When real summer heat sets in, here are 5 water bottles to consider
Hydration is especially important, particular in the hotter months.
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Temperatures this spring have definitely been taking their time getting to consistent warmth across the country, but that heat will come soon enough, making proper hydration more important than ever. Even if you’re just sitting at your desk, you’ll still need to make sure you’re drinking enough water. A good water bottle can help, and here are five BPA-free options to consider.
GROSCHE Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Jumbo Infuser
Amazon.ca
We were enticed by this lovely and sleek design at first sight, but within vacuum insulated confines is the real draw: a built-in infuser attachment, allowing you to include loose-leaf tea or tea bags, or even some fruit for a nice vitamin C infusion. If you opt to make it your source of tea, that aforementioned vacuum insulation will keep it nice and hot for a good long while, or keep chilled water nice and cool.
What else we liked about it:
Available in three sizes from 16-32 ounces
Comes in five colours
Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Amazon.ca, based on more than 300 reviews
SENDESTAR Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle
Amazon.ca
This brand really caught our eye: Not only does it also feature vacuum insulation, but it also comes with a staggering amount of options in terms of sizes and colours. Many of the size options also come with two lids and a carry pouch, and for lids that include straws, they even throw in a cleaning brush. The larger sizes are a bit on the pricey side, but for what’s included, this all seems pretty worthwhile.
What else we liked about it:
Sizes range from 12-87 ounces (350-2500 ml)
At least a half-dozen colour options per size
Rated 4.7 out of 5 on Amazon.ca, based on more than 18,000 reviews
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Vitscan Motivational Water Bottle
Amazon.ca
Let’s talk about the workday for a moment. If you’re anything at all like me, you can become so engrossed in a task that you can, embarrassingly, forget to drink water! One way to get around this is to have a timed water bottle within your sights, literally reminding you to hydrate. I have something like this on my own desk, and I’ll soon be replacing it with this one from Vitscan, and I won’t be alone: it’s a runaway hit on Amazon.ca for timed water bottles, with some of the most reviews we’ve ever seen for an item on that site.
What else we liked about it:
Eight different colour options (and one clear version)
Built-in straw and a solid hand grip (you’ll need it…it’s a big one)
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon.ca, with 7,400 reviews
PYFK Running Belt Hydration Waist Pack
Amazon.ca
Whether during a long hike, or what will certainly FEEL like a long run if you’ve been neglecting your fitness over the winter months, having to juggle a heavy water bottle hand-to-hand can be a nuisance, and you may not want or need a full backpack. The answer is a proper water pouch, and we liked this one the best. It’s simple, fits waists up to 44 inches, and can hold one bottle up to 27 ounces (800 ml).
What else we liked about it:
Reflective design suitable for night walks or runs
Available in five colours
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon.ca, based on a little over 1,000 reviews
Sofunii Dog Water Bottle
Amazon.ca
As with cold weather, so with warm: If you’re uncomfortable, they’re uncomfortable, and your doggo is as much at risk of overheating as you are. Pouring out some water from your own bottle can be inefficient, however, which is why we were drawn to this option from Sofunii. It acts as a kind of portable water dish, dispensing it simply by pressing a button, making sure not to waste a drop – depending on how sloppy a sipper your dog is, of course.
What else we liked about it:
Fits easily in standard car cup holders
Short lanyard allows you to attach it easily to your wrist or backpack
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon.ca, based on 1,350 reviews
Battery Operated Flexible Fan with Tripod Clip-On
Amazon.ca
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