After much consideration, I decided on the 24 oz Owala FreeSip Vacuum Bottle because of the unique built-in straw/sipper set-up. I like that the "straw" top is kept clean by the way the lid closes. I prefer to use a straw while driving or riding in the car to avoid spills and not have a bottle blocking my view. The unique set-up also enables one to gulp liquids (such as to take a pill, which I don't like to do with a straw) without having to unscrew the lid or remove a straw. The staff-person who helped me said she considered it the most leak-proof of the bottles I was considering, which so far has proven to be true in spite of being held upside down or on it's side for extended periods. I am only disappointed that it does not keep ice for over 10 or 12 hours as a smaller bottle I have does. (Different brand, smaller in height as well as circumference, so I would expect this 24 oz bottle to perform similarly but it does not.) This did not keep me from ordering a second bottle so that one can be reserved for water and one for iced coffee or tea. (It is recommended that the bottle not be used for hot liquids, which I rarely drink anyway.) The bottle barely fits in the cup holders of my Prius, which are not adjustable, but it does work. I have to admit I love the colors and I appreciate that the bottle locks tightly, but the "lock" also doubles as a carry-handle when necessary. It would have 5 stars if it held ice as long as two other bottles I have (over 24 hours), but I love the design, the colors, the unique straw-sip system and how leak-proof it is. I definitely recommend this bottle.

I thought the trendy water bottle thing was so ridiculous I didn’t buy her the one she really wanted because we already had a few that worked fine. Then I realized she wasn’t using any and by the end of the school year she was drinking out of her friend’s! So gross! I think back to middle school when my Guess jeans were so important to me. It’s a tough time. And though I don’t like to play into the current trends, I finally just bought her the bottle she wants. She loves it and now she takes it with her and actually stays hydrated. I conceited, but she’s hydrated! Until next time?!? It is a pretty bottle though and has the straw and the sip side. Review is based on appearance and function. Durability yet to be determined.

The bottle is an easy 5 stars. It’s a great size and the colors are even better in person (Canyon Falcon) but, if you’re able to go get one in a store then that’s probably a better bet than having it shipped to you.

The shipping was incredibly delayed, despite coming from a city that is only 5 hours away from me. When I placed my order the shipping was said to be 2 days at the most. It took 8 days for it to be delivered, I have no idea why. It seems to be more a fault of FedEx than Dick’s…which doesn’t surprise me about FedEx at all.

After all that waiting it did come with a slight dent towards the bottom, but it’s almost imperceptible. If it weren’t for the hassle of returning it and waiting for another I’d probably exchange it for another but, since it took 5 years to get here initially, I’ll keep it (or try to find a store near me that has the color).

But, all of that aside, it does seem to be a great bottle (I’ve not yet used it).

This water bottle tops them all! When gifted, I thought oh great, another water bottle. To my surprise, it's a game-changer! I drink so much more water with this bottle. It's easy to use, keeps beverages cool for many hours, and fits great in my vehicle's cup holder. The easy-to-use "sippy cup" type opening makes it easy to drink with the cup in an upright position (without tipping the cup at an angle to drink). It's great for working out. I would often choke on my water when breathing heavily; however, that has never happened with this bottle. My husband tried mine and had to have one too! I highly recommend this, even if you already have a house full of other brands. You won't be disappointed.