Gather round everyone, our water bottle bonanza 2024 is here!
Gone are the days when the options for reusable water bottles were few. The water bottle scene is now full of awesome options, with designs ranging from extremely simple to very complex. Needless to say, there is a perfect water bottle for everyone these days. Our gear testers have waded through a sea of water bottles to bring you the best ones on the market as of 2024.
Whether you love to travel the world, spend weeks in the backcountry or just love a great day hike you’ll be sure to find the right water bottle for you on this list! And if you’re anything like the team here at Backpackers, you’ll likely have your curiosity piqued and need to try out a couple new-to-you bottles here. Ain’t no shame in a strong reusable water bottle game!
Three cheers for Water Bottle Bonanza 2024!
Grayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle
Grayl’s GeoPress offers straightforward water purification that is easy to use and simple to pack.
If you are looking for a water bottle that also works as a water filter and purification system, Grayl’s GeoPress is the perfect water bottle for you! We like the GeoPress because it’s very easy to use and reliable. It quickly filters water, protecting you from virus, protozoa, bacteria, particulates, heavy metals and chemicals.
This filter bottle is unique because it has a one-way drink mix valve, so you can add in your flavor powders or electrolytes. At 24 ounces, this water bottle holds a solid volume. The wide array of colorways is the cherry on top! This makes a trusty companion on travel adventures and is a great gift for anyone who likes to play outside!
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YETI Rambler Vacuum Bottle With Chug Cap
This is a gold-standard water bottle for both hot and cold drinks. We’ve sang its praises for years!
If a more general water bottle is what you’re after, we could not be more stoked about recommending YETI’s Rambler Vacuum Bottle With Chug Cap. This water bottle holds 36 ounces of your favorite hot or cold drink. The chug cap makes it super easy to drink from or pour from and is also very easy to clean. I first reviewed this water bottle years ago and believe it or not, I still use the same one I reviewed every single day. After all this time, I have fallen more in love with it and would like to officially change the rating I gave it to 5/5.
If you want a basic thermal water bottle that will last for a lifetime, this is a phenomenal option. It comes in lots of lovely colors and stickers adhere nicely to it if you’re looking to start a new sticker collection.
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RTIC Insulated Jug
Another classic, if you like to carry a lot of water around, this gallon jug can’t be beat!
If you love to make sure you’re hitting your daily water needs, let us introduce you to the RTIC Insulated Jug. This is a budget-friendly gallon sized, stainless steel beast of a water bottle and we love it! This big bottle will keep your water cool for 24 hours, it has a nice pour spout, and it has a useful handle that holds up over many years.
The RTIC Insulated Jug is dishwasher safe. It also works well to keep hot drinks hot for many hours, so could make a great coffee hauler for days when you and yours need a lot of caffeine! Or you know, hot toddies anyone? Like with the above water bottles, this one comes in many nice colors.
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CamelBak Podium Big Chill Insulated Water Bottle
This water bottle is great for cycling and backpacking alike!
Cyclists love it as much as backpackers and runners! It’s the CamelBak Podium Big Chill Water Bottle! This is a pretty basic water bottle that incorporates lightweight insulation. It has a fast flow rate and holds 24 ounces. We like that it has a lock-out that makes it so no water is going to leak out of the bottle when its not in use. We also like that it has a low price point and is dishwasher safe!
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Hydro Flask Standard-Mouth Vacuum Water Bottle
We first fell in love with this water bottle in 2017 when we chose it as our Classic Pick. It also won this award in 2018!
The Hydro Flask Standard-Mouth Vacuum Water Bottle won our Classic Pick for a water bottle two years in a row, which says a lot! It’s a very straightforward water bottle. It holds 24 ounces of hot or cold liquid and it keeps water is inside of it temperature stable for hours and hours! In some of our original testing, coffee stayed hot for nearly 48hrs! This is a big bottle, but it still fits in cup holders and backpack pockets. Coming in an array of colors, this is a highly giftable water bottle as Hydro Flask has become a bit of an outdoor icon.
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Stanley All Day Slim Bottle
We loves the colors this bottle comes in and of course how easy it is to fill up!
New from Stanley, the All Day Slim Bottle is becoming a favorite of many folks! It is vacuum insulated and features a super cool mid-height opening so you can fill it up easily. The sipping opening features its own little cap for no-spill sips. The form factor of this water bottle is great and it comes in a wide array of colors. It’s also available in a 34 ounce size that boasts the same thoughtful design.
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Hydaway Collapsible Water Bottle
If you need to save space, this one is for you!
Sometimes you need to save space, whether you’re flying, backpacking or in a packed vehicle! For these adventures, it’s hard to beat the Collapsible Water Bottle from Hydaway. This water bottle is lightweight and super durable. It features a flip top drink spout and folds down to a meager 1.5 inches!
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Klean Kanteen Insulated Water Bottle With Bamboo Cap
We love the simple and cute designs of this water bottle!
If you want a cute water bottle, here ya go! Klean Kanteen’s Limited Edition Insulated Water Bottle With Bamboo Cap comes in a wide arrange of wonderful designs that are sure to please. These water bottles are made from 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and are chip resistant due to Klean Kanteen’s powder coat coating.
These cute bottles are perfect for casual days at work and epic outdoor adventures! With a leak-proof design, there’s a lot to love about this water bottle!
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MiiR Vacuum Insulated Bottle
We chose this water bottle as our 2017 Budget Pick, as it hits a great price point!
If you’d like a water bottle that looks modern and stylish that also works great, check out this one! MiiR’s Vacuum Insulated Bottle is a streamlined and practical stainless steel water bottle that is dishwasher safe and built to last. It comes in at a good price point. Two of our gear testers have been using this bottle for nearly a decade and boast about its rugged nature and cool colors. If colorful bottles aren’t your thing, it also comes in black.
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Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
We love the colors this bottle comes in and the leak-proof cap!
Absolutely cute, absolutely practical, we’re wrapping up the best water bottles of 2024 with Owala’s FreeSip Water Bottle. This nifty bottle has a patented locking push-button lid that flips open for easy sipping and clicks closed to keep the spout clean. Its convenient carry loop doubles as a lock! It is cup holder friendly and super stylish. It also keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours, which we love! Available in many colorways, this is a great water bottle for everyone!
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