I’ve had my Hydroflask for so long the lid leaks (sip spout is jacked) but I’ll be damned if the ice isn’t still frozen after a day and a half still. Husband has the wide mouth lid with a flex cap. It’s beat up a bit but still works perfect. Had them maybe ten years now?

Hydroflask is good. Dropped mine about 500 times, and it is dented but still holds ice for 48 hrs.

We love using Yeti’s. They hold up extremely well! Durable and leak proof, they also also have a QR code at the bottom, so if you are prone to loosing water bottles, it makes it easier to be returned to rightful owner. Iced drinks stay cold 24+ hours out.

I love the takeya bottles and their standard and coffee lids. The handles are comfortable, and my bottles have lasted years of drops.

My camelbak chute bottles aren't quite as durable. A couple are no longer insulating well, but I prefer the drinking spout on those lids.

I definitely wouldn't pay $100 for an insulated water bottle. The Hydroflask is a great choice for pretty much everyone. Mine has held up super well with tons of dropping and hitting various rocks etc, it's still never had any leaks, and stays cold forever.

Klean kanteen tkwide 32 oz with twist cap. I can top it up with ice at the start of a day and then continue refilling with tap water throughout and still have cold water all day long.

I have an ozark trail (Walmart) container. Double wall stainless, freakin $11. Amaze-balls. Keeps ice for so long. A day or so, feels like forever. I’ve tried a few other brands, was a hardcore Nalgene bro for a while, even have their keep it cool thing. This ozark trail beats every bottle I’ve tried so far. I’ve got the 32oz or 40oz, middle size. No straw, no replacement lids, no accessories, like 3 colors. But I just haven’t found a better bottle yet.

Hydrapeak is literally so good, my flask is black and i had that thing sit out in the full summer sun for HOURS and when i went to take a drink it was still full of ice and super cold. Theyre pretty cheap too!

I’ve had my Yeti for a year now. It still looks brand new despite daily use, and the insulation is excellent. Worth the extra money imo for the durability.

Ironflask. Pretty straightforward, don't let how cheap they are fool you, they just don't upcharge as hard because they don't advertise. I've bought them for several family members and myself now.

I have Yetis, Hydroflasks, and a Klein Kanteen bottle. They all work about the same in terms of insulation and durability.

However, Hydroflask has the best warranty of the bunch. I would recommend them over the other brands on that basis.

I have a bunch of Yeti, Klean Kanteen, Contigo, Hydraflask etc.

My favorite in all categories is the Klean Kanteen.

I have a takeya. Much cheaper than yeti and works very well. I will still have ice water hours after filling it even in the summer.

Hydro Flask with the Flex Chug cap. Keeps water cold and it doesn't leak.

There are lots of insulated bottles in thrift stores, that's where I've picked up a couple.

On hikes I use a water bladder that goes in my hiking backpack. I add a lot of ice cubes and it keeps my water cold for six hours. I also carry back up small water bottles half frozen half fresh water as they melt enough to use if I run low for myself or the dogs. In the car is where I leave a giant insulated water bottle waiting for me to rehydrate again if I ran out of water on a hike.

I feel like an insulated water bottle would be too heavy especially a large one to hike with.

Smart water bottle and sawyer squeeze filterif you’re near water sources. Fresh cold water as much as you want.

1. Freeze a one litre Nalgene bottle 1/3 full of water to create a block of ice.
2. Top off with water before your hike.
3. Put in a insulated Nalgene carrier, or something similar 👇

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The carrier also keeps a bottle of water from freezing in the winter.

Get any of the decent brands (hydroflask, Kleen Kanteen, Owala, etc) and put a thin foam sleeve around it.

That will help absorb the shock and make it last longer. 

I'm very pleased with my Owala FreeSip. My wife has one, too. It seems rugged, although I've not abused it and it does keep ice for a long time.

As a construction worker I went cheap to replace as needed. I don't think Yeti is much better than the economy brands.

Ozark Trails has solid options.

Yeti bottles actually do have thicker steel than the other popular brands so they do last longer

GSI Microlite. My partner wants drinks to be as cold as physically possible for as long as possible and I got the 1L bottle. It’s been dropped plenty of times over the last five or so years and it’s all dented up, but it still works great. 

I got a large steel Ozark Trail water bottle from Walmart about 5 years ago and it's still working great. I work construction and I beat the shit out of this thing and it keeps on chugging.

+1 to Zojirushi. One of the best insulated water bottles I've ever owned. It's really slender so I managed to carry it around in my front pocket of my shorts in the summertime. It's also really easy to clean. Like others have said, it all comes apart to easily clean. Made in China or not, they are the best company for keeping stuff hot or cold, hands down.

Having used both brands, I’d say they’re both good choices. Since you don’t want to worry about leaking, get one with a locking cap or twist to close type.

Kleen kanteens dent real easy

Yeti Rambler if you're willing to go a bit bigger and spend a little more. Has been more than worth the money for me after owning several insulated bottles and putting them through hell. Plus, it's fully dishwasher safe and easy to replace the plastic components (lid, etc) which makes it BIFL so long as you don't run it over with a bulldozer or something.

I love their 360 pour, all stainless, insulated thermos. For insulated bottles, it strikes me as the most BIFL.

I got a hydro flask before they were cool, I've heard the quality has gone down since. But mine is still like new after 8 years. Only metal bottle I've ever not gotten a taste from.

I second Klean Kanteen. I've had mine for 5+ years, I only drink from that while at work and also most of the times at home. I have an insulated version and it is one of the best buys of my life. It can hold a beverage cold for extremely long even in direct heat. I have purposefully dropped it down the concrete stairs to see how durable it is. I managed to get a tiny dent in it and that's all. I just throw it around and it's just as good as new, I couldn't recommend it enough

I really like my Owala. It's the only water bottle I've experienced that has a straw with a mouthpiece that's large enough to clean.

My flip top hydroflask mouthpiece always gets scuzzy because there isn't a good way to clean/dry it out

I will add a vote for Yeti because they're also dishwasher-safe. That may not be an issue for you, but for me this is the defining difference with every similar product that I have considered.

I really like Owala! I know it’s hyped, but that thing will last me forever. You can drink through a straw or sip/chug. Insulated metal and heavy plastic drinking mechanism. I love the wide mouth (makes filling with ice so easy). It also fits well in the hand because they design two of the sides to have a flatter edge, so it’s really easy to grip! I’ve dropped it like three times. It has dents and scratches, but I’m sure it will last forever. Also, the insulated part of the lid that usually gets really nasty?? super easily removable and washable.

Yep and they have a millions sizes and shapes for what ever OP needs. I also like hydro flask for this but I don’t think they have as many options.

We have had bad luck with hydro flask lids leaking!

I'm a big fan of the hydroflask Insulated water bottles, have held up great for many years. Mouth is just big enough to squeeze an ice cube in there.

I have regular non-insulated hydroflask bottles my elementary age kids use, and they have stood up great. They have been dented and dinged, but I've literally hammered them back into shape and they keep working.

Definitely recommend.

It's nothing fanc and isn't steel like OP requested, but I love my Nalgeen Oasis Canteen. I have a bit of a water bottle obsession. I've tried many brands, sizes, and sizes in search of the perfect water bottle. Every time, I come back to the humble Nalgeen Oasis Canteen.

Here's just a few of the many reasons why I'm obsessed with this bottle: It is the only large-ish bottle I can easily hold with my tiny hands. It fits well in purses and backpacks. It's holds a decent volume (32oz). It's cheap ($8.61 on Nalgeen.com). It's durable. Doesn't dent. Hard to crack. No paint color to chip off. It's super light weight.

The only reason I've tried to find a replacement is because people seem compelled to comment on it. Most people start telling me stories about their days in the military, or how it reminds them of their grandfather's canteen from war. They're great stories....but I just want to drink my water, not start a long conversation. Then there's the obnoxious few who make jokes about how it's probably filled with an alcoholic beverage. As a recovered alcoholic, I loathe those remarks. I wish people thought more before opening their mouth to speak... And just let me drink my water in peace.

TL;DR Get the Nalgeen Oasis Canteen.You won't regret it.

Hydroflask or Klean Kanteen. Lifetime warranty, excellently built. I personally prefer Hydroflask standard mouth.

Hydroflask

or Klean Kanteen

I bought a klean kanteen recently, and so far I love it. Had it for about 2 weeks and it doesnt leak, keeps my water ice cold in a factory. It isn't too hot in the factory but water in a regular bottle gets warm after about an hour and half. Klean keeps it cold for my whole work shift of 10 hours without ice. Some people seem to have issues with the cafe lid leaking. I have the cafe lid and it never leaks. My research has led me to believe that the cap was just not reassembled correctly by the other people. Cant attest for its durability yet as I haven't dropped it or used it as a hammer, but there are reviews for that out there.

I have a hydroflask and I will never use anything else ever again. Ice stays cold, doesn't leak, easy to clean, stickers stick well to it, I can't sing the praises of this thing any louder. It's amazing!!

I went down this rabbit hole last year and settled on the Yeti Rambler with the flip-top spout thing, in the 28 oz size so it still fits in most cup holders. They just don’t leak, and keeps water cool all day long.

For me, the Stanley trigger action is amazing. Vacuum insulated so stuff stays cold or hot for the whole work day, very easy to use and won't leak and has a big opening so it is easy to clean.

Nalgene, they also sell replacement lids when the connector part to hold the lid on breaks. They also have inserts you can buy and wash out that make the wide mouth easier to sip from so it doesn’t all spill.

Good to know there is a Union made water bottle!

Nalgene is by far the best BIFL product. They make mouth pieces for it if you dont like the wide mouth