OwalaFreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw for Sports, Travel, and School BPA-Free Sports Water Bottle, 24 oz, Surfs Edge

I've had this for over a year now and it's definitely the best water bottle ever. It’s insulated, sturdy, secure, attractive, and the free sip + straw design is amazing. I’ve never been a big straw person and previous was using the Thermos Alta water bottle—I loved it at the time and always preferred an open spout to a straw, but I had so many accidents with it popping open in my bag because I often forgot to lock it. Eventually, I lost it and got this one. The Owala locks securely as long as you just put the handle down. Even when I forget to put the handle down, it usually doesn't open because the button takes a bit of force to press. I figured I would primarily use the spout option, but ended up falling in love with the straw. Unlike other options, it doesn’t stick out of the bottle and is super easy to clean. The straw is wide so you can easily suck up a lot of liquid. I wanted a bottle that was attractive for the office and a balance between holding a substantial amount of water and still fitting in my bag and car cupholder. I have the 24 oz version in Foggy Tide, which fits the bill. I find I drink more water using this, so I do have to refill throughout the day, but it’s great. It keeps my water cold and I add 3 big ice cubes in the morning, which last through the day as I refill the water.Even my 2-year-old LOVES the straw function and it’s easy for her to use. She has her own water bottle with a silicone straw, but always begs for mine instead. I think the 24 oz would be too cumbersome for her to use regularly on her own, but I’m considering getting her a 16 oz kid one since she loves it so much. My only issue is that if she knocks it over, I really don’t want it to spill everywhere. I'm considering the flip, but I wish there was a kid size that had the same exact straw as this without the spout..

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I LOVE this water bottle. My only complaint is it doesn’t fit in my cup holder. It holds ice well, I will say though if you refill it with water 4/5 times you will have to put more ice in it. I feel like that’s with most bottles though. I love the straw part of it or I can turn it up like a bottle. The blue is bright and pretty! Quality:Good Storage capacity:Good

This water bottle is the one for me. It's easily transportable, even at the largest size of 40oz. I love the built in straw and chug spout. As a dog walker, I drink tons of water a day being outside. I have always wanted a nice insulated water bottle and have had my eyes on Owala for sometime.I've gone through a lot of "no brand" water bottles and they served their purpose, but the Owala bottle has found itself even in my everyday life when I'm not working. It's often sitting at my desk and I drink from it all day, and it goes everywhere with me.The quality of the water bottle is wonderful and sweat proof. I have found it keeps water cold inside of it up to 48 hours, with a 24 hour guarantee. As a dog walker, the largest size of 40oz was a MUST for me. It can feel a little heavy at times when filled and sadly doesn't fit in your cupholder in the car, but that's not a big deal for me. The design of the bottle is awesome, but the best thing about it is the cap -- having two ways to drink and it being completely leak proof has been a godsend. I've had this thing go upside down in my car and it didn't lose a drop of water. The handle on the cap is also really nice and convenient. It's also very easy to clean and comes apart just as easily for quick cleaning (don't forget about the silicone piece in the top of the cap which easily comes out!)I absolutely recommend Owala for its price, especially if you are outside as much as me.

Whenever asked by recent high school grads what advice we want to share related to college, the first thing we say is to "get a sturdy, insulated water bottle" and we still live by that to this day. Because when we were in college for the first 2 years, it was so easy to forget to drink water. It didn't cross our minds that staying hydrated would just drastically improve most things (mood, focus, energy, etc). College was always hectic and it was also easy and convenient to waste money at a vending machine and get a quick coke drink. But ever since owning a water bottle, it has been a physical reminder to just sip water instead of getting a sugary drink. That helped us out a lot in fighting the lingering Freshman 15 weight gain too.My wife and I were among the early owners of Owala bottles when they first came out and way before they became trendy on TikTok and became known as koala nose bottles. They were selling them at our local Sam's in a 2-pack 32 oz black and grey set. It was (and still is) an awesome water bottle and lasted us for years, even after college. Super sturdy and durable, we still have our first bottles. But because of accidental drops, the paint chipped, had scratches, and a few dents on the bottom. It still works in keeping our water cold and hot or cold and we use it to carry ice when camping or having picnic dates at the park. My wife's favorite water bottle color is white: sleek and clean design, very good looking. So I ordered this 24 oz for her as a surprise. She was very pleased. It's a smaller size than the 32 oz and she can hold and grip it better since it's smaller.This is our go-to water bottle. The only brand we use and recommend to all our friends and families. Even ordered two more for my mom and dad. I'd put ice with water in it the night before and it's still ice cold the next morning until the afternoon, and the ice still hasn't completely melted then. It's very well-insulated and very functional. When my wife was recovering from covid, I made her green tea and poured it into her Owala bottle. We didn't know it was going to retain the heat so well, even after 3 hours and would've burned her if she didn't test it first. It felt like boiling water when she dipped her fingers in. The exterior felt neutral, not warm or hot, so we didn't know.Overall, this is a heavy-duty water bottle and works incredibly well for insulating both hot and warm water. Even when dropped on wood, cement, tiles, or concrete, it retains its shape albeit a few small dents on the bottom. My wife and I will continue to use our Owala bottles and will buy new ones when the time calls. As long as Owala is still in business, they've earned our trust and we will continue buying from them.