I bought this item because a lot of friends I have who are active tend to bring these flasks with them wherever they go... And I can say I now understand why.

It is very lightweight, even if you have ice in the bottle and it's completely full. I took this flask with me when I went on an hour and a half hike (a very hot and humid day), and I barely noticed I was carrying it. The straw was very convenient and made it easy to drink as much as I needed without getting cold sensitivity on my teeth. I was a little worried about the strap being fragile, but it handled being swung around and I had no fear of it breaking on me.

I love the color blue, and I liked the subtle look of the Matcha Ombre. The color is not as saturated as it is in the photos, but it is 99% close. I am a big fan of the color and the little bit of green mixed with it.

Now, as for the thermal capability... I only plan on using these bottles for cold drinks. I filled the flask with ice about halfway. The ice lasted throughout the entire hike, and when I got back home I still had a good amount to put into another cup to re-use. HydroFlask is definitely one of the best I've used for keeping drinks cold for hours on end.

Inside the box, there were instructions for taking apart the cap (which includes the straw and a red rubber piece to help keep the straw in place) and how to clean it properly. I appreciated this as I've never owned a HydroFlask product until now. It was easy to put it back together after cleaning.

I bought this item specifically for short walks and hikes, and I have full confidence it will perform exactly as I need it to. I definitely feel like I've got my money's worth out of the item, and I look forward to being able to use it more in the future! If you are on the fence about buying this item, I'd say you won't regret it.

It is a great water bottle! I love the color and the durability. I upgraded after 7 years from a grey plastic camelback (which I loved, an amazing water bottle that I used all throughout college and my first few years of corporate America). But this bottle is more expensive and clearly better. It feels more sturdy and keeps beverages at a good temperature for longer, I do not have to worry about it heating up the water whilst I am out and about on a hike or sitting in the car. This bottle is an investment, I also bought the top that closes the spout a bit to be a more normal plastic water bottle opening so all in all I spent about $60 or so. But honestly for something I use everyday and will have for years, I think it is worth the investment. Ignore the hype the bottle gets on social media bc it’s trendy and get this water bottle because it’s honestly amazing. I love how much water it holds too. I only have to fill it 3-4 times a day and I drink a LOT of water (I aim for ~4 liters a day). Cannot praise this thing enough

I bought this around black Friday as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. I wanted him to have a quality bottle and not a cheap piece of crap like he was using. The bottle worked good...for 3 months. Then the vacuum seal failed on the bottle and it would not keep water cold. Water also somehow got in between the walls of the bottle. I contacted HydroFlask for a return and had to pay almost $10 shipping to return the bottle to them. Then when they sent me a replacement, it did not come with a straw lid like the one I had purchased. I don't think I will purchase from HydroFlask again. Had they covered my return shipping, I probably would have felt differently. But HydroFlask is expensive. And I didn't enjoy paying $10 more after only 3 months of use. I could have gotten a lot of stainless steel bottles at Costco for what I invested in this one bottle. I probably won't buy another HydroFlask. As a side note: I filled out the "How Did We Do" survey that they sent me after the return. They never even responded back to me when they heard I was unhappy.

I love these bottles. We were going on a vacation where it is very hot. We wanted a bottle that would keep our water cold for a long time and would not change the taste of the water. This checked all the boxes. The water stayed cold and tasted good. Loved that it was available in so many pretty colors and styles. My daughters chose ones with straws and loved them so much that they have let go of their old favorites and have taken these to college with them. I also love that they are dishwasher safe, leak proof and have a lifetime warranty. I have seen in other reviews that since they are light weight they can get dinged but do far ours are holding our really well. My husband initially did not want one but now he has takes mine when he heads to the squash court. Definitely recommend!