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The 13 Best Water Bottles of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Stay hydrated wherever you go with these durable and insulated water bottles.

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Travel + Leisure / Janelle Jones

For hiking trips, biking adventures, and commuting to the office, a reusable water bottle is a great way to increase your hydration and cut down on single-use plastics. We tested dozens of popular water bottles to determine the very best based on qualities like durability, portability, and the ability to retain temperatures. 

When picking out a water bottle, it’s important to factor in weight, size, and material so you purchase a container that best fits your needs. To find the best water bottles on the heavily saturated market, we put the most popular and innovative designs through a series of tests in our Lab. After all the jostling, dropping, and critiquing we put them through, the Thermoflask Double Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle is our top pick if you’re looking for a bottle that’s easy to carry around, keeps water cold, and has a leak-proof lid. 

Best Overall

Thermoflask stainless steel water bottle.

• Drinkability 5 /5
• Portability 4.5 /5
• Insulation 4 /5
• Durability 4.5 /5

This stainless steel bottle is easy to carry, keeps water cold for hours, and has a reliable, leak-proof lid that was still in pristine condition after being dropped on the floor three times. 

This high-capacity water bottle is bigger and heavier than others we tested.

The Thermoflask Double Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle is the ideal water bottle for everyday use. Whether you’re going to the gym or running errands, this vacuum-insulated, stainless steel bottle has a comfortable grip with a convenient handle for carrying, and it fits in a standard-sized vehicle cup holder. No need to worry about backpack spills—we were impressed with the strong seal that prevented leaking, even when we vigorously shook the bottle. Depending on your day-to-day needs, you can switch between two lids that come with the Thermoflask: one straw top and one chug cap that remained leak-proof after being dropped lid-down on the ground three times. We thought the chug cap was comfortable to drink from, and it provided a steady flow of water without any chance of spillage while sipping. The straw lid is ideal for exercising or when you’re otherwise busy, thanks to a tiny air pressure hole that allows you to drink continuously with one hand or hands-free. 

If you want a great travel accessory that provides an ample reserve of chilled water all day long, this is your winner. The Thermoflask’s double-wall insulation did an excellent job of keeping water temperature steady over six hours, only warming 3 degrees in that time — making it perfect to keep in your tennis bag on a sunny day on the court. In addition to being perfectly cold, water from the Thermoflask tasted pure and fresh with absolutely none of the metallic or plastic flavor transfer that can come along with some lesser bottles. While we tested the cobalt blue model, there are four other colors to choose from, including white, black, purple, and light blue. The 40-ounce model is ideal when you need a robust supply of hydration, but the Thermoflask is available in 18- to 64-ounce bottles if you have different capacity needs.

The Details: 40 ounces | BPA-free stainless steel | Chug spout or straw

Travel + Leisure / Conor Ralph

Best Overall, Runner-up

Yeti stainless steel bottle.

• Portability 4 /5
• Durability 5 /5

The chug cap is uniquely pleasant to drink out of, and the water bottle sustained no leaks or scratches after we dropped it three times.

The bottle felt heavy to carry and didn’t fit securely in a standard-sized cup holder.

For a durable water bottle built to withstand a rugged lifestyle, the Yeti Rambler 26-ounce Bottle is a solid choice. We found that the water didn’t absorb any metallic taste, and it felt natural to drink out of the narrow chug cap, which was effective at preventing spilling. Drinking from the bottle is easy because of its comfortable mouthpiece. While it barely fits in a standard car cup holder, the bottle slipped into our backpack’s water bottle pocket nicely. This bottle also regulates temperature effectively; the water only rose 2 degrees after six hours. Although the Yeti Rambler felt slightly bulky and heavy, the flaws will be worth it to those who need a durable container that can provide refreshing gulps hours into an outdoor venture . We dropped the bottle three times, and although it didn’t sustain scratches or leaks, there was some minor denting on its body. Still, we think this is a sturdy choice for comfortable drinking in a variety of settings. 

The Details: 26 ounces | 18/8 Stainless steel | Dishwasher safe | Chug spout

Travel + Leisure / Janelle Jones

Best Insulation

Takeya actives water bottle.

• Insulation 5 /5

This water bottle remained dent- and leak-free after being dropped three times, and the ice water’s temperature even got colder after six hours. 

It’s too tall and wide for a standard-sized cup holder, and a few tiny drops leaked when we carried it around.

If you prefer your water ice-cold, don’t go anywhere without the Takeya Actives Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle. It performed the best out of all of the bottles during the temperature testing: The water was actually 5 degrees colder after six hours in the bottle, thanks to melted ice and vacuum insulation. According to Takeya, the bottle will keep hot liquids at the same temperature for 12 hours, and cold liquid frigid for 24 hours. We were also impressed with the lid of the bottle, noting that it’s “just the right size so that you can get as much water as you want without spilling and can get a perfect flow of water from it.” Its 24-ounce capacity means you won't have to buy multiple bottles of water, so it's also a money-saving travel product . Along with the double-walled stainless steel material of the main bottle, the lid is insulated to prevent condensation from building up and lowering the water temperature. When we walked around with the bottle, a few drops did escape, but there was no leaking when we shook it. The size of the bottle was a great fit for a backpack holder, but is too tall to rest securely in a vehicle cup holder. While the bottle might be too big for some car commuters, we think it’s a great everyday companion that will keep your water cold all year long.

The Details: 24 ounces | BPA-free stainless steel | Chug spout

Best Collapsible

Nomader collapsible water bottle.

• Drinkability 4.5 /5
• Portability 5 /5
• Insulation 2 /5
• Durability 4 /5

The silicone bottle rolls into a small pouch and still feels stable to drink from without any plasticky aftertaste.

This bottle is not insulated and won’t keep water cold for long.

Our top pick for the best collapsible water bottle, the Nomader Water Bottle impressed us with its ability to seamlessly roll up into a small pouch and expand into a full-size water bottle that remained leak-proof during heavy shaking. Although the silicone water bottle isn’t insulated, the water tasted normal and didn’t have any plasticky aftertaste. The lid was pleasant to drink from, although the cap does touch your face when you do so. The Nomader felt stable despite being made of squishy silicone; when we dropped the bottle onto its lid, however, the plastic cap cracked a bit. Meanwhile, the body bounced off the floor without leaving any scuffs or damage. Ideal for packing, the Nomader water bottle will keep you hydrated and save space in your bag. 

The Details: 22 ounces | BPA-free silicone | Dishwasher safe | Chug spout

Best with Straw

Brita insulated filtered water bottle.

 Amazon

• Seal 4.5 /5

The lid flips open and clicks shut, providing a durable seal to prevent leaking.

The aluminum base wasn’t as durable as the other bottles we tested.

The Brita Stainless Steel Filter Bottle has a sleek design with eight matte colors to choose from in 20- or 32-ounce sizes. During testing, we loved the pure taste from the internal water-filtering straw. The bottle comes with one filter that will need to be replaced once every two months, per Brita’s instructions. The lid of the cap flips open to reveal a silicone mouthpiece, and while we were skeptical of the texture, it ended up being comfortable to drink from. When we shook the bottle around, not one drop escaped from the mouthpiece, but when we dropped it lid-down, the base dented easily and the seal broke, causing the cap to leak a bit. The bottle fits in a standard backpack and cup holder, and there is a wide handle on the top of the lid that is smooth to hold when you need to carry it. After sitting out for six hours, the ice inside of the bottle melted, and the water temperature decreased by three degrees. The Filter Bottle comes in an array of unique colors, including ruby and jade. If you’re looking for a bottle that will keep your water chilled and filtered, this Brita design is a great option, but we recommend handling it with some care so it won’t dent. 

The Details: 20 and 32 ounces | Stainless steel | Straw

Best Stainless Steel

Hydro flask 24 oz standard mouth bottle.

• Insulation 3.5 /5
• Durability 3.5 /5

The bottle is comfortable to hold with a solid grip, and the wide mouth was pleasant to drink out of.

There were a few dents after dropping the bottle, and the water temperature went up after six hours.

If you’re in search of a no-frills stainless steel water bottle, the Hydro Flask Standard-mouth Flex Cap Bottle is a wise choice. During testing, the bottle performed well and impressed us with a sturdy grip, and the width of the mouth made for a comfortable lip to drink from. We thought the jointed loop handle was easy to hold and allowed the bottle to sway and move around naturally. However, someone with bigger hands might find the loop of the handle to be too small. If that’s the case, the bottle fits perfectly into a backpack water bottle sleeve and a car cup holder. Although the body of the bottle dented when we dropped it, the flaws were only cosmetic, and the functionality remained intact. Over time, the bottle would likely get dented and scratched, but it would stay functional and leak-proof for everyday use. If feel is more important to you than aesthetics, this could be the right bottle for you.

The Details: 18 ounces | 18/8 Pro-grade stainless steel | Dishwasher safe | Canteen lid

Best for Biking

Camelbak podium bike water bottle.

• Drinkability 3 /5

The bottle had a solid grip while being held, and it was unaffected by our durability tests.

The spout needs to be pulled out by hand, and this is not an insulated bottle.

The CamelBak Podium Bike Water Bottle is a lightweight, BPA-free water bottle optimized for cycling. We were impressed with the bottle’s durability, as it had no issues being dropped on the ground several times. It sustained no leaks, cracks, or scratches, which is ideal for mountain or terrain biking where there’s a possibility that your bottle could fall out of a holder at high speeds. The plastic design of the bottle can’t keep water cold, but it has more give to securely fit into a bike’s holder without rattling around like a clunky stainless steel model. When we shook the bottle to test for leaks, it remained secure without any drops coming out of the spout. The spout does require a hand to open, so you may need to stop to drink from it when you’re on a bike. We had to squeeze the bottle to access water, since there is no straw or wide-mouth cap. While this bottle can’t keep water cold for the duration of an extended bike ride, we think its durability and lightweight design make it a reliable piece of gear for your next ride.

The Details: 21 ounces | BPA-free plastic | Chug spout

Best Filtering

Grayl ultrapress filter bottle.

• Insulation 2.5 /5

The non-slip rubber base had a comfortable grip and prevented damage to the plastic body when we dropped it. 

The water temperature increased after six hours.

With a high-grade water filtration system, the Grayl Ultrapress Water Purifier and Filter Bottle is a great asset to have when camping or hiking. The manufacturer claims that the filtration system removes 99.9 percent of viruses, bacteria, and protozoan cysts and filters out dirt and chemicals. We were impressed by the bottle’s durability and comfort while drinking from the vented spout. The hard plastic material is coated with a soft grip cover that was comfortable to hold, and the jointed handle was easy to grasp. Drinking from the spout felt natural, and it closed securely without any leaks occurring during testing. While the price point is higher than most bottles, we think the durability, ease of use, and filtration system are worth it. 

The Details: 16.9 ounces | Polypropylene | Chug spout

Corkcicle Canteen

It's easy to drink from and comes in multiple fun colors and designs.

It dented badly after being dropped.

This chic water bottle is easy to drink from and doesn't leak even when shaken. The bottle isn't too large and has a smooth-but-not-slick exterior that is easy to hold or store in most bags' side pockets. During our insulation tests, this bottle had one of the best performances, keeping water cold even after six hours in our lab (it's advertised with the ability to keep liquids cold for up to 25 hours.) The bottle did, however, dent during our drop test, so it may not be as durable for everyday use as other stainless steel options, but makes for a stylish statement water bottle to bring on low-risk adventures.

The Details: 16 ounces | Stainless steel | Canteen lid

Best Plastic

Yeti yonder water bottle.

• Insulation 3 /5

It's completely leak-proof.

It isn't insulated.

This Yeti bottle is made of 50 percent recycled plastic and BPA-free plastic for a lightweight alternative to heavier stainless steel bottles. The tether cap is easy to use and prevents leaks, even if you toss it into your backpack or carry-on for a full day on the town. It also fits into all standard-sized cupholders and water bottle pockets for easy access. Throughout our tests, the bottle was dropped and thrown around more times than we could count — on grass, tile, and carpet — and it didn't suffer any scratches or scuffs. While this water bottle isn't insulated, the lighter material makes for a sleek option perfect for those who want to minimize bag weight.

The Details: 20, 25, 34, and 50 ounces | Plastic | Dishwasher safe | Canteen lid

Best Filtered

Larq bottle filtered.

It keeps water cold for hours, even in extreme temperatures.

The filters need to be replaced every two months and are $20 each.

To ensure you have access to safe drinking water wherever you go, consider this filtered water bottle by Larq. While the large filter does take up some room in the body of the bottle, it's definitely worth it to make sure you stay hydrated wherever you go. Simply fill your bottle from your nearest water fountain or bathroom faucet and enjoy crisp, clean water every time. During three months of tests, the bottle never leaked, even when brought on planes, trains, buses, and the subway inside bags and clipped to the outside with the built-in carabiner. We even used this bottle in Egypt in the middle of July and it kept the water cold for hours. This is a pricey bottle, but constant access to reliable drinking water (especially when traveling) makes this bottle well-worth the price.

The Details: 17 and 25 ounces | Stainless steel | Straw

Best with Handle

Stanley 40 oz stainless steel h2.0 flowstate quencher tumbler.

It's perfect if you're going on a road trip or driving as it will last you a long time and keep your water pretty cold.

It is not leak proof and water will come out if it turns on its side.

At this point, Stanley Tumblers are synonymous with it-girl-hydration. These large bottles keep water cold for hours, feature a convenient straw, and come in a variety of sizes so you can pick your favorite. Plus, the sturdy and convenient handle is great for travel — whether you're going for a walk or heading to the airport. While the tumbler can get quite heavy, it's the perfect choice for taking to the gym or bringing on your next road trip since it holds plenty of water. We prepared our water with ice before bed and waking up the next day, the water was still cold. The exterior is also shockingly durable and looks brand new even after we've dropped it on the sidewalk several times

The Details: 14, 20, 30, 40 and 64 ounces | Stainless Steel | Dishwasher safe | Straw

Best for Hiking

Wondery fifty states bucket list water bottle.

The stickers are well-designed and a fun motivator to head to new destinations.

Be sure to store your unused stickers in a safe space as replacement stickers cost extra.

This water bottle is such a fun idea, you'll want to buy one for yourself and your favorite hiking buddy. The Wonder Outdoors Bucket List Bottles come in the Fifty States design, The Original Parks of the USA , Euro Trip , and more. Each bottle comes with several sticker sheets, so as you travel to new destinations, you can peel off the sticker and add it to the outside of your bottle. Perfect for new travelers, youngsters, and bucket list adventurers, this bottle is even dish washer safe (although hand washing will help the stickers last longer.)

We love that the bottle comes with a sturdy handle that you can use for holding or as an attachment piece for the outside of your pack. It's also a great size for hiking, at 32-ounces, it provides plenty of water for shorter hikes, but doesn't add too much weight to your set-up.

The Details: 32 ounces | Stainless steel | Dishwasher safe | Straw

We tested dozens of popular water bottles in our New York City lab and in the real world to find out which ones have the best drinkability, durability, portability, insulation, and leak-proof levels.

We first filled up their water bottles one-quarter of the way full of ice, and the remaining space was filled with cold water from a machine. We then measured and recorded the water temperatures. Then, we each took sips from our bottles while standing, walking, and sitting, to evaluate how comfortable each one was to drink from, whether there was any spilling, and how easy or difficult it was to take big gulps. To test the seals, we shook the closed bottles, hold them upside down for one minute, and then place them in a backpack and walk around for five minutes. The bags and bottles were carefully inspected to see whether any drops had escaped.

Our portability tests included having the testers grip each bottle as well as carry it with any included handles to judge the weight and how natural it felt to hold. We placed each water bottle in a standard-size car cup holder and a backpack water bottle pocket to see how convenient it would be to transport them in these common ways. 

Next, we assessed durability by dropping the bottles onto the ground from the height of a table. The bottles were dropped three times so that they landed on their bodies and three times with the lid facing the hard floor. That allowed us to see how easily the bottles got dented or scratched and whether the lids broke and rendered the bottles unusable.

Lastly, we tested the insulation of each bottle by letting them sit in the sun for six hours, taking the temperature again halfway through the wait period and then one final time after the full six hours.

Other Water Bottles We Liked

There were some water bottles that almost made our list, but a few weaknesses during testing meant they didn’t make the cut.

Purist Mover : While we thought the bottle was easy to grip and drink out of, it was easily dented during the durability test and even leaked afterwards. The bottle didn’t perform as well as we had hoped, given its somewhat lofty price. 

Kleen Kanteen Insulated TKWide 32-ounce with Chug Cap : Although this bottle was durable and retained temperature well, there was nothing remarkable about it that stood out in comparison to other insulated bottles we tested. 

Tips for Buying a Water Bottle

Consider the material’s durability and insulation.

The material of a water bottle affects its durability, ability to retain water temperature, and weight. We found that insulated stainless steel bottles were the most effective in keeping the water temperature cold after six hours. While stainless steel is generally durable, you can expect a few cosmetic flaws after prolonged use, like dents or scratches. Although plastic water bottles won’t keep your water cold over time, they are ideal for someone who is looking for a lightweight, travel-friendly bottle—especially the folding bottles that are perfect for saving space. Since glass bottles have the potential to break or shatter, we recommend being mindful of the activities you would use them for. 

Certain types of lids and spouts suit different activities 

There are several common types of lids for water bottles, including straws, screw tops, chug caps, and sports caps. With a straw lid, there will be an external straw spout that flips up on the cap and attaches to the internal straw. A screw-top lid untwists to allow you to drink out of a wide-mouth water bottle and can often come with a handle on it for easy carrying. Ideal for a gym workout or other high-intensity activities, a chug cap has a wider spout designed for quick gulps. Commonly found in plastic water bottles, a sports cap has a plastic or rubber piece that opens and closes to release water when the bottle is tilted or squeezed. 

BPA stands for Bisphenol A , which is a type of chemical that is commonly used in manufacturing plastic materials used for water bottles and other food containers. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the presence of BPA has affected the reproductive systems of laboratory animals, it is unknown what the effects of low BPA exposure are on humans.

A water bottle will generally come with cleaning instructions that will indicate whether it’s dishwasher-safe or not. Not all water bottles are dishwasher-safe, so it’s important to check the manufacturer's instructions before washing the bottle, to avoid ruining its functionality. When a dishwasher isn’t an option, most bottles can be sufficiently cleaned by hand using soap and water. You can also opt for a brush cleaning set to help scrub all the way to the bottom of the bottle as well as the small ridges in and around the lid.

Glass water bottles are usually chemical-free and made from natural materials, but they aren’t always the most practical while traveling due to breakage risk. While often durable, plastic water bottles have the potential to leak bacteria and chemicals into your drinking water. When it comes to clean and safe water bottles that will also withstand long trips, look for those made of durable and toxic-free materials like stainless steel.

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Anna Popp is a Commerce Writer at Travel + Leisure, where she writes and reviews travel products. She has been travel writing since 2018, and product testing since 2021. Anna worked with travel editors and expert product testers to determine the results for the best water bottles, based on a series of tests completed in our New York Lab.

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The 8 Best Travel Water Bottles of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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A water bottle is an essential travel item, but finding the best one—in other words, one that doesn't leak and isn't heavy or fragile—can be challenging. We researched the best water bottles on the market and came up with a list of 26 to put to the test in our New York City testing lab. Travel editors tested the bottles for portability, insulation, durability, drinkability, and overall value by filling up the water bottles, dropping them onto the lab's concrete floor, and taking temperature readings. We then averaged scores for each category to give you the best travel water bottles for any trip or situation.

Final Verdict

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Best overall, takeya actives water bottle.

• Drinkability 5 /5
• Portability 4 /5
• Insulation 5 /5
• Durability 5 /5

Actives Spout lid has perfect water flow

Extra lid loop offers another carrying option

Passed the durability test with no damages

Superior insulation

Not completely leakproof

Our testers liked a lot about the Takeya Actives Spout Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, particularly its drinkability, durability, insulation, and overall value. The superb drinkability ratings start with the bottle's Actives Spout lid, which maximizes water flow without the likelihood of spilling it all over your face a la other brands' wide-mouth bottles. "This is really a perfect cap," one tester said of the lid. "Just the right size so that you can get as much water as you want without spilling and can get a perfect flow of water from it."

The bottle held up well in the shake and durability tests but surprisingly had some leaks after walking around with it in a bag. It was also slightly heavier than some of the other bottles we tested. But where this bottle also stood out compared to others was its insulation. Our original temperature reading put the water temperature at about 55 degrees. At three hours, the temperature dropped to 47.5 degrees thanks to the ice in the bottle. And by six hours, the temperature had only risen to about 50 degrees.

Testers also enjoyed some unique features of this bottle, like the removable rubber anti-skid coaster at its base, the hinge-lock, which keeps the cap out of your way while drinking, and its style. "This is a great water bottle for everyday use," a tester concluded. "But because of the smaller cap and ease of drinking while being in motion, plus its durability, I also think it would be good for someone who is very active."

Material: 18/8 food-grade stainless steel | BPA-free: Yes | Sizes: 18, 22, 24, 32, 40, and 64 ounces

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Best Overall, Runner-Up

Thermoflask bottle with chug lid and straw lid.

• Portability 4.5 /5
• Insulation 4 /5
• Durability 4.5 /5

Includes two different lids

Cup holder compatible

Overall excellent value

A few dents from the drop test

The coolest thing about this water bottle? It comes with two lids—a chug lid and a straw lid. Both lids are leakproof—clutch for travel—and both passed the drop tests without cracking. We also liked that it was one of the few water bottles to fit in all cup holders and that it has a carrying handle, though we'd like to see that handle have the ability to fold down.

The vacuum insulation claims to keep liquids cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12. After six hours, the temperature of the ice water we put in the bottle only increased from about 51 degrees to just under 55 degrees. The only real drawback we saw with this bottle was the bottle itself did dent when we dropped it. But the straw didn't open, and no leaks started.

Material: 18/8 food-grade stainless steel | BPA-free: Yes | Sizes: 24 ounces

Best Budget

Mira water bottle.

• Drinkability 4 /5
• Portability 3.5 /5
• Durability 3.5 /5

Good mouth opening

Testers rated the seal and drinkability highly

Water stayed decently cold

Heavy and no extra features

Didn't hold up well in drop tests

If you lose water bottles frequently, a budget bottle might be a wise choice. Our testers liked MIRA's insulated stainless steel water bottle best of the budget-friendly options we tested. The MIRA bottle has a good grip and a cap that stayed intact during the drop tests, and it's a good carrying size. It also did an excellent job of keeping water cold, only increasing from 54.5 degrees to just over 58 degrees over a span of six hours.

Be careful if you go with the MIRA, as many dents formed during the drop tests. "It's now wobbly and doesn't stand perfectly straight and balanced anymore," one tester noted after the drop tests. Still, if you're looking for a basic bottle that won't hurt to lose, this one is a good value that keeps water cold and is nice to drink from.

Material: 18/8 stainless steel | BPA-free: Yes | Sizes: 17 and 25 ounces

Brita Insulated Filtered Water Bottle

 Amazon

• Drinkability 4.5 /5
• Seal 4.5 /5
• Portability 5 /5
• Durability 4 /5

Excellent insulation, holding temperature for six hours

Filters water

Good for carrying and holding

Lid potentially annoying for certain face shapes

Not the most durable

If you didn't already know, Brita makes water bottles, too. And it turns out the brand makes pretty good ones. Like the typical Brita counter water filter, the hard-sided water bottle includes a filter that reduces chlorine taste and odor. (Note: It's recommended to replace the filter every two months.) Besides the filter, this bottle has all of the typical features included in a quality reusable water bottle, like stainless steel construction and a leakproof lid.

This bottle has a silicone mouthpiece that our testers liked. "The water tasted great and pure," one tester noted. "The button to open the lid is nice and convenient, as is the handle on top." Our testers had one issue with this bottle: It dented fairly easily, and the seal was compromised when it landed on the lid during the drop tests. But, overall, our testers liked this bottle quite a bit.

Material: Stainless steel | BPA-free: Yes | Sizes: 20 and 32 ounces

Best for Hiking

Nalgene 32-ounce wide mouth tritan bottle.

• Insulation 2 /5

Inexpensive

Lid loop offers additional carrying options

Very tough to break or dent

Wide mouth makes for easier spilling

There are a few pieces of gear that are absolute game-changers. The 32-ounce Nalgene Water Bottle is one of those products. Nalgene has been around for decades, but we still remember getting our first Nalgene bottle as a teenager in the early 2000s. Nalgene has manufactured this water bottle for over 50 years, fine-tuning its design so that the water bottle is durable enough to survive in any condition or hiking adventure. This lightweight water bottle features BPA-free Tritan material, which can handle both cold and hot drinks. The opening is large enough for ice cubes to fit inside, which also makes it a breeze to wash by hand. You'll be able to track your water intake easily when you're on the go using the measurement markers displayed on the side, and the loop-attached lid guarantees you'll never lose it.

Material: Tritan renew copolyester | BPA-free: Yes | Sizes: 32 ounces

Best for Portability

Hydro flask standard mouth water bottle.

Hydro Flask

• Insulation 3.5 /5

Carrying loop boosts ease of use

Fits everywhere

Grippy outer material

Not great durability

Temperature holding could be better

Bend, Oregon-based Hydro Flask has elbowed its way into the competitive insulated water bottle market by making high-quality and functional tumblers and bottles. We've always been Nalgene fans because of the brand's lightweight, rugged, and inexpensive bottles. But Hydro Flask has grown on us over the past decade for its functionality. The Standard Mouth Flex Cap bottle has quickly become one of our favorites in the Hydro Flask line.

Our testers also liked the Standard Mouth Flex Cap bottle for many reasons, including its textured finish for boosted grip, its superior seal that didn't allow any leaking, and the actual flex cap, which has a loop that pivots and moves with you as you walk. "The size of the bottle fits perfectly into a backpack holder and fits securely in there without feeling top heavy, so it'll fall out. It also fits well into a car cup holder," a tester reported.

Two downsides dropped the overall scoring of this bottle. The temperature increased almost 8 degrees over six hours (although it stayed remarkably stable for three hours). And it dented easily. "A couple more falls could have likely broken the bottom rim and made the bottle unusable," a tester noted. "The lid and cap, however, stayed intact."

Material: 18/8 pro-grade stainless steel | BPA-free: Yes | Sizes: 18, 21, and 24 ounces

Best Splurge

Yeti stainless steel bottle.

Narrow mouthpiece helps prevent spills

Holds temperature well

Very strong and durable

A bit heavy

When we see a YETI product, we know two things are likely to be true about it. First, it's going to be expensive. Second, it's going to be excellent quality. The Rambler bottle isn't that much more costly than others on this list. But it is of top-shelf quality, and if you don't tend to lose water bottles, it is definitely worth the higher price.

"A delight to drink from," one tester succinctly described the Rambler. "The mouth opening was a great size, and the water tasted terrific and cold."

The Rambler comes with a chug cap, and if you get a smaller size (it comes in five sizes, up to 64 ounces), it's likely to fit easily into a backpack pocket or car cup holder. The temperature only increased by about 2 degrees over six hours. And, because it's YETI, there were basically no dents or scuffs during the drop tests. Like the Hydro Flask, the YETI Rambler has edged its way into our water bottle rotation with our Nalgene, and we're good with it.

Material: 18/8 kitchen-grade stainless steel | BPA-free: Yes | Sizes: 18, 26, 36, 46, and 64 ounces

Best Thermos

Healthy human vacuum insulated double walled thermos.

Excellent drinkability

Cap stayed intact during drop tests

Excellent insulation

Sustained some denting

There's a lot to like about the Healthy Human Water Bottle. For one, it was one of our top performers in the temperature test, dropping almost a full degree over six hours. Our testers also enjoyed the size of the lid for drinking as water poured out easily but not too quickly. It was also super comfortable for our testers to hold. Like others on this list, it did dent somewhat easily during the drop tests, but the cap was not damaged and only suffered minor scuffs.

Material: 18/8 stainless steel | BPA-free: Yes | Sizes: 16, 21, 32, and 40 ounces

Our thorough testing revealed the Takeya Actives Insulated Water Bottle to be the best overall. In terms of price, insulation, and durability, this bottle takes the cake. The ThermoFlask 24 Oz. Bottle came in a close second, impressing our testers with its top-notch leak protection and drinkability.

We tested 26 bottles for this roundup. Other bottles we tested not included above in our list were as follows:

CamelBak Eddy+ : We like the size of this bottle and feel it is ideal for active pursuits, but it did not hold up well during our durability or seal tests, and the bite-and-suck straw isn't the most comfortable to use.

CamelBak Podium Bike Water Bottle : This bottle is durable, seals well, and is lightweight. It is also difficult to squeeze to get the water out and would not suit anyone with hand weakness.

Purist Mover Vacuum Water Bottle : The Purist Mover is easy to grip and does not leak while in pristine condition. Our tester deducted points on durability because it began to leak after being dropped twice and noted that anyone with nails would have difficulty opening the thumb slot.

Kleen Kanteen Classic Water Bottle : Our tester found this bottle easy to drink from, and the textured exterior easy to grip. Though it is not expensive, the durability test demonstrated that even a modest drop would make this bottle unusable.

Kleen Kanteen TKWide : We liked drinking from this bottle and didn't have any issues with leaking, but it became uncomfortably heavy when filled, especially considering the handle is made of a sturdy metal without rubber.

S'well Stainless Steel Water Bottle : Our testers liked the shape of this bottle and the fact that it easily fits in a cup holder. It's not as durable as we'd like, and after being dented a few times, it wouldn't stand up straight.

Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle : Malleable yet durable, this soft bottle performed reasonably well and didn't leak. However, after only three hours, the water had reached room temperature, and the cap was somewhat cumbersome when drinking.

Que The Collapsible Bottle : The unique design of the Que bottle played well with our testers. The main drawbacks they found were it had very little insulating capability and that the rubber material tended to pick up dust and hair.

W&P Porter Glass Water Bottle : This pick has a good-sized mouth opening and keeps the water inside tasting pure due to its glass construction. This also means it is more fragile than bottles made of other materials.

Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle : Multiple lids provide a comfortable drinking experience, and the seal was not perfect but solid. We took points away after the drop test, which resulted in several dents and damaged the cap to the point of causing leakage.

E-Senior Collapsible Water Bottle : Easy to stow with a good seal, this bottle survived the durability test beautifully. Unfortunately, we found it awkward to drink from and grip while full.

MoChic Flat Water Bottle : In terms of drinkability, seal, and durability, this is a great option. The main drawback was that its unique shape (kind of a flask/water bottle hybrid) is not easy to fit into standard cup holders or backpacks.

We selected products based on internet research and the expertise of travel writers, editors, and our lab testing team. Internet research included examining what other prominent media sites have featured and highest-rated products on sites like Amazon and REI. Individual expertise came from the experience of TripSavvy's editors and writers and the water bottles we've used over the years.

Once we selected an initial list of products, we narrowed it down to the 26 tested above based on price points, intended uses, features, and styles. We wanted to provide a diverse list of products to fit as many different types of consumers, travelers, and outdoor-focused individuals as possible.

We tested water bottles for drinkability, seal, portability, insulation, durability, and value. Each bottle was rated on a five-point scale for each category. We averaged each score to create an overall score for each bottle.

First, we filled each bottle with ice a quarter of the way. Then we filled the rest with cold water from the water machine in our testing lab. An initial temperature reading was taken. Testers took temperature readings three and six hours after the initial reading. For drinkability, testers took drinks from the bottles while standing still and walking, noting any spills or splashes.

We tested the seal by shaking the bottles, holding them upside down for one minute, tossing them in backpacks, and carrying them around for five minutes. Testers rated portability based on the bottles' grip, carrying handles, and how well they fit in cup holders and backpack carrying pockets.

Drop tests tested durability. Testers dropped the filled bottles three times on the lids and three times on the main body and rated the bottles based on the damage. Lastly, testers rated value based on how the bottles performed across all tests.

What to Look For in a Travel Water Bottle

These days, insulated bottles' standard water material is 18/8 stainless steel. Be on the hunt for that material if you're looking for a quality bottle. Other brands, like Nalgene, feature a proprietary Tritan plastic material. Most importantly, be sure the bottle you pick is BPA-free.

Like the 18/8 stainless steel construction, most quality bottles will claim up to 24 hours of keeping liquids cold. This claim will vary based on many factors, like how cold the liquid is initially when it's placed in the bottle and how warm or cold it is when you use it. Vacuum and double vacuum insulations are the best types of insulation these days, so look for that when purchasing a water bottle if insulation matters to you.

Style of Lid and Cap

While materials and insulations are mostly the same in reusable water bottles, lid and cap styles can vary. Do you prefer a wide-mouth lid? Standard-mouth? Do you like a straw? A smaller lid? Those are all personal preferences to consider when picking a water bottle.

Extra Features

Some water bottles have bonus features like filters, purifiers, or fruit infusers. If that interests you, be on the lookout for those additional items. Just know that with those extra items likely comes increased costs.

This is less of an issue if you're only putting water in your water bottle. You can either hand wash your bottle or throw it in the dishwasher if it's dishwasher-safe. All water bottles come with cleaning instructions. But, if you're like us and put electrolytes or other liquids in your water bottle, cleaning can get a bit more involved. This might require additional scrubbing with warm or hot water and typical dish soap. Pro tip: If mold starts to form, fill your bottle a quarter of the way with ice and add coarse salt. Shake it hard until whatever is growing on the sides of your bottle is removed. We have noticed the traditional Nalgene material is more likely to grow mold than new Nalgene materials and the 18/8 stainless steel.

Another rule is to give your bottle a good scrubbing before using it for the first time.

Any reusable water bottle! The only potential issue is forgetting there's water in it when you go through the security line. Reusable water bottles are excellent for travel as they are better for the planet and help you avoid overpaying for a water bottle after going through the TSA security checkpoint .

We love bottles that have some sort of carrying loop on the lid. It's easier to carry in your hands or attach to a backpack or other luggage with a carabiner. Most carry-on backpacks and other luggage items also have water bottle-specific pockets. If those options don't work, putting the bottle in your carry-on bag will work.

Nathan Allen is TripSavvy's Outdoor Gear Editor. Friends and family have made fun of him for the amount of liquids he keeps on hand. Nathan uses collapsible water bottles daily while trail running, biking water bottles often while cycling or mountain biking, and keeps them nearby for rehydration while working between his many outdoor pursuits. His current rotation of water bottles includes Nalgene's 48-ounce wide-mouth bottle, YETI's Rambler, and Hydro Flask's Standard-Mouth Bottle.

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The 13 Best Water Bottles for Travel [2023]

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Why Should You Travel With a Water Bottle?

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Carrying a water bottle means you’ll always have access to a cool drink when you need it while feeling good about reducing your carbon footprint with every step you take!

Here are our top recommendations for the best water bottles to accompany you on all your travel adventures.

Investing in a reusable, refillable water bottle is much better than simply buying a plastic bottle every time you get thirsty. From a trip to the gym to a long-distance road trip, your water bottle is important for so many different reasons, including:

• Save Money — Having a refillable water bottle saves a fortune on having to buy water, juice, or soda whenever you feel thirsty.
• Stay Healthy — Our bodies are made mostly of water, and we need to drink a least 1.5 liters of the good stuff a day. Water helps keep our joints moving freely and improves our skin, eyesight, and general well-being.
• Drink Healthy — Single-use plastic water bottles can contain the chemical BPA, which has been linked to hormonal issues and even cancer. Switching to a reusable BPA-free water bottle will help keep you healthy.
• Stay Hydrated — If you’re traveling somewhere very hot, you need to drink even more water than usual to remain hydrated. Not consuming enough water can cause headaches, sickness, and sometimes serious health conditions.
• Drink Clean — Not all countries have the same water treatment processes, and drinking water that our bodies aren’t used to can make us unwell. Drinking filtered water from your very own bottle will reduce any risk of upset stomach (or worse) in some locations.
• Support the Environment — Not buying plastic bottles helps to save our environment. Single-use plastic bottles are responsible for a vast majority of the world’s marine pollution, and they provide further problems with landfills on dry land.

In the U.S. alone, millions of plastic water bottles end up in landfills every day . These bottles may seem like a convenient way to enjoy the fresh, cool water that our bodies need to stay well, but they are filling up our landfills and crippling our oceans.

The plastic bottle production process utilizes the petroleum product polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This product requires a large amount of fossil fuel to both make the bottles and transport them. For every single-use bottle manufactured, the equivalent of 1.4 gallons (5.3 liters) of clean water is also needed to make it. ¹

Plastic water bottles are also incredibly hard to recycle — meaning that the more of them we use, the more is left leaching dangerous chemicals into the ground since they take more than a human lifetime to decompose fully.

And the plastic bottle tops that give you convenient access to your water cause huge problems for marine animals worldwide. If fewer people buy single-use plastic water bottles, there will be less opportunity for them to be manufactured, distributed, and eventually disposed of in landfills or oceans.

If all this hasn’t convinced you to buy your own water bottle, we don’t know what will!

When buying a new water bottle, you should consider the following:

Your water bottle needs to be reusable, durable, free from leaks, and easy to clean. Most water bottles are made from either stainless steel or plastic, as these materials offer affordable ways to mass-produce drinking bottles.

Reusable plastic options offer a wide range of shapes, sizes, and designs — and most of the ones available today are BPA-free, making them super safe for both you and the environment.

Stainless steel bottles are far better insulated and perfect for keeping hot drinks warmer for longer. They may cost more to buy than a standard plastic bottle, but they should last you for a long time if you take care of them.

Water bottles come in all shapes and sizes.

Vacuum-insulated bottles can keep your water super cold all day long or your beverages hot for up to 5 hours straight.

• Glass bottles are beautiful and efficiently solve the problem of plastic waste and unwanted BPAs, but they can be breakable and do not insulate as well.
• Stainless steel bottles are non-reactive, BPA-free, and lightweight compared to glass bottles. They are also usually affordable since they can last a long time as long as they’re cared for and cleaned properly (handwash only!).
• Plastic bottles are the most popular type of refillable bottle in the U.S. today. You can fill them with all types of liquid, and choose from pop-up tops, flip tops, or even just plain screw lids.
• Collapsible water bottles are also popular if you are short on space. You can flatten them when empty, and they will bounce back into shape when they are full again.

Carry just enough water for your needs. Choose a bottle that can hold enough water to last you in between refills, but not one that is so large and heavy it becomes difficult to carry. Most water bottles are between 16 ounces (473 milliliters) to 24 ounces (708 milliliters).

Free of Chemicals

Reusable plastic bottles are designed to be BPA-free and made from materials that will not pose any risk to your health. There are even companies out there that manufacture water bottles made from sugar cane that are free from BPA, phthalates, and additives. Some recycled paper or stainless steel bottles come complete with natural bamboo stoppers.

Easy To Clean

A practical water bottle is one that is easy to clean. Over time, mold and mildew can build up in the spout and base of the bottle if it is not cleaned regularly, and you definitely won’t want to drink out of that! Plastic sports-style bottles, glass bottles, and some vacuum bottles can go in the dishwasher. Stainless steel and collapsible bottles may need to be washed by hand.

Filters and Purifiers

There are lots of bottles on the market that offer much more than just a practical, easy-to-clean vessel for carrying your beverage around. Some bottles even feature filters that remove chlorine and other contaminants from the water in the bottle, giving you purified water with every sip.

Insulated water bottles are designed to keep the temperature of your drink stable over prolonged periods. The quality and thickness of the insulation will dictate how effective it will be. Whether you’re planning on taking a hot coffee to work with you or ice-cold water on a very hot day, an insulated bottle will keep the temperature constant for 4 or 5 hours at least.

Bottles need to be easily accessible for filling up, but also securely closed to prevent leakage. Most bottles will have a screw top for cleaning and refilling.

When it comes to enjoying those beverages, there are a huge variety of different caps, spouts, and openings to choose from:

• Wide-mouth bottles that open like cups
• Sports cap bottles that you pull up with your teeth
• Pop-up straw spouts that fold down to prevent leaks
• Screwcap bottles that open like a traditional flask
• Spouts that twist like coffee cups

The weight of your water bottle will obviously depend on whether it’s full of liquid or not. If your water bottle feels quite heavy without any water in it, imagine how heavy it will feel when it’s full !

The lighter, the better, especially if you’re carrying it long distances or traveling with it in your bag. Note that stainless steel water bottles are usually much heavier than their plastic counterparts.

The 2 Best Filter Water Bottles

There are hundreds of different types of water bottles on the market. Make your choice based on your own needs and preferences, but pat yourself on the back for choosing to step away from environmentally damaging single-use plastics.

• LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottles

The LifeStraw series by Danish company Vestergaard filters water while you drink, making it perfect for camping, backpacking, and emergency kits. The award-winning LifeStraw hollow fiber membrane protects against bacteria, parasites, microplastics, chlorine, and other chemicals.

BPA-free and incredibly durable, the microbiological filter promises up to 5 years of safe drinking water while you travel. And the 23-ounce leakproof bottle is large enough to keep you hydrated, featuring a food-grade silicone mouthpiece.

Wherever you roam, this bottle can remove 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria and 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites without chemicals, iodine, or batteries, meaning all water can become safe drinking water. It also provides clean water for 1 year for 1 child through its innovative “One Purchase, One Child” program .

What We Like

• Great for the environment and communities in need

What We Don’t Like

• The straw is a little difficult to suck liquid through
• GRAYL UltraPress Water Purifier Bottle

This traditional-looking water bottle hides a clever secret: the GRAYL One Press design can transform dirty water into clean, drinkable water in around 10 seconds . How awesome is that?

The manufacturer claims their clever filter system can remove 99.9% of viruses, including hepatitis A, norovirus, and rotavirus, as well as 99.9999% of disease-causing bacteria that are responsible for E. coli, salmonella, and dysentery.

But the fun doesn’t end there — the filtering process also leaves no aftertaste, just cool refreshing water. This is the perfect investment if you’ll be traveling anywhere safe drinking water is hard to come by. Great for camping, hiking, backpacking, and hitting the open road, this clever bottle is a little pricey but could be a lifesaver.

• Creates great-tasting, purified water
• The lid is not attached to the bottle, so can be easily dropped

The 2 Best Plastic Water Bottles

• Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle

The Nalgene everyday water bottle is an American legend that’s still popular today. Made from BPA-free Eastman Tritan co-polyester, this popular bottle is incredibly impact-resistant. It’s also dishwasher safe on the top rack for a squeaky clean every time.

Made to withstand temperatures between -158 degrees to 212 degrees , you can use this bottle for all of your beverages. The wide mouth makes for easy cleaning, and the bottle can accommodate most water filters for crystal-clear refreshment every time you sip.

As the trailblazer of American-made water bottles, this one will keep you hydrated without leaking a single drop. The manufacturers are proud that their original design hasn’t changed in decades — if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

• Easy to keep track of how much water you’ve drunk
• Doesn’t fit standard water bottle holders, like in a car, for example

CamelBak Chute Mag Water Bottle, 32oz

The well-loved Chute bottle from CamelBak has been improved upon over time, and is now one of the most popular drinking bottles in the U.S. With a new magnetic top that easily stows the cap, and its ever-popular angled spout , storing and drinking on the go has never been easier.

Made from the highest-grade plastics that are free from BPA, BPS, and BPF materials, the makers of the Chute say you’ll “taste your beverage, not the bottle.” Without any nasty chemicals to leave a bad taste in your mouth, you can enjoy crystal-clear water wherever your journey takes you.

The unique spout design provides a high flow of water that won’t slosh or spill, and the durable, leakproof 32-ounce bottle is big enough to see you through the longest journeys between refills. Available in a selection of sizes and colors, the Chute is a great choice for sports, travel, or even just everyday commuting.

• Easy to fill with ice through the large opening
• Doesn’t keep the water cold

The 5 Best Stainless Steel Water Bottles

Klean kanteen classic single wall stainless steel bottle.

The ethos behind this family-run business is to provide products that really last. The Klean Kanteen bottle embodies their values perfectly, and it’s made from a patented chip-resistant finish that is designed to withstand anything your adventures can throw at it .

Klean Kanteen also believes in prioritizing human safety in their drinking bottles, meaning they work hard to eliminate ingredients that could adversely affect people, as well as the environment. This particular bottle has a large opening that can fit ice cubes and is compatible with all of the Klean Kanteen Classic caps.

The easy-to-clean electro-polished interior doesn’t retain or impart flavors, and the stainless steel body keeps your water cooler longer. Available in a selection of sizes and bright colors, these are perfect for travel.

• Sturdy and solid if dropped
• The sports cap can be difficult to keep clean

Sigg Traveller Water Bottle

These Swiss drinking bottles are in vogue at the moment — they may not be the most practical choice, but the Sigg bottle is beautifully designed!

Sigg is proud that each bottle is made from a single sheet of 100% recyclable aluminum , creating a uniform and seamless construction that looks and feels great. And with a solvent-free, eco-friendly, powder-based coating, you’ll certainly have all your carbon footprint credentials checked with this bottle.

The 1-liter water bottle is a practical size that works well in your backpack or messenger bag. Great looking and with an exterior as smooth as the hood of a sports car, these bottles are fantastic to drink from. The downside is that you cannot freeze them, and you can only hand wash them with warm, soapy water (or invest in some specialist SIGG cleaning tablets and a brush).

• Bit of a pain to clean

Hydro Flask 18 oz Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle

These brightly colored, funky drink bottles have a unique powder coat finish that works alongside the TempShield insulation to create a stainless steel bottle that is comfortable to hold and doesn’t suffer from condensation . Just what the world has been waiting for!

The eye-catching design is minimalist and cool, and the 18-ounce size is just right for your sports bag, backpack, or travel bag. Made using non-toxic BPA-free plastics and 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, this is a quality bottle that is also brilliantly practical.

The Hydro Flask’s double-walled, vacuum-insulated TempShield will keep your warm drinks hot for up to 12 hours, and cool drinks cold for up to 24 hours — perfect for whatever you’re drinking and wherever you’re headed.

• Double insulation keeps the water nice and cold
• The carrying strap is not the most durable
• MIRA Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle

This rugged sports water bottle is made from high-quality food-grade 18/8 stainless steel and is built to last! Beautifully crafted and guaranteed not to rust (provided you care for it correctly), the Mira Insulated Water Bottle should stay with you for many years to come.

The lid is completely leakproof, and the bottle is free from BPA and phthalates, meaning both you and the environment remain protected. It has a larger opening at the top and double-walled vacuum insulation to keep your beverages cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours.

Great looking and practical, the Mira bottle will look as good as new with a hand wash, but it’s not dishwasher safe. Apart from that, it’s a cool-looking bottle that will keep you refreshed wherever you are.

• Can hold hot as well as cold liquids
• Not suitable for the dishwasher

Healthy Human Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle

Designed to keep your drinks icy cold for a long time, a Healthy Human bottle will make you feel like you’re guzzling glacial meltwater. Made from 100% premium food-grade 18/8 stainless steel (and also BPA-free with no plastic lining in the bottle or lid), you taste exactly what you would expect: nothing but your drink!

This bottle also promises to be 100% leakproof and sweat-free, meaning you can stow it anywhere without worrying about messy leaks or spills . The double-walled exterior and vacuum-insulated interior will keep your liquids cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours — perfect for long journeys in between refills.

The Healthy Human water bottle also comes with a variety of accessories, including a carabiner to clip onto your bag or stroller , a sticker, and a “Hydro Guide.” It also comes beautifully packaged, making it the perfect gift for your fellow adventurers.

• Available in 4 sizes and a range of colors and designs
• Chips easily

The 2 Best Collapsible Water Bottles

Bulunow travel water bottle.

This ingenious water bottle collapses up to a fraction of its size when empty , making it perfect for long-distance travel. Made from 100% food-grade materials and completely free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, lead, latex, and other harmful leaching chemicals, this is a supercool drink bottle with a serious pedigree behind it.

Incredibly durable, you can throw this baby around without causing damage. The flexible, shatter-proof silicone body is designed to survive drops and knocks, while the triple leak-proof design for the lid will eliminate leaks and spills completely. The cap also doubles up as a spout cover to keep germs off the mouthpiece.

Dishwasher safe (unlike some of the other bestselling bottles we’ve mentioned), this collapsible silicone bottle can handle hot or cot drinks and is even freezable. What more to say? The Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle is perfect for every traveler.

• Compact to transport when not in use
• Bottle sweats a little on the outside

Hydrapak Soft Flask, 150ml

Designed to keep you fully charged on the go, this lightweight 150 milliliters (5.3 ounces) collapsible flask allows for instant hydration whatever you’re doing and wherever you are.

The compact dimensions of the Soft Flask mean it fits easily in most hydration vests , belts, or pack pockets for easy transportation, and the soft material will conform to any pocket. As you drink, it immediately shrinks — making it even easier to stow away between refills.

Loved by many athletes and adventurers, the UltraFlask’s durable TPU compound can stand up to pretty much anything you throw at it. Being 100% BPA and PVC-free, it doesn’t have any weird taste or harmful chemicals. This is a neat little bottle that’s great if you want something practical yet reasonably priced.

• Can be filled with energy gels
• Requires 2 hands to open

The 2 Best Infusion Water Bottles

Infusion pro water infuser – 24 oz fruit infused water bottle.

This affordable infuser bottle is great for anyone who wants to add a little bit of pizzazz to their water. Made from 100% Eastman Tritan BPA-free plastic, you can fill this fruit infuser with a flavor of your choice for great-tasting refreshment on the go .

Simply pop some fruits or veggies into the extra-large infuser basket and wait for the flavor to fill the water. The strainer stops seeds, pulp, or ice from clogging the drinking spout while giving you an awesome-tasting healthy beverage that’s a little more exciting than just plain water.

The addition of an insulating neoprene sleeve and carry strap means you can take your flavored water anywhere you want, and it will still be nicely chilled when you get there. Great for anyone wanting to detox or lose weight, as well as those who want to stay refreshed while they travel, this bottle makes drinking water taste just a bit better.

• Dishwasher safe
• The flip lid is quite fragile

Live Infinitely 32 oz. Infuser Water Bottle

Infusion bottles give you the unique opportunity to naturally flavor your water with any combination of fruit you can think of. With dual hand grips and a dedicated sports spout, this is the perfect bottle for staying hydrated on the go.

Another bottle made from durable Eastman Tritan, these bottles are BPA-free and FDA approved to be safe for use with food and beverages. The water infuser is also leakproof, and the locking lid means you never have to worry about spills. It is also easy to clean and dishwasher-friendly.

This bottle offers a full length infuser rod, meaning you can plenty of fruit to flavor your water . It’s great for anyone adding natural nutrients to their daily lifestyle, while still drinking all the H2O they need to function well and stay healthy.

• Sports spout for easy drinking
• Small bits of fruit or herbs can get through the large infuser holes

Your water bottle is so much more than just a vessel to hold your refreshment. Modern refillable bottles are not only on-trend and practical, but they also help save the planet with their impressive low carbon and eco-friendly manufacturing credentials.

Water bottles can also save your life! If you’re traveling to the far-flung corners of the earth, a built-in filtration system can give you safe, clean water to drink when you need it most.

Invest in the bottle that best suits your requirements, and go for quality overlooks to ensure that your bottle lasts for many years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should you travel with a water bottle.

There are many reasons! Traveling with a water bottle helps you save money, stay healthy and hydrated, drink clean, and support the environment.

What is the best filter water bottle for travel?

There are hundreds of different types of water bottles on the market. Make your choice based on your own needs and preferences, but pat yourself on the back for choosing to step away from environmentally damaging single-use plastics. These are a few of our favorites:

• CamelBak Chute Mag Water Bottle

Can you bring a stainless steel water bottle on an airplane?

Stainless steel water bottles are permitted to be taken on board an airplane. The water bottle must be empty when you pass through TSA.

What to consider when buying a water bottle for travel?

• Free of chemicals
• Easy to clean
• Filters and purifiers

Are there water bottles for hot and cold beverages?

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About Amar Hussain

Amar is an avid traveler and tester of products. He has spent the last 13 years traveling all 7 continents and has put the products to the test on each of them. He has contributed to publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and more.

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No matter where we travel, we never leave home without a reusable water bottle. After extensive, hands-on testing on a wide variety of bottles on the market, we’ve reviewed and found the 11 best for just about any water-related travel need. From time-tested favorites to ones with new technological advances that keep beverages colder longer, these are the best travel water bottles to pack on your next trip.

The Hydro Flask standard mouth is large enough to fit ice cubes, but narrow enough that spills aren’t a concern.

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Hydro Flask 21 Oz. Standard Mouth Water Bottle

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• Capacity: 21 ounces
• Weight: 0.75 pounds
• Pros: Keeps drinks cold for hours and lots of fun color options
• Cons: Prone to denting if you tend to drop things often

Bend, Oregon–based Hydro Flask has long been a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts because the brand’s bottles boast excellent insulation, feature a comfortable, flexible plastic swing handle, a seriously leakproof lid, and come in a variety of sizes and bright colors. Its newest colors are inspired by Oregon’s waterfalls (Cascade blue), flora (Trillium pink), and old growth forests (Fir green).

And Hydro Flask’s double-wall insulation will keep your drinks temperature-stabilized for a full day’s hike—24 hours for ice-cold beverages and up to 12 hours for hot ones.

The 21-ounce standard mouth bottle fits plenty of water, while also being lightweight enough to tote around all day. The standard mouth is easy to sip from without drenching yourself if you hit a bump in a car or turbulence on an airplane. For longer, more active days, we’d also recommend the 32-ounce wide-mouth bottle with a straw lid option.

And Hydro Flask’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond giving consumers an option to replace single-use plastic bottles. Through its Parks For All program, Hydro Flask has donated more than $3.7 million to nonprofit organizations supporting public parks in the United States. Plus, it has eliminated single-use plastic packaging in more than 90 percent of its products.

The Yeti Rambler will keep your drink cold for days.

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Yeti Rambler 36 Oz. Water Bottle

Best insulated water bottle.

• Buy now: $50, yeti.com
• Capacity: 36 ounces
• Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Pros: Durable and keeps drinks cold for days
• Cons: So big it doesn’t fit in cupholders and can be heavy

The 36-ounce Yeti Rambler looks impressively beefy: Its very appearance promises to preserve your drink’s original temperature no matter what—and the Rambler makes good. Want to go backpacking for a few days and find an ice-studded bottle of lemonade when you return to your car? This is your vessel. We’ve successfully transported ice cream in this bottle (after chilling it with cold water). As with many well-insulated bottles on the market, the Rambler is made with double-walled, food-grade stainless steel. But it’s tougher and hardier than most: You can drop this bottle from a first-floor balcony and find it undented from the fall. And unlike most double-walled bottles, which require hand washing, the Rambler is dishwasher safe.

The extra-wide opening is both a pro and a con: It means the lip won’t collide with your nose, but it does allow for a possible tsunami of drink should you sip in bumpy conditions. Wider (3.8 inches) and heavier (1.5 pounds) than most comparable bottles, the body is too big for most cars’ cupholders. But the simple screw-top lid is particularly comfortable to hold, in part because it accommodates three fingers, instead of one or two as other bottles do, and the rounded plastic doesn’t dig into your skin when the bottle is heavy with water.

If you love the look of Yetis but don’t love how heavy they are, the brand’s Yonder 34-ounce BPA-free plastic bottle weighs less than half of what the Rambler does (just 0.7 pounds). Since it’s not insulated, it won’t keep your water cold long, but it’s sturdy enough to support the weight of an adult woman without even bending. (Yes, we’ve tested this.)

The streamlined EcoVessel Aspen fits in most cupholders.

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EcoVessel Aspen

Best stylish insulated water bottle.

• Buy now: $35, amazon.com
• Capacity: 25 ounces
• Weight: 1.56 pounds
• Pros: A sleek design that also keeps drinks cold (or hot) for hours
• Cons: Despite its streamlined looks, it’s one of the heaviest bottles on this list

The 25-ounce Aspen manages to pack impressive water-cooling properties into a streamlined shape. It slides easily into cupholders and the holsters on most totes and backpacks . But this bottle’s comparatively thin walls keep drinks cool (or hot, as you prefer) for an astonishingly long time: EcoVessel claims cold water and drinks will stay cold for 100 hours, making the EcoVessel Aspen one of the best water bottles for hot climates. We haven’t fully tested that boast but can confirm that this bottle kept water icy for a full day, even in roastingly hot weather.

Though it still features an easy-to-sip-from opening, the updated version of the Aspen bottle released in 2022 features a wider mouth so it’s easier to fit ice cubes now. Once inside, they last a long time, thanks to a three-layer construction that sandwiches copper between two layers of stainless steel. The new version also comes with a hidden handle that pops up from the lid when you need it and folds down when you don’t. It’s recyclable but also durable (with a 100-year warranty!), so you’re not likely to deal with this bottle’s end-of-life issues. Losing it is more likely—leaving some lucky finder to enjoy its sleek good looks.

The flat design of memobottles lets them slip into bags—or airplane seatback pockets—where bulky round bottles can’t.

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A5 memobottle

Best flat water bottle.

• Buy now: $39, amazon.com
• Weight: 0.37 pounds
• Pros: Space-saving and sleek design
• Cons: Doesn’t stand up easily on its own

Melbourne-based memobottle pulls design inspiration for its flat water bottles from Australian paper sizes including the A7 (six ounces), A6 (12 ounces), and A5 (25 ounces). Like paper, these bottles lie flat inside your bag or in an airplane seatback pocket. Tiana Attride, AFAR’s social media editor, is a fan of this design for practical and aesthetic reasons. “They’re stylish and fit into bags much more easily than the big, clunky water bottles you usually see,” she says.

All memobottle sizes are available in a lightweight BPA-free plastic or a sturdier stainless steel design. For travelers who tend to down a lot of water, opt for the 25-ounce plastic A5 to maximize your hydration without carrying a lot of weight. A certified B Corp, memobottle donates five months of safe drinking water access for every bottle sold via a partnership with Water.org. So far, it’s provided 33.8 million days of safe water.

If you plan on drinking more than just water, the TKWide has interchangeable lids for a variety of drinks.

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Klean Kanteen TKWide

Best water bottle with interchangeable lids.

• Buy now: $33, kleankanteen.com
• Capacity: 16 ounces
• Weight: 0.86 pounds
• Pros: Insulated and offers five different interchangeable lids
• Cons: Stainless steel can hold on to flavors, so it can be hard to switch between coffee and water without lingering odors.

Sure, you can fill this 16-ounce bottle with water, and we do. But its five interchangeable lids make the TKWide bottle from Klean Kanteen ready for anything. We like the Café Cap , which features a small opening perfect for sipping coffee that twists closed, saving you and your bag from spills. It also has a metal swing handle that makes it easy to tote along on hikes but snaps to the side when you don’t need it. The TKWide Straw Cap comes with a 10-millimeter, stainless steel–and-silicone straw that accommodates thicker beverages, like smoothies or frozen margaritas.

The BPA-free, food-grade stainless steel bottle is insulated, keeping contents hot for up to 14 hours or iced up to 47 hours. It’s also treated with Klean Kanteen’s proprietary, chip-resistant Klean Coat finish and backed the brand’s lifetime “Strong as Steel” guarantee.

In addition to being a B Corp, Klean Kanteen announced in April 2020 that it is 100 percent carbon neutral in its manufacturing and delivery of products as well as Climate Neutral Certified .

The Vapur Anti-Bottle is a space-saving option for those who travel light.

Vapur 0.7L Wide Mouth Anti-Bottle

Best collapsible water bottle.

• Buy now: $10, amazon.com
• Capacity: 23 ounces
• Weight: 0.125 pounds
• Pros: This collapsible bottle is dishwasher safe, ultra-lightweight, and the most affordable option on this list.
• Cons: Can be clumsy to drink out of

The Vapur Anti-Bottle is one of the best travel water bottles for planes and an efficiency expert’s dream . When full, the water pouch holds nearly a liter of liquid, but empty, it weighs a mere 2 ounces and occupies about as much space as a wallet. The cap has a built-in carabiner for latch-and-go ease, and the body’s three-ply, BPA-free plastic is pliable enough to fold up into the clip. But don’t let the flexibility fool you—this pouch is durable enough to resist leaks, regardless of how many times it’s been rolled, twisted, or shoved in a full backpack. The Anti-Bottle can also stand on its own when full (or half full, or anything but empty, really).

Refills are a breeze with a hard plastic wide mouth at the cap’s base, and a much narrower mouthpiece protected by a flip top makes for spill-free sipping. Active adventurers will appreciate the Drinklink tube accessory that converts the Anti-Bottle into a hands-free hydration reservoir. This collapsible bottle alternative is dishwasher safe, so there’s no need to buy a special cleaning tool for the interior. It’s also freezable, meaning it can serve as an ice pack if necessary.

The LifeStraw Go Series includes a liter size of the BPA-free plastic bottle as well as an insulated stainless steel version.

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LifeStraw Go Series 22 Oz. Water Filter Bottle

Best filtered water bottle.

• Buy now: $45, rei.com
• Capacity: 22 ounces
• Weight: 0.54 pounds
• Pros: This filter bottle is made with BPA-free plastic and is dishwasher safe (once filter is removed)
• Cons: The filter can be hard to drink from, and it displaces liquid, so the bottle holds only 15 ounces of water at a time.

The 22-ounce LifeStraw Go Series is one of the best water bottles with a filter. It looks like a basic plastic bottle with screw-top lid, but the “straw” inside is a two-stage filter. Its hollow-fiber membrane traps bacteria, parasites, and even microplastics. Then, an activated carbon capsule neutralizes unpleasant flavors and odors. (There’s also an insulated stainless steel version of this bottle, if you want to keep your water chilled.)

Yes, you have to suck a bit harder on this mouthpiece than you would from an unfiltered straw. But you’ll hardly grow faint: The hollow-fiber technology delivers a speedier flow than most other filters.

Replacement cartridges cost $25, and since one filter treats 4,000 liters, that’s generally less than the cost of buying a similar amount of bottled water. The large, bottle-length filter also displaces a significant amount of liquid, so the 22-ounce capacity is misleading. With the filter inside, the Go holds more like 15 ounces.

The trade-off is convenience. The Go is super handy for city and country travel—especially in places where the drinking water isn’t always trustworthy. It fits tidily into bottle pockets on backpacks and in cars’ cupholders, and the BPA-free plastic is thicker and tougher than most: LifeStraw builds each bottle for a long life of service. Promoting reusable plastics is just one part of the company’s sustainability program: LifeStraw also provides clean drinking water to needy communities. With each Go purchase, the company provides one child with a year’s worth of water.

The silicone BeFree bottle from Katadyn is a collapsible filter bottle.

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Katadyn BeFree

Best lightweight filtered water bottle.

• Capacity: 33.8 ounces
• Weight: 0.14 pounds
• Pros: This filter bottle takes up barely any space and weighs just over two ounces, making it great for backcountry adventures.
• Cons: The filter isn’t made with carbon, so it doesn’t remove funky flavors, plus the bottle can be clumsy to hold.

When empty, this collapsible water bottle packs down to the size of an apple, yet it delivers huge benefits: Its drinking spout sits on top of a (replaceable) filter that effectively traps protozoa and other disease-causing organisms. That means you can fill the silicone flask from any suspicious source and immediately enjoy clean water wherever you are. The hollow-fiber filter delivers a pleasingly fast flow that’s genuinely thirst-quenching during exercise. Whereas some filters (including the LifeStraw, above) limit the flow to smaller sips, the BeFree releases a big, mouth-filling gulp—which we appreciated on 14,000-foot Colorado peaks where exertion and altitude left us too breathless to work hard for small returns on water.

We’ve used the one-liter BeFree to drink from roadside streams, backcountry lakes, hillside springs, and airport bathrooms—and can report no resulting ill effects. And you can count on a cartridge to last for several trips: Each one filters 1,000 liters (says Katadyn) and replacements cost $27 .

But the BeFree doesn’t filter out funky flavors. It’s designed to be ultra-light and compact, so there’s no carbon element to neutralize foul tastes or smells. The bottle’s squishy design has advantages (packability) and disadvantages (it can be clumsy to hold). Instead, the filter-as-you-sip system is perfect for trail running, backcountry trekking, long-haul flights (no need to trust the airplane’s grimy water tank!), and any trip where you’ll need plenty of water but don’t want to be burdened by surplus water weight.

This high-tech water bottle is self-cleaning.

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Larq Bottle PureVis

Best self-purifying water bottle.

• Buy now: $99, livelarq.com
• Capacity: 17 ounces
• Weight: 0.84 pounds
• Pros: This self-purifying bottle also offers double-wall vacuum insulation and is one of the most stylish ones out there.
• Cons: Expensive

The 17-ounce Larq Bottle is expensive, but your money buys you a lot—including a germ-free water bottle. It’s not always easy to remember to wash your water bottle while traveling, but the Larq does it for you. The bottle’s cap is fitted with an ultraviolet light that disrupts the DNA in bacteria and viruses, rendering them unable to reproduce (which is how they cause diseases). And not only does the UV light kill waterborne microorganisms, but it also does so regularly, by automatically firing the UV beam every two hours to kill germs that may have been introduced from your mouth or a questionable water source. Unlike UV pens, the Larq doesn’t use mercury, which causes environmental problems when it’s tossed into landfills. Plus, the Larq’s UV bulb has more stamina, lasting 40 times longer than mercury-based technology (according to Larq).

The bottle also uses a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that lasts one month on a single charge. Pressing the top of the cap activates the light: Tap once for normal purification, or twice for “adventure mode,” which is useful when you suspect your water may be loaded with harmful microorganisms.

Even if you never refill it with untreated water, the Larq is an attractive bottle that uses double-walled stainless steel construction to keep beverages cold for 24 hours or hot for 12. And if it also self-cleans between proper washes? That’s priceless.

The Purist Collective Maker looks like a stainless steel bottle but is actually lined with glass.

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Purist Collective Maker Mug

Best glass water bottle.

• Buy now: $38, rei.com
• Capacity: 10 ounces
• Weight: 0.58 pounds
• Pros: This lightweight glass water bottle looks and insulates like a stainless steel one
• Cons: This bottle is not dishwasher safe

Glass bottles are great at repelling flavors and odors, which makes them particularly versatile: You can switch among coffee, water, and wine without any whiff of the previous beverage infiltrating the next. And unlike some plastics and metals, glass doesn’t leach chemicals into your drink. But glass is heavy. Most glass water bottles (like the silicone-wrapped ones made by Lifefactory ) might be great for home but feel too burdensome for travel.

Purist Collective solves this problem by lining its high-quality, surgical-grade stainless steel bottles with an ultra-thin layer of nonporous glass. We filled the 10-ounce Maker with coffee and cream in the morning, then refilled it with water—and discerned no java aftertaste. The glass veneer is so thin that the Purist weighs just over half a pound. That’s no more than other double-walled metal bottles, so it’s easy to tote around all day.

The 10-ounce Maker comes with a leakproof scope top that rotates to let you adjust the flow and sip from anywhere around the top. The larger 18-ounce Mover and the 32-ounce Founder come with basic screw-top caps with carrying loops. Additional caps can be purchased, including a flip-top one for more active adventures.

Even better than the clean, modernist design is the give-back program: Purist Collective contributes financially to a network of social and environmental nonprofits, like Oregon’s p:ear , which assists homeless youth through art education and job training. So this good-looking bottle does good, too.

The Thermos Funtainer opens with a push of a button for easy drinking.

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Thermos 16 Oz. Funtainer Water Bottle

Best water bottle for all ages.

• Buy now: $20, thermos.com
• Weight: 0.6 pounds
• Pros: Push-button lid allows for one-handed drinking
• Cons: Not designed for hot liquids

This vacuum-insulated stainless steel water bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours and is durable enough to withstand any matter of drops or dings. Though it’s technically part of Thermos’ Funtainer kids collection , it doesn’t mean adults can’t use this water bottle, too. In fact, AFAR’s executive editor Billie Cohen says she carries one around all the time. “It’s small, but that’s enough for city walks or just my usual day-to-day. Those big bottles get heavy, so a small one is a nice change,” she says.

Beyond its fun-size packaging, Cohen says she likes that the bottle opens with a push of a button so you only need one hand to drink. “And a must for me is that the spout is totally covered so that it stays clean when I inevitably drop it on the airplane floor,” Cohen says.

This article originally appeared online in 2018; it was updated on March 28, 2024, to reflect current information.

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14 Best Water Bottles For Every Trip

Whether you’re looking for insulation, portability, or fun features, we’ve rounded up the best travel water bottles for your trip—even if it’s just to the store.

We might not like to think about it, but we’re no different than plants and animals in some respects, especially when it comes to drinking enough water. Over our years of travel, we've learned that staying hydrated can be crucial to a successful day of exploring. Dealing with headaches and other ailments because you’ve forgotten to sip along the way is not how we like to start a trip.

That’s why we have gotten our hands on hundreds of water bottles, quenchers, coffee mugs, flasks, whiskey tumblers, etc., over the years. We’ve reviewed dozens of options in the search for the best water bottle, but we’re narrowing it down to our favorites to help you cut through the noise.

That’s because we know that finding the best water bottle can be intimidating—and expensive. No one wants to go through the effort of buying each one just to be disappointed. Lucky for you, dear reader, we’ve already done it! We’ve tested how they fit in backpacks, how it feels to drink from different spouts and lids, whether they’re leakproof enough to trust in an internal bottle pocket next to your computer, and so on. If you’re more of a visual person, you can even check out our videos to see how they compare.

So, what should you think about when looking for the best water bottle?

Weight Every ounce matters when carrying a travel backpack through the airport and to your hotel or a hiking backpack through the Smoky Mountains. So, while you may want an uber-insulated bottle because you want your drink to be icy cold all day, it could weigh you down. Some brands do an awesome job of packing a lot of insulation into a package that feels feather-light, while other bottles forgo insulation altogether in the name of portability.

Portability The best water bottle is only right for you if it fits into the bottle pocket of your travel daypack , can slide alongside your computer in your laptop backpack , or has a comfortable handle so you can carry it anywhere. If a bottle gives a comfortable sipping experience but is so clunky that it can only live on your desk, it won’t be the right travel water bottle for your next trip.

Insulation Do you like drinking lukewarm water or cold coffee? You do? OK, then you can skip to the next section. For the rest of us, how long a travel water bottle or tumbler can keep drinks hot or cold matters. If you’ll be out in the midday sun for hours with no way to refill your bottle, you may want one that will keep your beverages iced for over eight hours. However, that may matter less if you’ll be near refrigerated refill stations.

Now, what type of bottle should you get?

Do you want to flip up a top or twist off a cap? Do you prefer to sip through a straw, or do you like to sip? Does your car or daypack have smaller holders your new favorite bottle needs to fit into? We have options to suit nearly any need and taste, whether you want to switch from coffee to water midmorning or never plan to have anything but H20 inside.

We’ve done the homework to create this list of travel water bottles that will quench your thirst in any situation or location. Our team has tested almost all the bottles on this list, with full written or video reviews you can turn to for more details.

So grab a beverage, and let’s dive in. Cheers!

• Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
• Hydro Flask 18 oz Standard Mouth Water Bottle
• Stanley AeroLight Transit Bottle (20 oz)
• YETI Yonder 20 oz Water Bottle
• Purist Collective Mover 18oz Bottle
• Vapur Eclipse Water Bottle
• Klean Kanteen Insulated TKWide 16 oz
• Zojirushi Cool Bottle (SD-CS50)
• memobottle A6 (with Silicone Sleeve)
• EcoVessel The ASPEN Insulated Water & Wine Bottle
• Chilly's Series 2 Water Bottle
• Nalgene Wide-Mouth Water Bottle 32oz
• CamelBak Chute Mag 1L Bottle
• GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier

You don’t have to choose between sipping through a straw or taking a big gulp with the FreeSip Water Bottle. That’s because it has a unique spout with two openings: one that connects to a straw and one open to the bottle. There’s a bit of a weird sensation for the latter since liquid pours out of both openings, but we got used to it quickly. It’s the best water bottle if you like the convenience of switching between both options as we do, almost like having two bottles in one. Plus, it saves us from accidentally dribbling if we tip the bottle up too high while still providing plenty of hydration when we’re really thirsty. It’s a standard width and fits in all but the tightest of cup holders, and it has twin indentations running up each side to make it uber-comfortable to hold. We’ve had no issues with it leaking inside of a backpack because it locks closed. It also has a handle that flips in front of the button to open it so it can’t accidentally get pressed and open, which doubles as a carry handle as you go about your day. Since it’s tucked down when not in use, it gives the bottle a sleeker look and increases packability.

There are tons of colors and styles to choose from, whether you want a monochrome look to fly under the radar or you dig bright color combinations to show your personality. Heck, there are even themed bottles that subtly show your affinity for your favorite character (Marvel, anyone?). Or not so subtly, since the themed options include stickers to let you personalize your bottle or not. Just a note, though, if you’re team Captain America—they rotate collections, so if you see a bottle you want, don’t hesitate to pick it up.

• It’s just as easy to sip through the straw as it is to pick up the bottle and chug
• The handle doubles as a lock to keep it from popping open accidentally
• There’s a little learning curve to getting used to drinking from the spout, but it feels like second nature once you do
• The soft plastic top is prone to blemishes

If you need the best insulated water bottle, Hydro Flask's wide selection is a good place to start looking. Their bottles are well-insulated, comfortable to carry, and available in several bright and neutral colors, depending on your tastes. While we like the OG for its steadfast reliability, Hydro Flask also offers a larger variety of capacities than some other brands, and they have a lighter-weight Trail Series of bottles if you want to cut ounces. On top of that, the different sizes have a similar footprint, so you don't have to worry about them fitting in a cup or bottle holder. For example, the 18- and 21-ounce bottles are just less than an inch apart in height and have the same circumference. We find that it gives us more flexibility when choosing the best water bottle for any occasion without losing the ability to use a water bottle pocket.

It's not just for water and other cold drinks, either—Hydro Flask is also great at keeping hot drinks hot, and we like to use it for our coffee. If you're looking for a way to soften the clunking sound when you set it down, Hydro Flask sells an accessory called the Flex Boot to mute the clanging. And we'd be remiss if we failed to mention the potential for denting, though it took more than a year of testing before we experienced that with our bottles. Sometimes there's a reason something is a classic, which is the case with Hydro Flask.

• It’s the best water bottle from a brand we’ve come to know and trust—and it keeps your drink cold all day long
• You can get tons of colors and different sizes to match your needs and personality
• The first ding hurts the most—seriously, it’s a little prone to dents, mostly if you’re prone to dropping it; we haven’t noticed it affect usage, though some users report reduced insulation
• It’s not a one-handed drinking experience unless you buy a straw cap separately

When you don’t want to be weighed down just for the sake of insulation, check out the AeroLight Transit Bottle. It’s the best water bottle if you would like to forget that you’re even carrying a bottle all day yet still have your drink cold when you reach for it. The spun stainless steel bottle with double-walled insulation weighs less than 10 ounces, compared with 12-15 ounces for other similar options. And that’s before you add water. Plus, it’s leakproof to protect your other gear from spills—really, the thin gasket around the lid works well even when we shake it upside down—and it slides easily into just about any bottle holder.

While the various “glimmer” colorways have a slight sparkle when you hold them in the light, it’s very subtle and balanced by the smooth exterior, which is very soft to the touch. When you want to take a drink, you can flip the top of the plastic lid easily with one hand and click it back into place just as quickly. The spout is pleasant to drink from, as long as you’re more careful than we are not to tip it too high to get the last drop, in which case you might run into a few dribbles on your chin.

• It’s the best water bottle to open one-handed, which we love when driving a rental car
• We don’t mind carrying it all day just in case because it is so lightweight
• Every colorway at the time of writing includes a bit of a “glimmer,” though we find it very subtle and not very noticeable
• Wash it quickly after enjoying coffee or tea to minimize taste transfer

YETI is known for keeping your drinks cold, but their Yonder series of bottles is significantly lighter and more sporty than other models from the cooler brand. There are two cap options: the standard Chug Cap, which gives you a wide opening to drink from, or the Tether Cap, sold separately. We like that the tether keeps the cap attached to the travel water bottle, making the opening smaller and less likely to spill. We also find that it offers more flow, so it’s easier to use than the Chug Cap, although it can topple the bottle when it’s empty.

We like that the BPA-free bottle contains 50% recycled plastic. It’s also leakproof, and who doesn’t want that? You might be surprised to see that the Yonder isn’t completely round; it has one flat side that makes it easier to hold onto and helps it sit better in a travel backpack's water bottle pocket. You can get it in sizes ranging from 20-50 ounces, but it lacks additional insulation, so this is the best water bottle for times when you can refill throughout the day or explore in colder weather.

• The flat side makes stowing it in a backpack easier
• It comes in a variety of sizes, from 20-50 ounces
• Unlike most YETI bottles, this one can’t keep your drink hot or cold for long
• The Yonder Cap tips the bottle over when you’re filling it up

Best for: Relaxed Travelers

Supertasters, this is the best water bottle for you. The Purist Collective Mover preserves the taste of water, no matter what else you fill it with throughout the day (or night). Like many other bottles, Purist Collective uses stainless steel as its base, but it also has a 60-nanometer layer of unbreakable glass inside—that's what touches your drink. Are you tired of tasting metal when you leave your travel water bottle sitting too long? You won't have that problem with the Purist Collective Mover. It’s great when you don’t want to chug your drink while traveling and would prefer not to taste the flavor of yesterday afternoon's lemonade.

This bottle can handle hot and cold liquids, so you can pack just one vessel for your road trip to take care of your morning coffee and afternoon hydration. It’s only rated up to 185 degrees (our coffee pot perks at about 170), so beware of pouring boiling water straight from the kettle. You wouldn’t want to scald your mouth like that anyway! Purist Collective has different sizes of bottles if you’re searching for something smaller or larger and different caps, like the Scope Cap, which we find better for warm beverages. We like that you can mix and match the bottles and caps, depending on what you need that day, and they all provide excellent insulation and no taste transfer. We have to warn you that it’s hard to switch back to a different stainless steel bottle after drinking from a Purist because we find that all you taste is metal for the first few sips. So, if you’re searching for a bottle that can handle both hot and cold beverages without having to taste either (As long as you rinse it in between. You knew that, right?), this may be the best insulated water bottle for you.

• The thin layer of glass on the interior really works to prevent your water from taking on a stainless steel taste over time
• You can swap out different Purist lids to drink coffee or other beverages based on your preference
• The cap occasionally makes a slight slurping or whistling noise when you drink from it
• Carry handle and rim are impacted by liquid’s temperature, so it can be uncomfortable to hold

Best for: Full-time Travelers

When walking around Walt Disney World carrying a mini backpack filled with sunscreen and a couple of snacks, this is the best water bottle to bring along. Why is that? Because when you’re visiting an amusement park , a museum, or the zoo, there are usually a lot of places to refill a water bottle. So why would you want to lug along something big and bulky when you really just need a way to get water into your mouth without touching a questionable fountain?

That’s why we love this minimalist travel water bottle. The Vapur Eclipse Water Bottle is the most packable on this list, yet it still has a 1L capacity. Vapur includes a carabiner clip for two reasons: to attach it to the outside of your pack, sling , or belt loop and to secure the rolled-up bottle when packed away. Its collapsibility means you're not stuck lugging around an empty travel water bottle when you finish your drink—simply slip it into your daypack until you're ready to refill. It’s a great travel water bottle for packing light because you only need to carry what you want to consume. In fact, our founder, Tom, carried this bottle alone when he traveled the world for two years as a digital nomad. That's not to say it's perfect. Its flexibility makes it tricky to slide into a bottle pocket, even when filled to the brim, so we prefer to clip it on your bag every time. It also lacks insulation, which can be a disadvantage when you want to fill it up once and carry it for a long time in a hot climate. We think those are minor drawbacks, though, compared with the convenience of this bottle. We recommend practicing drinking from it before leaving home since you have to get the hang of holding it without squeezing liquid onto your face as you tip it up, but it’s pretty easy to do.

Oh, and a word of caution from someone who cares: Try to keep your kid from pouring the blue Powerade leftover from lunch inside. While it won’t hurt the bottle long-term, and the taste and smell definitely come out when you wash it back at home, you will be tasting it the rest of the day.

• It folds up small enough to fit in your pocket when you aren’t using it so that you can save space and weight
• The included carabiner is great for carrying it while filled and for keeping it rolled up when empty
• There’s no insulation, so your drink will return to ambient temperature after some time
• It can sweat if you pour ice-cold water inside and then go out in warmer temperatures

Can we let you in on a secret? The Klean Kanteen TKWide 16-ounce bottle looks like a standard wide-mouth water bottle, but it's tailor-made for those who love to sip through a straw. The lid looks similar to other flat tops with a handle, but a silicone tip pops out when you twist the top layer. Presto! You can enjoy your water without worrying about spilling down your chin. If having a straw is essential for you, this might be the best insulated water bottle for you. While we've had problems with other straw bottles leaking (we’re looking at you, Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler ), the TKWide's straw forms a good seal when closed.

Of course, using a straw travel water bottle means you have to pack a brush to clean it, but that's a small price to pay if it's what you prefer. And if it’s not, Klean Kanteen offers different cap types, so you can mix and match if you're not digging it one day. You can take the cap completely apart to get it squeaky clean, and it's connected to a stainless-steel straw that pops out without a hassle, too. Instead of a silicone gasket, Klean Kanteen has a unique bead-like internal thread design that aims to maintain the temperature of your drink longer than competitors. Unfortunately, we found that it doesn’t do quite as good a job as some other water bottles, but it keeps it comfortably cold throughout the day—if 16 ounces lasts that long for you. While you can technically drink coffee from this one, we recommend not to because of the straw—we don't have to Google third-degree mouth burns to know we don't want them.

• The Twist Cap comes with an included straw that hides away when you fully close the lid, so it travels without spilling
• We dig how comfortable it is to hold the powder-coated exterior
• It’s rather large for the amount of liquid it holds
• The cap’s silicone straw is difficult to remove for cleaning

For the best water bottle when you don’t want to sacrifice weight for insulation, try the Zojirushi Cool Bottle. We find it a good fit when we want to pack ultralight but don’t want to drink from a collapsible bottle. At only 9.3 ounces, it's one of the lightest insulated bottles we've found. Compared to other insulated water bottles from brands like YETI that can weigh in at more than a pound before we add water, the Zojirushi delivers. We dig the secure opening mechanism—no one wants to worry about the cap popping open and releasing the Kraken into your bag, and we don't stress with this travel water bottle. The spring-loaded straw is perfect for those who like to sip instead of chug. It comes apart so you can thoroughly clean it, although the flexible nature of the straw means we have to pack a straw cleaner. We also have to note that there are several small parts to keep track of, so we don’t bother cleaning this in a tiny airplane bathroom. If you’re looking for something that will keep your drink cool without breaking a sweat, this might be the best insulated water bottle for you.

• You don’t have to choose between lightweight or insulated with this water bottle
• The cap comes completely apart for cleaning
• The straw makes noise when you’re drinking
• There are a lot of small parts to keep track of

Best for: Professional Travelers

One constant in the hundreds of bags we’ve tested over the years here at Pack Hacker is that there’s no consistency in the pockets provided in a travel backpack or daypack. While we may wish for a water bottle pocket to be standard, it’s not always the case. Memobottle solves that problem by designing their travel water bottles to fit inside the pocket or sleeve of any bag like a notebook. It’s the best water bottle to slip into the thin pocket of a laptop bag, just like a file folder, since memobottle modeled them after international paper sizes. We know it looks like a flask, but that shape makes it a great solution when a bag manufacturer forgets that drinking isn’t just for Old Fashioneds at Happy Hour.

The A6 holds 12.7 ounces of liquid, and we’ve found it an innovative solution to make the most of every inch of space in our sling or small bag. Adding the silicone sleeve to the lightweight plastic bottle provides some insulation, or you can opt for the leather sleeve for a more stylish look. It’s a clear water bottle without the sleeve, so you can see when it needs cleaning. The travel water bottle is available in various sizes: the larger A5, the smaller A7, and The Slim, which is skinny and tall like regular water bottles. Whichever you choose, it offers a unique, minimalist style that fits just about anywhere.

• Its rectangular design fits inside packs without a dedicated water bottle pocket
• The silicone sleeve adds grip and a little insulation
• It won’t keep your drink cold for very long because it lacks built-in insulation
• You may have some explaining to do if someone thinks you’re tippling something harder than water

It's five o’clock somewhere, and you can have your water (and wine, too!) with the EcoVessel The ASPEN Insulated Stainless Steel Water & Wine Bottle. With a style that could complement a bartender's cocktail shaker, we think this is a water bottle James Bond might ask for if he ever opted to hydrate before his martini. EcoVessel touts its suitability for cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages, so we think this is the best water bottle if you plan to drink something other than H20. It’s also easy to clean the bottle and lid since there are no extra parts, so it’s simple to ensure your bottle won’t smell like your Moscow mule or mojito the day after you enjoy using it for something other than water by the pool.

The high-quality insulation is supposed to keep beverages cold for days: we tested this and found a drink only lost about 10 degrees after 12 hours at nearly 70 degrees. That's because the stainless steel bottle is triple-insulated, and the lid is insulated, too. Also good to note is the lid's design: your water never touches plastic, which some users appreciate. The ASPEN is significantly more compact than some other insulated bottles, so it's the best water bottle for sliding into smaller bags. Fill it with cold water for your travels, then refill it for Happy Hour when you reach your destination. We like that there’s minimal clanging when we set it down, and it stays put, thanks to the silicone ring on the bottom.

• You can use it as a water bottle or a wine container for ultimate drink variety
• Drinks stay cold for a long time
• The matte finish is prone to scratches
• Nothing is tethering the cap, so you have to hold it while you drink

If you wear your style on your sleeve, why shouldn’t you show it off with your water bottles? Chilly's is the best water bottle company if you’re looking to be unique, since it has a wide variety of colors and patterns available. The Chilly’s Series 2 Water Bottle has an updated style and new features like an antimicrobial collar, carry handle, and a rubber bottom that muffles the sound when you set the bottle down. While the Chilly’s Original still has the most options for colors and patterns, we think the updated features are a good reason to go with the upgrade. Plus, Chilly’s continues to add more colorways, prints, ombres, and special collections to the Series 2 line. Art from the Tate Modern, anyone?

No matter the version, Chilly's water bottles have a carry handle reminiscent of a Hydro Flask, although it’s a bit shorter, reducing the clearance between your fingers and the top of the cap. We still find it comfortable to carry, but it’s worth noting for those with larger hands. While we noticed the rubber bottom is beginning to peel off ours, it’s a small blemish on an otherwise sleek bottle. Plus, your tastes will likely change before that happens, so you can always grab a new one to match your current style. This makes Chilly's the best insulated water bottle for those who want variety and options in terms of styling and aesthetics. No matter which one you're sporting, rest assured you'll never confuse it with your friend's or a fellow traveler's—unless you both choose the same pattern, of course.

• There are a ton of different colorways to choose from, so you can select a style that’s as vibrant as you are
• A rubber bottom mutes the sound as you set it down
• The rubber bottom on our bottle started to peel off after just two weeks
• If you tighten it too much, the antimicrobial collar can come off with the lid when you unscrew it

Best for: Frugal Travelers

We know we’re supposed to drink more than a dozen cups of water daily, but keeping track of your hydration can be hard. The Nalgene Wide Mouth travel water bottle takes the guesswork out with measurements printed along the side in both imperial and metric. If you’re someone who doesn’t like the metallic taste of stainless steel water bottles, it's made of BPA-free copolyester to resist stains and odors. We find it’s one of the best water bottles for durability. Case in point: we’re still using the one that fell from a bike while riding to work, and unlike some metal bottles, this one didn't dent. The attached loop helps you keep a handle on the bottle so that, hopefully, you can keep a better hold of it than we did or connect it with a carabiner to a large travel backpack that locks bottle pockets. It's light for its size, too—the 32-ounce bottle weighs in at just 6.25 ounces, so it doesn't add much weight to your bag.

We like that there are dozens of colors and different sizes to choose from, and they’re all easy to fill with ice, a water filter, or a water purifier, thanks to the wide opening. It's easy to get your hand in for cleaning, too, and since it’s transparent, it’s the best water bottle to see when it needs washing. It isn’t the best insulated water bottle out there, but what you miss there, you make up for in capacity. It’s made in the USA and guaranteed for life, so this may be the last travel water bottle you need to buy.

• It’s durable and has a large capacity to help you stay hydrated each day of your trip
• Printed measurements on the side help you know exactly how much water you’ve consumed each day
• A lack of insulation means you’ll be having ambient-temperature water if you carry it too long
• It’s pretty indestructible, yet not the most aesthetically-pleasing bottle out there

If the best water bottle for you is transparent, fairly indestructible, and lightweight, check out this one from CamelBak. Although it’s plastic, it’s 50% recycled and free of harmful chemicals like BPA (bisphenol A), BPS (bisphenol S), and BPF (bisphenol F), so we’re not concerned about getting more than we bargain for along with our drink. It comes in a rainbow of colors and sizes ranging from 20-50 ounces, so you can grab the one that’s best for you, whether you want an everyday sipper for working remotely or one with a higher capacity to keep you hydrated on your hike. Just keep in mind that the water will warm up as you do, as there’s no built-in insulation, but it’s also not going to be something heavy to carry for miles like a well-insulated jug.

Since it’s so sturdy, we don’t worry about it denting or cracking when we’re not paying attention, which comes in handy when we clip it outside a travel daypack instead of sliding it in a bottle pocket. The cap stays attached to the lid when we’re drinking, and we love it when we don’t have to use another hand or find a place to set down a cap. The built-in handle is a bit thick and juts out the side, but we have no issue holding it with a few fingers when walking along the beach, which is all we need it to do.

• You don’t have to hold the cap to take a sip
• It’s made with recycled materials and free of harmful chemicals
• There’s no built-in insulation, but it’s pretty lightweight
• The handle isn’t flexible, so it always sticks out the side

The GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier is the best water bottle for when you plan to spend more time in the woods than the airport. GRAYL's filtering system eliminates harmful bacteria and heavy metals in seconds, allowing you to drink from any fountain, river, or other water source you stumble upon. And, hey, it also comes in handy when you’re traveling to countries that may take “revenge” on you drinking from their water supply. We’ve traveled the world enough to know that even densely populated areas aren't guaranteed to have potable water.

Wherever you roam, this bottle puts your strength to use to provide you with hydration. It’s easy to use when you want to take a sip and find a suitable source. Fill the outer refill with water, insert the inner press filter and bottle, and press down. In just over 15 seconds, the water travels through the filter at the base to create safe drinking water when you need it most. The filter lasts for up to 300 uses. Paying attention to how long it takes to press the water cues you in as to when the filter needs replacing so you don’t have to keep track; when it creeps up to 25 seconds, you'll want to set a reminder on your phone to order and install a new cartridge when you get home.

• A one-way valve allows you to add electrolytes, drink mixes, and other flavored liquids to the travel water bottle
• The earthy colorways get us excited to explore the outdoors
• You have to replace cartridges every so often
• It only purifies 16 oz at a time, so you may have to stop often for refills

So there you have it, a travel water bottle to fit nearly any need. From the city to the forest to the subcontinent, having a way to stay hydrated will help you make the most of your trip. No matter what niche you need your water bottle to fill, we think one of these will get the job done!

July 19, 2022

Author: Kristyne Defever

Kristyne loves theme parks, tropical islands, and hitting the road in the camper with her family. Whether running through Walt Disney World, walking the shores of Lake Michigan, or hiking the Smoky Mountains, she's happiest exploring the outdoors. She enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband, daughter, dog, and cat.

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10 Best Water Bottles of 2024

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Whether you’re picking up groceries on a Sunday afternoon or heading into a miles-long carry on a high-alpine route, a quality water bottle makes every adventure easier. If you’re still sipping from that banged up old bottle you’ve had for a decade, it’s time for an upgrade.

Our team tested more than 50 different water bottles over the last 4 years on trail and in town, putting the top performers through the wringer. Looking at important factors like versatility, insulation, weight, and durability, we analyzed everything from heavy duty options for everyday use to large-capacity soft bottles perfect for backpacking. This guide will help you find the best water bottle for your car cupholder – or your backpack water holster.

But if a water bottle just won’t cut it, check out high capacity and more portable options with our favorite hydration packs  or  hydration bladders . For those planning a multi-day backpacking adventure, you’ll also need a  high-quality water filter  on hand to purify your H20 on the go.

Quick Picks for Water Bottles

Check out this quick list of the best hiking shoes, or continue scrolling to see our full list of favorites with in-depth reviews.

Best water bottle overall:  Hydro Flask Wide Mouth ($50)  /  Hydro Flask Standard Mouth ($40)

Most durable insulated water bottle:   YETI Rambler ($40)

Best non-insulated budget bottle for everyday use Nalgene Wide Mouth ($16)

Best glass water bottle with at an affordable price:   Yomious Glass ($19)

Best collapsible water bottle for backpacking & travel:   HydraPak Flux ($26)

Best budget insulated water bottle:  GSI MicroLite 720 ($30)

Ergonomic water bottle that helps keep track of daily hydration:  Thermos Intak ($20)

Ultralight, packable & affordable soft bottle:  Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle ($28)

Best water bottle for ultralight backpacking:  Glaceau Smartwater ($11 6-pack)

Insulated water bottle that comes with accessories:  Takeya Actives Insulated ($40)

Best filter bottle:  Lifestraw Go Series ($45)

Unique water bottle with smart collapsible design:  Que Collapsible ($25)

Ultralight & packable water storage for backpacking:  Platypus Platy Bottle ($19)

The Clever Hiker team has been sipping, refilling, and testing many new water bottles against our go-to’s, and this list has seen some significant changes.

• We welcome the ultra-durable and colorful Hydroflask Wide Mouth Bottle and Standard Mouth Hydro Flask  to the number one and two spots. Their excellent style, insulation, and versatility makes them a reliable and long-lasting option for town or trail.
• The YETI Rambler rounds out our top three as the GOAT of insulation – if you’re looking for a coffee mug (or thermos) that will keep temperature all day long, this is the one.
• The classic and inimitable  Nalgene Wide Mouth  also leads this list as an affordable and lightweight option.
• We added the stylish and ergonomic Yomious Glass Bottle  as a stellar option for reducing your plastic usage while commuting to the work, gym, or walking the dog.
• The soft and rollable Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle makes the cut as a compact and collapsible option that’s ultralight for backpacking but burly enough for the dishwasher.

• Hydro Flask Wide Mouth

Best water bottle overall

Weight: 15.2 oz.

Insulated: Yes

• Excellent insulation
• Many color choices
• Lots of accessory options
• Easy to add ice/supplements
• Dishwasher safe
• Heavy for backpacking
• Many wide mouth bottles don’t fit in cup holders

Hydro Flask is known for top-notch insulation, eye-catching color, and excellent accessories, and the Wide Mouth Bottle  is a shining example of their fun design aesthetic and versatility. We love that we can adapt this bottle to any need by changing the lid or adding an accessory – the  Straw Lid  for convenience, the  Flex Sip Lid  for commuting, the standard  Flex Cap  for maximizing insulation, and the  Bottle Sling for hands-free carrying. With over a dozen colors and designs to choose from – and new colorways every year – this bottle is a great fit for anyone. Hydro Flask also makes these in a Lightweight Trail Series which are light enough to carry on short backpacking trips if you want the luxury of hot drinks in the backcountry or when the almost 1-lb weight of the regular wide mouth feels a bit cumbersome.

• Hydro Flask Standard Mouth

Best water bottle overall for style, insulation & accessory options

Weight: 12.8 oz.

• Many color choices,
• Fits in standard cup holders,
• Harder to hand wash
• More difficult to add ice/supplements than wide mouth

If narrow mouth bottles are more your style, Hydro Flask has you covered. The  Standard Mouth Hydro Flask  doesn’t have as many lid options as the Wide Mouth, but it still comes in all the fun colors and has the same great insulation. While we prefer the Wide Mouth Bottles for a few reasons (easier to clean, more lid options, easier to add ice), the Standard Mouth Bottles have two distinct advantages. They fit in standard cup holders and in side pockets on  daypacks , and they’re easier to drink from while on the move. If mobile drinking is a must-have, the Standard Mouth is a great option. Be sure to check out all the  other sizes and colors  the Standard Mouth Bottles come in.

YETI Rambler Vacuum

Most durable insulated water bottle

Weight: 1 lb. 8.5 oz.

• Lots of accessory options,
• Dishwasher safe,

If you’re looking for top-of-the-line quality and unmatched insulation power, the  YETI Rambler  is tough to beat. We’ve been using the Rambler line of bottles for our to-go coffee since pretty much the day they came out. Those with a more mellow taste will also appreciate the timeless color options offered by YETI over the brights from Hydro Flask. The Rambler bottles are the most durable water bottles we’ve ever used, and the plethora of accessories you can pair with them (our favorites are the  Cup Cap  and the  Straw Cap ) are just as reliable. The YETI Rambler Vacuum Bottles are offered in a  variety of sizes and styles  to suit any need.

• Nalgene Wide Mouth

Best non-insultated budget water bottle for eveyday use

Weight: 6.25 oz.

Insulated: No

• Many color/pattern choices
• Measurement lines
• Lightweight

Simple and classic, the  Nalgene Wide Mouth  is pretty much synonymous with the words “water bottle.” We own 10 or so of these in different colors and patterns, adorned in stickers from our favorite national parks and breweries. We take them backpacking, we take them grocery shopping, we take them just about everywhere. One of our favorite things about Nalgenes is that they come in so  many different colors and patterns . This no-frills staple is small in price, but big on durability and versatility. Nalgenes are also available in  Narrow Mouth , which is easier to drink from while on the move. If you prefer slender water bottles that fit in small cup holders and daypacks, check out the  Nalgene On The Fly .

Yomious Glass Bottle

Best glass water bottle at an affordable price

Weight: 14.7 oz.

• No plastic touches water
• Ergonomic size/shape
• Dishwasher safe (except for lid)
• Lid must be hand-washed

The  Yomious Glass Bottle  is a great value with an excellent blend of style and durability. A silicone sleeve covers most of the bottle for protection if it’s dropped, but it leaves a fashionable peek of glass at the top. The bamboo lid adds another touch of style, and it’s also designed with a stainless steel insert to ensure no plastic touches your water – meaning you only taste water, not chemicals. The borosilicate glass can handle extreme cold or hot temperatures, making this a great choice for everyday water drinking and morning commute coffee.

• HydraPak Flux

Best collapsible water bottle for backpacking & travel

Weight: 3.6 oz.

• Compatible with Katadyn BeFree Water Filter
• Holds on to flavors
• Not as durable as rigid bottles (but very good for a soft bottle)

We often carry soft bottles as backup water storage on backpacking trips, but we never imagined we’d enjoy using one on a daily basis. Enter the  HydraPak Flux . This bottle rolls up super small, then springs to life and holds its shape when unfolded. Many soft bottles are awkward to drink from because they’re floppy. The Flux, however, feels more similar to drinking from a rigid bottle. The Flux is made from silicon, so it can hold onto flavors. If you like using  hydration mixes , you’ll be tasting it for a while (ours currently tastes like oranges). But the low weight and compact design of the Flux make it great for any occasion. The Hydrapak Seeker is very similar to the Flux, and comes in  2L ,  3L , and  4L  sizes.

GSI MicroLite 720 Vacuum

Best budget insulated water bottle

Weight: 11 oz.

• Affordable for an insulated bottle
• Fits in cup holders
• Easy to drink from spout
• Fewer color & accessory options than others
• No carry handle/loop

All these fancy insulated bottles can be pretty expensive nowadays, but GSI knows that good quality doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. The  GSI MicroLite 720 Bottle  may not come in as many fun colors, but it insulates just as well as most of the competition. With only two lid options, the  Flip Lid  for coffee sippin’ and the  Twist Lid  for water gulpin’, the MicroLite bottles are simple, but effective. If you’re looking for a different size, take a look at the full line of  GSI MicroLite Bottles .

• Thermos Intak

Ergonomic water bottle that helps keep track of daily hydration

Weight: 6.5 oz.

• Intake meter helps track daily hydration
• Fits in cup holders,
• Fewer color options & accessories

Life can get hectic sometimes, and mundane tasks like remembering to drink two liters of water every day can fall by the wayside. The  Thermos Intak  takes the guesswork out of staying hydrated with a nifty rotating intake meter that tracks how much water you’ve had to drink for the day (as long as you remember to turn it). We love the ergonomic shape and the drinking spout delivers bevvies with precision. The Intak is awesome for busy folks who just need a bottle that provides hydration on the cheap.

• Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle

Ultralight, packable & affordable soft bottle

Weight: 1.6 oz. (1L)

• Ultralight for backpacking
• Not as durable as rigid bottles
• Can be awkward to drink from (floppy)

We’ve used the  Platy Bottle  from Platypus for years to carry extra water while backpacking, and the  Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle  is another winner. Going climbing? Clip it to your harness. Going hiking? Clip it to your backpack. Taking the dog for a walk? Clip it to your belt loop. Adding a carabiner makes pretty much any piece of gear better. Floppy bottles aren’t our first choice for everyday use around the house or office, but the Softbottle is quite convenient for life on the go. Platypus also offers the  SoftBottle  without the carabiner and locking top if you want to save a few bucks.

• Glaceau Smartwater

Best water bottle for ultralight backpacking

Price: Typically $2 / bottle at the grocery store

Weight: 1.3 oz.

• Ultralight for backpacking,
• Compatible with Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
• Fits in cup holders/backpack side pockets
• Shorter lifespan than most other bottles (but will still last a long time if treated with care)

Yes for real, we’re recommending a technically single-use plastic bottle.  Smartwater Bottles  are perfect for backpacking because they’re ultralight, they come in full liter capacity, they’re surprisingly durable, and the slender shape fits well in the side pockets of  backpacking packs . One of  our favorite water filters , the  Sawyer Squeeze , also screws directly onto the mouth. If you’re careful with your bottle – make sure to clean it well and keep it out of direct sun – a single one can be reused again and again.

• Takeya Actives Insulated

Insulated water bottle taht comes with accessories

Weight: 1 lb.

• Many color options
• Accessories included (bottle boot, chug cap)
• Lid is slightly less durable than others

When you pay $40 for an insulated bottle, then $15 or so for a few lid options, then another $8 for a non-slip boot, a simple purchase can turn into your entire month’s lunch money. If you like to have your bottle and accessorize it too, the  Takeya Actives Insulated  is a great value option. It comes standard with a silicone bottle boot and a leakproof chug cap, which in total would run you about $60 from some other brands on our list. While we feel the quality of the lid isn’t quite as high as the competition, the Takeya Actives is good for those looking for big style on a small budget. The Actives Bottle is available in many different colors, sizes, and lid options.

LifeStraw Go SERIES

Best filter bottle

Weight: 7.9 oz.

• Convenient carry clip
• Replaceable filter
• Light enough for backpacking
• Hard to tell when the filter is no longer effective
• Can’t be used with hydration mixes

The  Lifestraw Go Series  is handy for those who prefer to filter tap water when out and about or for short backpacking trips. We like that it’s simple to use and that the filter cartridge is replaceable, but we’re not so keen on the fact that it’s pretty much impossible to tell when the activated carbon part of the filter is spent. That said, the Go Filter works well in a pinch and the bottle itself is high-quality. The 22 oz. is the most popular option, but a  1 L bottle  is also available. There’s also a stainless insulated  Go Bottle  for those who want to keep beverages hot or cold.

• Que Collapsible

Unique water bottle with smart collapsible design

Weight: 6 oz.

• Convenient for travel (especially airline)
• Fun & unique look
• Slight silicone aftertaste for the first few uses
• A little unstable standing on its own

The  Que Collapsible Bottle  is a unique container that comes in a plethora of fun colors and collapses down to about the size of a soda can. Its compact size makes it perfect for stashing in a carry-on bag during travel. We love the funky look, but it would be nice if the Que Bottle could stand upright on its own more reliably (check out their  video on getting a proper seal  for tips). It’s not our first choice for everyday drinkage, but it works great as an in-flight water bottle or to keep in your commuter bag for those days when you accidentally leave the daily drinker at home.

• Platypus Platy Bottle

Ultralight & packable water storage for backpacking

• Durable for a soft bottle
• Large capacity for long water carries/storage
• Awkward for everyday use (floppy)
• Not as easy to clean as some others

The  Platypus Platy Bottle  isn’t necessarily a water bottle, per se, but it’s been our go-to for carrying water on backpacking trips for many years. We pack the Platy along anytime we expect to hit a long, dry stretch in the backcountry. It came in very handy on our  PCT  and  CDT  thru-hikes because it weighs next to nothing, takes up virtually no space in a backpack, costs very little, and the  Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter  can thread right onto the top. The Platy Bottle is a staple item that should be in every backpacker’s gear closet.

What’s Most Important to You in a Water Bottle?

We’re willing to spend a bit more for high-quality water bottles because the added convenience and durability are worth the extra cost for us. But we recommend quality options for eery budget in our top picks below.

Best budget water bottles

• Yomious Glass

Best value water bottles

• GSI MicroLite 720

Best high-end water bottles

• YETI Rambler

VERSATILITY

We tend to gravitate toward insulated bottles with a wide selection of colors and interchangeable lids. With just a couple of accessories, some bottles can transition from your morning coffee vessel, to your workout hydration bottle, to your evening beer tumbler.

Best water bottle accessories

• Hydro Flask Wide Mouth  (the  Flex Sip Lid  is great for coffee)
• Hydro Flask Standard Mouth  (the  Sports Cap  makes it a workout bottle)
• YETI Rambler  (the included  Chug Cap  is great for staying hydrated, or get the  Cup Cap  to share a drink)

Best water bottle straw lids

• Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Straw Lid
• YETI Rambler Straw Cap

INSULATED VS. NON-INSULATED

Insulated bottles are great when you want to bring along coffee or ice water for your commute, but they’re typically much heavier than non-insulated bottles. Non-insulated bottles are more ideal for backpacking because they’re simple and keep weight to a minimum.

Best insulated water bottles

Best lightweight insulated water bottles

• Hydro Flask Lightweight Series

Best non-insulated water bottles

WEIGHT & PACKABILITY

Weight and packability are important factors to consider if you’ll be using your water bottle for backpacking or travel. Heavier bottles tend to be more durable, but they’re also more cumbersome to lug around.

Best lightweight water bottles for backpacking

Best collapsible water bottles for travel

Best heavy-duty water bottles

• Klean Kanteen TKWide Insulated

Determine what you’ll use your bottle for most to help you decide what size you’ll need. For backpacking, lightweight 1L (32 oz.) bottles are a common choice. For commuting, smaller bottles tha are insulated and leakproof are best. For long days around town or in the frontcountry, you may want a higher volume insulated bottle so you aren’t constantly looking for somewhere to fill up.

Best water bottles for everyday use & commutes

Best water bottles for backpacking

Best water bottles for long days outside

• Hydro Flask 64 oz.
• YETI Rambler Gallon Jug
• YETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug

ALTERNATIVES TO PLASTIC

When making the choice to reduce plastic consumption, buying a reusable water bottle is often the first step people take. All the bottles we recommend (okay, maybe not  Smartwater ) will help you be more eco-friendly, but some companies are going above and beyond when it comes to protecting the planet.

Most eco-friendly water bottles

• Klean Kanteen TKWide Insulated  (also check out their  reusable straws )
• Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel
• Lifefactory Glass

A good water bottle can set you back a pretty penny, so finding one that can withstand years of adventuring with you is important. To get the most life out of your bottle, look for one that’s made of stainless steel, doesn’t flex, and doesn’t have a lot of seams.

Most durable water bottles

NARROW MOUTH VS. WIDE MOUTH

Wide-mouth bottles are easier to add ice or flavoring to and they’re much easier to clean by hand. That said, we still haven’t mastered the art of taking a big gulp from a wide-mouth bottle while on the move without dribbling all over our shirts. Wide-mouth bottles are also less likely to fit into smaller cup holders.

Best wide mouth water bottles

Narrow mouth bottles are easier to drink from while you’re on the move . They’re also more likely to fit in the cup holder of your car or the side pockets of smaller backpacks. Narrow mouth bottles are harder to clean by hand, though, and ice doesn’t fit through the opening as easily.

Best narrow mouth water bottles

• Nalgene Narrow Mouth

SMARTWATEr Bottles are Light, inexpensive & perfect for backcountry trips

KLEAN KANTEEN MAKES REUSABLE STAINLESS STEEL STRAWS THAT’RE SUPER FUN & GOOD FOR THE PLANET

The GSI MicroLite 720 is excellent for commuting & day trips

SMARTWATER BOTTLES can BE REUSED FOR HUNDREDS OF MILES

KLEAN KANTEEN & LIFEFACTORY GO ABOVE & BEYOND WITH THEIR COMMITMENTS TO SUSTAINABILITY

THE UNINSULATED NALGENE WIDE MOUTH & THE INSULATED YETI RAMBLER ARE BOTH VERY DURABLE

Critical Water Bottle Considerations

How to get the most out of insulated bottles.

Insulated bottle technology is similar across the board, so these tips should help you keep your hots hot and your colds cold for longer.

Pre-chill your bottle

Putting some ice or cold water in your bottle before adding your cold beverage of choice will pre-chill the walls and air inside to maximize the cold-keeping properties.

Pre-warm your bottle

Running hot tap water inside your bottle before filling it with your favorite hot drink will help keep the cold metal interior walls from sapping warmth from liquids.

Less air is better

To maximize hot or cold insulation, it’s best to get your bottle as full as possible. Hot or cold outside air can fill the dead space inside your bottle and affect the temperature of your drink.

Most of the water bottles on our list are dishwasher safe, but hand-washing will improve the lifespan of your bottle. We recommend picking up the  Hydro Flask Bottle Brush  and some  Hydrapak Bottle Bright Cleaning Tablets  to make your life easier. Otherwise, mixing hot water, a drop of dish soap, and a pinch or two of coarse salt into your bottle and then giving it a good shake usually does the trick.

Honorable Mentions

The following water bottles didn’t make our final list, but they’re very popular and they’ve still got a lot of good things going for them. You never know, one of these bottles might be your perfect fit:

Purifyou Premium Glass Water Bottle – High quality glass water bottle with very little plastic. Ultimately we prefer the  Yomious Glass Bottle because it’s more affordable and it’s not as heavy, but this is a hefty and impressive alternative.

Grayl GeoPress – Water bottle that can purify water (takes out viruses, protozoa, bacteria). This bottle is great for backcountry travel in really remote areas with questionable water. But it’s expensive, takes quite a bit of energy to press, and the filter cartridge doesn’t last very long – which is why we resorted back to a separate water filter plus water bottle option.

Simple Modern Insulated – A good value insulated bottle that comes with two lid options. The bottle itself is similar to the  Hydro Flask Wide Mouth , but the lids aren’t as high quality, nor are they leakproof.

Klean Kanteen TKWide Insulated Bottle – Another well-designed insulated bottle with excellent color and accessory options. It’s exceptionally durable and the company uses environmentally friendly practices, but these bottles are not in most retail stores.

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The 8 Best Filtered Water Bottles for Travel and Hiking • 2024

Everybody loves water right? Even if you don’t think you do, believe me your body absolutely adores the stuff. Personally, I drink litres and lites of the stuff each and every day and could even drink a tree under the table (obviously the table would be a metal one…)

And if you’re here, it’s presumably because you love water too but more specifically, cos you’re looking for the best-filtered water bottle that money can buy.  Good call.

A semi-decent filtration water bottle may be a life saver when out on a hike and will even take the edge off tap water when you’re at home. But if you’re looking for a filtered water bottle for sustained travel, prolonged backpacking, and serious survival activities then a semi-decent bottle just won’t cut it. You need the best.

In this post we are going to look at the best filtered water bottles for travel, camping, hiking and surviving that money can buy you in 2024.

Quick Answer: The Best Filtered Water Bottles

The top 8 best filtered water bottles, the importance of water purification – why you should travel with a filtered water bottle, choosing a filtered water bottle for you – a buyer’s guide, the best filtered water bottles – tried, tested and rated, the 8 best filtered water bottles at a glance, faq about the best filtered water bottles, final thoughts on buying a filtered water bottle for travel.

• Best Overall Filtered Water Bottle –  Grayl Geopress Purifier Bottle
• Runner-Up for Best Filtered Water Bottle – LifeStraw Go Water Bottle
• Best Cheap Filtered Water Bottle – Epic Water Filters Epic Nalgene OG
• Best Ultralight Filtered Water Bottle – Grayl Ultralight Water Purifier Bottle
•   Best Filtered Water Bottle for Extreme Conditions –  Seychelle Extreme Water Filter Bottle
• Best Stainless Steel Filtered Water Bottle –  Clearly Filtered No.1 Filtered Water Bottle
• Best Glass Filtered Water Bottle –  Escape Glass Filtered Water Bottle
• Best 1 Litre Filtered Water Bottle – OKO H2O Advanced Filtration Bottle
• Jump to ->  Bottle Round-Up

Grayl Geopress Purifier Bottle

• Price > $$$
• Size > 24 fl oz

LifeStraw Go Water Bottle

• Size > 22 fl oz

Epic Water Filters Epic Nalgene OG

• Size > 32 fl oz

Grayl Ultralight Purifier Bottle

• Size > 16.9 fl oz

Seychelle Extreme Water Filter Bottle

• Size > 28 fl oz

Clearly Filtered No.1 Filtered Water Bottle

• Size > 20 fl oz

Escape Glass Filtered Water Bottle

OKO H2O Advanced Filtration Water Bottle

• Size > 34 fl oz

As a traveler, it’s essential to stay hydrated, especially when exploring new and unfamiliar places. However, tap water quality can be questionable in some destinations, and buying bottled water can be expensive and environmentally damaging. That’s where filtered water bottles come in.

Filtered water bottles are a must-have item for any traveler, and there are several reasons why. Firstly, they provide clean drinking water, no matter where you are in the world. Using a filtration system, they remove impurities and contaminants from the water, ensuring that it’s safe to drink. This is particularly important in areas where tap water quality is questionable or when you’re hiking in the wilderness and need to refill your bottle from a natural water source.

Secondly, filtered water bottles are an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic water bottles. Travelers often generate a significant amount of plastic waste, and buying bottled water can contribute to this problem. By using a filtered water bottle, you can significantly reduce your environmental impact and help protect the planet.

Cheap Water Purification Methods: Some Budget-Friendly Number Crunching

Thirdly, using a filtered water bottle can actually save you money in the long run. In some touristy areas, prices for bottled water can be inflated, and buying multiple bottles can quickly add up. With a filtered water bottle, you can refill for free at public water fountains or natural sources, saving you money and reducing your reliance on single-use plastics. Seriously, while paying $50 up front may feel like a lot, I spent that in one month on bottles water in India…

In addition to the practical benefits, using a filtered water bottle can also improve the taste of water. Tap water in some destinations can have an unpleasant taste or odor due to high levels of chlorine or other impurities. A filtered water bottle can remove these impurities, making the water taste fresher and more enjoyable to drink.

In conclusion, a filtered water bottle is an essential item for any traveler. It provides clean drinking water, reduces environmental impact, saves you money, improves taste, and is incredibly convenient. Investing in a filtered water bottle is a wise decision that will benefit both you and the planet. Don’t leave home without one!

Ok, so now that you’re questioning how you ever made do without a water filtration bottle, let’s talk about how you can find the right one!

Since we’re doing this in threes, there are three things to keep in mind when hunting down and choosing your water filter drinking bottle: the material, the size, and the coverage of protection. Consider these wisely and you’ll be stoked on the investment you made into your anywhere-anytime water drinking experience.

Your Water Bottle’s Material

You’ve got three (hah, see) basic choices with this each with their own pros and cons:

• Plastic – But you said plastic was the antichrist and- Hey! Not all plastics are equally evil – some have just committed offences considered especially heinous. Pretty much any filtered drinking bottle (unless they’re particularly terrible) will be constructed from BPA-free plastic. The especially good amongst those will be constructed from Tritan which is both BPA-free and durable as all hell. The down shot to plastic is that there is almost no insulation (so your water will be life-nourishing but not at a refreshing-cool temperature) and they’ll still never be as durable as steel.
• Stainless Steel – Tougher and stronger than plastic, a stainless steel filter water bottle will survive all the calamities of travel and is the optimal choice for clobbering someone. If you’re ever in the situation where you need to beat someone up with a water bottle, go for stainless steel. But at the cost of all that extra toughness (and insulation) comes the extra weight. This makes it not always the preferred option for the outdoor adventurers seeking how to purify water in the wild.
• Glass – Yeah, I wouldn’t really recommend a glass water bottle with a filter. The perks? Well, it’s glass, I guess; drinking out of glass is nice. The cons? I mean, it’s glass. You figure it out.

Your Water Bottle’s Size

I think this kind of goes without saying, but for the best travel filtered water bottle, you want one that fits nicely in your hand, backpack, or anywhere else. At the very least, it shouldn’t be so big that hanging it from your person with a carabiner becomes a highly optimised form of self-flagellation.

The bigger it is, the heavier it is. But also, the bigger it is, the less you have to refill it. It’s a trade-off.

Generally speaking, sizes range from about 500-1000 mL (17-34 fl oz). The bottom end of the scale gives you something more ultralight; the top end will be bulkier but you’ll also be stopping for refills half as much. See, maths is useful! It all depends on how much pure drinking water you think you need.

Choose what’s right for your preference but remember that it’s another addition to your pack’s size so take in all the usual considerations you would with any gear purchase.

Your Water Bottle’s Coverage of Protection

The last thing to consider is what exact nasties your filtered water bottle filters out. Some filter bottles are not made, in any form, to combat the conditions of third-world water drinking sources. They’re more for filtering out that ‘yukky tap water’ sensation from all that terrible clean free drinking water when you’re hitting the gym in your activewear for spin class.

But the best filtration system water bottles for travel, hiking, and adventuring tend to stand up to a bit more. That said, even amongst the premium choices, they don’t all offer the same protections. Not all water purifier bottles are able to remove viruses, heavy metals, or other gut-wrenchers.

Depending on where you’re going and just how extreme you are (and how apprehensive you are about dysentery), it’s crucial your water purifying system is properly covering your ass (hah).

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So, here it is. Let’s do this. The top 8 best filtered water bottles!

1. Grayl Geopress Purifier Bottle – Best Overall Filtered Water Bottle

This is it: the ‘whoa, mama’ choice. If you’re really after the absolute best water filtration bottle for travelling, then you can give up on the rest of my extremely well-written and well-researched article and just grab yourself a Grayl Geopress . Actually, if you’re super-serious about your water filtering, I would urge you to have a look at our in-depth review .

Grayl bottles are damn good. They’re so good, in fact, that they make this list twice! In terms of usage, it functions similarly to an AeroPress (in reverse). Water goes in the outer sleeve, you push the filter in, and the water filters into the inner container ready to be drunk without murdering your stomach lining. It’s a simple yet highly effective method of water purification.

You see, the Grayl water purifier removes just about anything that’s out to ruin your day 24-48 hours after ingestion and the following incubation period. Its water filter removes viruses and heavy metals (on top of the standard bacteria and parasites) so you’re protected against anything you’ll find in a stagnant puddle or worse.

Size-wise, the Grayl Geopress cuts a fine balance. Carrying 24 fl oz (710 ml for all my metric bros) of liquid and weighing 15.9 oz (450 grams), it’s big (and durable) enough while still fitting nicely into your backpack. Or hanging off a carabiner without repeatedly striking you in the worst possible location…

Price-wise, you’re looking at the premium option. It’s on the top end of the spectrum for filter bottle prices but it also tops the chart in quality. It’s one of those ‘worth the investment’ choices.

And, of course, the most important question – does it work? You’re damn right it does! We’ve put the Grayl Geopress Purifier Bottle through its damn paces (including trekking expeditions in the Karakoram in Pakistan) and the little beauty has come out on top every damn time. No poops; no pukes; no Cholera . The way it should be.

So what’s the hold-up? You were looking for the best filtered water bottle for travel, hiking and anything else, right? Well, this is it!

2. LifeStraw Go Water Bottle – Runner-Up for Best Overall Filtered Water Bottle

Here’s the deal: I can’t give a personal hands-on of the LifeStraw bottle but I can give one of the LifeStraw filter itself. It carried me through 5 months in South Asia and into Southeast Asia and it’s still going strong.

That was on one filter straw, mind you. Not a single replacement was needed. One LifeStraw water filter lasts for approximately 1000 gallons (4000L) of water so it comes with the peace of mind that you’re not going to suddenly be filter-less mid-adventure.

Of course, there has to be a caveat with the LifeStraw Go Water Bottle to make it runner-up. There is and that’s in your protection coverage. The LifeStraw bottle falls short in this area filtering out only protozoa: no viruses, chemicals, or heavy metals. For this reason, it falls behind in the race of the LifeStraw vs. the Grayl.

But if full coverage isn’t something you need, then the LifeStraw Go is an excellent choice. Coming in at a much more digestible price, the water bottle is a good size (22 fl oz/650 ml) and weight (10 oz/285 g). It’s also durable; I watched a mate drop his down a few mountains in the Himalayas and he just kept sipping water from it like it was no problem.

3. Epic Water Filters Epic Nalgene OG -Best Cheap Filtered Water Bottle

We have all probably owned a Nalgene at some point. This Epic Nalgene OG filter bottle by Epic Walter Filters takes the same classic bottle we all enjoy up a few notches by adding the cleverly designed water filter element. Practical, easy to use, and very importantly – this bottle won’t break the bank either.

The Epic Nalgene OG uses their patented  Everyday Filter  system – and as the name implies – it is intended for everyday use. Like any filter bottle, the filter does not have an endless life span and the filter will need to be replaced after roughly 75 gallons. Speaking from experience – I typically end up filtering 3-4 liters of water per day when I am traveling or backpacking so one filter can get me through almost two months on the road or in the mountains.

For the best budget option for hikers and backpackers on this list – The Epic Water Filters Epic Nalgene OG is a truly excellent product!

If you are going to be in countries with ultra-sketchy water sources, keep in mind the Epic Nalgene OG is not a complete purifier. 

4. Grayl Ultralight Water Purifier Bottle – Best Ultralight Filtered Water Bottle

I told you Grayl bottles made the list twice. This is Grayl’s ultralight option for all the gram-counting fiends. It’s smaller than the Geopress holding only 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) and weighing in at 10.9 oz (310 g).

That’s about your only difference though because all of the high-quality badittude of the Geopress still carries over. The Grayl Ultralight still filters out all the terrible beasties, it’s still made of high-quality materials, and it still kicks ass.

It comes in at a lower price than the Geopress and doesn’t hurt as much if you drop it on your toe. Its lower weight and smaller frame make this the best filtered bottle for hiking and anything outdoors where the bulky choice doesn’t cut it.

The only real negative is you have to fill it up twice as much… but, oh well. You can’t have your cake and eat it too!

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5. Seychelle Extreme Water Filter Bottle – Best Filtered Water Bottle for Extreme Conditions

When I say extreme conditions, I’m mean extreme conditions. The Seychelle water filtration bottle does it all. It does your bacteria, your viruses, your protozoa, your radiological contaminants… wait, what?

Yup! On top of all the other much-needed protection, you have the extra layer against biohazards with the Seychelle water filter bottle. This one is for you, Chernobyl Exclusion Zone spelunkers.

The Seychelle Extreme Water Bottle even filters out fluoride. It really is the one-stop-shop for all your water purification needs.

The downside is the design; I mean, just look at the thing. You’d think a high-tech filtration bottle that filters out radioactive contaminants would look less like the bottle I took to school when I was seven. It’s clunky and unwieldy and coming in at 28 fl oz (830 mL) just makes it a bit more chunky than necessary.

But, I suppose, the ability to still drink clean water after the nuclear fallout crisis inevitably arrives and we’re all driving super-charged dune buggies across apocalyptic wastes is worth the added bulk.

6. Clearly Filtered No.1 Filtered Water Bottle – Best Stainless Steel Filtered Water Bottle

If life was a Jackie Chan movie where you partook in a series of increasingly zany fights using household objects as weapons, then this would be the bottle to bitchslap some generic henchman with.

It’s stainless steel: that means you’re going to have a seriously difficult time breaking it no matter how many Himalayan mountains you drop it off! That also means that the bottle has some insulation to keep your water refreshingly cool (or heart-meltingly warm) while you adventure.

The Clearly Filtered also filters out all the nasties (with a disclaimer): viruses, bacteria, and metals begone! It’s even a water bottle that filters fluoride!

So what’s not so awesome? Well, its construction just isn’t as tight as many of the other entries on this list. It doesn’t feel as well put-together as a lot of other water filter drinking bottles with the lid having some noticeable threading difficulties.

Regardless, if a stainless steel filter water bottle is your preference, the Clearly Filtered is one of the better ones out there. It’s one of the best-insulated filter water bottles you’ll find that also covers you for all the murderous organisms that are out to ruin your lactose tolerance.

7. Escape Glass Filtered Water Bottle – Best Glass Filtered Water Bottle

Now, mind you, I don’t know why you’d want a glass filter bottle for travelling. If we were graphing drops off Himalayan mountaintops survived by filtered water bottles, then the Escape Bottle would certainly come last.

But, it’s still a good filtration bottle that comes with all the bells and whistles you’ve come to expect from the best water purifier bottles. Replaceable filter that protects you from the whole shebang ( BUT (and here’s that disclaimer), not with the stock filter; you have to buy the Outdoor filter separately), and it comes in a silicone sleeve (to counter that whole ‘made of glass’ thing). It also feels fancier to drink from because everybody knows that drinking from glass tastes better.

It is worth noting that both the Escape and Outback bottles (they’re made by the same dudes) are a hard purchase to justify. I’ve included them here for the folks who don’t want plastic but the hard truth is that for nearly the same price you could be purchasing a Grayl Geopress (the premium option), or one of the other cheaper purifier bottles on this list, and it would be a much better purchase all-round.

Still, if you’re after a glass filtered water bottle, this the choice for you.

8. OKO H2O Advanced Filtration Bottle – Best 1 Litre (34 fl oz) Filtered Water Bottle

Oh, so 700 ml wasn’t enough? And 800 ml wasn’t enough? The 500 ml ultralight water bottle definitely wasn’t enough then…

Well, ok, this is for you… you thirsty son-of-a-bitch.

The OKO H2O is made from NASA technology which means that you’re basically an astronaut with one of these. It’s got all you need: durable Tritan plastic (yep, back to plastic) and a filter that covers you for the worst-of-the-worst (although only reduces chemicals, fluoride, and metals present).

It’s also pretty damn lightweight for the size! It comes in at 5.2 oz (145 grams) which is good because, given its volume, you’ll probably be hanging it off your pack or belt.

Oh, on that, you don’t have to get the Papa Bear size; it comes in a Mama Bear and Baby Bear size too. That means it gets even lighter making this another good filtered water bottle for hiking and long walks into the wild.

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Right, so there are all your precious details. By now, I hope, you have a general idea of what’s the best water filter bottle for your needs.

If you want to see how the choices stack up against each other, look below. I’ve got a quick comparison of the individual specs and a comparison of the pros and cons too. After that, check out the FAQ to see if any of the burning questions about filtered bottles that you may have are answered.

The Hateful Eight’s Specs Roundup:

It’s all about them specs!

The Hateful Eight’s Pros and Cons Roundup

Let’s call this the tl;dr section of the roundup.

Frequently Asked Questions on Water Purifier Bottles

• Do filtered water bottles filter out beneficial minerals? Nope, you’ll be still getting all your nutrients. That said, if you’re travelling somewhere water needs a filter, it’s a good idea to drink water with the electrolyte powder added on occasion just to ensure your body is still getting the best.
• Are filtered water bottles dishwasher-safe? Some are, some aren’t. But, like, seriously… that’s a really dumb question. Like, just wash it by hand, dude. When did washing the dishes go outta vogue…?
• How do I clean my filtered bottle? Again, weird question. Soap and water, man… c’mon.
• Is a filtration bottle refrigerator-safe? The fridge is fine but I’d advise against sticking it in the freezer. Those filters are fancy tech!
• How do I know when my filter needs replacing? It can vary from filter to filter but eventually, your flow rate will slow to a crawl or stop entirely. In the case of the Grayl bottles, the pumping process will have slowed dramatically.
• Do I really need a filtered water bottle? I’m sorry, did you skip the part about my mate Tyrone?

Still have some questions? No problem! We’ve listed and answered the most commonly asked questions below. Here’s what people usually want to know:

Is there water you can’t filter?

That depends on your bottle. Most basic filters are made for tap water purification. If you invest in a high quality filter bottle, you can even go for the muddy river water in India without an issue.

Is filtered water 100% safe?

If you choose your filter bottle from our list, then yes, filtered water is prefectly safe and, in fact, very healthy.

Why should I invest in a filtered water bottle?

Three simple reasons: 1. You can safe the planet 2. You can save a hell lot of money 3. You’ll never run out of water, even in secluded areas (if there is a water source near)

What is the best filter bottle for travelling?

Easy! The Grayl Geopress is our absolute go-to. No matter where you are in the world, this bottle can filter even the nastiest water.

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To be brutally, savagely honest, I kinda think you’re a dillweed if you don’t buy one.

The fact is, you’ve gotta travel with a bottle . If you’re not doing that already, we’re going to have a serious chat. The impact of plastic bottles on the environment is abhorrent: don’t be a part of the problem.

But if you’re travelling, a standard drink bottle isn’t going to get you very far. You’ll still have to buy purified water to put in your travel bottle… which probably means buying a plastic bottle of water.

Do you want to know how many countries the CDC (Centre for Disease Control) has declared to have safe-for-drinking tap water? 38. Do you want to know how many countries there are in the world? 195. I’ll let you crunch that particular math.

If you’re travelling or adventuring, sooner or later, you will be somewhere without safe drinking water. Enter filtered water bottles! Science once again swooping into to save us with its crazy inventions!

Seriously, don’t skimp out on buying a filtration bottle. Get the best filtered water bottle you can. Leave the Tyrones of this world behind: take nothing but photographs!

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The Best Insulated Water Bottles of 2024

Top-tested picks that are leak-proof, durable and offer excellent temperature retention.

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Our top picks:

Best Overall Insulated Water Bottle

Stanley iceflow fast flow water bottle.

Best Value Insulated Water Bottle

Takeya originals vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle.

Most Versatile Insulated Water Bottle

Yeti rambler water bottle.

Best Slim Insulated Water Bottle

S'well stainless steel water bottle.

Best Insulated Water Bottle for Hot and Cold Drinks

Zojirushi stainless steel water bottle.

Best Insulated Water Bottle with Handle

Larq swig top insulated stainless steel water bottle.

Best Insulated Water Bottle with a Straw

Owala freesip insulated stainless steel water bottle with straw.

Best Insulated Water Bottle for Travel

Hydro flask trail series water bottle.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we've tested thousands of beverage-related products in the last couple of decades. In our most recent side-by-side Lab test, we tested 37 water bottles, enlisted over 40 consumer testers and utilized more than 1,031 ounces of water . Through our in-Lab and real-life testing, we were able to narrow down the long list of insulated water bottles on the market to this batch that excelled in temperature retention, durability, cleanability and so much more.

You can read about how we evaluate insulated water bottles in our Lab — plus everything you need to know to shop for your perfect water bottle — at the end of this guide. Looking for more water bottle options? Check out our guides to the best filtered water bottles or the best smart water bottles , and don't forget to check out our Air Up water bottle review .

While Stanley Cups are having a viral moment on Tiktok, we want to introduce you to our top-tested water bottle from the same brand — the Stanley IceFlow. GH test engineer Alec Scherma found it to be one of the more unique bottles out there. The drinking spout's design allows for faster drinking and features an easy screw-off cap.

The bottle's handle is extremely sturdy. Though it's close to the spout, it rotates down so it's not in the way while drinking. It also features a hook that holds the bottle's cap "I thought the design of the lid was super smart where you can hook it onto the handle and it stays on there pretty securely. You can even drink with the lid on the handle!" said one tester. While this bottle is dishwasher-safe, you can also remove the entire mouthpiece to hand wash it.

"I like how light this water bottle is and it still keeps my ice water pretty cold throughout the day," said a tester. "I also love the 'fast flow lid.' I love this kind of water bottle sip." Some testers noted that it would have been nice if the bottle had a non-slip bottom or sleeve because the bottle can be loud if slammed onto a countertop.

Looking for a more affordable Stanley option? The Stanley Quick Flip Go Bottle also tested very well in Lab and consumer testing.

The Takeya Originals Water Bottle comes in multiple sizes and colors, but we especially recommend this 24-ounce option for how easy it is to transport and for its affordable price. The cap is easy to unscrew, the cap is easy to drink out of and its matte finish makes it easy to grasp.

The wide mouth means the bottle is easy to fill and clean. It's dishwasher safe, but we have found after long-term testing that the mouthpiece needs some hand washing to ensure all nooks and crannies are fully cleaned (especially if you wear lipstick while drinking from it).

In our Lab tests, this bottle didn't dent or leak, and one consumer tester noted, "I used this when going to the gym, and I loved that it had a big handle to hold the bottle when going between places! It also didn't have any leakage when holding from the handle, which impressed me as well."

The Yeti Rambler is a highly versatile insulated water bottle that is offered in a variety of sizes, shapes, drinking spouts and colorways. This 26-ounce Rambler is a great everyday option that's comfortable to hold, doesn't sweat and is easy to drink out of, especially with the chug cap drinking spout. We especially love that the lids are all interchangeable among the various Rambler bottles that range in size from 12 ounces to 64 ounces. This water bottle is also dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning and the wide mouth also makes it easy to wash by hand — and add ice cubes.

In Lab tests, this water bottle didn't leak and retained temperature rather well. We had a few consumer testers try this bottle, and one said, "I used it while traveling during the holidays. It fit well into the water bottle pocket of my backpack. The handle on the bottle made it easy to grab and carry. It definitely kept my water cold throughout the entire day. It did not fit into any of the cup holders of the car, which was a little annoying during a long drive." All testers noted how easy the chug cap was to drink from.

Our consumer testers appreciated how slim this bottle is, fitting into most backpacks, side pockets and car cup holders. This is the only triple-layered insulated water bottle on this list, which is impressive for how slim it is. According to S'well, the construction is supposed to keep beverages cold for 36 hours and hot for 18, and it resists any condensation from forming on the exterior of the bottles. We can confirm that it retained temperature very well. After 24 hours of temperature monitoring in the Lab, it only fluctuated by 10 degrees, which was far less than other insulated bottles we tested. It also didn't leak or spill in testing, but it did dent when we dropped it.

This bottle is available in 9-, 17- and 25-ounce sizes, and the brand often releases new colors and designs. Keep in mind, however, that you'll have to invest in a good bottle brush for this insulated water bottle since it is not dishwasher-safe and has a rather narrow mouth. (That means you may also struggle to fit ice into it, unless you have a nugget ice machine .)

We love that this water bottle from Zojirushi has the ease of a drinking spout and a lid that covers and protects it. The lid screws on and locks so it's great for tossing in a bag without the worry of accidental leaks. When it's time to drink, the pop-top opens with the click of a button. Keep in mind though that this water bottle isn't dishwasher-safe and requires some extra care when cleaning. Its sleek design and variety of colors are a plus, but the real wow factor is how well it keeps drinks at temperature. It excelled at temperature retention in our Lab tests; it also didn't leak or dent when we dropped it.

This versatile bottle has a small drink spout, which makes it ideal for hot beverages, but you should still always exercise caution since this bottle keeps hot beverages very hot. It's also great for keeping cold water chilled. One consumer tester shared, "I use this bottle to drink warm water and tea. I find it stays warm for a long time. I like how well it insulates. Once I forgot to bring it to work and left it in my car with hot water, and it was still warm went I came back."

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The LARQ Water Bottle is lightweight and durable with a built-in soft-touch, wide-grip handle . This model comes in three different, neutral colorways and two different capacities: 23 and 34 ounces. While this insulated water bottle is compatible with three different mouthpieces, we especially like the swig top for ease of drinking. The lid is leak-proof, but it doesn't open with a button — just manually — so it might be harder to open for some. In our Lab testing, this bottle retained temperature well and didn't dent when dropped.

This one is conveniently dishwasher-safe (unlike many of our other picks), but it's easy to hand-wash as well. Add LARQ's filter straw attachment to upgrade this pick to a filtered water bottle.

The Owala FreeSip comes in a variety of different colorways (with both multicolored and neutral options) . It also comes in 24-, 32- and 40-ounce capacities, and there's even a 16-ounce kids' line. What makes this bottle especially versatile is how there are two ways to drink from it: Use the FreeSip spout as a built-in straw, or tilt the water bottle back to drink from the spout opening.

We especially like that the locking push-button lid ensures that the water bottle doesn't leak, which we proved in our Lab. The plastic mouthpiece is dishwasher safe, but it's recommended that you hand-wash the rest of the bottle to preserve the vibrant powder coat finish. The strap that keeps the mouthpiece closed also doubles as a handle for carrying, but one consumer tester did note that the handle is narrow and isn't as comfortable to carry as other water bottles.

Hydro Flask's 21-ounce Trail Series water bottle is slim and noticeably lightweight with walls that are made of thinner stainless steel than competitors. It has a perforated handle, which makes it lighter and easier to carry on long treks. It's a great insulated choice for taking on the go whether you are hiking, camping or traveling.

This bottle comes in a few different colorways and 21- and 24-ounce sizes. If you are looking for a larger water bottle, the brand offers the Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Trail bottles in 32- and 40-ounce sizes. Keep in mind that Hydro Flask recommends that you hand wash all of its water bottles. In our Lab tests, this bottle didn't leak and retained temperature well, but it gained a few small dents in our drop test.

How we test insulated water bottles

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we evaluate each water bottle for ease of use, performance and durability. We've tested countless water bottles over the years, and in our latest round, we tested 37 insulated water bottles side-by-side to evaluate performance and ease of use.

When we evaluate performance, we test how well they retain temperature and whether they are leak-proof. Pictured here is our drop-tester machine with dyed water that leaked out of a poorly performing water bottle.

To test whether a bottle will leak, we fill each water bottle with the same amount of water and food dye. We knock over each water bottle and let it sit on its side for 30 minutes, then check to see if any water seeps through. We also shake each water bottle at full capacity to see if any water escapes.

When it comes to insulated water bottles we evaluate each water bottle to see how well they can retain temperatures. We fill every bottle to maximum capacity with water and then remove a specific amount of water from each bottle, replacing it with a calculated amount of ice. Then the internal water temperature of each bottle is documented multiple times over 24 hours to determine which bottles retain temperature best.

To test durability, we use our drop tester machine. We drop water bottles three times each from a height of 5 feet and note any damage that occurs.

To evaluate ease of use, we consider how each bottle opens and closes. Using either a dishwasher or dish soap and a brush, we test how easy it is to clean each water bottle.

In addition to Lab tests, we send water bottles to consumer testers to get their opinions on how water bottles fare in real life.

What to look for when buying the best insulated water bottle

✔️ Material: The primary material for insulated water bottles is stainless steel. Stainless steel is relatively lightweight and great for keeping hot beverages hot and cold beverages cold, but it's not always dishwasher-safe. Most high-performing insulated water bottles are either double-wall or triple-wall insulated which helps retain temperature through additional layers of stainless steel.

✔️ Size: Insulated water bottles come in a variety of sizes, even within each model. They can be as small as 12 ounces, which is perfect for a child or for fitting into a small bag. They can also be as large as a gallon, which is convenient for a picnic with friends or long car rides. A common everyday size for an insulated water bottle is around 24 ounces (which is a size we commonly test). It's small enough to fit in a backpack but large enough that you don’t need to refill often. The larger the water bottle, the wider it likely is, so it's less likely to fit in cupholders.

✔️ Drinking spout: There is a drinking spout for everyone, and some brands even offer multiple drinking spouts to appeal to different customers.

• There are insulated water bottles with wide mouths which are great for big gulps of water but are more prone to spilling if you're not careful.
• Small mouths like sipping spouts might offer less water flow, but there is less chance of spilling and they're often good for hot beverages.
• Chug caps or larger spouts are great if you prefer to drink quickly without making a mess.
• And a bottle with a straw is helpful when you’re on the go or working out.
• There are even newer hybrid drinking spouts like with the Owala FreeSip where you can sip upright through the built-in straw, or tilt the water bottle back to drink from the spout opening.

✔️ Additional features: Some bottles feature handles for carrying around, non-slip sleeves so bottles stay put on countertops or remain in your hands even when sweaty and an additional larger bottle opening for easier cleaning or filling bottles with ice.

What is the best insulated water bottle?

When it came to determining the best insulated water bottles on the market, we collected and evaluated hundreds of data points across several different tests. While we only feature water bottles that performed well, our top performers were from Stanley , Yeti , S'well and Zojirushi . These water bottles outperformed the others — retaining temperature, not leaking and offering great ease of use. They were also popular among our consumer testers.

How do you clean an insulated water bottle?

All water bottles should be cleaned regularly to eliminate bacteria and prevent mold growth. If a water bottle must be hand-washed, look for one with a wide mouth and fewer parts, and use a bottle brush to thoroughly clean the interior with soap and warm water. If a bottle has a straw, we recommend that you hand-wash it for a thorough clean, even if the bottle states that it is dishwasher-safe.

If you're not a fan of using a bottle brush to clean an insulated water bottle, ensure that it’s dishwasher-safe before purchasing. The dishwasher's tough environment can deform the seal on bottles that aren't dishwasher safe and ruin the exterior over time, so always check if a bottle is dishwasher-safe.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

Eva Bleyer has tested a variety of kitchen gear, including gas ranges , microwaves , kitchen scales and blenders . She also holds a B.S. in Food Studies, Nutrition and Public Health from New York University, where she studied sustainability practices. Eva has tested many of these water bottle picks at home and on the go.

Alec Scherma is the Good Housekeeping Institute's test engineer. He conducted this round of testing 37 insulated water bottles. Alec is very familiar with testing products for their insulation, as he's also tested dozens of coolers and cooler backpacks for the Kitchen Appliances Lab.

Nicole Papantoniou oversees the Good Housekeeping Institute's kitchen gear testing. She has been testing kitchen gear professionally for nearly 10 years, and she is constantly trying new water bottles in both the Lab and in her daily life. She keeps them on hand for years to ensure they’re put through their paces. Her favorites are lightweight and dishwasher-safe, but she uses an assortment to find new ones she can’t put down.

Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor of science in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef through the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager.

Alec Scherma (he/him) is the Good Housekeeping Institute ’s test engineer, where he helps to create and implement new product testing methodology across home, cooking and cleaning appliances, wellness, tech products and more. He graduated from Drexel University’s College of Engineering with a B.A. in mechanical engineering.

Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute 's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal .

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The 12 best water bottles of 2024, tested and reviewed

We tested over 100 thermoses and tumblers — these are our top picks from hydro flask, stanley, brümate and more..

Real talk: you’re probably not getting enough H20. Health experts recommend drinking 4 to 6 cups   of water daily for optimal organ function among other benefits — like slowing the aging process — and a good (ahem, best) water bottle is one of your greatest allies for getting your sips. A reusable water bottle will also save you and the environment on all those single-use bottles you might otherwise buy just to throw away.

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The catch? With so many brands and designs, the choices can feel overwhelming. Not to worry, because we’ve done all the heavy lifting. More specifically, we dug through thousands of customer comments and tested over 100 water bottles for a thorough review. From car-friendly tumblers ( BrüMate steals the lane ) to sporty flip straws ( Takeya wins the game ), read on for the best water bottles of 2024. Plus, tips for selecting the right water bottle for you.

A quick note before you dive in: All of the water bottles featured here are BPA-free, per brand specifications. In many cases, they’re also dishwasher-safe and completely spill-proof, as confirmed through our testing. Size and cap ranges reflect overall brand offerings, though we spotlighted our top picks for easy shopping. Most options are available on Amazon, many of them with expedited or free shipping for added convenience.

Material: 18/8 stainless steel | Cap: Standard mouth, Wide mouth, Flex straw or Flex chug | Volume: 24, 32, 40 or 64 ounces

Topping our list is the Hydro Flask Insulated Water Bottle, offering resilience, practicality and — thanks to numerous cap and capacity options — customization. It was also one of the best insulated water bottles we tried.

The pliable loop on the cap made for agile carrying, while the Flex straw option provided quick access to water. The double-wall vacuum insulation kept our drinks cold for the promised 24 hours, and the entire water bottle proved dishwasher safe — making it easy to clean.

I've owned and used Hydro Flask Insulated Water Bottles for several years and, despite countless drops and washing cycles, they remain leakproof and look like new, with no chipping or fading. Bonus: The brand offers coolers and other accessories in matching colors, including the roomy Hydro Flask Insulated Tote (my go-to), for those who like to coordinate.

Honorable mention: For a fixed handle, the Yeti Rambler ranks high for insulation, durability, versatility and accessories (plus, extensive colorways). I’ve used mine for several years and it remains in good condition. Yeti's equally tough and vibrant Jr. Rambler has also been a big hit with kids in my family.

• Spill-proof
• Dishwasher-safe
• Wide shade/lid selection
• Lifetime limited warranty

Other top water bottles we recommend

Material: Glass with silicone sleeve | Cap: Active Flip | Volume: 12, 16 or 22 ounces

While glass bottles typically weigh more than their plastic and stainless steel counterparts, they have a lot going for them. They are non-reactive to any drink mixes or juices you might add, they're BPA-free and they'll never turn on you and start tasting like plastic or stainless steel after years of use. This guzzler from Lifefactory rose to the top as our favorite pick.

The Active Flip Cap easily flipped up (hence the name) and it clicked closed with a tight seal that proved leakproof. The full lid screws off to reveal a wide mouth that was easy to fill with ice cubes of all sizes.

A silicone sleeve (available in different hues) surrounds the bottle for less condensation and a better grip (especially important for breakable glass bottles) and there’s a sturdy yet movable strap for agile handling when on the move.

Of note: as with many other bottles on our list, all components of the Active Flip Cap Water Bottle are dishwasher-friendly, which makes it a breeze to clean.

Honorable mention: For a minimalist design, we also reviewed and now regularly use Waterdrop’s Glass Water Bottle . The brand offers different sizes and caps, along with colorful neoprene sleeves for another layer of cushioning and condensation-proofing.

• Wide color selection
• Limited warranty
• Not insulated

Material: Tritan plastic | Cap: Flip straw | Volume: 22 ounces

Securing our spot for the best travel water bottle is LifeStraw’s Go Water Bottle .

It has a lightweight yet durable Tritan plastic body with a carabiner that clips securely to your bags and luggage. The straw is easy to drink from and verifiably leakproof when closed.

The main draw, however, is the bottle’s integrated filtration system, which promises to protect against 99.999999% of bacteria and 99.999% of parasites. This feature is particularly helpful when charting new territory without access to a clean-water system, or when refilling at questionable airport water fountains.

The two-filter system incorporates an activated carbon filter and a membrane microfilter. The first lasts about 26 gallons, and the latter lasts up to 1,000 gallons, so you won’t have to worry about changing filters while traveling. Additionally, we appreciate the brand's commitment to clean water for all: For every purchase, the brand promises to donate one year of safe water to a child in need.

This is a great design to have on hand for upcoming trips, outdoor adventures and in case of emergency. Traveling light? LifeStraw sells collapsible water bottles and filtration straws for more compact stashing during crowded flights and longer hauls.

• Lightweight
• 3-year warranty
• One size only, though the brand’s other collections offer additional sizes

Material: Stainless steel | Cap: Spout Lid with Ice Blocker or Straw Lid | Volume: 22, 32, 40 or 64 ounces

Akin to Hydro Flask and Yeti, Takeya offers insulated water bottles that keep drinks cold and are easy to clean, plus interchangeable cap styles for evolving needs and growing families — but in a lower price range.

The durable, 22-ounce Takeya Sport Premium Insulated Water Bottle , in particular, fits comfortably in hand and has a spout-style lid with a built-in ice blocker for streamlined drinking, making it ideal for getting gulps in while playing sports or working out at the gym.

The lid twists off easily for quick fill-ups and has a carrying loop for maneuvering. A removable bumper helps protect against dings should you drop your bottle while running.

In our personal experience, the bottle is spill-proof when the lid is secure — meaning your gym bag won't get soggy — and is compatible with cup holders on treadmills and other workout equipment.

• Wide size selection
• 1-year limited warranty
• None that we could find

Material: 18/8 stainless steel | Cap: Flip straw | Volume: 20, 24, 30, 40, 64 or 96 ounces

Heritage brand Stanley has reentered the tumbler chat (more like expanded its social circles) with the help of some savvy marketing and limited-edition collections.

Like the ever-popular Stanley FlowState Quencher , the Stanley IceFlow’s canister is made of stainless steel for maximum durability, complete with double-wall vacuum insulation and available in a rainbow of shade combos.

Unlike the FlowState, the IceFlow proved 100% leak-proof with the flip straw folded (the FlowState lid can be closed with the straw removed but water can still trickle out when turned over). Because you can easily flip the IceFlow straw down when not in use, dirt and debris aren't as likely to get through. The foldable, flexible lid handle makes for compact packing and easy carrying, too.

Consider it a shoo-in for commutes, weekend trips and summer campouts. It's also tween-friendly: My 10-year-old niece and her schoolmates love the 20-ounce version for hydrating between classes and recreational activities.

Honorable mention: For a lower price point, the Bottle Bottle Insulated Water Bottle comes with double-wall insulation and an extended flip straw for sip precision. When properly sealed, it also didn't spill during our assessment.

• Wide color/combo selection
• Lifetime warranty

Material: Stainless steel | Cap: FreeSip spout with locking lid | Volume: 16, 24, 32 or 40 ounces

Want the ability to toggle between a straw and a chug top? The Owala FreeSip offers the best of both worlds and is a Yahoo editor favorite for its versatility and temperature retention.

The hero feature is a patented 2-in-1 spout with a built-in straw for sipping and a wider opening for chugging. We were also fans of the push-button cap, which protected the spout and offered leak protection — even when tossed in a bag.

The FreeSip features vacuum-insulated stainless steel that kept our drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and we loved the varied color options. While technically dishwasher-safe, the brand recommends hand-washing the cup portion and avoiding hot liquids.

• Two ways to drink from one lid
• Does not accommodate hot liquids
• Lid is dishwasher-safe, but bottle isn't

Material: Tritan plastic | Cap: Wide mouth, Narrow mouth, Lock top, Epic filter or MultiDrink with straw | Volume: 16, 24, 32, 38 or 48 ounces

For a straightforward plastic bottle option, the Nalgene Wide Mouth received high scores in our testing, namely for being so durable (made of impact-resistant, partially recycled Tritan plastic) and lightweight (only 6.3 ounces when empty).

The wide mouth of the bottle makes it easy to fill (ideally with some big ice cubes, as it isn’t insulated), easy to chug from and easy to clean. The ridged cap provides extra grip, ensuring a tight seal even with wet hands, and it includes a connecting loop that hooks to chains and carabiners. The bottle also has measurement lines for tracking your intake, plus filter caps for purification . 

Honorable mention: Pogo’s Plastic Water Bottle is another top-rated choice for a verifiably leakproof — in this case cup holder-friendly — design, complete with measurement marks and a gentle price tag. A loop on the cap makes it easy to carry and grab.

• Big color/combo selection
• Budget-friendly

Material: Stainless steel | Cap: Flip straw | Volume: 17 or 25 ounces

If you have the money to splurge — or perhaps some loved ones to spoil — Larq's Insulated Filtered Water Bottle is a worthy investment.

According to the brand, the activated carbon in the two-layer filter traps contaminants like lead, chlorine, VOCs and other particulates, using a custom Nano Zero technology to latch on to heavy metals, so you have access to purified water — even from a garden hose.

Aside from its filtration element, which the brand recommends renewing every 40 gallons or two months, the Larq Water Bottle has a durable stainless steel canister and an environmentally friendly powder coat for added grip and sustainability.

An exterior cap offers additional leak protection and the bottle keeps drinks cold for hours, as confirmed in our evaluation. We also like that there's a carabiner for attaching the water bottle to a tote or backpack when commuting.

Honorable mention: For a budget-friendly option, Brita’s Stainless Steel Water Bottle is another solid yet less costly bet, offering insulation, filtration, plus leak- and spout protection. (Similar to Larq, you should aim to swap out the filter every two months or so.)

• Hand-wash only

Material: Tritan plastic | Cap: Sports with locking lid | Volume: 32 ounces

This top-rated infuser water bottle from Hydracy, which is made of hard Tritan plastic and boasts a sizable internal basket that can fit a substantial amount of larger fruits (meaning less time spent chopping and a stronger flavor boost).

We gave it a whirl using strawberries, lemon wedges and mango slices and could taste the difference almost immediately with each. You can also shake the bottle — as we did in our testing, hence the whirl — to get the juices flowing: With the cap pushed down and the cover latched shut, it proved completely leakproof.

The basket portion is removable for regular water drinking and ease of cleaning (important, since everything is hand-wash only). Bonus: the bottle features subtle time markers along one side to help you stay motivated.

• Removable infuser
• One size only, though the brand offers additional sizes for other collections

Material: 18/8 stainless steel | Cap: Original, Sports or Flip straw | Volume: 9, 17 or 25 ounces

While the S’Well Original Bottle caught our attention for its gorgeous designs and patterns spanning from warm woods to earthy textures to vibrant celestial motifs, this bottle proved to be far more than just a pretty face. The tapered shape, the triple-walled stainless steel body and the tight-sealing screw top lid made for some powerful insulation.

This bottle was my favorite office companion during testing, keeping water cold for more than 24 hours and never sweating condensation on my desk or notes. Plus, the bottle cap screws on tight so as not to leak water all over my work tote.

The 17-ounce fits comfortably in a backpack holder, though the Original Bottle comes in different sizes for varying thirst levels. You can also purchase a Bottle Handle for easy carrying or a Sports Cap for when you don't feel like tinkering with a lid.

• Wide color/pattern selection
• Narrow mouth for adding ice; cleaning
• No handle/strap

Material: Stainless steel | Cap: Straw or Sliding | Volume: 16 or 24 ounces

Corkcicle's 24-ounce Cold Cup with Straw holds a substantial amount of liquid and kept our chilled drinks cold — from waters to iced cappuccinos — for hours on end.

This design features easy-grip sides, making it slip-resistant against sweaty or wet hands, and a silicone bottom that proved more stabilizing than others we tested.

All these reasons and the fun mix of patterns — including cute design collaborations — secure this tumbler as a top pick for pool days and shore trips. Keep in mind, however, that while the lids seal tight, the straws don't close, so you'll want to empty the cups before tossing them in your beach bag.)

Honorable mention: Yeti’s Stackable Tumblers are sleek and compact for those with limited cabinet space. Since they stack, they also take up less room in a weekend bag when going away. Similar to the Corkcicle, we recommend you don't tip these over when filled, as they're not completely spill-resistant.

• 1-year warranty
• Limited sizing

Material: Stainless steel | Cap: Straw | Volume: 30 or 40 ounces

Large, handled tumblers, also known as cruisers, have risen as the ultimate hydration accessory for their ability to hold— and keep cold — high volumes of water while still managing to fit in a car cup holder.

What sets BrüMate’s insulated Era Tumbler apart from the rest is that it features a custom straw-locking dial that can be turned from "Sip" when drinking to "Sealed," blocking water flow and rendering it 100% leak-proof, as confirmed when vigorously shaken upside down.

The straw is stainless steel, making it more sanitary and sustainable than plastic options, and we found the Era's angled handle to be more comfortable than traditional handles for carrying. This tumbler is also dishwasher-safe and comes apart easily for cleaning.

Honorable mention: For a flip straw style, the 40-ounce HydroJug Traveler has three layers of insulation and proved completely leak-resistant in our testing. There's also a rubber base to reduce slipping — and the straw can be folded for an extra layer of dirt protection. 

• Limited shades

Factors to consider when choosing a water bottle

Some things to think about when shopping water bottles include:

Stainless steel water bottles are increasingly popular for their often indestructible frames and typically colorful, sweat-resistant coats. When insulated, they also keep drinks cold or hot for extended periods.

Plastic water bottles are tumble-friendly and usually most lightweight, making them a common choice for younger kids and longer treks. While not as shatter- or condensation-proof as stainless steel, many water bottles today are Tritan plastic , a durable, BPA-free alternative to traditional plastic compounds.

Glass water bottles tend to weigh more than their plastic and stainless steel counterparts, with an inclination to sweat and, with enough impact, break. That said, they’re generally dishwasher-safe and made without any perceived toxins that can latch on or react to liquids (keep scrolling for more on water bottle safety.)

Cap/straw: Chug caps are great for hearty gulps, while narrow mouths make for a more controlled sip. Traditional straw tumblers allow for more distance between you and your tumbler — and flip straws offer quick, discreet access for sneaking in sips when you’re biking, hiking, etc. Because flip straw bottles can be folded down, they also help keep dirt and debris out. Interchangeable caps offer more versatility for evolving needs and growing families (they’re also a cinch for small spaces and traveling).

Volume: Bigger cups mean fewer fill-ups, but they can get more burdensome to carry for longer periods of time. Look for a handle — or at least a cap loop — for more security, especially when traveling or driving, and ensure bottles are compatible with cup holders if you plan to take them for a drive.

Care: Dishwasher-safe water bottles make for easier, more effective cleaning ( as long as your dishwasher is clean itself ). For bottles that are hand-wash only, you’ll want to invest in some good bottle brushes ( such as these ), especially for water bottles with narrow mouths.

How we tested

We did a good amount of groundwork when approaching our best water bottle roundup ... after all, something as vital as water consumption shouldn't be taken lightly. We researched top brands in the industry and scoured through thousands of comments from verified customers to get a handle on the tumblers and other water bottle styles and features that seem to matter most. Then we got to testing — trailblazers like Hydro Flask, Yeti and Stanley, along with some up-and-comers — to see which water bottles would sink or float.

All in all, we evaluated over 100 water bottles, when factoring different caps and sizes, for durability (dropping plastic and stainless steel water bottles from 8-foot heights), leak resistance (filling water bottles up with water and tipping them over to ensure that, when lids were closed, nothing seeped out) and maintenance (running them through several dishwasher cycles where labeled as safe). Every stainless steel water bottle on our list kept our drinks cold for at least a full day, and none of them sweated thanks to their condensation-proof coatings.

Water bottle FAQs

What water bottle material is best for health.

Glass water bottles are generally made without chemicals that can latch onto liquids (though they can break), with stainless steel coming in a close second (as long as they're food-safe). That said, many mainstream brands have vowed to make their water bottles, including plastic and silicone options, without any proven or perceived toxins, such as Bisphenol A or lead , and regulate them through frequent assessments. ( Alternatively, single-use water bottles have been linked to microplastics .)

For added peace of mind, you can look for labels like “toxin-free,” “BPA-free” and “lead-free” and, when in doubt, contact brands for more information. Additionally, we recommend using bottle brushes for narrow-mouthed bottles — and a dishwasher where deemed safe — to ensure your water bottles are clean. When properly maintained, filtration water bottles provide another layer of defense against bacteria and debris.

How many bottles of water should I drink a day?

Medical studies suggest drinking 4 to 6 cups of water daily for healthy body function. When converted to measurements, that would equate to 32 to 48 ounces, meaning you’d be just about covered with your 32-ounce or 40-ounce Stanley. That recommendation is for the average person on an average day, so you may need to increase your intake based on your personal needs and level of physical activity, i.e. replenishing more frequently when exercising aggressively.

Can I bring an empty water bottle through TSA?

Reusable water bottles are a great resource for staying hydrated and saving money while traveling (versus having to purchase single-use water bottles at the airport or your destination at an inflated rate). According to the Transformation Security Administration (TSA) , water bottles are approved for both checked and carry-on bags when containing less than 3.4 ounces of liquid. We recommend emptying bottles before going through security and replenishing them at a refill station when finished to be safe.

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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By Tim Heffernan

Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and sustainable-energy technology. He prefers Flare-brand match smoke for purifier testing.

Filtered water bottles let you create better-tasting water almost anywhere you go. After we tested five of them, our pick is the Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle . Its activated carbon filter removes chlorine compounds, which are used as a disinfectant in most public water supplies and are the cause of the off-flavor that many people dislike about tap water.

But we have reservations about filter bottles in general. Most of them make you suck the water through the filter, and that’s not exactly easy—it’s like drinking a thick milkshake through a straw. And most bottle filters remove only chlorine, not other things you may be concerned about, like lead, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), and microplastics.

If you have access to another source of filtered water, such as a filter pitcher , office water cooler, or under-sink filter , then using that to fill a reusable water bottle is a more convenient and versatile way to bring along fresh-tasting water that’s likely more thoroughly purified too.

Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle

Fresh-tasting water wherever you are.

Certified to remove chlorine from tap water, this model improves the taste, and it comes in a variety of leakproof designs. But, like all filtered bottles, it needs upkeep and is difficult to drink through.

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The Brita Insulated Filtering Water Bottle is NSF/ANSI certified (PDF) to reduce the chlorine disinfectants that can give tap water an unpleasant flavor. The bottle itself is well designed for carrying with you to work, school, outdoor events, and errands. It’s sturdy, didn’t leak a drop in our tests, and was easier to drink from than some of the competition, thanks to its comfortable mouthpiece. It comes in many colors, a few sizes, and both insulated stainless steel and BPA-free plastic (which is not insulated) versions. The plastic version is dishwasher safe for cleaning, and the replacement filters, which last about two months, are less than $3 apiece.

The research

Why you should trust us, who this is for, how we picked and tested, our pick: brita premium filtering water bottle, another good filter bottle if pathogens are a concern, the competition.

In testing and writing about water filters for Wirecutter since 2016, I’ve spoken with the two main US filter-certification organizations, NSF and the Water Quality Association, to understand how their testing is conducted. I’ve interviewed engineers and product managers at many water filter manufacturers to interrogate their technologies and claims. And I’ve spent years just living with and using multiple types of water filters, since overall durability, ease and cost of maintenance, and user friendliness are important considerations in something you use multiple times a day.

Filtered water bottles create better-tasting water wherever you go. The kind we tested are aimed at commuters, high school and college students, caretakers, and other people who are always on the move. The bottles are sturdy, attractive, and slip easily into a backpack, purse, briefcase, or messenger bag.

The filters usually work by removing the chlorine disinfectants that give lots of tap water an off flavor. But that’s all most of them do. Most do not protect against other contaminants that may be of concern to you, like lead, PFAS, or bacteria.

The filter bottles we tested (with one exception ) are not meant for hikers and wilderness adventurers. That’s because they aren’t designed to be as small and light as possible, to be compatible with a variety of bottles and storage containers, or to remove disease-causing pathogens from untreated water.

That means they’re also not meant for emergency filtration, such as during a boil-water order following a flood or other natural disasters.

Finally, our testing showed that they’re not practical for children. Most filter bottles require you to suck the water through the filter, and that takes considerable force. Youngsters will have a far easier time using regular bottles filled with water from a filter pitcher or other filtered source.

Frankly, so will adults. Bear that in mind when deciding if you need a filter bottle at all.

We applied the same criteria for filtered water bottles that we do for filter pitchers and dispensers, faucet-mount filters, and under-sink filters: Any claims that bottles remove heavy metals like lead and mercury, industrial compounds like pesticides, and pathogens like bacteria had to be NSF/ANSI certified or tested to NSF/ANSI or similarly stringent standards by accredited independent labs, with the test results publicly shared.

For filter bottles that claim only to make water taste better—which is by far the most common claim—we didn’t require stringent certification, because that’s an extremely simple thing to do. You just run the water through an activated-carbon filter, which are cheap and widely produced.

We did limit our search to filter bottles from well-known brands that have a history in the filtration sector. Numerous filter bottles are now available from small, little-known companies, and though many of them likely perform just fine, we place a lot of emphasis on accountability and an established record in an area as central to well-being as clean drinking water.

We eliminated bottles with pour-through filters, where you fill an upper reservoir and wait for the water to drip through the filter via gravity. They’re slow, and they take several fillings of the upper reservoir to create a full bottle of water—the opposite of on-the-go convenience.

Our testing focused on livability and usability factors. Is a bottle comfortable to hold? To drink from? To refill and to clean? Because filter bottles are generally tall and narrow, their interiors are hard to wash by hand, so we gave points to dishwasher-safe models.

We also came to prefer bottles whose mouthpiece is covered by a cap when not in use. Some have exposed flip-up mouthpieces, and though they’re convenient, they can also pick up dirt while jostling around inside a bag.

We filled our test bottles and kept them upside-down for several hours, shaking them vigorously every 30 minutes or so, to check for seepage. A spill inside your bag is annoying at best, and quite expensive if it ruins some electronics.

We assessed if replacement filters are easily available and affordable. Filters have finite lifespans; you’ll need a new one every few months if you use your filter bottle daily.

The BPA-free plastic Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle is our pick among the filter bottles we tested. It’s sturdy, comes in a variety of colors and sizes , and is NSF/ANSI certified to reduce chlorine (PDF) , which is the main culprit in bad-tasting tap water. (Note that the plastic versions we recommend are not insulated, although some listings online label them as such. The insulated stainless steel versions keep water cold longer.) Here’s what we liked about the Brita bottle:

It’s relatively easy to drink from. The effort required to suck water through the straw-like filter is lower than with some competitors—though it’s still like drinking a thick milkshake through a straw—and the soft, rubbery mouthpiece is a comfortable size and shape.

It can make tap water taste better. The bottle uses a simple activated-carbon filter. It efficiently captures the chlorine compounds that are commonly used to disinfect water supplies, which, to many people, make the water taste bad.

The flip-top cap allows for one-handed drinking. The cap protects the mouthpiece and keeps it clean when you’re not using it. You just press a button, and the cap pops open to let you take a drink. We preferred its convenience to bottles with twist-off caps, which require two hands and can be dropped or lost. And we preferred both of these designs to bottles with flip-up spouts, which aren’t protected by a cap and can pick up dirt inside a bag or purse.

We didn’t experience any leaks. To test for leaks, we filled all of our contenders then placed them upside down for several hours, giving them a vigorous shake every half hour. The Brita bottle didn’t leak a drop (and neither did any of the other bottles).

The plastic parts are dishwasher safe. Like any reusable bottle, the Brita bottle should be cleaned regularly. To clean yours in the dishwasher, remove the filter from its housing and then place the housing and all other parts on the top rack. (Brita said the stainless versions should be hand-washed.)

Replacement filters are inexpensive. The replacement filters (model BB06) cost less than $3 apiece. They’re rated to last for 40 gallons or two months.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

This is a flaw of the category, not the Brita bottle specifically, but it bears emphasizing: Filter bottles are harder to drink from and fussier to refill than plain reusable bottles. It takes real effort to suck water through the filter. The straws drip when you pull them out to refill the bottle, and they’re just one more thing you have to clean and maintain.

If you have a convenient source of filtered water available—from an office water cooler, say, or a pitcher or under-sink filter at home—you’ll probably be happier with a versatile reusable bottle such as the ones we recommend .

The carry handle on the Brita bottle is attached to the flip-up cap. That puts the weight of the entire bottle on the small plastic latch that keeps the cap closed. Using the handle to pick up the bottle shouldn’t stress the latch too much, but we would not recommend carrying the bottle by the handle, hanging it from a carabiner while walking around, or pulling the bottle out of an overstuffed bag by yanking on it.

If you’d like a filter bottle that both makes treated water taste better (by removing chlorine) and also removes bacteria and protozoa (like Giardia ) that can be present in untreated water, we recommend the BPA-free plastic LifeStraw Go Series bottle . It comes in multiple colors and two sizes (22 and 34 ounces), and an insulated stainless steel version is available in 24 and 34 ounces.

All of LifeStraw’s bottles use a dual filter, with an activated carbon element to reduce chlorine and a hollow fiber membrane filter that physically blocks waterborne bacteria, protozoa, and other particles above 0.2 microns in diameter, including microplastics. (It does not capture viruses, which are smaller still.) You can read LifeStraw’s in-house and independent test results here (PDF) .

The hollow fiber membrane filter takes more strength to suck water through than the Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle’s plain carbon filter, and because pathogens are not present at dangerous levels in properly treated tap water, the Go bottle is overkill for most everyday use. However, if you travel frequently to places where unsanitary tap water is a concern, the Go bottles are more convenient (and stylish) than camping-oriented filters or chlorine tablets.

A screw-on cap protects the bottle’s mouthpiece from dirt when it’s not in use, and it prevented any leaks in our testing. However, it requires two hands to use, and while detached, it can be dropped, lost, or separated from its companion in a dish rack or crowded cabinet.

The carry handle is molded right into the lid, and it’s sturdy enough to stand up to moderately rough trail hiking. Commendably, LifeStraw sells replacement carbon filter elements on their own. They need to be switched out far more frequently (every 26 gallons, or about two months) than the hollow fiber filter , which is good for 1,000 gallons.

The Larq Bottle Flip Top effectively reduces lead and some industrial compounds as well as chlorine, which is unusual for a filter bottle. Larq shares the test results (PDF) publicly, as we require. But it has a pop-up mouthpiece that’s always exposed to dirt and other schmutz. And the filter—which is necessarily denser in order to be more capable—takes more strength to suck water through than our top pick from Brita. Replacement filters are also expensive at about $15 to $20 every two months. A regular bottle filled from a filtered water source is a better option if you want extensive purification.

The Phillips GoZero Filtration Bottle is similar to our pick, the Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle, in form and functionality, but its mouthpiece is shorter and harder to grip between your lips, so it’s more difficult to suck from.

The cleverly designed Grayl 24oz GeoPress Purifier is intended for camping and adventure travel, and we tested it largely to see if it might be a surprise winner for urban and suburban adventures, too. We found that it isn’t: Its plunger action, in which you fill the container and then force the filter through the water, requires a lot of strength and a location where you wouldn’t mind a few splashes. It would be a conversation starter in an office or classroom, but it belongs in the great outdoors.

This article was edited by Harry Sawyers.

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Tim Heffernan

Tim Heffernan is a senior staff writer focusing on air and water quality and home energy efficiency. A former writer for The Atlantic, Popular Mechanics, and other national magazines, he joined Wirecutter in 2015. He owns three bikes and zero derailleurs.

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The 7 best filtered water bottles for travel, according to hydration experts

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From road trips and backcountry camping to jet-setting across the globe, there are a few things that every traveler should have — and that includes access to clean water.

Buying overpriced water bottles is an option, of course, but who wants to throw away that kind of money and contribute to plastic waste in this day and age? And sure, you could just drink from the tap, but in many places that means risking foul, weird-tasting water — or worse, violent stomach illness.

But there’s a much better solution: reusable water bottles that come with their own built-in filtration system so you can have cool, clean sips wherever your travels take you. In fact, the best filter water bottles are a must-have when traveling to destinations that lack plentiful clean water, whether that's a far-away country or a wilderness camping trip in the next county over.

Once you have a filter water bottle for travel, you might even start using it for everyday use at home or in the office. Even when traveling within the United States, you can use these travel water bottles in hotels, as they make water taste extra-clean and fresh.

But how do these reusable bottles actually work? And what are the best filtered water bottles for travel? We consulted the hydration experts to find out.

What do water bottle filters remove?

Filtered water bottles are capable of removing lots of gross stuff from tap water and freshwater sources (think rivers, lakes, springs, etc.), but they’re not all made the same. As Chip Kilduff , associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute points out, it really depends on the types of water filters a manufacturer uses. The most common water filters for travel include activated carbon filters and membrane microfilters; some bottles have both while others only utilize one.

Generally speaking, a quality water filtration bottle should remove several contaminants from the water. According to Dr. Kelvin Fernandez, a physician and healthcare educator at Ace Med Boards , these include particulates like sand and silt, as well as harmful elements like bacteria, viruses, and certain chemicals. The vast majority of contaminants can be removed with a membrane microfilter, but you may also want an activated carbon filter to remove things like chlorine, volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, pesticides and any weird flavors or odors.

Do water filter bottles remove bacteria?

The best filtered water bottle can remove bacteria from tap and freshwater sources, but it all depends on the size of the pores in the filters used.

“The filters are rated by the size of particles that they allow to pass,” says Jason Hitchcock, an expert survivalist and avid outdoorsman with a background in engineering, who is also the founder of the emergency preparedness website Survival Stoic . “For example, a 0.1 micron water filter will allow anything that is smaller than 0.1 microns to pass through the filter.”

For reference, protozoa are typically around 5 to 15 microns in size and bacteria are typically 0.2 to 10 microns in size.

Kilduff goes on to explain that the membrane microfilters commonly used in filter water bottles for travel have a pore size ranging from 0.2 micron to about 10 micron. He confirms that this is sufficient to remove particles, protozoans and bacteria with high efficiency.

Additionally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has guidance for campers worried about common parasites and bacteria like giardia. If you're searching for the best filter water bottles for hiking and you're worried about giardia, look for filters with labels that include phrases such as:

• Reverse osmosis
• Absolute pore size of 1 micron or smaller (this is not the same as "nominal pore size of 1 micron")
• Tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53
• Tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for cyst removal

Do water filters remove viruses?

Bacteria removal is definitely more likely than virus removal, Kilduff says, but a water filter could provide some protection if it can filter 0.1 microns or smaller.

“Some of the best filters will filter down to 0.1 microns,” Hitchcock points out from his extensive research and personal experience with the top-rated water filtration bottles on the market today. “[But] viruses can be between 0.0004 and 0.1 microns in size… so some viruses may be allowed to pass.”

That said, most viruses do not survive in drinking water. However, if you are in an area with a heavy virus outbreak, Hitchcock recommends boiling your water to be safe. Learn more in Mashable's guide to water filters .

What should you filter out of tap water?

Just because a water filter can filter out a long list of impurities doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the filtered water bottle that you need for your travels; it really depends on where you’re headed.

“In a city, a basic filter that removes particulates and chlorine might be sufficient,” says Dr. Fernandez. “But for wilderness camping or traveling in certain countries, you might want a more advanced filter that can handle bacteria, viruses and possibly chemicals.”

What's the difference between a water filter and a water purifier?

It’s important to note that water filtration and water purification are not the same, but they do go hand-in-hand to create the cleanest water possible.

Filtration can remove the stuff you can see in water (and lots that you can't), such as sediment, microplastics, bacteria, parasites and more. Purifiers, however, remove impurities — such as viruses — that may be too small to be caught and removed by a filter. Water purifiers also kill other microbes, pathogens and bacteria in water — but they can't get rid of those larger particles like silt and sediment.

“Disinfection — or the inactivation of bacteria, protozoa and viruses — can be done using chemicals like chlorine or iodine, or using UV light (for example, the Steripen from Katadyn),” says Kilduff. “Combined with filtration, this can provide additional protection.”

With all of this information in mind, we wanted to gather the best filtered water bottles for travel, for hiking, and for everyday use. Keep reading to find the best water filter bottles for you.

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The Indian Railways has announced that all passengers of Vande Bharat trains will now be given a 500 ml bottle of Rail Neer Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) during their travel. 

Additionally, on demand, one more water bottle of 500 ml will be provided to each passenger. However, there will be no charge for this second bottle. The decision has been taken to cut down the wastage of drinking water, reported news agency ANI.

It is pertinent to mention here that till now, one-litre water bottles have been distributed to all passengers of Vande Bharat trains. 

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Moscow Russia, tap water is safe for drinking . Treatment plants use sodium hypochlorite , which is more reliable than chlorine. A regular inspection ensures people who drink it won’t be ill. The water leaves the treatment plant is safe to drink . However, locals tend to boil water before drinking. Nowadays, many Russian drinks filtered water . Their concerns will be the residential pipeline in the place they live or stay.

The Mosvodokanal (Water services company), the state group that monitors the drinking water in Moscow, confirms that water is clean . The company produces high-quality drinking water and a safe sewage system to 14.2 million inhabitants of the Moscow capital. Also, according to specialists, tap water in Moscow meets all the requirements that have been recommended by Russia’s chief state sanitary inspector. They deny many stories created by the various aqua filters. But if you have a sensitive stomach as tourists, we advise that you only consume bottled water.

Source of Water in Moscow, Russia

Tap water from Moscow, Russia , comes from surface water and groundwater. The three primary sources originate from the Moskva river , Volga river , and Vazuzskoye Hydrotechnical System.

The Moskva river supplies up to 60% of the capital needs of water. While the Volga river provides 40% of the water supply in Moscow, the Vazuzskoye serve as a reserve source incase of water crisis or contamination on the two prime surface water source.

Treatment and sanitation start with coagulation . This method includes the addition of compounds that improve the clumping of fines into larger floc so that they can easily separate from the water. Then they exposed water to UV light that known to kill bacteria and now will pass through water filtration of sand a natural way to filter water without chemical compounds.

Moscow Tap Water

The famous Moscow tap water supplied by the authorities contained high levels of pesticides, etc. These levels have been regularly overcharged and sometimes unknowingly overcharged in some areas. You can imagine that when this happens, you could be suffering from long-term health problems. The average life expectancy in Moscow is around eighty or ninety years. These figures do not include the death rate from illnesses, which, unfortunately, almost one-third of the population suffers from Moscow.

Recently some companies have started selling packaged Moscow tap water at various price ranges so that people can easily buy a bottle and take it with them to their home. It seems that the people of Moscow have become much more interested in these bottles, and many believe they are safer than the local bottled water from the supermarket or the vast range of similar brands sold in stores across the globe. Yet they are pretty useless and even more expensive than the ordinary local supermarket brands. Many believe that these brand-name companies are only making money from their consumers by deceiving them. However, it is also worth remembering that the destination Moscow tap water does not come from any such reliable suppliers and is certainly not free of harmful chemicals.

It is essential to realize that not all bottled water from Europe or anywhere else in the world is safe to drink. If you are traveling to Moscow, you should ensure that you have a fully qualified professional inspect the water before you drink. The same applies if you stay at a hotel in the city, as many hotels often have a plumbing problem. If your drinking water is contaminated, you may have absolutely no choice but to leave the hotel and find somewhere else to stay. In the past, I have personally seen people who have lived for months in a small town without any water supply and were forced to use a simple tap water filter to bring some life back into their lives. Moscow’s people indeed face difficult times, but the fact remains that they need our help more than ever to keep their city clean and healthy.

Water in Moscow

Water in Moscow is something that people take for granted, but the fact is that there are no hotel amenities in the city that can be called genuinely luxurious. While there are plenty of posh cafes scattered throughout the city and a plethora of excellent eating and drinking options, you will have to get your drinking water from a faucet at the end of the day, a tap or bottled one. This can be a pain because even if you go on a perfect vacation, you might still not be able to take along your water bottle, so here are some other things that you should make sure to pack before you travel to Russia. Your water supply!

Water is essential when you are visiting any country, let alone one as unique as Russia. As such, you will want to get a hold of bottled water while you are there, and at many of the hotels, you will also find a water filter attached to the tap. This way, you can have clean and safe water without having to worry about getting sick from water that may not necessarily be from a tap that you drink. It is also an excellent idea to have an ice cooler with you, to keep refreshments for yourself and any friends or family you may meet. If you stay in a guest house, try to get a refrigerator, too – cold drinks are a must!

There are also plenty of hotels in Moscow that offer Wi-Fi internet access, so make sure to bring this along with you, too. A hotel water purifier may seem like a small thing to have on hand, but you never know when you might need it, especially in the heat and humidity that the region has to deal with. In addition to taking these precautions, there are other hotel amenities that you can find in many of the more excellent hotels in Moscow and more budget hotels. For example, many cheaper hotels will offer you hot tubs, which are incredibly relaxing and enjoyable after a hard day at work. You can even get a “couple” package so that you can enjoy a romantic evening together after returning home from a long day of work.

Moscow Bottled Water

The Moscow Bottled Water is now one of the leading brands of Russian bottled water. It has its unique name and brand identity due to the strict control of production. Only the best quality minerals, herbs, and plants are used to produce every bottle of this Moscow bottled water. This brand is known all over the world for its quality of water.

The Moscow Italian Wine has also become a famous brand among people across the world. Its unique name was based on two words -” Moscow” and “Italian wine.” It was created by the legendary Russian writer Alexey Pshchinin. Since one day, he put the words “Moscow Italian Wine” in the bottle of his famous Russian brand and started selling it to customers across the world. It is considered one of the finest Russian wines that are available.

Murano Italian Wine is one of the top-selling brands that has a vast number of fans. It has been a part of the Russian retail market since 1960 when it began as a small business. It has expanded its brand name to sell various products such as wine, mineral water, fruits, and confectionery. Due to its huge success, the company now produces different types of Russian wines, chocolates, juices, and Cologne from its vast inventories. Now it is available in almost all parts of the world, even in some parts of the United States.

Moscow Drinking Water

Do you want to know about the quality of Moscow drinking water? Are you worried that you are not getting enough of it? Then you need to know what the quality of Moscow’s drinking water is. It would be best if you also found out what you can do to stop it from happening to you and ensure that your family’s health is not in danger. Here are some tips to help you with this:

The first thing that you should know is that there are different kinds of purification methods used for the purest drinking water. There are many different ones. Even if you live in one of the most developed cities globally, you still have to be aware that you have to deal with the pollution in your city. The water that comes from the tap may be clean, but you have to contend with many impurities when you mix it with municipal water. Therefore, you need to make sure that you purchase a good filtration system that will allow you to drink safe water without worrying about the quality.

Moreover, you need to know that some water purification plants have been known to produce horrible drinking water. There have even been cases when people end up getting ill because they drink contaminated water. In addition to this, you also need to make sure that the government has approved the water filter you buy. Without this, you might end up with a machine that will give you nothing but a few contaminants.

Moscow Water Supply

Moscow is one of the largest cities in Russia and the capital of the Russian Federation. The city was developed as a steam mining center during the Golden Ages of the 17th century. Today, the city is one of the fastest-growing cities in Russia, with over 6 million. The Moscow water supply has long been a problem because of water pipes’ issues in the city. However, it has become much better today as a result of technological advances.

Water is essential to life in the city, and it is also crucial for the health of its inhabitants. Moscow has always had an inadequate water supply record, which has been the case since the Revolution. However, the situation has changed today, and Moscow has one of the world’s best water supply systems. Water is also distributed to all of the apartment complexes and townhouses before being distributed to individual homes. It is also brought in on trucks and trains from the city’s main water supplies.

Water is a valuable commodity, and the city does not want to see any cut in its water supply. Therefore, when a new water line is installed, it is done with great care and attention. When the water supply is affected due to natural calamities like floods and earthquakes, Moscow gets involved more than other cities. However, it does not affect the city’s general population, as the people of Moscow can drink from any tap no matter where they are located. Also, as long as there is sunlight in the city, water in bottles will be available for the general public.

Moscow Water Quality

Moscow has a lot of industrial, commercial, and residential growth going on. Since these areas are populated with people, a lot of waste is being created that needs to be handled. Moscow water quality is improving slowly but surely, and it is expected that it will be better in the future. Water is an essential commodity, and everyone needs it to survive. Moscow is just a small city. The population is still growing, so the need for good water quality will not be quickly replaced as it did in the past. Nevertheless, there are some methods you can use to ensure that you are drinking at least what is considered to be good quality water.

If you have friends or relatives living in a city known for poor water quality, you may want to think about helping them out by donating your share to a charity that gives clean water to residents. Many charities give away free water to people who cannot afford to buy bottled water, although this does little good if the water source is unreliable. You could also try contacting your city to see if they have any programs that allow you to help out. They often need people to run surveys and provide information about their water supply quality, although the government does not usually support these kinds of programs.

You can help improve the quality of the water in your home by installing a kitchen countertop filter that takes out the contaminants. There are many types of filters available, and you may find that the simplest ones will work best in your house. Some of these filters remove just a few particles, leaving the tap water’s essential minerals and vitamins. This may help overcome the mineral deficiencies.

Moscow Water Treatment

Moscow water treatment equipment has become a prevalent method of filtration and purification among the Moscow residents. Many people are starting to use these systems to filter their water and be confident that their water is clean enough for consumption by their families. The systems are becoming more popular as more people realize what they have been doing by allowing city water to pollute their drinking water. This has caused many health problems for many Russian citizens. City water cannot be deemed healthy when it contains such contaminants as pesticides, lead, benzene, bacteria, radioactive isotopes, synthetic drugs, and other harmful chemicals. Even the water from wells used for personal consumption must be filtered or cleaned at the source to be deemed safe for drinking.

The main reason these systems are getting more popular is that they are cost-effective and produce far healthier water than what you can get from your tap. There is a wide range of water treatment equipment available on the market today, ranging from portable units that can be kept in apartments and houses and huge water softening machines that can be installed in water pipes throughout a city. These systems’ prices depend on many factors, such as the size of the system, the kind of filter used, and the number of filter stages that need to be installed in the water purification equipment.

The water quality that comes out of your tap can sometimes depend on whether you have installed the correct type of water treatment equipment. If you suspect that your water supply contains any impurities such as lead, it would be wise to contact a water purifier that can help to remove the traces of this toxic metal. Once you have made your purchase, it would be a good idea to read about the brand and model you are using to make the most of your investment. Water purifiers have become an essential part of our lives, and it is crucial to know precisely what you are purchasing to make sure that you are getting a quality product.

Other links:

• Moscow, Russia Travel Guide by N.G.
• 17 Top Tourist Attractions in Moscow
• https://www.lonelyplanet.com/russia/moscow/health

What do people in Moscow think about the tap water?

While brushing your teeth with it is OK, assume that tap water isn’t safe to drink. Stick to bottled water, boil water for 10 minutes or use water purification tablets or a filter.

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USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

• Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 40% Moderate
• Water Pollution 49% Moderate
• Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 61% High
• Water Quality 50% Moderate

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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