I love my yeti. 10 years and still works great, and with less chipping than my Klean kanteen, which chipped like crazy. Expensive but 100% worth it!

I have a Yeti! It’s pretty expensive, but not more then a hydroflask. But it’s extremely durable! It will keep ice in it even if left in my car for 12+ hours in the Arizona summer

I’m looking to eventually buy the self cleaning Larq one. It’s pretty dope and I’m sick of moldy smells in my water bottle

I use this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0762L8VZX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

NALGENE! They are plastic but they are recyclable, and they recently have a line of product made from recycled plastic. They are virtually indestructible and super light to carry around. It is also much more affordable than the other “hip” brands and if you take care of it it can last forever. If you don’t worry too much about insulation, it is a pretty decent start!

If you want insulating ones and something that look more sleek, RTIC has really good ones with many colors. They are made of stainless steel and WAY MORE CHEAPER THAN HYDROFLASK AND YETI. Mine kept hot drinks hot for 6 hours and cold for 8+ hours. Never leaks and as chic as the other big names. They work as good as the expensive brands without the price tag.

Unfortunately I think any bottle you are gonna use as water bottle require bottle brush to clean throughly.

go check these options here:
https://greenlyworld.com/top-7-best-sustainable-water-bottles-2023

You can find used stainless steel water bottles at thrift stores. Purchasing second hand shifts demand away from new manufacturing, and it usually costs less than purchasing new.

I would check out water bottles on EarthHero they sell many eco-friendly items. It is also a partner with the debit card I use called FutureCard that allows me to get 6% cashback with everything so I recommend checking it out.

I use something similar to these the brand i use is Klean Kanteen but do not see there bottles listed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VRJFG7W/ref=twister_B0BJZK5FZT?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

I'm a baseball parent so we perpetually have too many water bottles.

I recently did a purge, but it's still too much. I need to let go of my emotional support Nalgenes. I've been thinking of getting rid of all of them and getting one of the skinny Klean Kanteen ones because my work bag doesn't fit a larger bottle.

Plastic water bottle reuse already diverts you away from most of the microplastics for ingestion through water- they diffuse out during water storage and you likely empty your bottles to clean them between use.

I just recently switched to a stainless steel blender bottle. I use it for water, electrolyte mix, and protein. Since it's metal, it doesn't hold the flavor of anything. My old plastic one used to taste like fruit no matter how many times I washed it.

I have two metal ones (a large and a small) for regular use, one plastic bottle that fits in my bike’s bottle cage, and three metal tumblers of various shapes/sizes. I feel like this is a good amount for me personally.

I like that you’re considering one that works for both daily use and for cycling. If I were in the market for one I’d definitely consider a good bottle that can do both.

The Owala Free Sip can be sipped with its straw or turned and used more like a chug lid so that might be an option for replacing the bike riding option.

My absolute favorite water bottle, and I've bought them all over the years

So happy to hear this! As an avid hiker with dogs, I have a bunch of hydroflask with the wide mouth since the tops are interchangeable.

My only peeve is they aren’t dishwasher safe (cleaning tabs work well) & some of the tops are a pain to break apart & clean.

Hydroflask is also my favorite by a close margin.

I don't like Owala because 2 times the damn bottle fell the top opened and it spilled the water, that has never happened with the other bottles. We still use it occasionally.

I agree. My specific series of zojirushi I used is : SF-CC20 XA. it has capacity of 2L, so my minimum daily water intake already taken care of and the opening of the bottle are large enough for my asian hand to insert, so very easy to clean. No need for separate glass because the lid can be usable as bowl/glass to drink.

I have an owala and a zojirushi. Both are durable and mostly metal, and have replaceable parts. They’re double wall insulated and both cover the drinking mechanism completely. Each also have a locking mechanism to prevent spillage while in a bag.

I will say that Owala comes in more colors if that’s your thing, but the zojirushi is much lighter to carry.

pretty much any stainless steel insulated bottle will be the same in terms of durability.

The more complex the cap, the more likely it is to fail/leak.

I would get a simple steel insulated bottle, and a aftermarket steel lid (with silicone ring) if you’re rlly worried about leakage.

For me it’s the  CamelBak Chute Mag .75L

Nalgene is pretty good and they last forever

You could always do a sturdy glass bottle, if you're not afraid of breaking it.

My sister says some will even come with silicon bottoms to help if you set it down hard.

Well, you can get glass or hard plastic/silicone

I use a hard plastic one gifted to me, but I’m planning on upgrading soon

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So as much as I hate to say it, a good, durable plastic water bottle is probably your best bet. I understand the concern about plastic pollution, but I have like 3 reusable plastic water bottles that I’ve used for the past 8 years that have probably prevented me from buying hundreds of disposable water bottles.

Nalgene are pretty solid and have a lifetime warranty, also made in the US.

Plus you’ll never wonder where to put those loose stickers anymore!

Hey, have you had a look on r/BuyItForLife ? If you search water bottle, looks like Nalgene comes up the winner for a lot of people on there!

Hydroflask. Keeps drinks hot or cold.

Metal are nice, but I'm not huge on metal taste always. I have a nalgene that has served me well for a long time (long as you don't lost it, you're good!).

Do know that if you want a nearly indestructible nalgene, get the translucent white one (usually comes with a blue lid). The clearer ones are more brittle, and will eventually break after a few falls. I've broken at least one, and I know several others who have broken them. But the white ones last much better, as it's a softer plastic!

I know they're trendy but I've had my Kleen Canteen 40oz stainless steel bottle fire many years and it's never let me down. Use it almost daily.

I have a few (reusable) plastic water bottles. It took me years to find a reusable water bottle that I liked and met all of my needs.

I've had metal ones and I just haven't liked them. The lack of a flip top/straw (for driving/working out) is a huge turnoff for me, and to me, the water tastes funny when in metal. I just can't get over the aftertaste that metal water bottles give you.

Make it last. If you buy a reusable plastic water bottle, but it only gets used for a couple months before it starts cracking - then you're making things worse.

But if you can find a good quality one that lasts for years, then you are helping.

This is where r/zerowaste and r/frugal come together.

Just as an aside: thrift stores around me always have dozens of bottles of all kinds.

Check the materials it is made out of and how long do they last before breaking down. If you have had for years it is probably starting to wear of and leaving microplastics in your water. But if the info tou find says it lasts for 20 years there is no need to buy another one yet.

It already exists and you already have it. The most ecologically responsible thing you can do is NOT buy anything new and keep using what already exists.

If you aren't drinking hot drinks, it shouldn't be a big deal to have a plastic bottle.

Switching to a metal bottle is more about your own health (avoiding plastic) than environmentalism.

Also, be careful about aluminium bottles if the aluminium is on the inside.

Aluminium is reactive so you don't want to keep anything acidic in it, like orange juice or lemon water. There might be some kind of resin lining, but that could have plasticizers or it could be scratched or scraped, exposing the aluminium. I'd suggest a stainless steel bottle over aluminium.

hydro flask makes pretty big ones and they're pretty easy to find in stores to avoid shipping. I know I've seen them at Target, Walmart, Marshall's, and Ross

I too prefer drinking from glass but it’s too heavy for me to carry. It’s leak proof & 750 ml but just not good for me outside the house.

You can get some really good ones online that have silicone covers. Amazon seem to have to good ones, I’d look there first. Or if you have a tk maxx near you , I got mine from there.

I like kleen lantern brand. I've been using mine for years.

I bought a gallon growler from a local brewery. It's glass.

my husband needed to buy water the other day and showed up with a “smart water” brand bottle made from aluminum.

he said it was $2 and he got it because it wasnt plastic. it is 1.13 L/18 oz., tall and thin with a screw top of aluminum.

i’ve been using all week - fits great in my purse and i’ll probably have for a very long time.