Contigo Ashland Monaco Hydration Bottle 24oz/720ml

There is no talk these days about reducing the use of disposable cups and plastic bottles. One of the great solutions to contribute to this is to start using reusable drinkers, the demand for which is growing rapidly every year.

A bottle is not only a practical and environmentally friendly item, but also a very popular and stylish attribute. The offer of drinks is very wide, so the question arises, how to find the highest quality option from the many choices? We will give you the main features to look out for.

Purpose of the bottle

First, consider whether you want a plain or a thermo? Thermoses are resistant to temperature changes, thanks to which you can enjoy hot coffee or tea, of course, you can also use this bottle for cold drinks. Simple drinks, usually not suitable for hot drinks, are light and convenient.

Materiality of bottles

At first glance, this may not seem to be a very important criterion when choosing a drinker. However, comparing the pros and cons of each materiality will make the decision much easier.

• Plastic. The most popular and extremely often purchased. The choice of capacity, shapes and colors is usually the largest. They are lightweight, durable and attractively priced. They are convenient for sports, cycling or other intense physical activities. Plastic drinkers are usually recommended for use with water or other cold drinks.
• Aluminum. Also a very popular choice. They are often cheap, look stylish, but perform a short thermos function. When choosing a bottle made of aluminum, which often contains various toxic impurities, it is worth considering whether the bottle is made of high quality and whether the inside is covered with a protective coating. In addition, such bottles are not resistant to strong shocks and scratch quickly.
• Metallic. Metal bottles made of stainless steel are completely safe. This type of drinker can be double-walled, which ensures the thermal function. A stainless steel drinker keeps any drink hot or cold, even on the hottest day, in a stuffy car. Often these are expensive bottles but high quality and long lasting.
• Glasses. Bottles made of glass, the safest to store water. They can also be filled with milk, juice or fruit smoothies. Their neck is very wide, which makes it very easy to wash even with thick drinks. Biggest downside: Easy to break and uncomfortable to use for hot drinks.
• Bottles with filters. These bottles are a relatively new product on the bottle market. These are bottles with special water purification filters that absorb particles of chlorine, pesticides and other insoluble organic compounds. As a result, the bottle can be filled with water not only from the tap, but also from the mountain river. It is only important to know that, depending on the manufacturer's recommendation, the filters need to be replaced every two or three months in order for the bottle to perform its function of purifying water.

Additional features of the drinker, which are important to pay attention to when choosing the most convenient option.

• Capacity. Evaluate your needs for where you will use the drinker and where you plan to keep it: carry it in your hand, attach it to your bike, fasten it to your backpack, or just carry it in a bag. Bottles are usually from 0.25 to 1 l. capacity.
• Carbine. If you plan to attach the bottle to your shoe or bike for easy access, be sure to check to see if the bottle has a carbine for easy carrying.
• Cap permeability. You don’t want to save items from spilled water in your handbag, so it’s worth making sure your bottles are protected from water spills.
• Opening. To drink, one bottle needs to be opened with both hands, the other with just one click.
• Resistance. If you use the bottle with active time, it is very important that the bottle is shock-resistant.
• Maintenance. It is important to consider whether it will be comfortable to wash the bottle, it usually depends on the width of the neck and how tight the bottle is. Some bottles are not dishwasher safe, so we recommend that you read the maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturer to take care of the bottle you have chosen.