I got picky about water bottles after picking up indoor rock climbing as a new activity. Three critical features I wanted in a water bottle were1. Insulated to keep water cold AND to keep condensation off the exterior of the bottle2. A lid to cover the drinking spout -- with indoor rock climbing, you tend to chuck your bottle on the padded ground, and I didn't love the idea of a mouthpiece touching the floor of a gym and3. One-handed operation. Your hands get sore, filthy, and tired from climbing and belaying.It was surprisingly difficult to find a product that met these criteria AND that weren't child-sized. This Owala FreeSip bottle checked every box, plus has a little handle, which doubles as a lock to prevent accidentally popping the lid open. Its top is ... MoreI got picky about water bottles after picking up indoor rock climbing as a new activity. Three critical features I wanted in a water bottle were1. Insulated to keep water cold AND to keep condensation off the exterior of the bottle2. A lid to cover the drinking spout -- with indoor rock climbing, you tend to chuck your bottle on the padded ground, and I didn't love the idea of a mouthpiece touching the floor of a gym and3. One-handed operation. Your hands get sore, filthy, and tired from climbing and belaying.It was surprisingly difficult to find a product that met these criteria AND that weren't child-sized. This Owala FreeSip bottle checked every box, plus has a little handle, which doubles as a lock to prevent accidentally popping the lid open. Its top is wide enough to toss ice cubes in, and makes cleaning easier.It's larger than something like a a Swell bottle, since it holds more water, but the body of the Owala is contoured subtly, so that it is narrow enough to hold in one hand without feeling unwieldy.I haven't tried the straw because I didn't need it.If I wanted one tiny feature -- a non-slip base would be cool.

If you are looking for a great water bottle that is well insulated- look no further. The greatest features of this water bottle is the spout to sip or chug, the lock that doubles as a carrying handle, and the ergonomic feel. We are huge HydroFlask fans and have man of them in our house but spending money on the different lids and attachments is an investment (the best hydroflask is the lightweight one!). We just wanted something easy new and affordable. The fact that my hand doesn't get fatigued holding it is nice, whereas with my Hydroflask I am often struggling when I get my kids or things out of the car. That is what makes the handle on this one nice too.Some Cons:Can't put hot liquids in itNot enough color options (though you could mix and match I ... MoreIf you are looking for a great water bottle that is well insulated- look no further. The greatest features of this water bottle is the spout to sip or chug, the lock that doubles as a carrying handle, and the ergonomic feel. We are huge HydroFlask fans and have man of them in our house but spending money on the different lids and attachments is an investment (the best hydroflask is the lightweight one!). We just wanted something easy new and affordable. The fact that my hand doesn't get fatigued holding it is nice, whereas with my Hydroflask I am often struggling when I get my kids or things out of the car. That is what makes the handle on this one nice too.Some Cons:Can't put hot liquids in itNot enough color options (though you could mix and match I suppose)Not lightweight (if you are looking for a lightweight bottle-hydroflask lightweight is amazing)Cold beverages stay cold overnight NOT 24hrs (depending on where you are; if it is abnormally hot the bottle can only take so much)Overall, it is well worth the price. $25 is super affordable for me but it hasn't always been this way and I understand that it is not the case for everybody. That being said, if you are working with $25.00 and you want an affordable quality bottle for staying hydrated (not backpacking, hiking, running,cycling)...This is the bottle for you!

I am really impressed with how Owala FreeSip Vacumm Water Bottle - 24 FL OZ is conveniently helping both my daily life and outdoor activities. The "two option" of sip provide immediate access to my favorite fluid inside bottle so quickly. The options are yours to decide depending on the temperature of the fluid, and how fast you might want to drink from it. The bottle is also around the right size, you could grab it in your hand, have a sip while waiting in the car, during work etc. And whenever I carried it with my hike around the hills, the hook on the top can be easily operated so that your fingers can be fit into it comfortably. Even with the weight of the full bottle of fluid, the whole thing does not feel super heavy to carry. I had no problem holding it for ... MoreI am really impressed with how Owala FreeSip Vacumm Water Bottle - 24 FL OZ is conveniently helping both my daily life and outdoor activities. The "two option" of sip provide immediate access to my favorite fluid inside bottle so quickly. The options are yours to decide depending on the temperature of the fluid, and how fast you might want to drink from it. The bottle is also around the right size, you could grab it in your hand, have a sip while waiting in the car, during work etc. And whenever I carried it with my hike around the hills, the hook on the top can be easily operated so that your fingers can be fit into it comfortably. Even with the weight of the full bottle of fluid, the whole thing does not feel super heavy to carry. I had no problem holding it for like a few hours with my hike. The temperature preserving feature in general is okay to trust with, my hot tea carried to my hike was well kept with its temperature for quite a few hours. And also I tried it with my large size overnight backpacking pack, there is even more ways to enjoy the drinks by just attaching it to the size pocket of the pack. In general, I really like this bottle and would recommend it.