First and foremost, Jane is a rock climber, a hobby that forms the foundation of her life and has led her to cliffs, big walls in Yosemite, and valleys around the world. If taste and insulation are a higher priority for you, the Klean Kanteen TKWide Recycled Insulated scored higher in those two metrics and just a point behind the Hydro Flask, overall. The flip-up straw design on the lid makes for quick and easy sips that we found promoted our hydration. Bottles like the Klean Kanteen, Hydro Flask Wide Mouth, Waatr Crazy Cap Pro, and Owala Freesip were made of thick stainless steel and will take some abuse before they show any wear.

Whether working in the field, at the playground with his kids, or airport hopping, Jon knows that clean H20 is the foundation for all life. To ensure we got plenty of varied input, we also passed these bottles around to our friends and family. The cap threads are well made, and it spins open with a satisfyingly smooth whirl and clamps down tight due to a rubber gasket under the lid. The Klean Kanteen TKWide was the only container with a straw that did not impart a plastic taste because its straw is also stainless steel. One of the highest scoring bottles in many other regards—the Klean Kanteen TKWide --is quick to hydrate with a two-handed half twist, but it leaked a decent amount during controlled testing (although none was noticed during field testing).In this test, we measured the insulative quality of the bottles under the hot California sun during midday. It weighs less than a smartphone and fits in a pocket, making it a great emergency option if you run out of water but come across a stream. For example, one particular bottle passed the controlled test with flying colors but then leaked its contents into our bag and ruined two headlamps.

These were closely followed by the Hydroflask Wide Mouth with Straw, Yeti Rambler, and the Speedfil Speedflask. If you're looking for something super simple to lug around town, then you'll want to avoid these bottles. Others leaked after the room in which they were sitting heated up for the day, building up pressure in the bottle.A stainless-steel bottle will be more durable than a glass one, while the most insulated bottle may not necessarily be the best fit for your next backcountry adventure. Since 1968, Paperchase has been spreading joy through its cornucopia of smile-inducing stationery, cards, gifts and more. The magnet next to the bite valve securely attaches to your backpack strap (if designed for this use).

Despite the extra twisting, all these bottles have their specific features and uses, so it's good to note that they won't leak on you. The large-threaded cap whirls on and off in a smooth and satisfying way and has a super comfortable finger carry loop. separated them somewhat into categories, the overall review objectively compares bottles of all different types side-by-side. It is especially important to clean your bladder often if you use sports drinks, sugared juice, or water. The Iron Flask is attractive and lightweight, plus its straw-style lid promotes hydration more readily than a standard wide mouth.If you find a hydration bladder is a good fit for your activities, it's hard to beat the Gregory Hydro 3D. The 17 oz Hydrapak Stow reached a sweltering 123 degrees F, while the 25 oz Nomader Collapsible got up to 104 F.