The 6 Best Water Bottles for Every Lifestyle

best water bottles 2024 — The 6 Best Water Bottles for Every LifestyleEli Schmidt

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YOUR WATER BOTTLE is an expression of yourself. While we don’t normally like to categorize a person by materialistic items, we will admit that brands these days have become more of a lifestyle. Sure, you’re buying a water bottle for its functionality and design, but you’re also buying into what they represent. Whether you’re in need of an all-metal wide mouth for outdoor trekking, or an insulted squeeze bottle for home gym power hours, we’ve got the best water bottle to fit your lifestyle below.

The Best Water Bottles of 2024

What to Look For

Spout and Cap Design

Some people prefer wide-mouth tops on their water bottles for faster drinking, while others prefer a cap design that’s much smaller and easier to sip. Really it comes down to preference, but there are cap designs we tested that stay secure better than others.

Material

To avoid any contamination of plastics, most water bottles we reviewed came in a metal design. There are some plastic water bottles we tested, however, that were BPA-free and we found to not have any impact on taste. Our top tested water bottle from Yeti is actually made from BPA-free plastic. Our editors have tested this water bottle for over a full year and found no issues with taste or with material breakdown from a dishwasher.

Weight

A full water bottle shouldn’t be a burden to carry. We made sure to select water bottles with a comfortable weight to walk with, whether that’s a short stroll around the neighborhood or a much longer trail hike.

Special Features

There are a few water bottles we selected thanks to special features our editors love. LifeStraw, for example, provides some of the best water filtration you can buy. The fact LifeStraw discretely hides its filter, and designs it so it’s easy to pull sips from, is a huge reason why we featured it on our list. The same goes for the Camelback Podium, as its insulated body and cap design make it especially suitable for indoor gym settings.

How We Selected

For the past four years, we consulted with Men’s Health‘s editors and writers on the best water bottles. We put a number of water bottles to the test and evaluated material, design, size, and special features. We also considered price point, as some water bottles provides a better overall value than others. Keep scrolling to see the full list.

Yeti Yonder Water Bottle

Call it a hot take, but YETI’s Yonder water bottles have been a go-to for several of our editors for well over a year now. The cap design is perfect for everyday use, not too narrow or wide. The BPA-free plastic construction is insanely tough. Its been through drops onto concrete from 10 feet high (it accidentally fell off the top of an SUV when visiting family in Kansas City), and a tumble down jagged rocks when hiking in Colorado. Another big reason why we chose a plastic water bottle as our best overall pick is due to weight. The Yonder is much lighter than its metal counterparts. Unless you’re doing some serious hiking or camping, the Yonder will essentially serve multiple uses without any questioning of capacity or durability.

Another huge selling point for the Yonder was it’s leakproof design. The water bottle literally never leaks on us, no matter which cap you choose. We personally like the add-on Yonder Tether Cap. It makes the bottle a little more streamlined and takes off some weight. But, the traditional cap is comes with is not bad either and is actually easier to carry by itself.

Last detail to point out is price and number of colors available. Sometimes YETI gear can get expensive. This is not the case with the Yonder water bottles. Pick and choose all the new colors they release over time. Build a small collection. Gift a few. This is our favorite water bottle right now.

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Yeti Yonder Water Bottle

yeti.com

$25.00

Stanley Quick Flip Go Bottle

This is a more practical version for on-the-go guys who want to see what the Stanley craze is about. Its slim design makes it slide into backpacks and gym bags with ease, and it’s simple pop-top cap makes it fun to stay hydrated. The cap design actually uses a two-step locking process to help avoid accidentally openings (which can become an absolute mess for those of us who’ve used these types of water bottles in the past).

The Quick Flip Go’s double wall insulated design means it can keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. One of our editors has even use it to sip his morning coffee.

So why is this water bottle not our top pick? It comes down to weight. The Quick Flip Go is just a tad heavier than the YETI Yonder. If you can get over the weight detail, though, then this pick is just as valid of a top choice than any.

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Stanley Quick Flip Go Bottle

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$25.00

Nalgene Water Bottle

Familiar, durable, and affordable is what makes Nalgene so good after so many years. The maker churns out tons of fun colors, designs, and patterns, so you have a full array of ways to express yourself. However, we realize the design of your Nalgene might not matter as much if you plan on layering it with all the cool stickers you collect on your travels.

Does it have insulation or specialize cap designs for sipping? No, but that’s not the point. Nalgene water bottles are all about keeping things simple. Over time, it might start to leak a little bit or get beaten up by a dishwasher. If that happens, find a way to recycle and buy up a new one for less than $20.

CamelBak Podium Dirt Series Water Bottle

Those basic squeeze water bottles for the gym are ok for use, but if you’re looking for a much more enjoyable way to stay hydrated while working your gain then you’ll want to try the CamelBak Podium. This water bottle is under $20 and comes with an insulated design that keeps cold water from beating up all over the outside of it. This means no condensation will be soaking your hands in between sets.

The cap design is another huge sell for why we love the Podium for the gym. The top is designed to keep out dirt for mountain bikers, but when transferred to the gym it means there’s no leakage when falling over and no gross gym dust and germs floating where you put your mouth. The spout is also similar to drinking out of a CamelBak backpack, which a few of our editors found especially enjoyable for HIIT workouts and outdoor workouts.

The Podium is a little outside the box for what you’d think of as a gym water bottle, but its insulation and high level of leakproofing makes it seriously good for all types of active settings. It doesn’t hurt it has a cool design too.

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CamelBak Podium Dirt Series Water Bottle

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$19.00

Wide Mouth

You really can’t go wrong with any Hydroflask, but this 32-ounce water bottle came to be our favorite from our editors who like to hike and camp, and also editors who enjoy a high-capacity water bottle. The wide mouth design at the top makes for fast drinking. The design also makes for easy pouring and cleaning. As for the material, you’ve got insanely durable stainless steel and an outfitted double wall insulation.

This water bottle fits well in most hiking backpacks and duffel bags, despite its larger size. We liked how secure the cap and handle are too, as it allows for one-handed carry when walking short distances.

You’re buying excellence with this water bottle. It’s going to stay strong for years, no matter what adventures you throw at it.

LifeStraw Go Series Filtered Water Bottle

There are a handful of filtered water bottles on the market, but no brand has wowed us more than LifeStraw. For starters, the LifeStraw filter is one of the most trusted designs on the market. According to the brand, the filter will eliminate 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli + Salmonella), and 99.999% of microplastics, sand, and dirt. LifeStraw then packed its filter inside the stainless steel bottle, which we find to be much more appealing than plastic models where you can see the filter inside.

The cost of the Lifestraw Go here is a little elevated, but you are paying for the special filter. You do need change the LifeStraw filter inside about every 60 days, so that’s an extra cost. The payoff though, from what our editors discovered, is the peace of mind you get filling up your water bottle at a public water fountain or from tap water that comes out of a sink.

Grab this water bottle if you’re looking for a filtered option with excellent design.

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