Hydro Flask vs. S’well Bottle – Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Comparison

Posted on August 1, 2018 Updated August 2, 2018 by Jacob Hatch

If you've been anywhere near a major city within the last five or so years, you've probably seen a S'well Bottle or two. And you've certainly spotted a Hydro Flask. These brands have become so huge and popular across the globe that there is even a decent chance you've owned one. But if you're thinking of purchasing a new one, the similarities between the two might leave you scratching your head. So for those who have always wanted an answer to the Hydro Flask vs. S'well debate, we've been comparing the two bottles to get you an answer. Since both of our competitors offer double-wall insulat...

Hydro Flask vs. YETI Rambler – Insulated Bottles And Tumblers Comparison

Posted on July 25, 2018 Updated August 25, 2019 by Jacob Hatch

Hydro Flask vs YETI Water Bottle and Tumbler Comparison

Hydro Flask vs YETI is the kind of question to which there is no wrong answer. Both are leading insulated water bottle brands. We have written about both at length, reviewing the YETI Rambler Water Bottle, and thoroughly exploring the Hydro Flask. But these two top contenders for the crown of best insulated stainless steel bottles deserve their own comparison. Over the last few months we've been using our Hydro Flask and YETI water bottles with an even more critical eye geared towards putting this review together. Below, we've compiled our findings. Because both Hydro Flask and YETI have of...

Hydro Flask vs. Takeya ThermoFlask – Head-to-Head Comparison

Posted on July 20, 2018 Updated February 2, 2019 by Jacob Hatch

If you're at all familiar with the Takeya ThermoFlask, you can probably see how the comparison with it's better-known competitor the Hydro Flask is somewhat glaringly obvious. In the design, the look, even the name, Takeya has taken a few cues from the massive success of Hydro Flask. From our first encounter, we felt the Hydro Flask vs. ThermoFlask debate stewing in our gut. And why not? As it turns out, we're pretty glad they did. But we've been comparing the ThermoFlask to the Hydro Flask pretty much the entire time we've had a ThermoFlask. We even referred to the Thermoflask as a "budget...

CamelBak Chute Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Review

Posted on June 1, 2018 Updated June 1, 2018 by Jacob Hatch

One of the most well-known names in outdoors equipment, especially in products like water bottles and hydration packs, CamelBak is a familiar name for anyone who loves to spend time outdoors. Offering quality bottles of nearly every description, CamelBak designs are clever and functional enough to also make for excellent every day use water bottles. Recently, a 40 ounce CamelBak Chute came into our lives, and we are finding ourselves continually refreshed by it's clever additions to the classic insulated water bottle. Having gone through plenty of CamelBak bottles from all across the spectr...

Takeya ThermoFlask Review – A Budget Hydroflask Alternative

Posted on May 30, 2018 Updated July 26, 2018 by Jacob Hatch

We've gone through insulated water bottles of all varieties. From leading brand names to generic white label products, we've tested just about all of them. While some bottles can put a bit of a strain on your wallet and others manage to remain incredibly affordable, there is something to be said for those in the middle of the price spectrum. The Takeya Thermoflask is just such an option - on the cheaper side of affordable, even! Takeya is a leading name in insulated stainless steel water bottles. You can find their products in use just about every where you go, and for sale at major retail...

Best Thermos Bottles

Posted on October 22, 2017 Updated October 22, 2017 by Jacob Hatch

The classic Thermos. No name in the world of beverage containers is more ubiquitous than Thermos. So commonly used, in fact, that "Thermos" was deemed a generic term. But behind it all there is still the good old original, brand-name Thermos, a company that has been churning out quality products for over a hundred years. In this round-up, we'll give our opinions in brief reviews of a range of different Thermos bottles. We'll take a look at everything from old-school-style Thermoses to the latest innovations. Distinguished by being the first company to offer insulated bottles on the market, ...

Hydro Flask Review

Posted on May 10, 2017 Updated August 2, 2018 by Jacob Hatch

Hydro Flask in Multiple Colors with Bottles and Tumblers

Without a doubt, the Hydro Flask is one of the most enduring water bottle brands we've encountered. Founded in Bend, Oregon back in 2009 by then-dating-couple Travis Rosbach and Cindy Morse, Hydro Flask has now become a world leader in insulated stainless steel water bottles. Offering the world a high-quality stainless steel water bottle equipped with double-wall vacuum insulation, the Hydro Flask brand has expanded into something more than just a water bottle manufacturer and has cemented itself as an essential piece of equipment for an active lifestyle. Hydro Flask's path to success was n...

Reviewing The Biggest Bottle EVER: DrinkTanks Insulated Growler & Water Bottle with CO2 Keg Cap

Posted on March 24, 2017 Updated June 28, 2018 by Jacob Hatch

Woman Fills DrinkTanks Juggernaut Beer Growler From Beer Draft

How big is a big bottle? 40 ounces? 64 ounces? How about a whopping 128 ounces? That's how big the aptly-named DrinkTanks Juggernaut Insulated Beer Growler and Water Bottle is. At 128 ounces, the DrinkTanks Juggernaut is capable of carrying a full gallon of your favorite beverage (or meal) inside its vacuum insulated stainless steel walls, where it is capable of remaining cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12. The Juggernaut is truly a sight to behold. It dwarfs the huge 64 ounce growlers which previously seemed so massive. DrinkTanks also offers much more than size: with their nifty ...

Create Your Own Unique Custom Hydro Flask With MyHydro

Posted on March 8, 2017 Updated June 28, 2018 by Jacob Hatch

Custom Hydro Flask from My Hydro in Unique Colors

The new MyHydro program from Hydro Flask allows you to make a Hydro Flask bottle uniquely yours. Offering the ability to customize your bottle's colors and sizes as well as lid options, the MyHydro Hydro Flask bottles provide a striking addition to the already colorful lineup available from Hydro Flask. In addition to allowing for an unrivaled level of control over your bottle, the MyHydro bottles are also equipped with an exclusive boot, a small silicone sleeve which slides onto the bottom of the bottle to prevent dings and banging. This is a feature not available with any other Hydro Flask b...

YETI Rambler Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle Review

Posted on March 4, 2017 Updated June 28, 2018 by Jacob Hatch

The YETI Rambler Bottle is an item long over due for its appearance on Hydration Anywhere. A long-standing staple of the insulated stainless steel water bottle world with a name synonymous with high quality, the YETI Rambler is a true beast of an insulated bottle. With a no-nonsense 18/8 food grade stainless steel construction proudly advertised by the bottle's polished steel finish, the YETI is one of the hardiest and most durable bottles around. Available in 18, 36, or 64 ounce varieties, the YETI Ramblers we've tested include the 18 and 36 ounce models, which will be the focus of this re...