We appreciate your concern about choosing the right water bottle for you or your family. Let’s admit that getting a water bottle that’s safe to drink from, durable, easy to carry and clean feels like a hard nut to crack.
But you don’t have to worry much. We run some real-life tests on several modern water bottles. We dropped them on hard surfaces to check durability, we carried them with us to check the ease of carry, and we put them in the dishwasher to check whether the bottles worked as advised.
So, you don’t have to waste your time doing all the research. Just go through this piece while having a coffee, we are going to guide you to the right path. Ready for the journey?
Excellent Choice of Modern Water Bottles
Here we will share our experiences with the best 6 modern water bottles. Let’s be a part of this game-changing story!
1. LARQ Bottle With Twisted Top
Special Features
- BPA-free
- Nano Zero technology
LARQ water bottle owns the first position in our rank for numerous excellent features. It’s made of 18/8 premium stainless steel that’s BPA-free and built to last.
Although it’s a pricier option (costs approximately $40), every penny will be worth it.
One of the most unique features it offers is the Nano Zero technology with two filter layers as follows:
- Activated Carbon Layer: The activated carbon layer effectively traps contaminants like chlorine and VOCs. It also ensures that your water tastes perfect.
- Nano Zero technology layer: This layer ensures both the taste and purity of your water. It grabs onto heavy metals and filters out bits of sediment if you collect water from a river, for example.
You want insulation in your bottle? LARQ won’t disappoint you. It’s a double-wall insulated water bottle that keeps your water cold for as long as 24 hours and hot for 12 hours! It’s not for the advertisement only, the bottle held the temperature well in our tests.
The bottle is attractive and you can choose from multiple color options. The luxurious powder coat finish makes it more classy.
It’s a lightweight option (weighs only 0.69 Pounds!). And, the 25oz is the perfect size (not too heavy, not too bulky). You can easily carry the bottle at work, the gym, or running errands.
It successfully passed our leak test as well. Since the screw cap fully covers the bottle mouth, it worked perfectly to prevent spillage. It’s also a plus for hygiene concerns. Another great thing is that the bottle is dishwasher-safe (except the cap).
One recommendation for the LARQ team is to add a handle because the bottle coating itself doesn’t provide the best grip. Also, there’s a slight scent from the bottle coating which some users count as a drawback.
Pros
- Double-wall vacuum insulation
- Nano Zero Technology
- BPA-free
- Leak-proof
- Large size and easy to clean
- Durable and stylish design
- Wide mouth
Cons
- Costlier option
- No handle.
2. Stanley IceFlow Water Bottle
Special Features
- Lightweight
- Dishwasher Safe
- Leakproof
Another awe-inspiring modern water bottle is from Stanley brand which has a rich, 100+ year history. This brand is been satisfying diverse users with high-quality products since 1913.
This bottle is free from the significant drawback of our previously reviewed product. The IceFlow water bottle by Stanley comes with a small handle that makes it way more convenient. There’s also an indent around the top so you can grip it easily!
It’s made from 90% recycled 18/8 stainless steel. So, if you’re someone who thinks about the sustainability of water bottles, you will love this BPA-free water bottle.
The double-wall vacuum insulation keeps your drinks cold for 12 hours and iced for up to 2 days. However, please note that you cannot put hot water in the bottle.
It’s a wide-mouth bottle that’s easiest to clean and it’s dishwasher-safe. But if you’re someone who prefers small openings, try out Stanley’s Flip Straw model which offers a small and wide opening.
The vacuum-sealed, rotating lid of this water makes it leak-proof, it passed our leak test successfully. We just threw the bottle in the backpacks and purses but found no spillage.
Also, it weighs only 0.69 pounds so you can carry the bottle without any hassle. It’s available in two sizes- 16oz and 24oz. We didn’t need to refill the 24oz but the 16oz one’s capacity can seem insufficient to some users.
It’s compact and it fits most cupholders backpacks, and tote bags easily.
Now, if we talk about durability, this water bottle is not the best option in case of durability and strength. We dropped the bottle a couple of times and found a few scratches and dents. Since it costs around $35, we expected it to be more durable.
There are different colour options such as Rose Quartz Glimmer, Lavender, Polar, and so on. The colours give a matte finish but there is a bit of shimmer to the colour as well.
Overall, it’s a beautiful, lightweight, convenient, luxury water bottle with a bit lack of durability.
Pros
- It comes with a handle
- BPA-free
- Leakproof and lightweight
- Easy to clean and carry
- Fits everywhere
- Dishwasher-safe
Cons
- Not the most durable option
- Not so affordable.
3. Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Water Bottle
Special Features
- Dishwasher Safe
- Maintains temp for up to hours
This time, we are going to review a sleek, stylish, insulated, and portable water bottle that comes with a standard-size opening. If you feel uncomfortable drinking from wide-mouth water bottles as they can cause backsplash, this one can be a great option for you.
Also, this Hydro Flask is the perfect match if you are searching for a water bottle under $30.
This Hydro Flask water bottle is a smaller version of the Hydro Flask Wide Mouth water bottle. The Mouth diameter is 4.8 cm which is small enough to prevent spillage but big enough to add ice cubes.
It’s made of 18/8 Pro-Grade Stainless Steel which offers a sturdy construction and satisfactory durability for the price. We dropped the bottle many times and found some scratches which were more prominent on darker-colour bottles.
The carrying handle is also smaller than the wide-mouth bottle but we could fit two fingers into the handle comfortably. This water bottle comes in 24oz which is a standard capacity for travelling or normal working days.
The Hydro Flask works like a boss when it comes to taste retention. We filled the bottle with tea, coffee, water, and Emergen-C, and we didn’t notice any fluctuations in their tastes. Also, the strong flavours and the stains went away after one, good wash.
It’s an insulated water bottle which keeps your drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours.
The standard Mouth Flex Cap feels good in the hand and it’s durable enough. Also, these bottles have a Standard Mouth Sport Cap which you can order in addition to the Flex Cap or as an alternative to the Flex Cap.
What other reasons make this one of the best modern water bottles?
Well, it’s one of the coolest-looking options. You can choose from 20 different colors and the design is simple yet attractive.
However, it’s not dishwasher-safe. And, some users find the handle too small to carry comfortably.
Since there’s no flip-top on the bottle, you must unscrew the lid to open the bottle. This can annoy you while biking, hiking, or exercising. Also, it weighs 0.83 pounds, so, this is heavier than previously-reviewed water bottles.
Pros
- Comes with TempShield️ double-wall vacuum insulation
- Flex Cap is leakproof when closed
- Sturdy construction
- Easy to clean and refill
- Standard Mouth
- BPA-free
- Affordable
Cons
- Heavier than other options
- The handle can be too small for some users.
4. Nalgene Reusable Water Bottle
Special Features
- Lightweight
- Holds boiling water
- BPA-free
Are you looking for the best water bottle for camping, hiking, or other outdoor activities that cost only $16? If you’re nodding, this incredible Nalgene product is a gem for you!
This is another best modern water bottle. It owned the crown from our editor (as she camps a lot).
The most incredible feature of this water bottle is that it holds boiling water which is useful for outdoor activities. You can simply keep the bottle in the bottom of your sleeping bag and it will function as a heater!
It’s made up of 50% recycled, BPA-free plastic. It’s a 32oz water bottle which weighs only 0.39 pounds! Yes, it’s the more lightweight option we’ve reviewed so far on the list.
So, you are not going to need to refill it frequently, nor it will weigh you down throughout the movement.
You can use this bottle for way more uses beyond storing plain water. Campers can use it for dry storage such as storing medicines, tapes or band-aids if needed. The wide mouth makes this job easier.
The wide mouth also makes it easy to clean. On top of that, it’s dishwasher-safe!
There are the measurements on the bottle so you can measure ingredients for cooking or water quantity for purifying chemical needs. This feature is another reason for it being the favourite of the campers and hikers.
However, it doesn’t get a good rating in durability. We dropped the bottle at 7-inch intervals and the bottom of the bottle just shattered surprising us. Still, it’s a good product for the price and you just have to be less abusive to the bottle.
Another disappointment is the bottleneck strap which breaks pretty easily if you are not careful. Since the lid and strap are just two rough pieces of plastic, we can expect the performance of rubber-gasket lids from them.
If you don’t prefer the wide mouth of the bottle because the water can splash back when you move, there are splash guards available for the bottle. However, the splash guards will cost you an extra three bucks.
Pros
- Offers multiple uses
- BPA-free
- Wide-mouth
- Holds boiling water safely
- Lightweight
- There are measurements on the bottle
- Inexpensive.
Cons
- Not that durable
- The strap can break easily.
5. CamelBak Chute Mag Water Bottle
Special Features
- Magnetic Cap
- Carrying Loop
- Leak-proof
Cheers to another amazing modern water bottle that you can get for around $15. CamelBak has been in the business since 1988 and it’s one of the most popular brands on the market today.
The unique feature of this bottle is the lid. The lid is all connected, so, it’s a one-piece lid.
There’s a magnet on the inside so when you unscrew the lid, it automatically clips on the magnet. It means you don’t have to worry about losing the lid or getting hit on your face by it.
And, this is the most lightweight option on our list. The weight is only 0.3 pounds which makes it the perfect choice for outdoor activities. However, you may need to refill it several times because it’s a 20oz bottle, meaning less generous capacity.
This convenient water bottle is made with Tritan plastic including 50% recycled materials. By using this bottle, you are ensuring sustainability and there’s no chance of contamination issues in the water.
The screw cap did a good job in our leak test. We shook the closed bottle and threw it in a backpack but there was no leakage.
There’s the nice, rugged handle that will allow you to easily carry the bottle with only two fingers. This is a great feature for quickly grabbing your bottle from the side pockets of your backpack.
We found the bottle durable enough for the price. It can last for years if you don’t drop it hard from big heights. And, the colour doesn’t chip easily.
Speaking of the colours of this beautiful water bottle, there are mossy green, sunny orange, poppy lavender, and a lot more options to choose from. All the bottles come with a black lid which corresponds with the bottle colour.
The bottle is easy to clean and dishwasher-safe but you need to use a cleaning tool for the lid to ensure perfect clean-up. It fits most backpacks and cupholders perfectly.
As this is a plastic water bottle, we were worried about the taste of the water. But happily saying, the material doesn’t have any particular smell and doesn’t change the taste of the water.
Pros
- Made with durable Tritan Renew plastic
- BPA-free, BPS-free, and BPF-free
- Magnetic cap stows out of the way when drinking
- Leak-proof and lightweight
- Easy to carry and clean
- Dishwasher-safe
- Affordable
Cons
- Some users find the capacity insufficient.
6. Simple Modern Summit Water Bottle
Special Features
- Lightweight
- Straw-lid
- Leakproof
- Dishwasher-safe
Our not-so-long list of the best modern water bottles is going to end with a Simple Modern production.
It’s made with Tritan from Eastman, a BPA-free plastic material. Tritan is the safest plastic material that was introduced as an alternative to BPA plastic in 2008. So, if you want a transparent, lightweight water bottle that’s safe for you and your family, this can be your pick.
The best thing it offers is the large and open straw which is more convenient than most competitors.
The silicone straw lid earned a good rating regarding leakproof. We closed the lid tightly and turned the water-filled bottle upside down. Also, we shook the bottle several times but it was leak-proof.
This is a 32oz water bottle so you don’t need to worry about constant refill. Although it has a large capacity, it doesn’t feel bulky, thanks to the lightweight material. It weighs less than most options; only 0.67 pounds.
In most cases, straw lid types of water bottles fail to hold hot liquids which is also true for this bottle. However, the double-wall insulation makes sure that your cold drinks stay cold for up to 24 hours.
Now, if we move into durability, this one doesn’t work any better. We dropped the bottle only a couple of times and the paint chipped, and the bottle got some dents in the bottom.
But this was expected as we were paying only around $12 to get the bottle.
The cleaning is fairly easy for the bottle (it’s dishwasher-safe) but the opening of the bottle tends to keep food particles. So, you’ll need to use a straw cleaner to thoroughly clean it.
It simply looks outstanding and you will love the colour as well.
The bottle doesn’t fit most cup holders. And, we found the text on the side of the bottle fading over time.
Pros
- Good product for the price
- Made of BPA-free Tritan plastic
- Lightweight and leakproof
- Dishwasher-safe
- Convenient straw lid
- Super affordable price.
Cons
- The lid can be hard to clean
- May not fit many cupholders.
How to Choose The Right Modern Water Bottle
Here’s a comprehensive guide for you to choose the suitable modern water bottle for you.
Material
The durability, insulation, safety, and weight of the bottle depend on its material. Choose a material that meets your specific needs. For example, if you prefer durability and proper insulation, stainless steel should be your choice.
On the other hand, go for plastic water bottles if you prefer lightweight and affordability. But make sure the plastic is BPA-free because you will not want to compromise your health and safety for the sake of lightweight and reasonable price.
Size and Capacity
You won’t like to refill your bottle frequently. Sometimes, there will be no way to do so when you’re at work or on a trip. For this, go for the size and capacity that’s perfect for your requirements. We’ve covered a variety of sizes of bottles so you don’t feel out of options.
There are as compact as 24oz and as large as 32oz capacity water bottles on our list. So, think before you pick.
Weight
Stainless steel and glass water bottles are heavier than plastic and aluminum water bottles. Also, the larger the bottle is, the heavier it tends to be.
Therefore, be careful about the weight when you choose the size and material. It’s because you will want a lightweight, easy-to-carry water bottle that will not weigh you down when you’re outdoors.
Lid Design
How easy it is to use your bottle mostly depends on the type of lid it has. There are screw-on caps, spout lids, flip-up straws, and so on. If you prefer quick-access caps, you can try straws to button-operated flip caps. Choose the one that’s most convenient for your daily activities.
Along with the lid design, check the mouth type of your bottle. Is it a wide-mouth or a narrow-mouth one?
A wide-mouth water bottle will be easy to clean and add ice or fruits to it. Also, picking a wide-mouth bottle means you’ll get more hydration from one sip.
Go for narrow-mouth water bottles if you want to avoid spillage and easier-to-use options.
Ease of Clean
Some water bottles are dishwasher-safe and come with one large opening which makes them easy to clean and maintain. If your chosen bottle doesn’t have a wide opening, see if the parts are removable or not. Bottles with removable parts are also easy to clean.
Advanced Features
Although each product comes with individual features and benefits, always look for something extra. Does the bottle offer insulation? Does it use advanced technology to purify the water? Does it offer several lid options?
Ask questions like these so you don’t miss out on some excellent features just because you didn’t know about them!
FAQs
How Do You Clean A Modern Water Bottle?
You can simply use soapy water for regular cleaning. For deep cleaning, you can mix one part vinegar with one part water to make a cleansing mixture.
You can also add one tablespoon of baking soda in it to eliminate smells from the bottle. Put this mixture in your bottle and let it sit overnight. Rinse the bottle the next morning or scrub before you rinse if needed.
What Size Water Bottle Should You Get for Everyday Use?
A water bottle for everyday use can be anywhere from 24-32oz. This size is small enough to fit any backpack and you don’t need to refill them frequently. This ensures you get proper hydration without finding carrying the bottle annoying.
Do Bacteria Grow In Modern Water Bottles?
Bacteria will grow in any water bottle if you keep it unwashed and dirty for a long time. There’s no alternative to regular cleaning to prevent bacterial growth in modern water bottles. Make sure you clean both the interior and exterior of the bottle using soapy water and a bottle brush regularly.
Wrapping Up
Before wrapping up, we would like to thank you for making it this far in the article. We hope that you’re out of the confusing zone about which modern water bottle to choose.
We’ve talked about the best options on the market with exclusive features. You get almost every bottle at an affordable price point. Still, check the features twice to ensure that they match your specific needs.
Keep yourself hydrated and stay healthy!