17 best water bottles 2024 tested by the GLAMOUR team
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An essential accessory for hot girl walks, road trips, commuting, and everything in-between, the best water bottles are easy to use, and super cute to carry around. But that’s not all.
As well as being far better for the environment than disposable plastic water bottles, many of today’s top picks are also equipped with nifty additional features that make them even better suited to modern day life; like insulation (they don’t just keep water cold, they keep hot drinks hot, too) filtration, collapsible straws, anti-spillage features and much more. Couple that with the fact that there are heaps of aesthetic options (Stanley Quencher, we’re looking at you), and it’s no surprise that practically everyone in GLAMOUR HQ has happily made this sustainable swap.
But which ones would we actually recommend? And which water bottle camp is yours? Whether you’re after a trendy tumbler big enough for ice cubes, a stainless steel flask that’ll keep cold all day long, or a completely leak-proof sports bottle to throw in your gym bag, these are the emotional support water bottles that are truly worth the TikTok hype.
What features should I look for in a high quality water bottle?
The primary requirement of a reusable water bottle is that it's a leakproof vessel to store and sip drinking water. But if you want the best bottle – a bottle that excels on functionality and goes above and beyond – you’ll want to keep an eye out for clever additional features like vacuum insulation, built-in water filtration, an ergonomic design and flip-up mouthpiece. Also – you desperately require a model that's dishwasher-safe, or are you happy to hand wash?
If it's a bottle you'll primarily be bringing to your workout class or gym session, you'll likely want something with an open, standard mouth or sports cap that's easy to guzzle from. More on the hunt for something super aesthetic to sip from at your desk? A water bottle with a built-in straw and carry handle might be more your speed — but just make sure it's fully leakproof if you're planning on carting it to and from the office in your work bag. We’re not about our cold drinks spilling over our Macbook before the bottle is even upside down.
How we've been testing water bottles:
Over the years, the GLAMOUR team – alongside our freelance writers – have tested our fair share of different water bottles. Denise Primbet, GLAMOUR’s Commerce Writer has settled on an Owala – she’s never without one in the office – while our Senior European Commerce Editor Sophie Cockett loves her Stanley AeroLight IceFlow.
From catastrophic bag leaks, to unexpectedly lukewarm liquids, we've been through it all at the hands of our water bottles — and we're confident that this experience has helped us whittle down this list of winners. As well as this, we've scoured the specs, compared the features, and read the reviews of each and every single model.
FAQ: Why bother with a reusable water bottle?
As mentioned above, lots of popular water bottles come with cool features that you just wont get from your typical disposable plastic water bottles. Also, constantly having to buy bottled water bottles when you're out and about isn't good for the environment, or your wallet. By swapping to a reusable water bottle, research suggests that the average person stops around 150 single-use plastic bottles from going to landfill each year — so it's a great way to live more sustainably.
FAQ: How should I clean my water bottle?
Unless you're splashing out on something dishwasher-safe, chances are your water bottle will need to be washed by hand to avoid build up of bacteria and dirt. The best way to do this is to unscrew your lid, fill your bottle up with hot water (tap water is fine) and soap, and use a bottle brush to scrub away and ensure you're reaching all areas. The same applies to straws, spouts, and sports caps, too. You can buy narrow cleaning brushes designed especially for straws to help you keep things clean.
FAQ: What is the most environmentally friendly reusable water bottle?
By choosing a reusable water bottle over a plastic one, you're already doing something pretty good for the environment. But if you want to take your eco-friendly efforts one step further, anything from Ocean Bottle is a pretty safe bet. Fully recyclable, their bottles are all made from recycled stainless steel, BPA-free plastic, silicone rubber, and ocean-bound plastics. Elsewhere, bottles from Camelbak, Stanley, Yeti Rambler, Klean Kanteen, S’Well and Nalgene are all great bets.
FAQ: How long can you keep water in a reusable water bottle?
Not as long as you likely do! Ideally, you should be washing your bottle every evening, and filling it with fresh water every morning — otherwise bacteria will start to develop within a few days. Gross.