Favorite Water Bottle? (need more water, always!)

turpenoid
turpenoid Posts: 73
in Food and Nutrition
I've been drinking more and more water since joining MFP. I want to splurge a little and buy a nice water bottle. The problem is that I have no clue what I want, so I would love to hear from you guys. I've used one of those Brita bottles with the filter, but I don't really care for it.

Any input is greatly appreciated since I'm overwhelmed by my search on Amazon at the moment. :grumble:

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  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    i just have a simple canister with a screw top. i would keep it cheap and simple because theres a good chance you'll end up leaving it somewhere. i am usually pretty good with not losing things but ive went through like 5 water bottles in the past year because i keep leaving them everywhere
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
    I get the gallon water jug at the grocery for $.79, and then refill it from the faucet at home.

    I take it to work and every other day bring it home to refill.


    Easy.

    Cheap.

    Holds alot of water.

    and if I lose it.....no big deaL!
  • turpenoid
    turpenoid Posts: 73
    You both make an excellent point. I didn't even consider that I might lose it. Maybe I'll go to Target or something today and grab a cheap one. Thanks!
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
    I have tried the other "fancy" bottles and such but you just need to refill them too often so said the heck with it. A gallon jug it is!
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
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  • tigergem86
    tigergem86 Posts: 59 Member
    it takes a while to find one that you like, i realized i dont like to carry a really heavy jug, i dont like wide mouth nalgene bottles, and i dont like those lids on a strap because i will always slap myself in the face. i drink ALOT more water when i have a cup with a lid and straw so i have a ton of them. When im going to be traveling or walking alot i use a hydroflask, those aluminum ones with a small screw lid.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    Last winter I bought this awesome metal water bottle at the Flylady shop. (http://shop.flylady.net/pages/FlyShop_swb.asp) I have no idea where she gets them from so you'd need to get it from her if you wanted one.

    I don't do so well with water unless it's really cold and this bottle is VERY well insulated. Recently, I filled it half full with ice and the rest of the way with water then didn't end up taking it with me when I left the house at 4:30pm. The next morning at around 11:00am I opened it up, took a drink and there was still lots of ice and the water was COLD. I forgot and left the top off and drank a little more two hours later and there was still ice. I don't know of any other water bottle that'll keep ice that long.
  • criticaltodd
    criticaltodd Posts: 86
    My wife swears by Kleen Kantine and, I must say, it does a great job of retaining heat or cold over long periods of time.

    http://www.kleankanteen.com/
  • turpenoid
    turpenoid Posts: 73
    Thanks for all the ideas, everyone! I know this is kind of a silly question, so I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
  • Lesleycali
    Lesleycali Posts: 236 Member
    I like the Kleen Kanteen too, haven't lost it yet!
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    I buy Contigo bottles in three-packs from Costco because they never leak. Their travel coffee mugs are awesome too.
  • turpenoid
    turpenoid Posts: 73
    My wife swears by Kleen Kantine and, I must say, it does a great job of retaining heat or cold over long periods of time.

    http://www.kleankanteen.com/

    They have some pretty sexy water bottles... definitely looking into these! Thanks!
  • Aradia_Silvermoon
    Aradia_Silvermoon Posts: 375 Member
    Brita Filtered Water Bottle. $14 for a hard one at Target and the refills are $7 for a 2pk. They also have coupons out for the filters and bottles out quite often. Last month Target had a coupon got $4/1 Brita refill pack 2pk+ and there was a $4/1 Brita refill pack 2pk+ manufactures coupon so I put them together to get a ton of refills for free! They also had a $2/1 Brita Water Bottle coupon so you could get the bottle cheap!

    The have a soft water bottle for $7 and I think the refills are $5 for that one. I have had mine for a year and I haven't lost it yet lol *knocks on wood*
  • aledba
    aledba Posts: 564 Member
    I love Liberty Bottle Works http://www.libertybottles.com/Liberty_Shop_Collections.asp I have a few of their bottles via LUSH's "Take Back the Tap" campaign. My fiance enjoys using a litre mason jar for his water toting.
  • ashleybohman
    ashleybohman Posts: 15 Member
    For some reason if it's not a glass bottle, I think the water tastes funny. Might be legit, might be completely in my head. I also drink more if there's a straw. I love my Life Factory bottles! I drop them a lot too, and I've only ever broken one (after having for a while and dropping multiple times.)

    http://www.lifefactory.com/catalog/straw-cap
  • turpenoid
    turpenoid Posts: 73
    Brita Filtered Water Bottle. $14 for a hard one at Target and the refills are $7 for a 2pk. They also have coupons out for the filters and bottles out quite often. Last month Target had a coupon got $4/1 Brita refill pack 2pk+ and there was a $4/1 Brita refill pack 2pk+ manufactures coupon so I put them together to get a ton of refills for free! They also had a $2/1 Brita Water Bottle coupon so you could get the bottle cheap!

    The have a soft water bottle for $7 and I think the refills are $5 for that one. I have had mine for a year and I haven't lost it yet lol *knocks on wood*

    Thank you for the suggestion! I actually have a brita bottle already. Great for when I just want regular water, but I would also love something that I can add Mio to or even something to fill with fruit juice. I know I can take the little filter out but I always seem to want something in a different style.

    I appreciate your help, though! :)
  • turpenoid
    turpenoid Posts: 73
    For some reason if it's not a glass bottle, I think the water tastes funny. Might be legit, might be completely in my head. I also drink more if there's a straw. I love my Life Factory bottles! I drop them a lot too, and I've only ever broken one (after having for a while and dropping multiple times.)

    http://www.lifefactory.com/catalog/straw-cap

    I've never seen anything like these! (Shows how much I'm used to working out, huh?) Very intriguing. And I'm happy that you shared that they've stayed durable through use.
    I love Liberty Bottle Works http://www.libertybottles.com/Liberty_Shop_Collections.asp I have a few of their bottles via LUSH's "Take Back the Tap" campaign. My fiance enjoys using a litre mason jar for his water toting.

    These are pretty slick, too. Now I'm having a hard time choosing again! Thanks for the suggestion :)
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Contigo water bottles from Costco
  • ErinGudge
    ErinGudge Posts: 2
    Hydroflask is my favorite. They don't perspire, which is great if you do a lot of hiking or go to the beach. They keep cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and hot drinks hot for 10-12.

    I've had mine for years, and even as dented as it is, it still works great. Plus they will donate 5% of the purchase price to charity if you enter the code online after you get your bottle!
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    I just keep reusing the water bottles that I buy bottled water in.
  • josephyossi
    josephyossi Posts: 1
    I bought this on amazon and I LOVE IT!!

    http://www.amazon.com/Basily-28oz-Infuser-Water-Bottle/dp/B00JW02LBK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1403797858&sr=8-2&keywords=water+bottle+infuser

    Its under $20 for it and it really helps me drink a lot of water..
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,985 Member
    I just use a 32 oz Camelback bottle and refill it.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    I just use an old 1.5L Lucozade bottle. Every water bottle I've ever bought for that purpose has ended up leaking at some point.
  • aledba
    aledba Posts: 564 Member
    I just use a 32 oz Camelback bottle and refill it.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
    Amazing! We use one for hiking. They are great :smile:
  • catb58
    catb58 Posts: 239 Member
    I carry a Klean Kanteen everywhere I go because I like the stainless steel. For cycling, I carry 2 or 3 insulated polar bottles or camelbaks.
  • smv77
    smv77 Posts: 7 Member
    LOVE my Camelbak.......it is almost a part of me :blushing:
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    I really like the insulated Klean Kanteen. Keeps the water cold in my car in the Arizona summer for hours. Also keeps things hot. Each to clean. I also like that it has a wide mouth, makes it easier to clean and also fill up at water fountains.

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