I’ve tried so many water bottles, but the Owala FreeSip is hands-down my favorite! The dual-drink feature is a total game-changer—you can sip from the built-in straw or tilt it back to drink like a regular bottle. The 24 oz size is perfect for staying hydrated on the go, and the Foggy Tide color looks sleek and modern. Plus, it keeps my water cold for hours!

Best water bottle I have ever owned! I have searched for numerous years for the ideal water bottle. This Owala can't be matched. The ivory white matte color is perfect for my style. The water stays cold for at least a day. The straw feature works perfectly and this bottle is easy to clean. The seal is superior and has never leaked. I purchased two other colors as gifts for active family members and they were not disappointed! I am now purging all the other water bottles in my collection!

I’m a busy retired guy and don’t have time to write reviews. Except for THIS one. I don’t get paid in any way for anything. i’ve used lots of other cups before - steel, plastic, thermos, etc. they’re all ‘okay’. This one is beyond GREAT and i just bought another one to replace older plastic cups. It’s beautiful to look at - it’s got a nice little indented ridge in front for your thumb to help with the grip. The overall shape is aesthetically pleasing and is shaped to fit the hand superbly. i didn’t think i’d use the straw feature (never had a built-in straw before), but it’s the best part of the cup - combined with the fact that there is a gulp-spout built-in right behind the straw-feature. the straw is designed to stay in place, (so you can always sip or gulp), and the straw is made of high quality ‘plastic’, is easily removable for washing and snaps right back into place. The heavy duty carrying loop snaps forward to lock the container down, or snaps back to be used as a sturdy handle. My cup holds some 20oz, and the top snaps open by a press of a very secure button. You won’t accidentally pop it open. Also, the top is very well (precision-machine) constructed, and features a replaceable gasket to keep the seal (hot or cold) in. Surprisingly, it keeps things cool - or hot* - for a very long time. I filled it with refrigerated water and it was still cool 4 hrs later, (probably much longer than that but i drank it all after that, so don’t know’). *(Manufacturer recommends NOT using for HOT liquids), but aside from the straw, i don’t see why not, but i’m not suggesting you should!) It fits my car’s cup holder just fine. I rate this a 5 of 5 for all the reasons above - it’s also extremely well built and not ‘cheap’ in any way. I hope you will love it as much as i do!

Bought this to bring to Disney World for my husband & I to use & I’m so glad I went with Owala because it really is the best water bottle I’ve owned! It works well with keeping your water nice & cold all day long & fit perfectly on the side of our book bag, in the stroller cup holder & in our car cup holder also! I love how easy the cup opens up & the free sip is great also! Great value for your money & would be a great gift for someone who works out a lot or just likes to bring a water bottles everywhere they go like my daughters!

Really good drink bottle. Keeps ice from melting all day! Love the option to drink with straw or without straw without having to assemble or re-assemble.

The whole thing about being able to choose whether you use the straw or tilt it to chug is awesome and all, but mainly I was scouring the internet for a bottle that had some kind of straw mechanism that wasn't (1) on a spring-loaded flippy thing that would eventually wear out and stop working, (2) wasn't open to the air where it could collect other peoples' geeeeerms when I took it around everywhere with me, and (3) didn't have some kind of screw-top or other cap that I wouldn't be able to open one-handed. DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD THAT IS TO FIND? I do. Literally, Owala was the only brand/bottle I found that checked all three of those boxes. THE ONLY ONE. So even though it was a little more than I would normally pay for a water bottle and I hated that I couldn't customize my colors, I decided to give it a try. And lo, I found the light and the heavens blessed me with a (near) perfect water bottle. I've used my bottle pretty much all day every day since purchasing it several months ago and it works as well now as it did when I first bought it. I do worry about the spring-loaded lid release eventually wearing out, but it hasn't yet with constant use (and more than occasional extra use for funsies). The only sign of wear over time is that there are a few small (aesthetic/surface) scratches on the outside from a couple times when I dropped my bottle on concrete and asphalt. I wish they weren't there but it doesn't affect anything except my delicate eyeballs. My only qualm with the bottle's near perfection, which seems entirely unavoidable from a design perspective, is that ice cubes inside of the bottle make a lot of noise when sloshing around and bumping up against the metal interior. When you work a job that sometimes requires near-complete silence, that noise can be an issue. For most, it probably wouldn't matter in the slightest (when I'm at home, I don't even think about it). I don't blame Owala for this. But if they solved it, then it would be the holy grail of sheer perfection designed to hold ambrosia for the gods. Until then, I feel honored to partake. The handle is convenient for carrying. The shape of the bottle (flat on the sides) is a clever touch that makes it easier to grip for twisting off the top and such. It fits in average cup holders. It's leakproof when the lid is secured well and the cap is clicked into place. The button to open the cap is strong (works well) and is easy to press. If the handle is down (it gently clicks into place if you fold it down), it covers the button and prevents any accidental presses. That said, while it could theoretically be pressed accidentally if you leave the handle up/open all the time (like I do), it has never happened to me. The inside is metal, which keeps the insides cold for ages (with ice). The straw is plastic, which stops the water from tasting like gross metal water bottle. The outside is... not-metal, which means the sun can be directly on the bottle and warm the outside while the inside is still ice cold and, more importantly, that there's no condensation on the outside getting everything around it wet (bane of my college existence :| ). Vinyl stickers adhere well to whatever the outside material is. It disassembles into straw, lid, and bottle for cleaning, and the the shape of the lid makes it a lot easier (and way more sanitary) to clean than any other straw-based bottle I've had/used. I run the lid and straw through the dishwasher occasionally. I think the bottle recommends hand washing but I forget; in addition to hand washing, I occasionally do a polydent cleaning to eliminate any odors and ensure all bacteria are dead af. It works like a charm. This is a 100% honest review and I generally try not to fangirl or gush excessively: this bottle is /that/ good. I legit recommend it for anyone looking for a water bottle (unless they prefer the big mouth/screw-top kind) and am very seriously considering buying one for everyone in my family.

The design is as described although it can be difficult to push the button to open it so you can drink from it. In all fairness most people would have no issue but anyone with arthritic hands might find it difficult to open. When I was using it the water stayed a good cool temperature and I really like the color. The bottle is a bit slippery to hold but the shape solves most of that issue. And again, this could be due to arthritis and not the bottle itself. No residual taste from the bottle, not heavy similar to many bottles and I had only used it for water. It’s easy to clean.