A reusable water bottle will help you cut down on plastic waste and save you money when you're on the go.
We've tested 18 reusable bottles from brands such as Bobble, Dopper, Chilly's and S'well to find the best options whether you're hiking, commuting or heading to the gym. Gallon Water Bottle With Straw
Five water bottles impressed us enough to be named Best Buys, including some excellent cheap reusable bottles, but others were marked down for annoying lids or leaving water tasting of plastic.
Other features to consider include sports lids, which will come in handy if you want to take regular sips on the go. Some bottles also have temperature indicators or tracking features to help you keep track of how much you drink.
We've tested and reviewed 18 popular water bottles, getting a range of people to try them out and rate them for ease of use (including drinking, carrying and cleaning). We also tested how well each bottle kept drinks cool and prevented spills.
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Prices correct as of June 2019
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On our mission to find the very best reusable water bottles, we paid close attention to the features that matter the most, rating each bottle on features such as ease of use, ease of cleaning and portability.
We asked a panel of users to try out each bottle and rate them on the following aspects:
We also tested how well bottles with insulating properties worked to keep your drink cool (or hot) and checked how leakproof each bottle was.
Once you've picked your reusable water bottle, you'll want to keep it nice and clean. This is how to keep it in good condition:
If your bottle has a narrow neck, you may find a slim brush is handy for getting into the nooks and crannies. Some manufacturers sell these alongside their bottles.
You can also soak tricky parts such as drinking straws and lids using effervescent water-cleaning or sterilising tablets.
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