MichelleAna Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 What’s the Best Type of Reusable Water Bottle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Define “best”. Largest? Smallest? Prettiest? ! Moderator Note Moved to The Lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrP Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 For sports, for survival, for desert conditions, rock climbing for hamsters, for cyclists, for walking around town? You can get different ones for different purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimreepr Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 3 hours ago, MichelleAna said: What’s the Best Type of Reusable Water Bottle? One that keeps the water on the inside until you want to drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 8 hours ago, dimreepr said: One that keeps the water on the inside until you want to drink. Well, what if the water inside also has bacteria inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimreepr Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 21 hours ago, CharonY said: Well, what if the water inside also has bacteria inside? Is there a water bottle that prevents such an incursion? Because that would be the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrP Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 23 minutes ago, dimreepr said: Is there a water bottle that prevents such an incursion? Because that would be the best... Not if it weighed 100lb and is used as water bottle for long distance runners. It depends on the specified use of the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 To me, a reusable water bottle is different than a sports bottle. I would look for double-walled stainless steel, with a wide-mouthed top for adding ice/fruit/veg and a smaller screw-top for drinking. The screw-top should be attached so you can't lose it. Size should be a compromise between filled weight and having to refill it often (too big and it's heavy, too small and you're constantly going back to the tap). It has to be easy to carry around the office or home as a reminder to stay hydrated, and it has to be accessible to keep you from grabbing a packaged water or using a glass you'll have to wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimreepr Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, DrP said: Not if it weighed 100lb and is used as water bottle for long distance runners. It depends on the specified use of the bottle. Oh bugger, then what is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrP Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, dimreepr said: Oh bugger, then what is? For what particular use? You get different types for different purposes. Without knowing what you want it for 'the best' one can't be prescribed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimreepr Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, DrP said: For what particular use? You get different types for different purposes. Without knowing what you want it for 'the best' one can't be prescribed. Seems to me the best one is the one that stops one from dying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrP Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just now, dimreepr said: Seems to me the best one is the one that stops one from dying. dying or drying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimreepr Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just now, DrP said: dying or drying? What do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrP Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just now, dimreepr said: What do you need? Both - but just because it works doesn't make it 'the best'. Only OP can tell us what the needs are for his water bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimreepr Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, DrP said: Only OP can tell us what the needs are for his water bottle. I can guess... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapatos Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, Phi for All said: To me, a reusable water bottle is different than a sports bottle. I would look for double-walled stainless steel, with a wide-mouthed top for adding ice/fruit/veg and a smaller screw-top for drinking. The screw-top should be attached so you can't lose it. Size should be a compromise between filled weight and having to refill it often (too big and it's heavy, too small and you're constantly going back to the tap). It has to be easy to carry around the office or home as a reminder to stay hydrated, and it has to be accessible to keep you from grabbing a packaged water or using a glass you'll have to wash. Finally the answer MichelleAna was looking for! I would add that looking at the user comments on Amazon will lead her to a specific brand and model that will meet her needs. Asking a simple question on a science site can lead you on a wondrous journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrP Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, dimreepr said: I can guess... you can 'guess' indeed - but without further feedback there is no way of knowing. 1 minute ago, zapatos said: Finally the answer MichelleAna was looking for! I think that only MichelleAna can tell us that for sure. Although I think you might be correct in thinking that Phi has guessed right... it is still speculation until the OP clears up what their needs are. She might want a hot water bottle (they are reusable)... I feel Phi probably has it, but it isn't clear and it is impossible to know without clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimreepr Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, DrP said: you can 'guess' indeed - but without further feedback there is no way of knowing. Water seems to be the operative word and we all know, it is needed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapatos Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, DrP said: I think that only MichelleAna can tell us that for sure. You are of course right. I just enjoy watching a non-science type ask a question about a water bottle (or whatever) and get science site kind of response. The questioner has no idea what they are getting into and the responder can't adjust their analytic mode to the probable context of the question. That may not be the case here, but that's how it looks to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, zapatos said: looking at the user comments on Amazon will lead her to a specific brand and model that will meet her needs. Watch out for fake comments. It’s quite an industry, and quite a problem that amazon is still struggling to address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevim Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I have the feeling that the OP, or some other new account, is going to tell us exactly what the best re-usable water bottle is and link us to the web page sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 6 hours ago, dimreepr said: Is there a water bottle that prevents such an incursion? Because that would be the best... Realistically, it would be a bottle that can be cleaned and sterilized properly. In that regard, plastics are usually not that great. Another aspect is how you get the water out. Pouring it out (e.g. in a washable cup) is probably the best. Complex openings which are difficult to clean (e.g. squeeze bottles) and you cover it with saliva during use (as well as drip infuse your bottle with it) will most likely have a higher bacterial load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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