Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 24 oz, Very, Very Dark

The Owala FreeSip 24 oz is an insulated stainless steel water bottle with a lid that lets you sip through a straw or tip it back and drink from a wide opening.

Who it suits

It suits anyone who wants to carry water through the day and likes having both a straw and a spout in one lid. If you only drink from a straw or prefer a fully dishwasher-safe bottle, another design may suit you better. Browse more kitchen and everyday essentials.

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Key facts

• Triple-layer vacuum-insulated stainless steel; Owala says it keeps drinks cold for 24 hours (Owala)
• Free of BPA, lead and phthalates (Owala)
• FreeSip spout with a built-in straw and a wide swig opening; push-button lid with a carry loop that also locks (Owala)
• Lid is top-rack dishwasher safe; hand washing the cup protects its finish (Owala)
• Covered by a limited lifetime warranty (Owala)

What reviewers say

Reviewed named it the best water bottle overall with an Editor’s Choice, praising the leakproof two-way lid and finding drinks stayed cold for about a day. America’s Test Kitchen found it the lightest stainless steel bottle in its test and liked the clever straw design, though it measured about 8 hours of cold retention, well under the brand’s claim.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Straw and wide-mouth drinking in one leakproof lid
• Pro: Lightest stainless bottle in ATK’s test
• Pro: Free of BPA, lead and phthalates
• Con: Cup should be hand washed
• Con: Cold retention in ATK’s test fell short of the 24-hour claim

Cautions

• Owala recommends hand washing the bottle body to protect the finish.
• Clean the straw and lid parts often to prevent buildup.