No matter where you go or what family adventure you are on, it’s super important to stay hydrated. One of the ways our family does that is to ALWAYS carry refillable water bottles. Everyone in the family has their own.
Recently I needed to buy a few new water bottles. My kids wanted a larger capacity bottle for school and traveling. So I started to look to see what was available. I looked for the following water bottle features:
- 18-25 ounces
- Leakproof
- BPA free
- Durable Finish
There were SO many options!!! I asked a few companies to send a test sample and they did. These are my top 7 water bottles in no particular order. Some are insulated water bottles, others have built in filtration, while others collapse when not in use. There are affiliate links below if you want to purchase from this list. We receive a small commission at no cost to use.
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Stash Collapsible Bottle from HydraPak
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Material: 0.4mm TPU Capacity: 750ml/25oz Mouth/Cap: 42mm mouth screw cap with spill proof nozzle Price: $18 Colors: 4 The Stash collapsible bottle is made with durable TPU film (both BPA + PVC Free). Seams are welded for extra strength and durability. This bottle’s walls are flexible with a more solid state lid/cap and base. This bottle can be frozen or filled with hot water up to 140 Degrees F. It’s also compatible with backcountry water filters. Compared to solid water bottles, the Stash is about 50% lighter.When not in use, you can fold the bottle up into its cap for easy storage/transport. The weight and collapsibility are two of the reasons it’s on my list of items to carry into a theme park for tweens/teens. The same features make it a good choice for other outdoor activities.Find it here |
Clear Flow Water Bottle and Filter Combo from Hydroblu
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Material: BPA-free polyurethane Capacity: 24oz Mouth/Cap: 42mm mouth screw cap with spill proof nozzle Price: $21.95 Colors: 1 Hydroblu is known for their water filtration devices and this is their Clear Flow water bottle and filter combo. It’s a lightweight, durable, and BPA free bottle with integrated filter that removes 99.99% of bacteria, parasites, turbidity, and cysts.The filter ensures you can have safe water to drink anywhere you are. You simply fill the bottle and the filter will improve the taste, color, and quality of the water. It filters down to 0.1 microns and removes contaminants such as E.Coli, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, iron, and lead. Filter capacity is 1500 liters. The screw on lid has an integrated mouthpiece that can be raised/lowered for use. It’s made from food grade silicone so it very durable and can be removed for cleaning. The lid also features an integrated loop/handle for easy carrying. These features make it an easy choice to have easy to carry clean water any where you are.Find it here. |
LifeStraw Go
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Material: Plastic Capacity: 22oz Mouth/Cap: Price: $44.95 Colors: 5 LifeStraw is best known for their personal water filtration stick. The Go water bottle incorporates the same technology into a refillable bottle. They have taken a BPA free Tritan water bottle and added their 2 stage filtration system. The attached carry strap with carabiner makes it a convenient way to get clean water on the go. The LifeStraw Go filters down to 0.2 microns and removes contaminants such as E.Coli, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, chorine, and organic chemical matter. It improves the taste and water quality. Filter capacity is 1000 liters.Find it here |
Slim S6 from MIZU
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Material: 18/8 stainless steel Capacity: 21 oz Mouth/Cap: narrow mouth, insulated screw top lid Price: 28.95 Colors: 6 MIZU’s Slim S6 vacuum sealed bottle is double walled with a copper lining in between. It’s built to keep your drink hot for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours. It does just that! At just under 3” wide, this bottle fits in a car cup holder, backpack, or purse really easily. So it can go anywhere you do. The neck of the bottle is narrower than the base making it easier to hold for smaller hands. The outside of the bottle has what the company calls an “Enduro” finish. It’s a slightly textured, no-slip powder coating that gives the bottle a tough exterior to weather any active outdoor lifestyle.Find it here |
Insulated Wide Bottle from Klean Kanteen
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Material: 18/8 stainless steel Capacity: 20oz Mouth/Cap: 54mm mouth and Leak Proof Cafe Cap 2.0 Price: $32.95 Colors: 8 Klean Kanteen’s Insulated Wide bottle features double wall vacuum insulation to keeps you drink hot for 14 hours and iced for up to 48 hours. It is ideal for water, coffee, tea, and more. It’s width is only 3” so it will fit in your cup holder, pack, or bag. It’s ready for your every adventure! The bottle includes the BPA free Cafe Cap. This cap is easy to clean and when closed, the lid is spill proof. If you’d prefer, you can interchange other Klean Kanteen tops make this bottle. The exterior is available in both glossy and matte finish. We like the matte best! Find it here |
Stainless Steel Bottle from ZOKU
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Material: 18/8 stainless steel Capacity: 18 oz Mouth/Cap: 42mm mouth, insulated screw top lid Price: $29.99 Colors: 10 ZOKU’s double wall, vacuum insulated bottle keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours or cold for up to 40 hours. The cap has a removable paracord lanyard making it easy to carry or attach to a bag/belt with a carabiner. The bottle’s 2.75” width means it fits easily into your car’s cup holder or backpack. The exterior of the bottle has a smooth finish in a variety of colors. I find this bottle a little too smooth, but the lanyard makes it really easy to carry. My youngest loves the color, so her LOVES the orange one best!Find it here |
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