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.

Hydro flask is definitely a brand that’s fairly well known to be exceptional! This definitely falls right in line with that statement and absolutely does not disappoint! As someone who definitely likes to stay hydrated I’ve literally always got something with me to make sure that happens. I’ve definitely got the gamut from wide mouth bottles, to taller ones with straws, to smaller bottles with handles. This has rapidly become my go to! The handle is perfect and isn’t huge and in the way making the bottle itself feel like a fire extinguisher. I really like that there’s a little bit of weight to it so in the event it slips out of your hand you’re not holding your breath waiting for it to crack. I’m a HUGE fan of the flip top and straw, both because I do tend to be mindful of things like sand or debris finding it’s way into my drink, and because when working out on the treadmill I haven’t quite mastered drinking from an open mouth container and not spilling it all over myself! The number one selling point for me is that my beverages stay cold forever! I literally put ice in and my drink was still cold the following day! Fantastic product and a must have for a durable and incredibly effective water bottle!

absolutely love the Hydro Flask 21 oz Standard Mouth Bottle with Standard Flex Cap, Laguna! It is the perfect size to contain an ample amount of either hot or cold beverages, and a Small Tag Along Bottle Sling is also available for portable convenience. I’m especially impressed by its ability to keep cold drinks icy cold and hot drinks piping hot, while being lightweight, yet very durable. The lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects seems unnecessary since the construction and design appear to be extremely long-lasting. I’ve already carried it along for both hiking and biking, and it can fit into a vehicle cup holder for easy transport as well. The superior quality of its easy grip, sweat-free coating and pro-grade stainless steel are exceptional, plus I really like the sleek style and bright color! It is simple to drink from and easy to clean by hand, although it is surprisingly dishwasher-safe. Now that I’ve been using it for both cold water and hot coffee, I completely understand why the bottle is a best-seller! I would definitely recommend this product, and it has instantly become my new personal favorite

Have used hydro flask for years. My two small dogs love it too. We took a trip to Florida non/ stop except for gas and fast food. Filled flask with ice and water and took off. The fur babies hit the flask with their paws when thirsty and I pulled off freeway to give them water. We still had small pieces of ice on arrival in Florida. Did it again when coming home to California. Temp was 3 digits and we still had small bits of ice when we got home to California. Yes, my dogs are spoiled and like ice in their water. I had a separate hydro flask that I used for myself. It also had bits of ice and cold water. I am so glad to know I was not giving my fur babies water containing lead!!!!