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A durable, easy-to-sip-from water bottle that can keep up with you on your day-to-day errands is key for staying hydrated—especially as we head back into the regular chaos of commutes, back-to-school drop-offs, and more.

After testing more than 120 water bottles since 2014, we’ve chosen the five best ones in a range of materials and styles. Our (new!) favorites include a leakproof, insulated steel option and the best water bottle with a straw we’ve found.

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The best alarm clocks Keep your bedroom blissfully phone-free→

A polished laptop tote bag No professional wardrobe is complete without a great-looking bag to carry all of your gear→

Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones For a peaceful bubble of quiet, no matter how bustling your commute is→

Illustration: Dana Davis; Photo: Rozette Rago

We’ve loved this hair dryer for more than six years because it simply works: It blows air fast. That air is hot. It’s not too heavy or too loud. And it’s capable of making your hair look just as nice as any other dryer, but it costs a fraction of the price of a luxury model.

We’re seeing it for $62 right now→

Illustration: Dana Davis; Photo: Michael Hession

This premium pencil is everything that cheap mechanical pencils aren’t: lovely to look at, exquisite to hold, and satisfying to write with. It’s a pleasure to use thanks to its smooth grip section and premium-feeling all-metal body.

“The pencil that changed my mind about mechanical pencils”→

Do you need a purse for your water bottle? Honestly, maybe.

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