Drinking water isn't easy for everyone, and people tend to have different strategies for staying hydrated. There's a whole bunch of people who hate water who find it makes them gag, and many of them add flavors. Others rely on large, scored water pitchers to indicate how much water they should drink every two hours. For me, it all comes down to the perfect water bottle.
When I have my favorite Nalgene on hand, I definitely drink close to my recommended 60 ounces of water per day. If my husband pours me a drink in an unappealing plastic glass with dishwasher scuffs, it tastes more like a$s than a refreshing elixir. I usually take a few sips and give the rest to my dog.
I'm not the only one with this tendency, some people take it a step further and exclusively use water bottles with built-in straws. "I'm lazy, so I have to have easy access," Beatrice, 31, said. Alexis, 25, also prefers bottles with their own straws, especially Stanley Quencher cups. "I actually have four," she told Busy. "As long as I can fit my big water bottle, I can travel with it because I know it will help me drink more water." The same goes for Becca, 32, though she prefers hers Light pink glass. "The glasses I have at home are wide-mouthed, and I prefer small-hole ones."
For many people (especially those who hate water), proper hydration is a health goal, and having a cute bottle you love may be the key. It's like playing a mind game with yourself, the adult equivalent of a parent telling their baby broccoli that it's delicious , then eating it themselves, and then feeding it to their children. No matter what, we're just a bunch of big babies.
Plus, if you find a water bottle that's chic enough, it might become a status symbol of sorts. Think of it as a portable, life-giving piece of art. I mean, don’t you want to be the first person in your circle of friends to have TikTok’s viral Frank Greene water bottle?
Feeling thirsty? Got it – keep scrolling to shop some of the best looking water bottles around. Then try to tell me you don't hold more moisture in your gorgeous containers.
Ballet Core Purchase
Sakura 32 oz Wide Mouth Sustainability Water Bottle Nalgene
Personally, I would drink more water from a pink bottle than from a white bottle.
for minimalists
Hydro Flask standard mouth bottle with flexible lid
If you want to keep it simple, stick with the low-profile Hydro Flask, which comes with a handle for easy portability.
Claim you're Josh Safdie's other muse
Painted Nalgene water bottle A24
Show off your eclectic taste with a water bottle from independent film and television production company A24.
The queen who formed a group for friends
Paris Hilton Diamond Bling Water Bottle with Cap and Detachable Strap
This rhinestone-encrusted water bottle comes with a chain strap so it can be carried like a designer bag—it was designed by the queen herself, Paris Hilton.
When you can't choose a color
Chrome Rainbow Ceramic Reusable Bottle with Straw Lid - 34 oz. Frank Green
Get your hands on TikTok's popular water bottle. Available in solid colors , but why not go for the chrome rainbow option?
A bottle perfect for the holidays
Stanley Adventure 40 oz Stainless Steel Tempered Tumbler - Wisteria Tie Dye
Straw fans can get in on the Stanley Quencher craze with this dreamy tie-dye mug, perfect for a weekend at Coachella.
