The New York Times - The 8 best water bottles

Numerous water bottles of different brands and styles.

Photo: Michael Hession

Having a trusty water bottle to take everywhere can feel like a necessity in our modern, hydration-centric world.
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But finding the right one to match your personal style (yes, style) and needs can be a challenge among the cacophony of options out there.

After testing over 100 since 2014, we’ve chosen the best water bottles that are both functional and good-looking—from one that can fit in a car cupholder to a budget-friendly option with a straw.

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BYOB?

A blue and a yellow Yeti Rambler 10 oz Wine Tumbler.

For stoops and sidelines

If you sip from an insulated wine tumbler (whether you’re drinking white wine or ice-cold orange Gatorade), you’ll find that each swig remains as chilled as the first.

A blue Zojirushi SM-SF Stainless Steel Mug.

For tossing into your bag

Our top-pick travel mug keeps drinks hot for hours, and its locking lid stays securely leak-free.

Our pick for best thermos overall, the Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 2.5 quart, in black, in front of a yellow background.

For sipping all day long

Compared with smaller vessels, a thermos holds more, so you can sip throughout the day or share with others.

Plus: One of our favorite water bottles is on sale

The Purist Mover water bottle, a great gift for people who have everything, shown in a deep blue color.

Photo: Michael Hession

If you’re seeking an especially sleek bottle, the Purist Mover is a good choice. We think its (non-breakable!) glass interior is especially impressive at preventing flavors from transferring.

And it really works. We’ve had this bottle in testing for three years, including one episode where we left it under a car seat for a month with kombucha in it. Someone finally got the courage to open the bottle and clean it out, and the next day its water tasted like water—and nothing else.
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