Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw for Sports, Travel, and School BPA-Free Sports Water Bottle, 24 oz, Denim

Recommended by a coworker, and admittedly a bit outside of my usual budget. But wow was it worth it. Have not tried the ice/temperature yet as I don't like cold water. However, I found it to be leak proof, be a very solid water bottle, the mouth piece is easy to drink from. I LOVE that I can drink from it like a straw without the straw piece popping up, while also being able to chug if needed. As a teacher, I need lots of water and I drink more when I have access to a straw.But this essentially replaces two water containers: it can replace my knock-off Stanley (which was hard to keep clean and only practical for teaching) and my regular water bottle I take on bike rides or hikes.I intentionally purchased the 40oz size because I go through about twice that in a day. It's BIG. It would not balance well on a regular bike water bottle holder, but this is the size I need and I'm so happy with this purchase.Expensive, but looks easy to clean, fulfills the purpose of two previous items, and seems very sturdy. Well worth it.

Got this as a gift for my brother in law! Owala is just a great brand overall. Ordering from Amazon made shipping easier too. It has a functional and appealing design. From my own experience they're incredibly high quality and easy to use. The handle make it easy to grip on to the water bottle for hikes and walking around. The size is perfect it carries enough water where I'm not annoyed having to refill constantly and also not annoyed having to carry something SUPER heavy. I love that the lock feature ensures it never spills! I've had so many problems with other water bottles spilling. It's a great brand and worth the price. If you don't like the color of the cap they sell replacement ones so you can match your vibe better. FYI

The whole thing about being able to choose whether you use the straw or tilt it to chug is awesome and all, but mainly I was scouring the internet for a bottle that had some kind of straw mechanism that wasn't (1) on a spring-loaded flippy thing that would eventually wear out and stop working, (2) wasn't open to the air where it could collect other peoples' geeeeerms when I took it around everywhere with me, and (3) didn't have some kind of screw-top or other cap that I wouldn't be able to open one-handed. DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD THAT IS TO FIND? I do.Literally, Owala was the only brand/bottle I found that checked all three of those boxes. THE ONLY ONE. So even though it was a little more than I would normally pay for a water bottle and I hated that I couldn't customize my colors, I decided to give it a try. And lo, I found the light and the heavens blessed me with a (near) perfect water bottle.I've used my bottle pretty much all day every day since purchasing it several months ago and it works as well now as it did when I first bought it. I do worry about the spring-loaded lid release eventually wearing out, but it hasn't yet with constant use (and more than occasional extra use for funsies). The only sign of wear over time is that there are a few small (aesthetic/surface) scratches on the outside from a couple times when I dropped my bottle on concrete and asphalt. I wish they weren't there but it doesn't affect anything except my delicate eyeballs.My only qualm with the bottle's near perfection, which seems entirely unavoidable from a design perspective, is that ice cubes inside of the bottle make a lot of noise when sloshing around and bumping up against the metal interior. When you work a job that sometimes requires near-complete silence, that noise can be an issue. For most, it probably wouldn't matter in the slightest (when I'm at home, I don't even think about it). I don't blame Owala for this. But if they solved it, then it would be the holy grail of sheer perfection designed to hold ambrosia for the gods. Until then, I feel honored to partake.The handle is convenient for carrying. The shape of the bottle (flat on the sides) is a clever touch that makes it easier to grip for twisting off the top and such. It fits in average cup holders. It's leakproof when the lid is secured well and the cap is clicked into place.The button to open the cap is strong (works well) and is easy to press. If the handle is down (it gently clicks into place if you fold it down), it covers the button and prevents any accidental presses. That said, while it could theoretically be pressed accidentally if you leave the handle up/open all the time (like I do), it has never happened to me.The inside is metal, which keeps the insides cold for ages (with ice). The straw is plastic, which stops the water from tasting like gross metal water bottle. The outside is... not-metal, which means the sun can be directly on the bottle and warm the outside while the inside is still ice cold and, more importantly, that there's no condensation on the outside getting everything around it wet (bane of my college existence :| ). Vinyl stickers adhere well to whatever the outside material is.It disassembles into straw, lid, and bottle for cleaning, and the the shape of the lid makes it a lot easier (and way more sanitary) to clean than any other straw-based bottle I've had/used. I run the lid and straw through the dishwasher occasionally. I think the bottle recommends hand washing but I forget; in addition to hand washing, I occasionally do a polydent cleaning to eliminate any odors and ensure all bacteria are dead af. It works like a charm.This is a 100% honest review and I generally try not to fangirl or gush excessively: this bottle is /that/ good. I legit recommend it for anyone looking for a water bottle (unless they prefer the big mouth/screw-top kind) and am very seriously considering buying one for everyone in my family.

God I love this thing. Was introduced to these at my friend's house. Ordered this the minute I got home. I have consumed sososo much more water. I love having two options, though I mostly use the straw attachment. It is very watertight. I basically can't accidentally open it with the lock in front of the latch. I definitely prefer this unadorned black color. The others were a bit much for my taste. I also discovered that if it's only partially full and I go to put it down on a slant on a hard surface, it rings like a bell!! Highly recommend this, it's fantastic.

Whoever invented the sip and gulp combo is genius. It has a straw inside but the top is more like a "grownup" sippy cup feature instead of a straw sticking out or you have the option to just gulp. It's SO easy to just pop open and drink. You wouldn't think it would be that big a deal but the design is a game changer! No crimped straws that pop out or having to dig your straw top open to drink. The color combos are cool and the outside has a texture to it that makes it easy to grip. The 24oz fits in my cupholder. I wasn't sure if it was worth the hype or cost but I won't buy another water bottle after Owala!

Love this water bottle! I didn't think I would use it as much as I actually do, but it's the only water bottle I reach for now. Doesn't leak! You can sip from its "straw" part which is great for drinking in the car so you don't take your eyes off the road. You can also tip it back and drink from it that way if you prefer. Keeps water cold long enough. I replaced the plastic straw on the inside with a glass straw (look for 8.5" long x 10MM). Finally, I'm personally not a very multi-color type of person, so VERY HAPPY that a plain black color is available!I originally bought both the 32oz and the 24oz. I actually wanted to keep the 32oz because I drink a ton of water a day (hydrohomie4life) but ultimately returned it because it wouldn't fit in my car cupholder.