It wasn’t long ago that we predicted the Owala FreeSip water bottle would take the crown as one of the best and most viral drinking vessels. But now, the brand has possibly outdone itself by launching two even greater water bottle designs that combine all the best aspects of the original, with some major improvements.
I had the opportunity to try out both of these brand-new options for myself and I truly believe drinking perfection has officially been achieved.
The lead- and BPA-free FreeSip, which is arguably Owala’s best-known water bottle design, rose to fame namely because it allowed drinkers to either sip or swig using the clever dual-mouth spout that conceals a non-folding and easy-to-clean drinking straw. Its stainless steel and triple-insulated construction were further supplemented by the fact the FreeSip is completely leakproof thanks to a push-button locking lid and keeps contents cold for extended periods.
It also wasn’t without its faults. Depending on which size you had, the FreeSip’s base was too big to fit in most car cup holders and a little clunky to hold. It was also lacking a handle, which was one of the main deciding factors for my purchasing the Owala straw tumbler early last year, a design that I absolutely love but it’s not completely leakproof.
