The Mira’s tapered shape is reminiscent of a classic 20-ounce plastic soda bottle, and this bottle is nice to hold. Whether he travels by bicycle or on foot, he uses his experience outside to bring inspiration to all the stories he tells. But this CamelBak bottle has fewer moving parts, if you don’t want to fuss with the lid or flip lock on the Thermos.

DISHWASHER SAFE - Our stainless steel bottles are top-rack dishwasher safe, making them easy to clean and simple to maintain without damaging the interior or exterior design. The Union spout cap is hollow and raised above the top of the bottle, in contrast with the flat Element cap, which plunges downward. KEEPS LIQUIDS ICY COOL: The sleek triple wall design keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours while preventing condensation and moisture from collecting on your flask. The straw lid twists off to reveal a wide mouth that makes adding ice to your drink easy—handy if you like to keep your water cold.Why it’s great: This bottle has an integrated straw in the lid that features a plastic bite valve to keep it sealed (something anyone who has owned a CamelBak hydration pack will be familiar with). It has a twist lock—which provides extra assurance that the bottle is tightly closed when you toss it in a bag. They begin to take on the appearance of blunt-force weapons: The 25-ounce S’well could double as a small baseball bat. The spout lid on the Takeya stands out because you can lock it after you flip it open—so it doesn’t hit your face.

We’ve recommended all of these bottles in the past, but we’ve constantly been left wishing there were a better way.Its lid threads over the drinking surface, so you won’t have to put your mouth on something that’s been getting dirty in your bag all day.