car overnight one time and it was still cold the next day! If you love having a convenient water bottle that can handle the stresses of everyday life, while maintaining crisp ice cold delicious-ness, this is the one for you!.

At first, I thought this water bottle would be too small for me. I aim to keep a water bottle with me throughout my day and I do drink a lot of water, so I initially wasn’t too hot on the thought of having to get up often to refill.

Turns out I actually appreciate the smaller size more-so than a larger size! Why? I feel a sense of accomplishment, albeit silly, every time I finish a full bottle and have to refill. I believe I’m actually consuming more water and I’m closer to my goal of drinking truly enough during the day.

First, I like the smaller size being more lightweight when it’s full. I can carry it during a run because the handle is super sturdy for sweaty hands and the circumference is easy for me to grasp with one hand.

The straw allows me to keep jogging without fiddling with unscrewing a lid, too, which I like because I’m all about less fuss. The way the straw folds down keeps it sanitary if I happen to tip the bottle over, too.

It kept my water ice cold for hours! I need that for running and commuting; my area is regularly in the 90s during summer. The size is also the exact size of both of my cars’ cup holders. This is actually pretty important to me because so many water bottles I’ve had in the past are tall and skinny, so they bang around in the cup holders and eventually cause the little rubber tabs to break off.

Also great for driving because I can safely open the straw component with one hand while safely keeping the other on the wheel, and my eyes on the road. I like that this bottle has a powder coat on the exterior, which keeps it looking nice.

Stainless is great and all but looks dirty with that first, single water spot. A personal preference. I have to admit I never thought I’d like a water bottle with a straw but I do! This one is easy to clean: three pieces (lid, straw, vessel) in hot soapy water, rinse, done.

I have a small cleaning bristle for my reusable metal straws that works perfectly to scrub the inside of the straw if needed, say, if you use for anything other than water. Super simple to find online.

Really happy with this! I will consider getting more of the same size because it’s a perfect size for kids, and if we have several of the same size, all the parts can be interchangeable. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this water bottle.

This is hands down my favorite water bottle I have ever had, which says a lot. I could probably do an in-home rating of a variety of water bottles based on how many I have purchased over the years, and this is by far the front runner now.

One of the main reasons I have my water bottle is to drink more water, and I know that having a straw water bottle helps me drink more water than a water bottle without a straw. I have had numerous variations of straw-top water bottles ranging from Camelbak, Hydroflask, Yeti, Lifestraw, and Contigo, but this is one of the first ones that I have found that has a hybrid silicone straw top and metal straw in the middle.

I love how the straw is a set length inside, which helps the straw reach the appropriate length, all the way to the bottom of the bottle to get all the last water out. Also, so many water bottles have a straw top that is exposed on top all the time, even when not being used (Yeti and Hydroflask specifically have one side constantly exposed to the ‘outside’ world), and I unfortunately do not clean my water bottle often, so the straws would get exposed to lots of different things between washes.

I am beyond thrilled that the straw can hide away when it isn’t used, and that the silicone straw is what can be sipped from, as it can be more enjoyable than a non-pliable plastic top. The only mild consideration for this bottle is to find a more comfortable handle, as the metal handle isn’t my favorite.

I have combatted this by putting athletic grip tape (such as tape used for tennis rackets or baseball bats) on the metal, to make it more comfortable to carry. Other than that, I think I have found my new favorite water bottle, thanks Klean Kanteen!!.

When this water bottle arrived my initial thoughts were that it looked larger and taller in person but it’s grown on me and holds a good amount of liquid for a couple hrs. The shape is perfect for on the go in my bag since it’s slim and the design is very aesthetic and easy to look at.

I’m very satisfied with the taupe cafe cap and straw i purchased as well. It keeps my ice water cold and my smoothies fresh. It’s very easy to clean since it’s a wide mouth and it doesn’t build up much grime or make the water taste metallic.

It’s so sleek and easy to drink from, it’s my daily necessity for on the go hydration. In my typical work day, I’ll usually go through 2-3 of these so it’s not gonna last the whole day but refilling is easy for me.

There is some weight to it once there’s liquid inside but it’s not overbearing. The texture of the bottle is easy to grip and the handle adds another nice finish. I recommend getting the top in taupe since it compliments the off white/egg shell color of the bottle.

The cafe cup lid is very easy to slide open and drink from. So far no build up or leaks as long it’s twisted fully. In addition, the straw cap is very satisfyingly tucked away easily. I don’t recommend smoothies all the time if you’re using it with a straw since it’s harder to clean if it’s not rinsed right away.

Overall, I’m incredibly satisfied with this purchase and see myself using it for years to come. I just find myself grabbing this every day.

Absolutely the worst product of this type I have ever used. The first item I bought from Kleen Kanteen was the ‘Insulated Wide 20oz’ flask in February 2019. I returned it in April 2019 for replacement under warranty.

I don’t know how the replacement went because I was so disappointed with the product I gave it to my sister to use as a drink bottle. Due to the lack of insulated water bottles in Australia I decided to give the Kleen Kanteen TKPro 32oz a go as it looked to be fairly robust and was promoted as being suitable for use in the ‘great outdoors’ suggesting a bit of ruggedness.

Purchased on the 2nd of March 2021it has been returned under warranty on the 20th of April 2021 and again on the 9th of December 2021. Today, the 31st of January 2022, I am about to return it again. I expect any replacement I get will once again fail within a short period of time.

How do I use the product that it fails so often? What sort of rough treatment do I subject it to each day? The flask is filled each morning with hot water and then left on the bench and used to fill my Kleen Kanteen 16oz Insulated Tumbler throughout the day.

There is no rough treatment on the camping trail, just gentle care. The Kleen Kanteen Insulated Tumbler is an excellent item. Sorry I can’t say the same for the TKPro. I purchased my product directly from the Kleen Kanteen website.

The Warranty Department has been excellent. No fault there except for the fact I have to pay the registered postage each time I return the item. and with this return that will be four times I’ve had to do that.

I have been using the water Stash 1l bottle for a long time, it is perfect for multi-pitch routes in the mountains because it can be attached to the harness or in the backpack. It takes up little space thanks to its compression feature.

A day I was doing a multipitch route and the cap flew down, and we couldn’t get it back because we were too high. It is the second time that this has happened to me (the first time I was able to take it back, after I got off).

Since the cap is not connected to the bottle it is very easy for episodes like this to happen. It would be really nice if the cap was connected to the bottle, because losing it is really easy. I couldn’t find caps here in Italy and I would had to get it from the United States, paying 5 dollars for the cap and 16,53 for shipping! (for one cap only!).

In the end I got help from the Sportler dealer, and I really thank them, as I thank HydraPack. In fact, HydraPack gave me a spare cap for free! We also buy your water bottles for an environmental issue, by using them I have in fact eliminated the disposable plastic bottles (which in terms of lightness and compressibility remain the best solution).

It’s the same for the cap, with a new cap I can avoid to throw away the all bottle to buy a new one. Thank you very much! Best reguard, Mariana.

I’ve used it in the BWCA and in TN. I also bought the 1. 5L Flux. both to compliment the Salomon water filter. I like the Stash the best, primarily because of the hard bottom that helps it remain upright much better on uneven surfaces.

I bought the Salomon filter with the ~16 oz collapsible bottle. This filter has a cap with a bite mouthpiece that lets me drink from it easily. No messing with removing a cap first So I moved the filter/cap to the Stash for the last trip.

Otherwise, the Stash just has a regular cap that you have to remove to drink from. All 3 of these collapsible products pack down very nicely! I find that the stash collapses and locks in the most easily.

I am confident with placing the Stash in my tent, after ensuring the cap I’m currently using is threaded correctly, that there will be no water leakage. However, due to the concave hard pieces on the Stash, A little bit of water can collect in there when feeling the Stash at a stream or lake.

No biggie. Just let it dribble out. I would buy the Stash again! I am currently uncertain about the Flux. I haven’t used it enough yet to know. Ideally, I think I would prefer the Stash in the larger size over the Flux.

What I don’t like about my Stash is the size. The wide-mouth Stash comes in the more commonly used size, one liter. My Stash, the one appropriate for the water filter, has the smaller opening and only comes in 750 ml.

I don’t get it! During my trip to the BWCA, of course we were surrounded by lakes. Water everywhere! In hindsight, I should have also taken my Flux. However, The most water I needed at one time from the one collapsible vessel was to have enough water for my dehydrated backpacking meal and to drink water while I ate the meal.

1 L would have been perfect. The Stash at 750ml failed me in this regard at every supper. As the swimmer’s itch on my hands will support, It is better to get water for any purpose from the lake body versus near the shore.

Plus, it would increase the longevity of the filter. It was inconvenient to go out more frequently to fill up with water. So, unless my current Stash breaks, I likely won’t buy another unless they produce some that hold a greater amount of water with thread diameters that support the filter attachment.

Otherwise, It’s a great product! My BWCA buddy seemed to like the Stash, but his one question was If it came in a 1 L size.

I bought this because I wanted a water bottle that I can easily pack when I’m travelling by plane. I got the mammoth-grey colour and it matches the picture exactly. I got this instead of the other packable water bottles from hydrapak because its able to stand by itself even when its not fully filled up.

I also find that because the top and bottom are solid its easier to drink from you would just have to hold the bottom with your other hand which is the only downside for this bottle but you have to do the same thing with the other packable ones anyways at least with this one its a solid and stable way to balance the bottle as you drink.

I would definitely recommend it if you have a water source where you are going (e. g. , airport, school) to and you don’t care about the water temperature.

So far so good! These are light, easy to refill, easy to drink from and I LOVE the size when their rolled up. Extra benefit is the fold on the bottom, which allows it to stand up with filled. Only struggle with this design is the difficulty it has being put away and pulled out of a side pocket on a pack.

Because they are foldable, they do not push well into tight pockets. Knowing that, the included carabiner makes attaching to another location (shoulder strap, hip belt, external loop) easy even though not as ideal or convenient.

Still part of my kit and looking forward to figuring out how best to use it and adjust my expectations.

I bought this for plein air painting. I needed a compact water bottle for a small hiking backpack. Unfortunately, the very first time i used it, it got a hole and water leaked all over all my painting supplies and bag.

I had just put it in my bag and walked a few feet. The only thing next to it in my bag was my paint box. It has square corners but no rough edges. I don’t know how it leaked. Very bummed. My research kept saying how “durable” these are.

I highly disagree. I’ll be looking for a non collapsible one.

Bottles work well for intended purpose. I was a little underwhelmed when I first received them, I expected them to be a little heavier duty feeling, they kinda feel like just cheap plastic. I’m not sure how much I trust their durability, I definitely wouldn’t rely on them for my only water vessel on an outdoors adventure, but that won’t be their primary purpose for me either.

Mainly just an edc bottle, and they do fit that role nicely. They fit well in my edc bag’s side pockets.

This is such a great water bottle. I bought it to replace my lost nalgene. I’m looking forward to have a much easier time moving through the airport with this one being compactable! I love the measurements on the side and how well it’ll integrate with my many other HydraPak items.

I’m apparently a collector now. I love this brand and have so many handy things to make camping and backpacking trips cleaner and lighter. This water bottle is my everyday accessory.

TLDR: Great water bottle for day trips but leaks when hot. Probably won’t buy again because it doesn’t fit my needs for a 1L but still a great bottle. Only downside I’ve seen is that it can leak if the plastic gets hot from boiling water.

It’s not an issue most of the time, but it’s a noticeable flaw when you’re boiling water to purify or melting snow in the mountains for an overnight and want a hot water bottle in your sleeping bag to keep you warm.

I think it’s leaked slightly a few times when crammed into my pack so I’m not a huge fan of using this bottle if I’m trying to be maximally efficient with space. But for the most part, I’m usually doing a day of climbing and skiing where that’s not an issue.

Vs. Platypus collapsible bottles -> Way more durable, I’ve beat my hydrapak to hell and it still works great. I go through the Platypus collapsible every 3-6 months, but it is 4x the price. vs. Nalgene -> not as leak proof when hot, way more compressible (obviously.

) Personally I think the move is to 1. have one Nalgene for mountain overnights. 2. Use the HydraPak Stow. 5L or 1L for climbing because it clips to your harness or waste strap on a backpack for on the go drinking if you don’t have a hydration bladder.

3. Use the HydraPak Seeker/Platypus compressibles/MSR Dromedary for water storage and drinking during breaks.

I appreciate the small size and very light weight when empty. The secure closure leaves me comfortable with this inside a backpack or bike bag. It is much smaller, of course, than my insulated bottles with the same capacity.

I thought I’d have trouble in sub freezing and sub zero temperatures, but actually this works well in my kit: hot or room temp drink into this bottle, it slowly cools, and I drink it comfortably later–21 oz of liquid has a lot of thermal mass, it turns out.

I’ll often travel in the cold with two bottles–this uninsulated one, and an insulated one. That way, I have hot drinks available for several hours, drinking first from this uninsulated bottle, later from the insulated bottle.

One must be careful not to let this bottle freeze when full–I’ve damaged bottles in the past if the bottle is full and it freezes solid. Being titanium, I know I can warm the contents over a stove or fire, but I haven’t done that yet.

Thank you Vargo!.

After years of backpacking, camping, and in-town use, my Titanium water bottle with Ti lid is till going strong. It is one of my most prized pieces of equipment. Among the many superpowers of this product mentioned by other reviewers (–light weight, 100% non-plastic construction, Steri-pen compatibility, etc.

), it also makes an awesome warm-up bottle. Pour hot water in, cap snugly, drop it into a sock, and stash in your sleeping bag before bedtime. Not only do you get the luxury of a deliciously warm bed, but in the morning you can drink from the still-warm bottle, to start hydrating before you even leave the tent.

Because both bottle and lid are made of titanium, there is no issue with hot water being stored in plastic. No fuel or purified water are wasted with this method, either, because you consume the water in the morning.

The design of the Ti lid happens to be ideal for this purpose — if the bottle cools off too much, you can put a stick through the loop handle to help twist off the vacuum-sealed lid. (Pushing on one side of the lid with both thumbs to break the seal also works.

) For those that sleep cold (like me), this bottle can help make back-country trips a lot more fun and comfortable. Yay Vargo.

The bottle is holding up so far and it feels like it will last for a long time. I was worried about the rivets but they seem to be very sturdy. My only concern is the bottle is two pieces (separate neck) and I am not sure if they are press fit or welded.

Will this bottle hold up to its first drop? Other than that, the bottle is a perfect size and NO PLASTIC is involved!.

I remember the exact day in university I bought this water bottle. My two other friends and I had a break in between classes, so we decided to head to the mall. One of my friends dragged us to a sports store to show us this green Nalgene water bottle and to tell us how amazing it is.

Both my other friend and I bought ourselves one on the spot. Thereafter, everytime we went to class we would all sit side by side with our matching Nalgene water bottles. I ended up loving mine so much I bought myself another pink one.

For almost 6 years I have been alternating my Nalgene waterbottles everyday. I use one, wash it at the end of the day, then use the next one the following day. These waterbottles are very durable, hold the perfect amount of water that you can carry without it being too big or heavy, and have a perfect “handle” from the lid to carry it around easily.

I highly recommend this brand and this specific water bottle. It worked perfectly when I was a student, and works perfectly now when I go to the gym and when I work as a nurse.

Now I had been hesitant to get a narrow mouth nalgene for YEARS because I couldn’t think of how there could possibly be an improvement on the wide mouth. Then my partner got one and we were driving and I took a sip from it and my whole world changed.

I’m pretty clumsy and can’t usually sip from my wide mouth when walking or in a moving car which can be a bit of a problem. NO MORE. The narrow mouth has solved that issue completely and I can’t believe I didn’t go for it before.

The one downside is that ice cubes don’t quite fit and if you want to scoop a drink powder or something into the bottle it can be a bit tricky. Fortunately I don’t particularly care for cold water and I do have a wide mouth still for non water beverages.

Elsewise though I will be recommending the narrow mouth in the future. I just wish it came in a 1500 mL!.

The design is beautiful, it looks great on my office table. Definitely draws people’s attention. And it definitely serves its purpose- it keeps you on track with your water consumption. BUT the bottle is not intended to be carried around in a backpack.

I had a massive flood in my bag. The cap easily comes off. Thus the 4-star rating.

Excellent bottle. Helps you keep on track with your hydration in a way that doesn’t feel forced. The novelty of turning the cap not only impresses younger users, but older ones too. I keep buying them as gifts for people!.

I really like these bottles as they are easy to wash with no silly complicated bits around the nozzle like a lot of other water bottles have. I have had the smaller size in the past which I prefer but wasn’t available when I bought this one.

Its great for my kids to take to school and for me when exercising etc.

I was hesitant to buy this after reading the reviews. but I needed a collapsible bottle for my trip, and it was under $4. Now that I’ve been using it daily for a week, I don’t know what these people were talking about.

Floppy — Yes, it is. That’s what makes it collapsible. Hard to fill because it’s floppy — not if you hold it upright by the mouth while filling. Hard to drink from because it’s floppy — not if you hold it by the mouth and steady it with your other hand.

We’re not toddlers here. Condensation forms on the outside — It’s not insulated; it wasn’t advertised as insulated either. Any cup or glass in your home will have condensation form if you put cold water in it on a hot day.

That’s what condensation is. I’m not sure what others expected from a $4 collapsible bottle, but I’ll tell you what I wanted: a durable, collapsible bottle that was lightweight. I got exactly that. Mine has now traveled through two airports, clipped to my backpack while I’ve walked miles, been inside my backpack, and been dropped a few times.

It’s handled my mishandling well. and it’s not leaked once. I’ve not spilled on myself because I’ve paid attention to what I’m doing when filling it and drinking from it. I’m glad I made the purchase despite my initial hesitancy; it was a great buy.

Ozark Trail Collapsible Water Bottle is a really great and most useful and versatile container. I love it’s compactness and light weight construction. It is so easy to carry in a backpack, on a bicycle, in the car or just about anywhere.

One of it’s best features is the attached metal Carabiner that can easily hook onto a belt loop, or purse strap. This is a great feature that makes it ideal to carry along on long hikes. The water capacity is a full pint and the collapsible container quickly adjusts from 5 inches to 8.

5 inches. The Ozark Trail collapsible water bottle comes with a very sturdy and secure stainless steel lid ensuring the water stats inside. The BPE free material is safe for both hot or cold beverages.

I highly recommend this unique water bottle for the entire family.

My kid got this water bottle within a few minutes of filling it, it spilled all over him and he was in tears. It cannot support it own filled weight, too flimsy and too heavy. The collapsing feature is disappointing in that it only collapses 40% of it’s size, what is even the point.

Becoming slightly shorter is not going to make that much difference in packing.

The SoftBottle has the lowest weight of materials to water capacity ratio of any bottle or reservoir that I can find. Despite being so lightweight, it is still very tough. At first I was timid when using it, thinking it was fragile.

But after several months of usage, I’ve not had any issues and I’ve stopped coddling it. My only wish for this bottle would be a wider mouth. It is sometimes hard to get the contents of some of the larger drink packets in to it.

However, that would probably up the weight. I would choose the lower weight over a wider mouth any day as it is still possible to use a makeshift funnel when I come across those larger drink packets.

Bought this as a lightweight, small space extra water bottle to go with our Grayl filter/purifying water bottle (we’d filter with the Grayl, and fill this one – so we would have 1. 5+L of filtered water at once).

Excellent “bottle” that weighs next to nothing and packs small. One downside we experienced is that the pull cap is not easy to open/close and the cap is difficult to remove/put back on. Perhaps this is due to its newness? Was a bit of a problem, but not enough so to abandon.

Not sure it gets any better in terms of portability/packability for back up/addl water.

Been using these bottles for years and they are great! I even take my. 5L one alpine climbing objectives strapped to my harness in a small stuff sack. lighter and way less bulky than even a small Nalgene.

Two things that I’ve learned over time that others might find useful. 1. The weak point in the SoftBottle is where the hard plastic edge of the bottle top meets the soft plastic bottle, at it’s widest and lowest point in the middle where it gets the most hard angle flexing and abrasion.

I’ve had my. 5L for more years than I can remember and only this year did it finally spring the micro-est of leaks at that point. it was so small it actually took me awhile to figure out where exactly it was leaking from.

A bit of clear tenacious tape over the top and I expect it to continue to serve me well for years to come. 2. I accidentally left a 1L and 2L SoftBottle 90% full of water in our freezer over a long weekend.

was prepping a cooler for a road trip and I was short of time to make 3/4 filled ice bottles so I figured some cold water mass would be better than nothing. I fully expected the SoftBottles to have bursted and made a mess in the freezer, but to my surprise they survived fully frozen up to the brim.

I’m guessing the material has enough give/flex in it that the expanding ice did not burst the seams of the bottle. Was so stoked they survived since I had just gotten them a few months earlier. I definitely don’t recommend doing this on purpose, but the inadvertent test showed me even more how burly these SoftBottles are!.

Bought one about two years ago. I’ve used two other leading brands as well ( for many years). I use a stainless bottle exclusively in the house all year. In terms of heat or cold retention, this bottle is the best.

This one I use primarily, for cold water with a bit of fruit juice added. If It’s to drink right away, I don’t prime it. If it’s for later in the day, I do. I have on occasion left it from one morning to the next and it is still refreshingly cold.

I always unlock and lock the lid. For outdoor use, being slender in shape, it slides perfectly into a shoulder bag and fits into all cup holders in cars. Not all bottles can do that. For hot coffee, it’s great if you’re going on a long drive.

It’s the one you can open 3-4 hours down the road. I don’t use it right after I fill it with a hot drink as I’ve found it retains heat like nothing else I’ve tried, so it’s too hot to drink right away.

hot and cold retention is excellent. The flip top lid is extremely good. You can tip it up and still see past the lid. The mouthpiece is very well designed and narrows the flow to avoid spillage and creates a swirling sensation that almost feels like the drink is carbonated (it isn’t).

For cold drinks, I find that ideal. Being slender, having an easily unlocked lid, that flips up out of the way all with one hand, makes it the only bottle I’ve ever had that allows one hand access and control while not interfering with sight lines.

I’ve recommended this bottle specifically, to many friends. I’ve never recommended any of the other brands I’ve tried. No leak (I had three bottles of another leading maker and all leaked any time they were anything but perfectly upright).

In the house it’s treated like a coffee cup or glass and handled accortdingly. It’s my workout bottle too. This one is my travel bottle so in a shoulder bag or cup holder. It’s light, slender and I understand has less distance between the inner and outer steel sides, but somehow it’s hotter and colder than the competition – provided you prime it as the instructions say.

Read previous contents and don’t know what they are talking about. Must throw them on ground to break like that. Lid only opens if you don’t lock and just randomly throw into a bag. I am a forestry worker and drop my bag all the time with minor issues.

Dented one but that was throwing my bag down 20 feet onto rocks. Bottle still works, but dented. And they keep things super hot. If you out in look warm coffee its not gonna hold its heat. But i use for tea all the time and if unopened will be piping hot if started with boiling water.

I usually have to add cold water so i can drink it within first 4 hours. I also work outside in winter in up to -30 and this thing is still great. Could they be a tiny more durable, yes, but then they wouldbn’t be this light; trade offs.

Anyways, i have multiples i use every day and love as do various members from my family.

Best water bottle I’ve ever had. I have it in the 500ml and the 1000. Super durable, super light, and despite what it says in the description, the 1000 is water filter compatible. There is simply no better water bottle on the market, and the 1000 can work as a personal thermos for one, or be shared for a day out with a friend.

The 500 fits in the side pockets of a fjallraven kanken. You just can’t do better than this bottle for hiking or everyday use. It combines all the best features of a Nalgene with all the best features of a Hydroflask but insulates so much better, and no matter how many times I drop it, it just keeps on going.

Can’t recommend it highly enough. Had mine for nearly five years now.