4.6
94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Owala
4.6 • 158 Reviews
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4.6
94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Owala earns strong reviews as a highly functional, well‑insulated bottle that stays cold, doesn’t leak when locked, and features the signature FreeSip dual straw-and-chug spout with a hygienic covered mouthpiece. Reviews also flag drawbacks: some lids or stoppers trap moisture and mold, larger sizes feel heavy and don’t fit cup holders, occasional leaking or straw detachment occurs, and certain finishes or rubberized coatings wear or feel sticky over time.
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I love the free sip straw, plus it is easy to clean. The problem is that the lid is not insulated, the lid sweats a lot making the ice melt faster than other bottles. Also the inside part of the straw comes out easily, I have to often open the bottle and attach the straw
I LOVE MY OWALA BOTTLE. I love that the cap is germ-free!
As a teacher, my water bottle needs are different than that for someone in the gym. I need a straw to be able to take a quick sip between instructions. I need a wide mouth for gulping after recess in the heat. I need a handle for easy carrying. I need it to lock shut when kids accidentally knock it over. I need it to stay cold all day. The 24 oz fits in the cup holder of my car. This one does it ALL. My only complaint is that I have to hand wash it (the rubber seal shrinks in the dishwasher causing leaking).
3y ago
I used to be a diehard Hydroflask girl, but Owala is now my new go-to. I love that there’s two ways to drink from it and love the fun colors it comes in!
3y ago
Simply the best water bottle in the game. Stylish, convenient, easy to clean, keeps water cold. Their new tumbler is great, but the regular FreeSip bottle is the best.
3y ago
This is the best water bottle I've ever used. I take this everywhere with me and it actually keeps cold stuff cold. This is one of the best gifts you can gift.
I love my FreeSip! It's so much more motivating to drink water with 2 ways to sip. I also like that the handle locks the top so I can throw it in my bag without having to worry about spills. My one downside is the weight. It's pretty heavy and the shipoing from the DTC site was a bit long but overall, this was a great purchase for me. I'm not a huge water drinker or water bottle collector so this was really worth it to me.
love owala i love that most of their bottles are leakproof and the colors are so fun
I’ve never been a brand loyalist for water bottles until this brand. Amazing for healthcare workers. Will never go back to another brand
I love this water bottle because of the internal straw feature. My only qualm is that if you drop the water bottle, the top pops open.
I am absolutely hooked on my Owala water bottle. I debated getting one for a year and I have no idea why I waited so long. It is the most practical water bottle I own; and it doesn't leak!! The biggest benefit I have found is that I can easy be moving around and drink from the spout because you don't have to tilt it at all, which also makes it easier to stay hydrated while driving! I 100% recommended this water bottle to anyone that asks (or doesn't ask)!
Completely obsessed with my FreeSip water bottle. I like that you have the option to either sip from the straw or drink from the spout. Also in love with the super fun colour combinations. I´ve already convinced two friends to get one. Can´t recommend it enough!!!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE WATERBOTTLE EVER! My boyfriend got me this water bottle back in 2021, and it's amazing! The mouthpiece is covered, and there is two different ways to drink! I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT
10/10 would recommend. Fun colors, insulated, and doesn’t have a ludicrously capacious mouth. Yay.
I just recently switched from my hydroflask to the Owala freesip and its my new favorite thing. It keeps my water cold for hours and I like that it has a straw or the chug option. The lock mechanism is also perfect and the cap over the mouthpiece helps keep it much cleaner than my hydroflask. Overall very happy with my new water bottle.
The Owala Freesip is, indisputably, the best water bottle ever. I've recommended this water bottle to at least 5 people at this point, and everyone has loved it! My boyfriend, who does not care about water bottlers as much as I do, has said it is a revelation. I converted to being a water bottle sipper in an attempt to quit vaping a couple years ago, since it was a (much) healthier alternative that still succeeded in satisfying my oral fixation. On the other hand, sometimes, I still want the option to chug, like when I'm trying to swallow a large amount of pills. The metal freesips have really good insulation, and have kept my water cold for an entire day. They are durable, with one particular metal freesip of mine surviving a 50+ foot drop down a small cliff with only a small dent to its name. They come in really fun colors as well, with the only downside being they are relatively heavy (comparable to hydroflasks) and the larger sizes (32oz and above) do not fit in a car cupholder. I recently also acquired the Tritan plastic freesip, which I might love even more due to it's lighter weight, cheaper price, and greater portability. I hope this company keeps innovating because I am a loyal customer and lose my bottles often (lol). I'm slowly phasing out my bottles from other brands and will continue to buy the Freesips for as long as you keep making <3
Feedback
Larger Freesip sizes that are car-compatible! Other than that, nothing - genuinely love your brand and happy to see you expand into so many stores.
The 24oz is the perfect size! I love my owala, and I don't usually use straws in my water bottles. Having the option to use the straw or not is a a game changer. I've had no spills/leaks and it's pretty easy to clean. My only note is that if you wear anything on your lips like chapstick, lipgloss, lipstick, etc you'll need to wipe it off the mouth piece otherwise the rubber stopper at the top can get kinda gross. You'll also have to make sure you clean the stopper really well (I suggest soaking it in vinegar/water) be cause it can accumulate mold easily if you aren't mindful.
I’m completely obsessed with my Owalas. I have a 24oz bottle that I carry with me everywhere and keep the 40oz at home so I’m never without. They never leak, survive every drop, and honestly make me want to drink more water throughout my day.
The Owala water bottle is by far the best I've owned. Not only is it incredibly stylish but it is amazingly functional. I do quite a bit of traveling and have had some pretty awful experiences with the water bottles I've brought with me on planes. Not Owala though! The bottle stays shut and locked as promised, and doesn't leak a even a drop. The bottle also keeps my water cold, which is a plus. Lastly, the Owala bottle is easy to clean.
I bought this water bottle because while I like having the option of a straw, I want to avoid all the mouth and smile lines that may come along with it. This bottle is perfect. The spout to sip isn’t so big that you’ll accidentally spill all over yourself. Iced water also stays cold throughout the night. Safe to say this is my fave water bottle of all time. Great for gifts, too.