A Hydro Flask bottle—of any kind—is reliable. This insulated, double-walled stainless steel water bottle has a powder-coated exterior (a permanent, lightly textured coating) and a plastic cap.

The cap fully covers the mouth of the bottle. Though we strongly recommend any variation of Hydro Flask’s bottle, we prefer the model with the Flex Chug Cap because, unlike the standard mouth design (our previous pick), it completely covers and protects the surface you put to your lips when you drink.

Wider is better for most folks. No matter which size you choose, the wide mouth is easy to fill with ice of any size or shape, especially when the ice is ejected forcefully from a fridge dispenser.

It all starts with an excellent attached lid. This double-walled, stainless steel bottle is marketed to gym-goers. But even if you’re not seeking a water bottle for working out, the Takeya Actives bottle has a lid that’s a total standout.

It’s wide enough for you to add ice or extras.

It’s well protected from falls, and that feature doesn’t cost extra.

It has a great straw that’s easy to open.

It has decent alternative lids.

It comes with a mission.

This bottle is useful in almost any situation, due to the combination of the wide mouth opening and a spout lid.

If you want a bottle that’s easy to open and simple to sip from, the Klean Kanteen 20 oz TKWide Insulated Water Bottle with Twist Cap is a great choice.

You’re nothing without water.