You need reviewd for every product nowadays. Companies are exaggerating and even lying on their products. Shady marketing. At least in my country it's ok to almost lie about product to sell it.
Thanks for the comment! Bottles are so expensive nowadays that it doesn't hurt to take a second look before buying one. A lot of times less expensive ones are just as good or even better, but it all comes down to preference and what you're looking for!
Got a Yeti mug as a present many years ago..NGL it feels so good to hold and use that I just love using it. Although they are super expensive, I appreciate them every time I can use them.
I just switched to Camelbak because they have a great variety of lids that fit any bottle and they are also available in a plastic bottle version which is lighter and prevents dents. I love them! I used to have classic klean kanteens with a narrow opening and this was such a wrong decision 😖 they only have a loop cap which is sooo uncomfortable to drink out of (especially of the larger capacity bottles), I very often spilled so much water on my face. The sport cap are great to drink out of, but there are not leak proof and I often had wet bags due to constant leaking. Also there is no chug cap (leak proof and easy to drink out of) or a coffee sip cap for the narrow ones. Klean Kanteen offers all these caps only for the wide bottles. I wish I bought the wide bottles instead of the narrow classic ones, but I just didn't think of these issues back when initially buying them.
I carried a Nalgene for years, but I really need something that fits a cup holder. I like the Stanley because it reminds me of a reusable Sonic router 44 cup. I also find wide mouth east to open or accessible straws easiest to use. If it takes too much effort to drink out of it, I just won’t.
Takeya Actives lid is also insulated so no condensation on the bottle at all, and better insulation. I saw a video test of how long the ice lasts vs yeti and takeya won. The details really do matter, you need to know what you will be using it for and what you like. I need something I can carry in a bag that will not come open. Lots of "spillproof" or "leakproof" will come open in a bag. I want not too heavy. I want insulated. Don't want a straw, they're harder to clean, more pieces to break or lose, often limit how much you can drink at once. 24oz is usually more than enough for me but I'm in the city so refilling the bottle if necessary shouldn't be too hard. The handle flipping up or down is good for in a bag or carrying by hand. It's easy to clean. My previous purchase was shaped more like a bottle with large-ish shoulders and you have to be sure to scrub the shoulders inside and the water doesn't drain all the way out so getting it thoroughly dry is a chore. Just got a takeya actives and I think it's the best I've found yet.
Thanks for pointing this out! Looks like I need to buy an insulated Takeya lid before our next insulation test. I didn't realize they had those, but they look pretty sweet (especially the one with a built-in ice blocker).
Allowing a cup/bottle (anything) to be clean and completely dry for hours is necessary to kill germs. Germs stay alive in water. They die after hours without water, including any moistness like bits of food or like a damp towel. It must be completely dry.
If your looking for a simple water bottle made out of metal that's not necessarily keeping your drinks Cold/Hot, I can really recommend the urban ones from 24 bottles, they are so light and easy to carry around, almost like one made out of plastic
I've been using only S'well bottles for well over a decade. Most everything I drink I use one. Stays cold for days, hot all day and never spills. Only one I'll use. Fits nicely in my small hands and bottle sleeves and doesn't look like I'm toting around a huge bottle. I have every size and lots of colors. You won't find a better bottle.
Yea, honestly I hadn't tried S'well until this video and it was long overdue. That bottle tested really well in a followup video I did about insulation with triple layer bottles like S'well vs traditional dual-wall vacuum insulation bottles. S'well and another brand (RevoMax) had the best results by far compared to all of the other bottles. I'll be getting a wide-mouth S'well early next year to do another insulation test at some point (wide-mouth vs narrow-mouth focus).
They are the best. I was in KC on vacay and I had taken the train there and flew back (schedule thing) so I brought a bunch of S'well bottles w/ me in various sizes for drinks enroute and to use there. I got a box of wine there and didn't finish it so I filled up all the bottles with it and put them in my checked suitcase. It was a turbulent flight, fire underneath somewhere, diverted back to O'hare then transferred to another plane to continue on. Not one drop leaked from any of the bottles in my luggage and 2 days later when I finally unpacked the wine was still cold (and that's w/ fire near it, we had to put our feet up on the plane as the floor was so hot. So yeah, they've never let me down. lol I've trained myself to take a drink and recap because if I knock it over, it won't spill and I do tend to knock things over a lot or just toss in my purse and go. lol Their can coozys are great too. I don't have any wide-mouth ones, but I have every size of the regular ones and several of the 17oz ones. I just wouldn't use anything else. Some are over a decade old and still goin' strong. Few drops of bleach now and then, shake, rinse, and they're perfect. Most days just a good rinse and shake is all you need.@@bottlepro3252
12:49 Yep, definitely. When I found out too that FJBottle is a main manufacturer of Hydro Flask, it’s no surprise their own bottles (which cost a fraction of HF) perform around the same.
I didn't realize they make Hydro Flasks, but like you said I guess that would explain a lot. I test a lot of bottles, but I keep finding myself going back to the FJbottle I have in this video. I wish the spout opening was a tiny bit larger, but all the other aspects of it make it a really good all-around bottle imo.
@@bottlepro3252 Yep, I found out by searching “Steel Technology“ (dba. Hydro Flask) on matchory, and seeing that Feijian (dba. FJBottle) was the largest manufacturer. Would be interesting to hear your experience with the insulation, as compared to the Hydro Flasks!
This was very detailed but didn’t have the only two categories I consider when buying a bottle. Will it keep it cold ALL day? How durable is it - if I repeatedly drop it will it break?
Thank you for this video, it's incredibly well put together; the timestamps are incredibly helpful. I know it's a niche but I'm surprised at how little sub y'all have.
Yea, the two tea strainer sizes are really cool to have! Interestingly, this bottle tested really poorly in an insulation test I did after this video. Still really like the concept of this bottle though, and it's probably the best one I've seen for tea.
This made me make a list of what I needed: 1- 780 something ml like 25 something oz? 2- something i can put in the side of my backpack pocket 3- idc about colour 4- not wild op but not too small or attachments i want it the easiest most simply cleaning 5- i want it to keep my drink very cold water super cold for hours n ice 6- i want it to not tilt of bend if it fall down making it look and stand funny. 7- i use it mostly at home but i do take it to work 8- i want it to last MORE THAN 3 YEARS! Like 10+ years. 9- I want to get away with not cleaning it alot since it only holds water so i pray for a good bottle cover I think thats all…?
No problem! We haven't tested the triple insulation yet, but we will in an upcoming video. This video was already getting pretty long, so we decided to split it up.
@@bottlepro3252Zojirushi bottles have triple insulation as well and they have a stellar reputation for insulation if you wanted to test out another bottle.
I got a set of two Thermoflasks from costco and they're great although I will admit they feel slightly less premium than Hydroflasks, and I don't like the spout cap with the rigid handle (same as in the video). I also have a Takeya with the hinged handle and love it! It's a large enough loop to be super easy and comfortable to carry, and can be tucked out of the way easily.
I think best "All Around" is HydroFlask 24oz light weight. If you need use it at car, just buy flex straw lid. Now why 24 oz? Because is best compromise between 24oz, 32oz and 40oz. Cuz 24oz has got "normal" height and just 282g, so if you calculate it - density is approx. 0.00041 lb/ml. 32 oz has got density approx. 0.00049lb/ml. And 40 oz has got density approx. 0.00047lb/g (i'm talking about H.F. lightweight series). So, how you can see, 24 oz is best compromise by the weight, height and density for edc use :).
i love MyProtein and i buy a lot fitness stuff there but with the shake bottles where i drink a lot of water then the drinking place catch pretty fast mold and gets dirty so easy. IDK is it desing or is it material. Thats why i'm here to find better bottle and share my experiens for future. Maybe someone has same issue
Just found this video and channel. I really appreciate and enjoy the contents as I have lots of questions about so many varieties and brands of water bottle. Plus biased and unbiased reviews from influencers on social media. We even haven't talked about China made bottle or tumbler which is tons of them outside there branded or not.
Thanks for this comment! Yea, it's a maze out there, and there are a lot of people promoting bottles or water myths as the next great thing. Hopefully we can cut through some of the nonsense out there. I'm actually beginning to plan out a video to bust some of the top myths and marketing scams with water and bottles, so that video might get some passionate comments and responses, haha.
Yea, we LOVE Klean Kanteens. They're one of the few brands that has options for truly plastic-free contact with your water. Most brands still leave exposed plastic under the lid.
Thank you very much for the Video. I chose the fj bottle since it only costs 16€ in Germany and takeya costs 50€. I took the 800ml, not sure yet If I will swap to 1000ml. I wish it would fit my cup holder and would be dishwasher safe tho. Is there a bottle that is like fj/takeya but thinner so it fits car cup holders and cleanable via dishwasher? That would be perfect! Size Minimum 700ml would be cool. ❤
I wish takeya wouldn't cost so much in Europe. The 700ml should fit car cup holders and that seems to be perfect for me. Damn. Are there any other recommendation for me?
It'll be on my next big comparison video like this. I didn't have an Owala at the time, but I bought one since then and have used it a lot. Really good lid.
Please check out PRIMUS, especially the commuter mug, the stainless steel version, they later changed to plastic. Have on for 6 years and one for 3 years. Only had to replace the lid once. Make coffee at 8.00am still drinkable at 12.00
Good video but i think it would have been worth mentioning CamelBak has a semi-universal lid & the offer about 6 different cap styles, plus a tea infuser. It is an extra cost but since you plugged your products for Hydroflask it would have been worth mentioning. It looks like your fruit infuser is plastic, is there a reason for that when your other infusers are metal?
Very good comment and question. Honestly, we have some catching up to do with Camelbak. We've historically been mostly focused on Nalgene, Klean Kanteen, Hydro Flask, and YETI, and we are still learning more about other major brands like Camelbak and S'well. I'm thinking about doing a Brand Highlight kind of video every month or so that dives into each brand's offerings, advantages, and disadvantages. Both as a way to share with our viewers, but also to educate myself more on brands like Camelbak. We started with the FlavorFuze Pod and Straw fruit infusers because we saw more potential sales with fruit infusers compared to coffee/tea. And for fruit infusing, you don't typically need a fine mesh like you do for loose leaf tea or cold brew coffee, which is where fine-mesh stainless steel infusers really come in handy. It was also easier for us to get started quickly with plastic and silicone parts based on our experience and connections (from making our BottlePro cup holder and SplashPro splash guard earlier). Hope this answers your question!
Yea, they last a long time. One thing to be aware of about plastic bottles that old is that they might have BPAs in them. Most brands switched away from plastic with BPAs in the late 2000s. Some people are OK with the BPA risk and honestly the true risk isn't 100% known, but quite a bit of data that seems enough data out there that shows it could have some negative health effects that you might want to be aware of it. Food for thought!
ive had my yeti 64 ounce for 5 or 6 years and its still going strong. keeps water colder than my wifes coldest bottles or my other iron infidel 64 battle bottles. yeti makes a fantastic bottle. nothing with a ceramic insert is a good long term choice.
They're pretty good, but it's worth noting that I've seen YETI perform worse than Ozark Trail on a few tests so YETI isn't necessarily the best. They still have good insulation though, and honestly any vacuum bottle is sufficient insulation for most people for normal daily use.
Awesome video about a lot of brands! I'm always looking to be informed about bottles since right now i'm going to school in Texas so the summers are brutal!
Compared to the HydroFlask, I thought the Costco ThermoFlask or Takeya were such a good value (minus still using lead and leaving us to add extra lead into the world which hurt so many; unless we remember to find a proper way to recycle them and keep them from any reach of children especially if the paint wears off). Otherwise, their parts are nearly interchangeable depending on the bottle style. However, it seemed with my hard water that the seals just got disgusting and became difficult to clean. They sell replacement seals, and you can get them for either brand. In the end, it seems I should just pay up and get something like the HydroFlask trail series which doesn't contain any lead as far as I know and also doesn't need seals without adding more supplies to replace.
Is there a tea insert that you can buy that fits stand mouth hydro flask? The wide mouth version doesn't fit in a standard bicycle water bottle holder, and I do a lot of bike riding and would love to be able to brew tea on the go.
One option might be Rumble Go. It's larger than what you'll need since it's made for cold brew coffee, but it would still technically work for loose leaf tea. The silicone on the top and bottom could help minimize rattling that you'd probably get with many other stainless steel drop-in filters. It's sized for wide mouth Hydro Flasks. I have one, and it's pretty nifty. Here's a link to their Amazon listing (we earn a small commission if you buy through the link, so thank you!) amzn.to/48QiIlj Our FlavorFuze Steel might be an alternative. There's a mini size included that we sized for loose-leaf tea, and it rests on the rim of the Hydro Flask so it doesn't drop all the way in. However, we mostly design it to be used in the kitchen to brew tea real quickly, then take out the insert, add your bottle lid, then head out the door. We include an o-ring to help it seal after screwing the Hydro Flask lid on while the insert is in the bottle, but honestly it's a really tight fit for the lid and you can't screw the lid all the way on. I probably wouldn't trust the lid to stay on with biking because of the vibrations. Hope this helps!
We were originally going to include that, but the video was getting to be too long so we split the insulation test into a different video. That video focuses more on what makes triple-layer bottles different from standard dual-wall bottles, and then we did a couple of tests. One test standardizes the caps so we're really just measuring heat loss through the body of the bottle to satisfy our curiosity about whether the triple-layer body helps, and the 2nd test uses the manufacture's lids since that's the more practical result that matters for how you'll use it. Here's a link if you'd like to check that one out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gqgSfCfr-qE.html
thank you so much for this video! Do you recommend any bottles with a built-in cup lid? I’m looking for an alternative after Stanley’s lead controversy
Almost completely thorough, but as to ice it was only mentioned as to keeping it secure in the bottle. My biggest concern is which one keeps the ice from melting the longest. Anyone?
I put insulation tests in a couple other videos for the sake of time since this video already seemed pretty long. I wanted to dive deeper into some subjects (like what is triple-layer insulation), so I split them into different videos, for better or worse.
I've got a tumbler style ironflask siplid with a handle that I've been using at work (i work in a tech shop so avoiding spills is a must & there's not many places to store it so the thiner profile on the shelf is neat) it's great for iced drinks or tea But im actually looking for a good bottle for sparkling/carbonated water do you have any recommendations? At the moment im just reusing a glass Voss bottle around the house but they only come in 330ml or 800ml & it's not ideal to use at work
I did some tests like that in a couple other videos. I wanted to talk more about insulation (like what is triple-layer made of) and felt like this video was already pretty long, so I split the topics up, for better or worse.
Can't believe there is no Zojirushi here. I've been through quite a few bottles myself and Zorjirushi bottles top the charts in pretty much every metric.
Yea, that's been the 2nd most-requested brand after Owala over the last year. I just did an Owala video after buying one of those, and I hope to buy a Zojirushi for a review within a few months based on all those comments. Time to reinvest some of that RU-vid ad revenue that's started trickling in now that we're finally monetized, haha.
I have to buy many time this one brand here that starts with M n bru the bottle only last 3 years max before it becomes weird n taste weird so ya gotta check a review to know which one is worth it
watched 18 mins in.. good video, but loud music makes it so difficult to hear text and hurts my ears from listening to the music instead of the dialog.. like it's so loud i'd rather listen to the music than the dialog
You're right, and we had a few other people comment about this too. I made a 2nd version of this video with decreased background volume here. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zkvhDeOQDs8.html
Glad it helped! I hope you like the carrying strap as much as I did. I thought it was more of a gimmick at first, but I ended up using that thing all the time, like when walking to/from the car with my hands full of other stuff.
I ended up going with the clear second place Takeya at the last second! Worth mentioning I did that because Takeya now has 40 fl oz bottles @@bottlepro3252
i am thinking of getting a sip bottle i will primarily be using it for water but i might use it for coffee do ypu recommend a sip lid for water or should i avoid it
When drinking only water, we prefer spout lids most of the time because it's easy to drink water more quickly without it spilling. Sip lids restrict the water a little more in most designs, so it's just a tad less convenient. It's not a big issue though. Sip lids are still okay for water, and since you might be using coffee some too, a sip lid might be better anyways. That extra restriction can help prevent accidentally drinking too much coffee and burning yourself.
Sigg bottles are the best overall, in my opinion. I especially like their original bottle. I'm surprised you didn't include this brand in your selection.
So many bottle brands but I find it odd how you don't include The Coldest Water bottle, which have objectively beaten Hydro Flask in terms of temperature retention by a wide margin. It's been tested in a few unbiased reviews on youtube.
Thanks for the comment. We'd love to test Coldest bottles, and they're on our list to get. But we can only get so many bottles at a time right now. Hoping to be able to afford more bottles if we can get to 1000 subscribers and start getting ad revenue from these videos. Coldest would have been a really good bottle brand to try out in our next post, which is an updated insulation test video. Should have it posted within a week.
We have a couple of videos about that! One was an ice test, and one was a hot-water test with more bottles more recently. I try to keep videos under a certain length, so for better or worse I split the insulation tests into their own videos.
We included them in our most recent video about really innovative bottles! Here's a link if you're curious. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wv4TCa6Gn24.html We haven't personally tested it yet, but we're looking forward to getting our hands on one next year. We just hit 1k subscribers and should start getting ad revenue, so we'll be investing some of that into more bottles like LARQ's UV sanitizing one. Can't wait to try it out!
Yea, that's my bad. They do have a stainless bottle and tumbler. They're not very prominently shown compared to all of their plastic options. I'll make sure to state that correctly in the future. Thank you!
Unfortunately I didn't have Owala at the time, but I bought one after I got so many comments about it. Just made a dedicated video about Owala a few weeks ago, and that one went viral (at least by my little channel's standards) and is already our most-viewed video. I'm planning a 2024 update to our big bottle comparison video, and I'll definitely be including Owala in that one!
I jump around a lot just to test different bottles, but recently I used the FJ bottle a ton mainly because of the strap on the side. I found that to be a lot more useful than I expected, and not many bottles come with something like that. Takeya is another good all-around one I've used a lot that doesn't break the bank. Right now I'm testing owala, which wasn't in this video but will be in one coming up about the most innovative lids. It has a combo straw/spout lid that's really cool.
Yea, unfortunately I got the audio mix wrong. I posted another version with the background music turned down more here. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zkvhDeOQDs8.html I tried making videos before without any music and it just seemed weird! Maybe that's just me though.
Yea, we're hoping to include them in future videos. It'll be easier to get more bottles when we can monetize these videos if our channel grows some more.
True, getting a plastic bottle to avoid using other plastic bottles can seem a little weird! But if it's durable and reusable plastic like nalgene, it's definitely a better option than single-use.
