
Now, I prefer the FreeSip handle-ever so slightly-to Takeya’s Actives grip. The FreeSip and Flip bottles both have handles that give these bottles bonus portability points. Now, until discovering Owala bottles, I was convinced that Takeya’s were the only bottles to fill that niche. And, unlike the few other brands that offer handles, Takeya’s are wide enough to easily grip, so you don’t have to resort to dangling your bottle from one or two fingers. One of the main reasons I’ve always loved Takeya water bottles is because they’re all made with built-in handles for easy carrying.

What is Takeya?īoth bottles have handles, but Owala's is easier for me to hold.

Owala's 25-ounce Tritan bottles are start at $14.99 and the stainless steel bottles start at $21.99 for a 19-ounce bottle and go up to $29.99 for a 32-ounce bottle. While the plastic doesn't keep water cold, these bottles also boast a colorful straw, which give a little extra pizazz. I prefer the FreeSip, so that's what most of this review reflects.Īll Owala bottles come in insulated stainless steel that keeps water cold for hours and Tritan, a clear, ultra-durable plastic that's also used in water bottles like the CamelBak Eddy. The Flip Bottle features a handle that, when pressed down, opens the top to reveal a straw. After you lift the handle, a press of a button opens the lid to reveal a straw and a spout opening.
The FreeSip features a handle that folds over the lid and snaps in place to lock the bottle. I have two Owala bottles: The FreeSip and the Flip. Since then, its stylish, streamlined wares earned legions of fans (or at least 50,000 of them, based on the brand's Instagram following). Owala is a water bottle brand that launched in 2020.
