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- 1/16
The Best Water Bottles to Keep You Hydrated All Day
By now you know the importance of drinking enough water but it's often easier said than done. A simple solution? Investing in a reusable water bottle that you can refill throughout the day. Carrying one around with you will make you more likely to drink up, plus, the benefits for the environment (and your wallet!) make the one-time purchase worth it.
In the Good Housekeeping Institute, we test water bottles on performance evaluations like resistance of leaking and spilling; durability evaluations to determine the bottle’s ability to resist breaking when dropped from sipping height using our Drop Tester machine; and ease evaluations to determine the ease of opening and closing the bottle, comfort of drinking from the bottle, and ease of cleaning. We also send bottles home with consumer testers who provide feedback on each bottle’s ability to resist leaking and spilling and overall satisfaction. After testing 25 bottles and parsing through nearly 200 data points, we found the best reusable water bottles in every material and for every activity.
The below picks (or similar models) are either top-tested picks from Lab and consumer testing or road-tested favorites of our experts and editors. Here are the best water bottles to buy:
- 2/16
1) Sustain Tritan Water Bottle
Nalgene
amazon.com
$14.99
A favorite in multiple GH Institute Labs, this 32-ounce wide-mouthed bottle is easy to drink from and tote along anywhere thanks to its light weight, plastic loop that easily hooks onto any bag and a screw top that makes for a tight seal so you can toss it in without fear of leaking. Our editors love the "measurement markings on the side so you know how much you’re drinking through the day." This pick is made of 50% recycled material for bonus sustainability points. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe and the colors stay bright even after many washes.
- 3/16
2) eddy+ Water Bottle
CamelBak
amazon.com
$8.79
For around $10, you can't beat the value of the CamelBack eddy+. Made of durable, dishwasher-safe plastic, at 25 ounces, it's the perfect size for most people to tote along all day — and it fits in most cupholders. The bite valve straw makes it easy to sip from on the go and prevents spills and splashes (though we don't recommend tossing into a bag, as it's not leak-proof).
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- 4/16
3) Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
S'well
amazon.com
$34.90
S'well has become the gold standard for stainless steel water bottles. They keep your drinks hot for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours, and they're available in 9, 17, and 25 ounce sizes. The brand often releases new colors and designs — like this gorgeous floral bottle. In our Lab tests, they kept drinks super cold and didn't leak or spill.
- 5/16
4) Jackson Reusable Water Bottle
Contigo
amazon.com
$9.90
This 24-ounce reusable water bottle is a bargain. You can easily take a sip of water with one hand since it opens with the push of a button — no need to twist off a cap — perfect for road trips, exercising or anyone on the go. Other Contigo bottles have performed well in previous tests by our kitchen appliance experts, with consumer testers saying they're extremely easy to open, close and drink from, as well as comfortable to hold. It's also dishwasher-safe (on the top rack).
- 6/16
5) SM-SA36-BA Vacuum Insulated Mug
Zojirushi
amazon.com
$29.99
This 20-ounce stainless steel water bottle is a favorite among many GH editors. We love that it has the drinking ease of a spout that stays protected from germs and the rest. Its sleek design is a plus, but the real wow is how well it keeps drinks at temperature for days. Plus, the lid screws on and locks so it's great for tossing in a bag without the worry of accidental leaks. When it's time to drink, the pop-top opens with the click of a button.
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- 7/16
6) Wide Mouth Straw Lid Water Bottle
Hydro Flask
amazon.com
41.00
These Hydro Flask water bottles are insanely popular on Amazon — we're talking over 27,000 reviews and the #1 spot on the best-seller's list. Both the 32-ounce and 40-ounce bottles have wide mouths, so you can easily fit in ice cubes (don't worry: they can be used for hot drinks, too!). This version comes with a straw lid for easy sipping, but you can purchase different lids separately.
- 8/16
7) Sport Water Bottle with Filter
Brita
amazon.com
$39.90
Great to keep in your gym bag or bring on a trip, Brita’s squeezable 20-ounce bottle is super affordable and quickly filters chlorine, improving the odor and taste of water as you sip. The filter is right in the cap so you don't have to wait to hydrate. It’s lightweight (even when full) and dishwasher-safe.
- 9/16
8) Actives Insulated Water Bottle
Takeya
amazon.com
$21.49
One of our editors says this Takeya bottle is her go-to for everything from working out to traveling thanks to its smart details. "My favorite is that there’s a grippy strip around the lid, which makes it easy to open the top if it’s been tightened too much." Plus, the straw lid makes it easy to hydrate mid-workout (no more fumbling to open the bottle!), and it comes in a range of sizes and lid options — there’s even one for kids!
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HydroJug
walmart.com
$19.99
A favorite of multiple GH Institute Lab pros, this massive water bottle holds a half gallon of water to help you reach your hydration goals. "It seems over the top, but it's not," says Nicole Papantoniou, deputy director of the Kitchen Appliances Lab. "It’s a great way to get a ton of water in: fill it up and use it as a reminder to drink. It's plastic, lightweight, dishwasher-safe and comes in a lot of colors," she says, and the carrying case makes it easy to bring to the gym, on hikes or anywhere.
- 11/16
10) Gx Bottle
Gatorade
amazon.com
$19.99
A modern twist on the iconic sports water bottle, this customizable water bottle is still lightweight, dishwasher-safe and easy to drink from, but now is compatible with Gx formula pods, concentrated flavor packs that offer Gatorade on the go. Our Lab pros use it without the pods, too, and love that it's spill-proof and easy to drink from on the go. You can also add on a customizable ID ring with your initials, team logo and more.
- 12/16
11) Fruit Infuser Water Bottles
Live Infinitely
amazon.com
$16.90
A favorite of GH Institute registered dietitian and nutritionist Stefani Sassos, this 32-ounce hard plastic bottle comes equipped with a hollow rod, so you can add your favorite fresh fruit for naturally infused water without having to worry about bits of fruit clogging up the mouthpiece. It also has time markers right on the bottle so you can more readily hit your hydration goals.
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- 13/16
12) Stainless Steel Insulated Clean Water Bottle
Aquasana
aquasana.com
$9.99
If you’re traveling and not sure about water quality, this water bottle will give you peace of mind. One of the few reusable bottles that filters more than chlorine, this one claims to nix lead, bacteria, chlorine and other contaminants from your water. We love how quickly it works — the glass version was a favorite of our kitchen appliance experts. It keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.
- 14/16
13) Porter Glass Wide Mouth Bottle
W&P
amazon.com
$35.00
If you're looking for a chic glass bottle that won't impart taste to your water, this Porter bottle is a Lab pro favorite. "It's easy to drink out of and hold, easy to open and clos, and won't sweat," says Papantoniou. The silicone wrap is comfortable to hold, but heads up that it can sometimes form a suction on surfaces which makes it feel like it’s stuck to the table. The wide-mouth makes it easy for adding ice and cleaning.
- 15/16
14) Chute Mag Water Bottle
CamelBak
amazon.com
$18.00
This 32-ounce BPA-free hard plastic bottle is a Lab editor favorite for every activity, especially hiking or long walks. It's lightweight but holds a good amount of water, and you can loop it onto a bag with its sturdy plastic handle. Its spout is easier to drink from than wide-mouthed bottles that have a tendency to cause spills and drips, and both the lid and the spout screw on securely so you can toss in your bag without fear of leaks — plus, the cap keeps the spout protected from germs!
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- 16/16
15) Insulated TKWide Water Bottle
KleanKanteen
kleankanteen.com
$39.95
This ultra-portable water bottle is a Lab pro favorite, particularly for its sanitary covered spout made of soft rubber that wont hurt teeth when sipping on the go. The utility handle makes it easy to strap to a hiking backpack and its wide mouth allows for easy filling, cleaning and addition of ice. Plus, the brand says it’s dishwasher-safe which is rare for insulated vessels!
