As somebody who’s been concerned in varied volunteer {and professional} organizations and likewise can’t resist a goodie bag, I’ve collected many, many free water bottles in my day. Virtually all of them have let me down with lackluster insulation, leaky tops, or—the worst sin in my ebook—hard-to-scrub ingesting spouts. In an effort to search out my superb hydration companion, I even bought a number of of the trendier tumblers and bottles which have gone viral over the previous few years, and none of them totally glad my thirst. I used to be all however resigned to a lifetime of upset sipping when my greatest buddy gifted me with my first Owala water bottle, and I’ve by no means appeared again since.

That authentic bottle was an Owala FreeSip, which occurs to be our all-time favourite stainless-steel water bottle. After utilizing it each day for greater than a yr, I added the 30-ounce FreeSip Sway to my rotation, admittedly in order that I’d be extra motivated to scrub mine often and all the time have a contemporary one able to sub in. Now, the FreeSip Sway has turn out to be my new go-to—and my favourite factor to present. 

Why It’s a Nice Reward

The FreeSip Sway contains all of the options that made the common FreeSip so unbelievable—a sip-or-chug spout, hours of chilly insulation, and a leakproof lid—plus a number of key enhancements.  The seals that sit on prime of the straw and across the rim are simpler to take away and clear, which makes the scheduled washes that a lot much less daunting. Its backside is tapered so it’s universally cupholder-friendly, even in its bigger 40-ounce dimension. It’s bought a broad deal with that’s straightforward to grip, plus it’s helpful (ha!) for looping keychains onto; I’ll typically connect my automotive keys or wi-fi headphones there to allow them to go wherever I do (as a result of I already know the water bottle is coming alongside).

The Owala FreeSip Sway is my favourite factor to provide to hard-to-shop-for family members, acquaintances, and mates as a result of it’s a sensible merchandise that anybody can get each day use from, however it’s so thoughtfully designed that it seems like just a little luxurious. And since Owala gives so many quirky shade mixtures, it reveals my recipient that I considered them when choosing out their favourite hues. I like that my Owala is a daily reminder of the buddy who gave it to me, and that it has really turn out to be the present that retains giving. 

Why We’re the Specialists

• Ashlee Redger is a author for Severe Eats and has been reviewing kitchen gear for the positioning since 2022.
• Ashlee has collected far too many reusable water bottles over the past decade, however now she solely makes use of her two Owalas.