Own a reusable The water bottle is a great way to eliminate single-use plastic and stay hydrated. Most people have specific preferences for their drinking glasses (almost every WIRED employee has their own favorite), so the best water bottle is the one you’ll use. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve rounded up our favorites after years of trial and error and a lot of water.
Whichever bottle or brand you choose, remember that you don’t need to have a collection of any bottle; defeats the environmental purpose to buy a reusable bottle in the first place. Also, keep in mind that some insulated bottles are made with lead solder. We have eliminated picks made this way.
Be sure to check out our other buying guides, like the best travel mugs, best reusable products, and best recycled products.
Updated May 2024: We’ve added the BruMate Era, the Bkr Glass Bottle, and the Lund London Skittle Bottle as selections, as well as two water bottle bags that we love. We’ve also added the Pura bottle to our honorable mentions.
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How much water do you really need?
Drinking water is extremely important, but there is no single answer to how much we need. The old eight glasses a day rule isn’t for everyone, but it’s a good starting point. Talk to your doctor, who can evaluate your needs taking into account your health and lifestyle. If you are an active person, you exercise and sweat a lot, you should drink more, just as if you are in a hot and humid area. If you are thirsty, drink.
He Mayo Clinic States that about 20 percent of your daily fluid intake should come from food and that, counting both what you drink and what you eat, adult men should consume about 3.7 liters a day and women 2.7 liters up to date. Drink too much water can cause your sodium levels to drop to dangerous levels in a condition called hyponatremia, but that’s quite a bit of water. Drinking your water bottle all day shouldn’t be a problem.
