As various water bottle companies turn to social media for advertising, it may feel overwhelming to find the water bottle that is right for you. Here, we will discuss the pros and cons of some of the most popular water bottle brands so you don’t find yourself lost in a sea of influencers, trends, and promotions.
First up is the Stanley. This cup is very popular on social media and with the youth. This cup comes in 20, 30, 40 oz sizes with 31 shades to choose from. Many businesses make accessories to make Stanleys more usable and convenient. The material is made of a sleek, smooth design that allows drinks to stay cold and hot for 7+ hours. Even though this product is very popular it does have some flaws. The biggest one being the straw design. The cup has a hole with a thick plastic straw to drink from as well as a second hole with no straw to drink from. This design choice makes it very likely that if the cup fell, it would spill a lot of water. The cost is also on the more expensive side, being sold at $30-$45.
Nex up, is the Owala. This cup is also popular on social media and with the youth. The Owala Water bottle comes in 24, 32, and 40 oz bottles. The Owala water bottle has many pros associated with it such as a double-layered design to help keep drinks cool for many hours. It’s also extremely durable. Some of the cons associated with the Owala water bottle include it not being dishwasher safe and not being well insulated for hot drinks, so coffee and tea drinkers should steer clear.
Lastly, the viral Starbucks cups. A lot of teenagers are seen with spikey, reflective Starbucks cups. These come in endless colors and prices range from $30-$70. Like the Stanley, this cup comes with a hole in the center for the thick plastic straw. This can cause leaking and spilling very easily if they are knocked over. These cups can hold cool liquids, but it is not advised to hold hot liquids as it could melt some of the interior of the cup compromising the integrity of the bottle. The cups have a pointy, spiked design that can become uncomfortable to hold.
The most important thing to remember when purchasing is to make sure you find the cup and or water bottle most comfortable for you rather than the ones that are the most popular.
