Picking the right one will be the difference between actually drinking the all-important eight glasses of water a day, and, ahem, forgetting. Hip is flatter than the standard water bottle, so you can easily pack your drinking water into a tightly-packed bag. This original water bottle twins water with flavour-scented pods that gives you the impression you’re drinking something other than water. But, at a practical level, if you're looking for a bottle to fit in slim bags or briefcases, this is a great choice and makes an ideal gift.

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There are many complications when it comes to recycling, meaning that as little as 20 per cent of the bottle actually gets recycled in the end. After doing so, the water clarity is perfect and there's no tang of chlorine or fluoride that you often get with tap water. Slimline and lightweight (coming in at just 104g when empty), this bottle is the perfect size for slipping into a small bag or large pocket when you’re out and about. As it’s made from single-wall brushed aluminium, it doesn’t offer insulation but is impressively lightweight (180g when empty) and sleekly stylish in a utilitarian kind of way. Marks on the sides of the bottles remind you to keep drinking, including encouraging slogans such as ‘keep drinking!

If you're looking for the best water bottle for a crisp water taste then LARQ is the one; it actively self-cleans and purifies your water for you. Available in jewel-bright purple or blue, this bottle looks the part and its green credentials go beyond simply reducing plastic waste, as it’s made from 50 per cent recycled material.

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Its double-wall vacuum insulation can keep water cold for an incredible 50 hours and hot for 20, both of which it achieves with aplomb. A sports cap can be bought separately for the bottle, which is a good alternative for activities or grabbing while driving. Handwash only, it comes with a straw cleaning brush, as well as a ‘healthy pee chart’ to check the colour of your urine.

Biting on the straw opens the sealed end so you can drink from it, which takes a bit of getting used to but means the bottle is spill-proof even when the straw is lifted up from its recess – a godsend for klutzes. Read our reviews of the best reusable straws and best travel cups to limit the impact of drinking on the go.