The 12 Best Reusable Water Bottles To Buy In 2023
As a longtime sustainability editor (who is very prone to losing stuff), I've had dozens of reusable water bottles through the years.
In that time, I've learned that some are definitely better at managing mishaps like leaks and dents than others.
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I personally prefer stainless steel bottles since I've had more than one glass bottle break on me in the past, and usually opt for a twist lid instead of a straw lid because I find them easier to clean. But that's just me.
I put together this list of the top 12 reusable water bottles to appeal to any type of sipper.
Though they vary in material, size, and design, each one is BPA-free, a joy to use, and guaranteed to make you forget all about single-use plastic.
- Best insulated: S'well White Marble Bottle
- Best budget: CamelBak eddy+ 20oz Bottle with Tritan™ Renew
- Best stainless steel: Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth
- Best multipurpose: Welly Traveler 12oz
- Best sustainable: Klean Kanteen Insulated TKWide 32 oz with Twist Cap
- Best with built-in purifier: LARQ Bottle PureVis™
- Best for camping: Parks Project PARKS Glow in the Dark Water Bottle
- Best collapsible: Que The Collapsible Bottle
- Best glass: Love Bottle
- Best philanthropic: Cotopaxi MiiR Llama 20oz Wide Mouth Bottle
- Best for healthy hydrating: Waterdrop Edition Set Steel
- Best for kids: Patagonia MiiR® Kids' Rainbow 12-oz Wide Mouth Bottle
Best insulated: S'well White Marble Bottle
By now, many people have heard whisperings of S'well's minimalist, sleek design and almost magical ability to keep drinks piping hot and ice-cold. It's true! Made from triple-layered steel, all of S'well's bottles are incredibly well insulated and can keep beverages cold for 24 hours and hot for 12.
S'well White Marble Bottle ($35)
Best budget: CamelBak eddy+ 20oz Bottle with Tritan™ Renew
This lightweight plastic bottle from CamelBak features a straw that's spill-proof when open and leaf-proof when closed, and a body that's made from 50% recycled plastic. At less than $15, it's an affordable option for anyone who's been known to lose a bottle or two in their day.
CamelBak eddy+ 20oz Bottle with Tritan™ Renew ($15)
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Best stainless steel: Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth
Hydro Flask's signature steel bottles are all over the place for a reason. They're well-made, versatile, and extremely durable. (Like, I've used mine for the past five years level durable.) They come in a variety of colors and lid designs, but the wide lid has my vote because it's so easy to fill and clean.
Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth ($29.22)
Best multipurpose: Welly Traveler 12oz
Pop open Welly's lid and you'll find a removable infuser for brewing tea or infusing fruit, making this a good pick for anyone who likes to jazz up their H20 every now and again. It's also well-sized for coffee and can double as a travel mug—though its sustainable bamboo bottom is not dishwasher safe, so you'll have to hand wash it between brews.
Welly Traveler 12oz ($30)
Best sustainable: Klean Kanteen Insulated TKWide 32 oz with Twist Cap
A certified B-corp, Klean Kanteen offers a sustainably made bottle that gives back. The company offsets their electricity use with renewable energy credits, uses recycled packaging material, and gives money to environmental causes through a partnership with 1% for the Planet. Most recently, they pledged to use 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel in their bottles starting in 2023.
Klean Kanteen Insulated TKWide 32 oz with Twist Cap ($44.95)
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Best with built-in purifier: LARQ Bottle PureVis™
The only water bottle you'll find with its own charging station, LARQ's sleek, futuristic bottles have built-in LED lights to zap nearly 100% of the bio-contaminants from your water. These LEDs also make the bottle self-cleaning, so it's a smart splurge for travelers or those who don't have water filters at home.
LARQ Bottle PureVis™ ($95)
Best for camping: Parks Project PARKS Glow in the Dark Water Bottle
With an easy-to-fill wide mouth, large size, and lid hook, this one is ideal for strapping on your pack for a backcountry adventure. It'll be easy to find in your tent due to its glow-in-the-dark plastic, and every purchase goes towards helping the next generation of hikers thanks to a collaboration with Open OutDoors for Kids. See that little writing on the bottle? It's a list of national parks in the U.S.!
Parks Project PARKS Glow in the Dark Water Bottle ($20)
Best collapsible: Que The Collapsible Bottle
Short on space? This Que bottle collapses to less than half the size when not in use. (The company notes that this also makes it easier and less carbon-intensive to ship.) Bonus: Its lightweight, food-grade silicon body is dishwasher-safe.
Que The Collapsible Bottle ($24.95)
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Best glass: Love Bottle
Looking for a unique bottle that gives back? Every Love Bottle features the work of an American artist on top of a recycled glass canvas. The business also donates 5% of each purchase to Global Water to help deliver clean water to those in need.
Love Bottle Love San Francisco ($25)
Best philanthropic: Cotopaxi MiiR Llama 20oz Wide Mouth Bottle
To design this funky stainless steel bottle, outdoor retailer Cotopaxi teamed up with fellow B Corporation Miir. (The llama is a nod to Cotopaxi's mascot!) A portion of sales from every insulated bottle goes towards funding projects for Water1st, a nonprofit that provides water access to communities in Honduras. Bonus: This sleek bottle is designed to fit in your cup holder.
Cotopaxi MiiR Llama 20oz Wide Mouth Bottle ($15)
Best for healthy hydrating: Waterdrop Edition Set Steel
If you struggle to reach your daily H20 quota, this Waterdrop set is designed to make things a lot easier. Each double-walled stainless steel bottle comes with four packs of tablets in yummy flavors like lemon grass-thyme and ginger-peach. Each one is sugar-free and fortified with vitamins to up the health benefits of every sip you take.
Waterdrop Edition Set Steel ($69)
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Best for kids: Patagonia MiiR® Kids' Rainbow 12-oz Wide Mouth Bottle
Keep your kiddo hydrated with this durable bottle from Patagonia. It features a sip straw, leak-resistent lid, and bright rainbow design for fun, colorful days.
Patagonia MiiR® Kids' Rainbow 12-oz Wide Mouth Bottle ($25)
Emma Loewe is the Sustainability and Health Director at mindbodygreen and the author of Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us. She is also the co-author of The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide To Ancient Self Care, which she wrote alongside Lindsay Kellner.
Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She's spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.