Hydroflask reviews and discussion

4.7

91% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Exceptional insulation performance
  • Sturdy stainless-steel construction
  • Wide size and lid variety
  • Vibrant customizable colors
  • Easily dented metal exterior
  • Heavy, bulky large bottles
  • Leaky or splashy straw lids
  • Inconsistent heat retention

Hydroflask earns strong reviews for reliably keeping drinks cold for hours—even days—and offering durable, customizable bottles in many sizes, lids, and colors, but reviews also flag notable drawbacks. Users report dents and scuffs, heavy bulk (especially larger sizes), occasional leaks or splash-back from straw/sport lids, limited cup‑holder fit, and heat retention that can fade or underperform for hot beverages.

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145 reviews and posts

  • I love how easy to transport my bottle and my tumbler are and how cold they keep my drinks!!! I also love how much they fit (got the 40oz version for the bottle) and how easy they fit in my car and how easy they are to clean. My only complaint with the bottle would be that if it's full and I open the lid it always spits a tiny amount of water at me but otherwise I love love love them! Plus, the color is GORGEOUS. And my little sister (T1 Diabetic) is loving her micro thermos for bringing her favorite juices with her everywhere. She always hated how much trash it was to take juice boxes with her and now she can buy big bottles of her favorite juices and just bring the microflask. So perfect!!! Definitely will gift this to a few people who have the same issue!

    Verified purchase

  • Keeps water cold for hours and fits in just about every bag. It’s lightweight, durable, and the perfect size when I don’t want to carry a giant bottle around. I use it constantly and its the best size for a short trip.

  • Absolutely my favorite water bottle. I never leave home without it. I have a 32 oz and do wish it was bit lighter. I know they came out with new lightweight versions but the colors are very limited.

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    Would like the new flex cap to come in more colors

  • Hydroflask is sort of the OG for a lot of the high quality insulated vessels out there, so I have to give them an extra great rating for doing some of the dirty work when it came to this style of vessel being created. Are a lot of other vessels just as great of quality? Yes. Is Hydroflask still doing a great job decades later and staying relevant? Heck yes. I'm recently enamored by their coolers - I have a mid-size one that I love for summer days on the river, and a small tote that can go anywhere and stays cold for ever! Their new kitchen items are also (spendy!) but worth checking into, especially if you want to keep things colder/hotter longer, or love the non-breakability of stainless steel bowls, serving trays, etc.

  • There has been growing discussion online around how frequently people clean their reusable water bottles. If you’re the type who washes your bottle once every couple of weeks… this review isn’t for you! For those who prefer a thorough daily wash, Hydro Flask is the brand and bottle for you! I’ve been using the 32 oz wide mouth model, which I’ve found to be an ideal balance of capacity and functionality. It holds enough water to meet my hydration needs throughout the day while remaining comfortable to carry. Most importantly, its wide mouth design makes it exceptionally easy to clean, even with daily use. One of my favorite features is the wide mouth flex cap lid. It is super practical with just a single gasket that pops out easily, which makes everyday cleaning quick and stress-free. This is a big deal for me because I’ve tried other brands where the lid design included multiple gaskets and small parts that were tedious to take apart and clean. More often than not, I’d end up avoiding the bottle altogether. Hydroflask keeps it simple, and that simplicity makes it reliable for daily use. The only minor drawback I have noticed is cosmetic: the lighter color does seem to pick up scratches and marks more easily. After a few weeks of daily trips to the office, mine already has some faint black scuffs. Scratches aside, it is still the one bottle I reach for every single day.

    Verified purchase

  • I have been using hydroflask for over a decade and love their high quality, stainless steel, consistent products. I am excited to trial their insulated food jars for my child's lunches, as I typically have used their bottles primarily. Great quality for price.

    Verified purchase

  • I love my Hydroflask! I found it at REI and was drawn to the colors. It is one of the best-insulated water bottles I've ever used. I bring it everywhere, especially when hiking, so it's been a bit roughed up. There are a few scuffs but no significant damage to the bottle.

  • I had this water bottle for the past four years. Love it!!! Water stays cold for a very long time but only problem is it gets dented a lot easier knowing that it’s made out of steel. Would recommend!!!!

  • Very impressed with hydroflask. I’ve had water bottles from this brand that have held up 10+years. I just branched out and tried a few of their kitchen and camping items and love them! The bowls especially are incredible for keeping food cold and the lids are a life saver. Will be ordering more! I have also been enjoying the new micro hydro for wine/espresso/and even condiments like coffee creamer for travel.

    Verified purchase

  • Hydroflask is the GOAT. Their bottles and cups are some of the most-used items I own. I've been a Hydroflask girlie since 2012. I recommend them all the time. I currently have a 21oz Standard Mouth Bottle, an 18oz Kids' Wide Mouth Bottle, a 32oz Travel Tumbler, a 16oz All-Around Tumbler, and a 20oz Insulated Food Jar. They are cute, durable, and have been dishwasher safe for a few years now. Where they really shine though is how they stand behind their products. Every redesign of the bottles uses the same 2 types of threads, so old bottles fit new lids and vice versa. Their lifetime warranty is air-tight, and even covers the lids. I've used the warranty twice due to the bottle losing insulation, once 6 years ago and once last month. Both times it was simple and I was sent a new bottle right away. I only had to pay to ship my bottle back to them. If your bottle is done and doesn't qualify for their warranty, such as being too dented, they have a recycling program. For comparison, I recently tried to use Stanley's bottle warranty. I was gifted a 25oz Stanley bottle a few years ago. It was fine to use, and I liked the size, but I didn't love it. The lid started leaking a few weeks ago, so it is no longer functional for me as a bottle. I looked for a replacement lid, but they discontinued that bottle style and lids are no longer available either. I read their warranty policy and knew it was unlikely my issue would be covered. I reached out to them anyways because the bottle itself is still in great shape, i.e. within its "lifetime." I was told I was SOL because only the steel parts of bottles/tumblers are covered, and they gave me no assistance in trying to find a suitable replacement lid. I'm going to try to get by without this size bottle for now, but I am now eyeing the 24oz Wide Mouth with Flex Chug Cap from Hydroflask. Hydroflask is actually a sustainable company, not a greenwashing company. They were the first to create a fully lead-free process for creating a vacuum-insulated steel bottle. Their recycling program is free and gives $5 in rewards. They have an extensive corporate responsibility document that is easily available on their website.

  • I love my Hydro Flasks! I’ve used the 22oz tumbler for years as my main water bottle, and it’s kept my water cold and crisp for hours. It’s only just finally getting too dinged up to continue using, so I was ready to place a new order. Although my size has been discontinued, I was happy to see they still carry something similar (20oz tumbler) along with accessories like a silicone boot to hopefully keep dings to a minimum going forward. I also couldn’t resist getting the adorable Micro Hydro for small sips on the go.

    Verified purchase

  • The one to rule them all. Hydroflask is the superior water bottle. It stands the test of time (I've had one for 5+ years), keeps water ice cold for 12+ hours, comes in a variety of sizes, colors and presentations.

  • The water bottles are sleek and convenient, and always keep my water cold. I like using the straw tops and they can spurt water sometimes when you open/close it, but its not bothersome enough to stop using it. the only issue is that they keep coming out with such cute colors that i want them all!

    Verified purchase

  • Didn’t think I’d care this much about a water bottle, but my Hydro Flask is legit. Keeps my water cold all day like still ice-cold even after hours. I take it to the gym, work, hikes and everywhere. Super durable too. Feels solid, looks clean, and just makes it easier to stay on top of drinking water. Definitely worth it.

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  • I loveeee my hydro. I always get sooo many compliments on it and how pretty it is. And for the amount of water it holds and how long it keeps it cold for the price was amazing!

  • I have 2 Hydroflask bottles. They work great and have held up better than most. Keeps liquids cold for most of the day. I noticed that some of the new bottles are dishwasher safe.

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    Overall solid products. I would like to see more of their products dishwasher safe.

  • After trying them out, the only thing that I like about their white Hydroflask for coffee & yellow "Hydroflask Insulated Food Jar" is the look and feel of the products. They are both aesthetically pleasing. As well as, they make a good canvas for personalized stickers. I received both products as part of a Christmas gift. Unfortunately, the white thermos does not keep my coffee hot for very long. Within the first hour, it's lukewarm. Whereas other brands keep my coffee hot for much longer. Likewise, the yellow container--which is marketed with "TempShield™ insulation" that "keeps cold foods cold and hot foods hot" and "keep[s] ice cream cold and soup hot"--does not keep my soup warm enough to make it to my noon lunch break. The first time I used the yellow container for soup, my soup had barely a glimmer of heat by lunch time. It wasn't even lukewarm. Now I only use the yellow "Hydroflask Insulated Food Jar" to hold my oatmeal because it only seems to retain heat for about two hours.

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    It would be awesome if you could please improve your thermos and container's heat retainment ability. The "Hydroflask Insulated Food Jar," should at least be able to retain heat between breakfast and lunch, so that we can actually use it for hot packed lunches.

  • I have 4 Hydroflasks... I LOVE these. I have one for my house, travel, 1 I keep in my car, and an extra just in case. They are amazing quality and last forever. I love all the fun colors too.

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    The ONLY feedback I have is that the metal part of where you drink out of is exposed to the outside... which means it can touch other surfaces/objects. Sometimes I get a little grossed out by what it may have touched if it's rolled around in my car but I always just wipe it off. I wish somehow the lid covered that part.

  • i. love. hydros. i’ve purchased 2 because the lax airport tsa once took my bottle from me because i left water in it but immediately repurchased because i love their bottles soo much. great quality last forever and 32 oz is the perfect size!

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    nothing they’re great

  • Absolutely love my hydroflask. It’s truly leakproof, lasts FOREVER (I have dropped it countless times, lol), and actually works by staying ice cold for more than 24 hours. It’s also pretty easy to clean, but I would buy a straw cleaner for the top if you have a straw lid!