Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw, BPA-Free Sports Water Bottle, Great for Travel, 24 Oz, Shy Marshmallow

Whenever asked by recent high school grads what advice we want to share related to college, the first thing we say is to "get a sturdy, insulated water bottle" and we still live by that to this day. Because when we were in college for the first 2 years, it was so easy to forget to drink water. It didn't cross our minds that staying hydrated would just drastically improve most things (mood, focus, energy, etc). College was always hectic and it was also easy and convenient to waste money at a vending machine and get a quick coke drink. But ever since owning a water bottle, it has been a physical reminder to just sip water instead of getting a sugary drink. That helped us out a lot in fighting the lingering Freshman 15 weight gain too.My wife and I were among the early owners of Owala bottles when they first came out and way before they became trendy on TikTok and became known as koala nose bottles. They were selling them at our local Sam's in a 2-pack 32 oz black and grey set. It was (and still is) an awesome water bottle and lasted us for years, even after college. Super sturdy and durable, we still have our first bottles. But because of accidental drops, the paint chipped, had scratches, and a few dents on the bottom. It still works in keeping our water cold and hot or cold and we use it to carry ice when camping or having picnic dates at the park. My wife's favorite water bottle color is white: sleek and clean design, very good looking. So I ordered this 24 oz for her as a surprise. She was very pleased. It's a smaller size than the 32 oz and she can hold and grip it better since it's smaller.This is our go-to water bottle. The only brand we use and recommend to all our friends and families. Even ordered two more for my mom and dad. I'd put ice with water in it the night before and it's still ice cold the next morning until the afternoon, and the ice still hasn't completely melted then. It's very well-insulated and very functional. When my wife was recovering from covid, I made her green tea and poured it into her Owala bottle. We didn't know it was going to retain the heat so well, even after 3 hours and would've burned her if she didn't test it first. It felt like boiling water when she dipped her fingers in. The exterior felt neutral, not warm or hot, so we didn't know.Overall, this is a heavy-duty water bottle and works incredibly well for insulating both hot and warm water. Even when dropped on wood, cement, tiles, or concrete, it retains its shape albeit a few small dents on the bottom. My wife and I will continue to use our Owala bottles and will buy new ones when the time calls. As long as Owala is still in business, they've earned our trust and we will continue buying from them.

No leaks, safe as the lid is close, ease carrying, keep my water cold, love color combinations. I very happy with the results 😍😍

Best water bottle I have ever owned! I have searched for numerous years for the ideal water bottle. This Owala can't be matched. The ivory white matte color is perfect for my style. The water stays cold for at least a day. The straw feature works perfectly and this bottle is easy to clean. The seal is superior and has never leaked. I purchased two other colors as gifts for active family members and they were not disappointed! I am now purging all the other water bottles in my collection!

I’m a busy retired guy and don’t have time to write reviews. Except for THIS one.I don’t get paid in any way for anything.i’ve used lots of other cups before - steel, plastic, thermos, etc. they’re all ‘okay’.This one is beyond GREAT and i just bought another one to replace older plastic cups.It’s beautiful to look at - it’s got a nice little indented ridge in front for your thumb to help with the grip. The overall shape is aesthetically pleasing and is shaped to fit the hand superbly.i didn’t think i’d use the straw feature (never had a built-in straw before), but it’s the best part of the cup - combined with the fact that there is a gulp-spout built-in right behind the straw-feature. the straw is designed to stay in place, (so you can always sip or gulp), and the straw is made of high quality ‘plastic’, is easily removable for washing and snaps right back into place.The heavy duty carrying loop snaps forward to lock the container down, or snaps back to be used as a sturdy handle.My cup holds some 20oz, and the top snaps open by a press of a very secure button. You won’t accidentally pop it open. Also, the top is very well (precision-machine) constructed, and features a replaceable gasket to keep the seal (hot or cold) in.Surprisingly, it keeps things cool - or hot* - for a very long time. I filled it with refrigerated water and it was still cool 4 hrs later, (probably much longer than that but i drank it all after that, so don’t know’).*(Manufacturer recommends NOT using for HOT liquids), but aside from the straw,i don’t see why not, but i’m not suggesting you should!)It fits my car’s cup holder just fine.I rate this a 5 of 5 for all the reasons above - it’s also extremely well built and not ‘cheap’ in any way. I hope you will love it as much as i do!

Love it. Sip or gulp from same opening. Seals well and keeps drinks cool.