It excels at keeping both hot beverages hot and cold beverages cold; plus, it has a small drink spout, which makes it more ideal for hot beverages that you don't want to chug, though it does make water flow a little slower than other bottles on this list. The 64-ounce Iron Flask Water Bottle is our favorite large capacity option if you want to space out your refills. I’m often a little wary of water bottles with straws because I’ve previously found they become rather unhygienic.

Flip Top Water Bottle | Mountain Warehouse GB

This, combined with the handy carrying loop that's attached to the lid, enables us to bring this bottle almost anywhere.

In such a saturated market, Waterdrop has come up with something slightly different to stand out: Microdrink cubes. We love that it comes with three different caps: a straw lid with a carrying loop, a flip lid, and a stainless steel cap that covers the bottle's wide mouth opening. Although the exact amount you should be drinking varies, it's safe to say that adding another glass or two to your daily routine is a good idea for most people. The 24-ounce size is small enough to fit in the water bottle sleeve of most backpacks, although we found that it's a little too wide and tall for car cupholders. Her favorite stainless steel water bottle is Owala's FreeSip because it's easy to hold and has a leakproof lid that locks.

Flip Top Kids Water Bottle with Straw, Tritan Toddler TUM TUM Flip Top Kids Water Bottle with Straw, Tritan Toddler

The bottles are made with a perfectly sized drinking hole to drop these cubes inside and flavour the water – hence the name, Waterdrop. If you’re up to the challenge of prying open the straw every time you want a sip - this is your bottle. However, we did find it quite stiff to operate so this lid isn’t ideal if you’re looking for speedy drinking-on-the-go. The sturdy handle is comfortable to hold: It's large enough to fit your hand inside, but not so big that it moves around in your hand. When we evaluate performance, we test how well they retain temperature and whether they are leak-proof.The powdered coating means it doesn’t slip, even with sweaty hands, and the ridged edging on the lid makes the cap easy to twist off. Even so, we like that it's made from high-quality 18/8 stainless steel that’s BPA-free and won’t leave a metal taste in your mouth. Trust iconic French cookware brand Le Creuset to make a bottle as discreetly stylish as its covetable casserole dishes. As a health and fitness editor, she's passionate about finding products that are a great value and make life easier.