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I've been using a reusable 36oz/1L plastic "flip lid" bottle from Bezos's market - this is my third one (sadly replaced almost on a yearly basis) since I keep accidentally breaking the lids.

It practically comes everywhere with me - walking, cycling, in my backpack. This lid is starting to crack at the hinge and the latch though, but don't really want to replace it with the same thing again.

How long have you had you had your current bottle, and how are you finding it so far?

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[–] Rozz@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago

Probably 15 years, some random Nike flip top one.

[–] stagen@feddit.dk 3 points 1 year ago

Got myself a few Hydroflasks that circulate through my fridge. When I take one out, usually a new comes in. Been using Hydroflasks for a few years now and it's damn worth it. Love 'em!

[–] BlackVenom@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

32oz yeti... At least 8 years now. Use it daily. Only use it for water.

[–] Briict@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I got a 48oz nalgene in 2019 because my nonbranded one started to smell horrible.

But I seem to get thermal mugs as gifts, I've gotten three from work since I started in 2020 and received two personally.. I haven't tried to use a thermal mug once yet, I just like a big water bottle I can throw onto my passenger seat.

[–] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 3 points 1 year ago

Yeti here, too - must be at least three years now. The base has a few dents but otherwise going strong.

[–] Asudox@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

About a few months. Thermo metal bottles sure do keep my water cold.

[–] brcl@artemis.camp 3 points 1 year ago

I’ve had my 36 oz YETI for about 8 months. Use it every day. It’s the first water bottle I’ve bought and I love it. The straw cap is the best.

[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I've got an unpainted stainless steel water bottle that's at least 10 years old. It's a bit beat up but works fine.

[–] gerryflap@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago

I got a Dopper watter bottle at work 2 years ago, which I'm still using. It mostly metal, apart from the removable top part and the lid. Before that I had a plastic Dopper, but I like the metal one more. Before that I used to just re-use whatever soda bottle I could get my hands on, which was apparently a bad idea because they're not made for continuous re-use.

I haven't used any other bottle, but I have no issue with the Dopper bottles. They're quite strong, haven't leaked so far, can hold enough water (for me) and fit in my bags.

Washing them always meant they didn't get as much use. What I do now is get regular water bottles with sports caps and refill them until they mildew.

[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

32oz Forest green hydro flask, 3 years now. Also had a younger brother 18oz or so coffee version I've had the same amount of time

[–] LLovegood@mujico.org 2 points 1 year ago

About 3 years. It would be about 5 if the previous one had not been stolen from me. It is a contigo steel can. Great so far.

[–] linkshandig@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I got a new one as a gift last Christmas but I used my last bottle for 7 years, still in great condition. New one is insulated and has a straw which I’ve been enjoying.

[–] Jiberish@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just got a new water bottle today, coincidentally.

It's a metal lined ThermoFlask from the costco. I have been using Nalgene bottles for years and replacing them around 6 months. My last two bottles kept smelling off to me, so I decided to change to metal. So far I like it a lot. I am hoping it's easier to keep clean than the plastic water bottles.

I hate buying so much stuff, but I'm sure the plastic lid on this bottle will give out eventually and I'll need to buy a new bottle unless I can find a replacement lid online. I try to be frugal, but I think it's worth it to spend extra when it comes to what you're putting in your body.

This post gave me an idea to try. I'm going to write the date of purchase on all my new bottles and use that as a guide to get a new one or at least evaluate how well they hold up.

I wish you a wonderful hydration, fellow h20 enthusiasts!

When they get funky fill to the brim with cold water and a little bleach (tablespoon is probably enough). Let it sit then rinse very well until you can't smell bleach. It will be like new.

[–] TooMuchDog@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I've had my 40 oz Contigo for maybe 6 months. I honestly don't like it that much because it leaks a little, but it was the only design at Walmart that I liked and I don't exactly have the money to buy a different one.

[–] hubobes@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Banged up Chillys 0.5 liter bottle. Maybe 10 years (can’t remember exactly).

[–] evranch@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

5 years with a 40oz "Bubba" thermos bottle. $20 at Walmart. Farm and tradesman duty every day, it bounces around the truck or tractor cab and is covered in dents but still keeps my water cold and doesn't leak. Only failure is a flimsy handle of sorts attached to the lid broke off within weeks so I tied a piece of paracord to it. I loop the paracord over my transfer case lever in the truck so it doesn't bounce out of reach.

The lid is a sort of rubbery plastic and seems super tough. The rest is stainless. Would buy again in a heartbeat

[–] hitagi@ani.social 2 points 1 year ago

It turns four later this year. It's a Klean Kanteen I got for Christmas. The lid is pretty hard to clean and I really need to replace it at this point. There's a lot of unnoticable scratches (had this rolling down a pavement one time) and I don't think it really keeps water cold as long as it used to. It's also hard to clean the inside because my hand doesnt fit.

[–] nils@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

I have the big LTT Store water bottle ever since it came out, so roughly two years ago? I replaced the lid once (not because it was broken but because i like the new one more) and it's holding up great.

[–] SacredHeartAttack@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Got my first two Hydroflasks (32oz and 20oz) in 2014 I would guess? Still have both and use one of them every day.

[–] DBT@artemis.camp 3 points 1 year ago

I’ve used a Hydroflask daily for years. Keeps my water ice cold even if I leave it in a hot car for a while. I have the lid with the handle on it that it came with and there’s no signs of wear. You can get replacement gaskets for the lid on Amazon dirt cheap if needed.

[–] Gabbro@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I go kayak-camping often, so I've got about 12-ish liters of water bottles. My oldest thermos is probably about 3 years though.

[–] LongPigFlavor@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I use a gallon Yeti Rambler. I've been using it for a few months now and it's great.

[–] snowe@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Hydroflask. Probably 7 or 8 years now. Great customer support as well.

[–] pH3ra@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I got mine for free 5 years ago with supermarket fidelity points.
Best deal ever.

[–] Carighan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I have a SodaStream, including three glass and one plastic bottle. I think I had it for... 3 years now? Including that set of bottles.

This sexy beast: https://claudiaandjulia.com/en/products/termo-outdoor-de-lurch?variant=39282776145981

Had it for little over a year now. Use it every day. The paint is chipping here and there, but functionally it is as good as new.

[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

I use my giant thermoflask bottles. Been a few years now of at least weekly use of not daily during the summer months. Keeps water cold through the day too which is nice.

[–] j4k3@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I have a couple of Specialized custom bottles I ordered for a chain of 3 bike shops I was the Buyer. IIRC I placed that order in 2011, some time around April. Both of mine are still working fine. They have whatever chemical it is you're not supposed to use any more. I won't let water sit in them for more than a few hours, but otherwise no issues. IMO, when it comes to plastic, or any coated metal, it is all bad. The only difference is what has been researched by unbiased scientists.

[–] GreyShuck@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago

I have a couple of 0.5L food grade stainless ones that I have used pretty much daily for what must be close to 20 years now. It may even be a little over 20.

They are a little dented here and there, but absolutely fine still.

[–] Meowoem@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I have one that's gone to work with me for about seven years and a bigger glass one for beside my computer that's a repurposed glass mineral water bottle (Voss)

I am planning on getting a modest pelican one though at some point to support the channel

[–] Reil@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

The one bottle I bought, I've had since 2010, I think. I have a few other bottles that I've picked up for free (conferences, college housing promo) from ~2012, ~2015, ~2019?

[–] awsome@reddthat.com -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've started drinking evian a week ago. Although it's a few bucks more compared to other brands, what I've heard it's more like actual water because the water source has (some) minerals that you would expect to find in water.

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