Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Sip Lid - Insulated Water Bottle Travel Cup Coffee Mug Black 20 oz

-Important to Me- I was shopping for a leakproof 20 oz travel mug to use for coffee. I’ve had a Contigo West Loop for about five years but its trigger button doesn’t open far anymore and it will need to be replaced soon. I wanted to see if there’s a better option for me, so I compared the Zojirushi SM-SHE60BZ, Camelbak Forge Flow, and Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Bottle. The features I like most in my Contigo are the trigger opening lid, the rubber around the lid for grip, and the overall size. However, the inside stains easily, the lid is nearly impossible to clean thoroughly without the using the dishwasher, and the trigger lock button also serves are an air hole so leaks if you don’t lock it. I'll use this mug to take coffee to work then for water throughout the day. I’ll fill the mug with coffee, throw it in my backpack and lay that on the car seat for the commute to the office, and keep the mug on my desk. I’ll also use this for water other times to take with me while I’m driving. I need this to be leakproof, keep coffee reasonably hot for a couple hours (I don’t like piping hot coffee, and I don’t have complaints about the Contigo), and be able to fit this in the fridge door recess for filling from the ice maker. I also don’t want the mug to make a lot of noise when I set it down on a table or my desk. I use adhesive felt on the bottom of my Contigo for this, but a built-in feature is nice to have. -Mug Size- The Zojirushi is the tallest and slimmest of all, so it will fit in the most cup holders, backpack sleeves, etc. The Hydro Flask, Camelbak, and Contigo are all roughly the same height with the lids on, the Contigo just about 1/8” shorter than the others. Lids off, the Hydro Flask stays about the same height with the Contigo then the Camelbak coming in shortest. The diameters are about the same across these three. Someone with small hands may prefer the Zojirushi over the others. All mugs fit in the recess for my LG water and ice maker but the Zojirushi just barely. I measured the opening because a larger opening is easier to use. I want to be able to fill the mug with ice from the fridge door, and pouring coffee from the pot is easier with a larger opening. The largest is the Camelbak, followed by the Contigo, then the Hydro Flask, and smallest is the Zojirushi. The Zojirushi definitely needed some attention to fill without spilling from my standard coffee pot. The Camelbak is the winner here. -Heat Retention- I filled each mug with 20 oz of water at 183.1 degrees F and let them sit for two hours. After an hour I did a touch test on the mugs, very imprecise, but I felt the sides of the mugs as well as the top and side of their lids. The Contigo mug was a bit warm on the outside. None of the other mugs felt noticeably warm but the Zojirushi did feel cooler than the rest; that could be due to the non-powder coated smooth finish though. The Contigo’s lid was very warm on the top and sides, warmest of all. The Camelbak lid’s top and sides were nearly as warm as the Contigo’s. The Hydro Flask lid was less warm than those, and Zojirushi lid was barely warmer than the air temperature. I’d imagine this will correlate to the amount of sweat that develops on iced drinks. All reviews indicated that the Zojirushi would retain heat best, almost to a fault. This proved to be true with a final temperature of 172.8. Next was the Hydro Flask at 160.7, then the Camelbak at 152.8, and the Contigo at 151.5. -Other Useful (and bad) Features- The Zojirushi has their proprietary Slick Steel interior finish intended to resist stains and corrosion. It feels smoother than the others so I won’t be surprised if it resists coffee stains better than the rest. The light colored plastic mouth piece and silicone stopper, though, will show stains more than black plastic of the others. The locking lid will prevent unexpected leaks if the button is pressed accidentally. The exterior finish is smooth and close to the Contigo. It also looks more modern compared to the others. It’s definitely the highest quality mug of this group. The Camelbak has a powder coated finish that is tactile and easy to grip, and a non-slip silicone base that makes it nearly silent to set down on a table. It has a trigger button for easy drinking but it does not lock closed so accidental spills are possible, for example if it’s rolling around in a backpack. The fixed handle on the lid could be useful depending on the person but would be an unnecessary feature if you won’t use it. It isn’t really detrimental, though, and does help stabilize the mug when drinking. The Hydro Flask’s powder coated finish is also tactile and easy to hold on to. There’s less chance of it slipping out of your hand and just feels nice, slightly better than the Camelbak. Its Flex Sip lid is a quarter-turn open and closed, so it will be difficult to accidentally open but less convenient than a button open. The Flex Strap on the lid could be useful carrying the mug but also rotates out of the way if you don’t want it. There’s a silicone boot accessory available that will reduce noise when setting the mug down on a table. -My Choice- I ultimately chose the Hydro Flask. It has the best balance of features I’m looking for. I’ve used it for a week now and I’m happy. The Flex Strap makes it easy to carry and the powder coated surface is easy to hold. I bought the silicone boot which fits well and makes it quiet to set on a table. The boot isn't perfect though: it makes setting it in a car's cupholder difficult and it picks up dirt.

Keeps my coffee warm for hours. Very well made and I love taking it on walks with me. Lid is a little irritating to clean, especially when you drink coffee. I have to rinse it out each time. Also, the coffee taste won’t leave the cap, even after cleaning. Still a good bottle that does everything I need it to.

I use this daily, for hot or cold. Was bereft when I left one behind and had to buy another. It is a little tricky to sip from, though, while in the car—- the lip is prone to leave a drop behind that may drop on clothing after taking a sip. But not stopping me from loving the flask, just have to be careful. It feels good, does not leak. Just make sure you twist the cap closed.

Great product, the lid I’m not a big fan of. I use it for hot drinks it keeps it warm all day.

This Hydro Flask will literally keep your warm tea or coffee hot for hours! Perhaps the whole day. Great value for money it’s also very durable and will last you a lifetime for as long as you take care of it. I’d recommend it over any other competitor.

I typically use an Owala or a Yeti for my daily water bottle. I've tried different sizes and lids of both Owala and Yeti, but this is my first Hydro flask and first bottle with a twist to open cap. I was skeptical of this purchase because many reviews said it leaks and I throw my bottle in my bag often but I decided to buy this because the 16fl oz white was on sale for $16 and I couldn't pass up that sale lol. As soon as I got this bottle I put water in it and shook it as hard as I could, no leaking. The next day when I put some ice coffee in it and turned it over it did have a few drops come out. If you're someone who brings their bottle with them everywhere and enjoys the peace of mind of being able to throw it in a bag without leaking, I would pass on this one. This bottle does an amazing job at keeping stuff cold for a long period of time, but the possibility of leaking is a deal breaker for some. It's pretty easy to clean although I prefer bottles without a rubber gasket since they are easier to get moldy and this one has two in the lid. Regardless of the flaws, this bottle works for my intended purpose of carrying juice or ice coffee with me to work.

...until you run over it with your car! My original was over five years old, a gift from my wife, and then I ran it over, so this is the replacement. Perfect size, keeps drinks hot/cold, very resilient even with years of dishwasher cleaning. Lids do leak after years of daily use, but inexpensive replacements are readily available

I really wanted to love this bottle. The size and shape are great. The handle is comfortable, and the insulation is incredible. I drink hot tea at work, and even after several hours it's still almost too hot to drink. It easily keeps my tea hot longer than it takes me to finish it. But there's one frustrating design flaw I just can't overlook. When the lid is on, steam seems to condense and collect around the inside lip where the lid meets the bottle. Every time I take a drink... drip. On my shirt. Drip. On my pants. When I unscrew the lid, there's usually a small pool of tea sitting around the inside rim. I have to wipe it away, screw the lid back on, and eventually it builds up again. Sometimes I remember to wrap a paper towel around the bottle before taking a sip to catch the drips. Most of the time I don't, and I end up wearing my tea. It's a shame because everything else about this bottle is excellent. If it didn't have this issue, it'd easily be five stars. Instead, I'm seriously considering retiring it to the pantry and buying something that may not keep my tea quite as hot but also won't leave my clothes spotted every time I take a drink. Great insulation. Great build quality. Frustrating drinking experience.

Good coffee flask, the lid sometimes leaks.

Ganhei uma garrafa modelo pequeno para café. Estou com ela a 6 meses e está tudo em perfeito estado. Comprei essa agora para minha esposa maior para água. O material é muito bom, acabamento ótimo, e a qualidade em manter os líquidos quentes e frios realmente é muito bom!! A Tampa é boa e prática, caso esteja vazando tem que verificar a borrachinha de vedação se está do lado certo.

結構しっかり量が入り、保温もよく、車でロングドライブするときに、冷水だったり、ホットコーヒーだったり、入れて使ってます。蓋があってこぼれにくいのも実用的。保温がいい分、女の人にとってはゴツくて重く感じるかもしれませんね。

product as shown on picture, good quality, the handle made it easy to carry

Super satisfied with my purchase. Bottle looks so beautiful and of high quality made.