Forget the Stanley. This Is the Only Water Bottle I'll Use Now
I didn't see this day coming. But I have officially said goodbye to the Stanley cup.
I'm a certified fitness girlie, and there's nothing I love more after a hot workout than having an ice cold drink. For years, the Stanley IceFlow was the perfect companion, and I took it along for thousands of digital miles in cycling classes. But those days are behind me. Now I'm a new woman with a new water bottle. Let me tell you how I got here.
I didn't become an Owala fan overnight. Instead the transformation took place over many months, as I noticed all of my friends couldn't stop raving about the Owala FreeSip. Here's what surprisingly converted me: My friends asked if I knew that you looked like a koala when you chug from the top.
The first thing I did when I got mine was immediately run to the mirror to see if it's true. Yes, they were right.
The Owala is easy to carry around, all its fun colors are cute and I definitely gulp more than the average sipper when I drink water. If you're in search of another bottle to add to your collection of 1,023,982,394 water bottles, or if you're shopping for a gift for Father's Day or a new graduate, look no further. Prices vary by color and size, so be sure to click around to see all your options, and double-check the price of your selected configuration before finalizing your purchase.
If you're curious about more options, check out the best filtered water bottles of 2025 or the best reusable water bottles in 2025. Want something a little more bougie or hygienic? There are also the best self-cleaning water bottles.
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The Owala FreeSip is so easy to carry with you wherever you go and the water never spills.
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The Owala FreeSip bottle is so convenient
I carry my Owala bottle everywhere I go. If you imagine a dog carrying their favorite toy in their mouth, that's me except with this Owala bottle. It follows me to work, the gym, out with friends, on trips, the shower... OK, maybe not the shower, but it is so portable that I find myself unconsciously carrying it wherever I go. The bottle itself is easy to hold with its indents around the sides. It even has an optional latch at the top to hang on your fingers whenever you're grabbing all the other things you carry with you at once. If you're a parent, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
The best feature that sneakily hooked me is the fact that you don't have to unscrew the lid to refill the Owala. The opening where you sip is wide enough to refill through without taking extra time to twist it on or off. For me, it's all about the path of least resistance.
The top of the Owala FreeSip water bottle shows that you can chug or sip from the straw.
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Owala FreeSip water bottle specs
Capacity: 24, 32 or 40 ounces
24, 32 or 40 ounces Insulation: Double-wall stainless steel
Double-wall stainless steel Chill time: Keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours
Keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours Cleaning: Dishwasher-safe lid, hand-wash cup
Dishwasher-safe lid, hand-wash cup Drink options: Large spout for swigging, built-in straw for sipping
Why the Owala FreeSip makes a great gift
Father's Day is almost here and graduation season is well underway. A water bottle is the kind of gift that's both thoughtful and practical. It's sure to get a lot of use, whether at the gym, in a car, at school or at work. The Owala FreeSip also comes in more than a dozen color combinations and offers customizable options, so it's easy to personalize it and find one that fits your recipient's tastes. For more gift ideas, check out our roundup of the best fitness gifts of 2025. And if you're looking to drop even more cash on that special someone, these are our favorite tech gifts under $100 and gifts under $500.
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