You know you need to drink water every day, so why not buy a cool canteen to help meet your hydration needs? The seven best water bottles will not only keep you sipping on fresh H2O, they’ll save you cash and reduce waste from plastic bottles. Plus, they pack other convenient benefits, such as keeping your liquids at ideal temps or making it easy to add more flavor. Whether you need a travel flask or prefer to track every drop, these containers have you covered.
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7 Water Bottles to Get You to Drink More
1. Back to Earth
Best for: Environmentalists
The Box Appetit Eau Good Glass bottle features a cork top and charcoal filter to improve the taste of H2O you get from a faucet. (People into trendy charcoal drinks might get especially excited about this one!) Made from 100 percent wood, the charcoal stick lasts six months and after that, you can use it as a soil fertilizer. You’ll also get a neoprene sleeve to protect the bottle from breakage. ($35, boxappetit.com)
2. Run Ready
Best for: Endurance athletes
A bottle that’s ready to go and easy to carry, the Camelbak Quick Stow Flask has a no-spill bite valve, collapsible design and volume indicators so you can check how much you drank on the road. It also easily fits into a running vest, belt or handheld carrier, like Camelbak’s Ultra Handheld Chill, which will store your credit card and keys, too. It’s one convenient little carry-all. ($20, camelback.com)
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3. Bright Idea
Best for: Personalization
You get to choose the size (anywhere from 12 to 64 ounces), colors and lid type with the My Hydro Hydro Flask bottles. With 14 different hues, you can mix and match the strap, cap, bottle and boot (a removable silicone sleeve). And besides looking pretty, this bottle’s stainless steel construction keeps drinks chilled for 24 hours and heated for six. (from $34, hydroflask.com)
4. Flavor Factor
Best for: Fruit lovers
Not into plain old agua? Sweeten it up with the Infusion Pro Water Infusion Bottle. The 24-ounce carafe has a cage for fresh fruits, plus a strainer at the mouthpiece so you can add some zing to your beverage without the debris. It also has a lockable top to keep it from spilling in your bag, and comes with a neoprene sleeve and recipe booklet for flavoring ideas. If you’re not happy with how it works, a lifetime guarantee allows you to return it any time. ($19, amazon.com)
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5. Record Keeper
Best for: Watching your intake
If you’re one to avoid slurping water most of the day, let the H2OPal Smart Bottle Hydration Tracker come to your rescue. With a magnetic reader attached to the bottom, this bottle records how many ounces of liquid you sip. Pair it with the app for suggested goals based on weight, weather, activity and age. It’ll then adjust that target each day, sending notifications when it’s time to drink up. Better yet, it syncs with FitBit, Apple Health, Amazon Alexa and soon, Android devices so you can easily see stats. ($130, h2opal.com)
6. Travel Buddy
Best for: Adventure seekers
Leakproof, packable, flexible and BPA- and BPS-free make the Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle super portable. It’s the perfect vessel to take on active trips, especially if your travels involve hiking or backpacking. It also has a clip so you can attach it to any bag and a big cap for easily filling. When you have to pack up and go, just roll it up or lay it flat and it takes up little space. (from $12, platy.com)
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7. Trend Setter
Best for: Stylish studio goers
Meet the go-to accessory for fitness class fanatics. The S’Well bottle, which comes in a wide array of colors and chic designs (from florals to landscapes to metallics). There’s plenty of tech at play, too: A copper layer stops condensation and stainless steel insulation keep liquids cold for 24 hours and warm for 12. (Water even stays chilled during hot yoga!) It also comes in 9-, 17- and 25-ounce sizes and supports charities like Unicef, American Forests and Drink Up. (from $25, swellbottle.com)
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