I tested 53 water bottles to find the best for leaks, looks and sustainability: here are my favourites
Ditched single-use plastic bottles but can’t find a good reusable one? I spent months putting dozens through their paces – these are the ones worth buying • The best travel mugs and reusable coffee cups, tested If you think a water bottle is just a water bottle, it’s time to wake up. These days, there’s a lot riding on your choice of drinking vessel . The heady combination of worrying about the planet and, on a more day-to-day level, staying hydrated has made reusable water bottles a must-have. Once the preserve of hikers and gym-goers, water bottles have become a small but significant act of environmental virtue signalling. Not all bottles are created equal, though. Some are insulated, some leak, some weigh as much as a toddler, and some even infuse your water with hydrogen (more on that later). The choice is dizzying. Best water bottle overall: Owala FreeSip Best budget water bottle: Ion8 stainless-steel water bottle Continue reading...
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- Friday, July 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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The Guardian Lifestyle
