Our tests favored Hydro Flask (it's one of our winners, in fact). It has excellent cold retention and a convenient straw lid and it can fit in your car's cup holder easily. However, Yeti water bottles are also good—if you prefer that chug-style cap. And you'd be equally happy with its cold retention and durability.
Its water bottles are stainless steel, manufactured mostly in China, and use double-wall vacuum insulation to help keep liquids cold or hot.
A good hydro flask will have a double wall of stainless steel with a vacuum of air in between. This will prevent both condensation and heat transfer to the outside of the flask which keeps your drink ice cold (or even steaming hot). Hydro flasks are eco friendly too, cutting down on waste of disposable bottles.
Officially, the USDA recommends between two to almost four liters a day for adults depending on age, sex, and health status. So I've always made it a point to aim for eight (eight-ounce )glasses of water a day, or approximately 1.9 liters, which is hard, but not impossible.
Although they're a great way to stay hydrated on the go, they can also be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold if you don't give them a good scrub every now and again. “Everything that touches our reusable water bottles can transmit bacteria.
Our tests favored Hydro Flask (it's one of our winners, in fact). It has excellent cold retention and a convenient straw lid and it can fit in your car's cup holder easily. However, Yeti water bottles are also good—if you prefer that chug-style cap. And you'd be equally happy with its cold retention and durability.
Temperature Retention
The YETI fared a bit better in the hot coffee test, clocking in at 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit against Hydro Flask's lukewarm 94.6 degrees Fahrenheit. In this part of the Hydro Flask vs. YETI test, YETI comes out on top by a minimal margin.
Consumers see the brand as not just selling a product, but offering a lifestyle and values they want to be part of. This perceived value justifies the higher cost as consumers are paying for more than just a thermos—they're buying into a brand ethos.
A: Yes! The hydroflask is quite versatile and does a good job at insulating cold beverages for up to 24 hours, hot beverages up to 12 hours. I will note though, if you do plan to use it for hot beverages, I'd suggest getting a wide mouth bottle with the hydro flip lid making life a bit easier..
A: You could add pure lemon to the brim and it will not affect the flask. I have put any range of pH in there. It does not damage it. Just don't put it in the dishwasher and you are fine.
A: Hello Gail - Shannon from Tall Ridge here - Yes, sparkling and carbonated beverages can be used with the Hydro Flasks.
Pour from a kettle or pot directly into the stationary flask, filling it all the way to the neck. Exercise caution pouring boiling water into the flask to avoid burns. Do not hold the flask while filling with boiling water. Also, do not place the cap over the flask.
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Hydro Flask gear is created to last a lifetime of adventures. Our Let's Go™ Promise guarantees our products.
The double-walled, vacuum-insulated construction really keeps contents cold or hot which means we can fill our Hydro Flasks with cold water and it's still cool even after leaving the full bottles inside our hot truck for days. No more forcing down hot water from a funky plastic bottle left inside the sauna-like cab.
Pricing Strategy
Hydro Flask uses premium pricing for the product, coming in above Yeti's Rambler and above Takeya as well. Hydro Flask's price reflects its status.
The YETI Rambler Bottle Chug Cap makes it easier to sip and drink while on the move. The TripleHaul™ cap provides a 100% leakproof, insulated, airtight lock but also opens with a quick twist of the handle to reveal a classic clear spout ideal for quick gulps.
All YETI drinkware is crafted from 18/8 kitchen grade stainless steel and are BPA free, meaning they are not only absolutely safe to drink from, but are also puncture and rust resistant.
No. Over a decade ago, Hydro Flask pioneered an alternative sealing process for vacuum insulated bottles. In 2012, we moved away from what was at that the time the industry standard vacuum sealing process and toward an innovative process that sealed our bottles without the use of lead.
Not only that but there were legitimate reasons to love the quality. By design, the bottle's double stainless steel walls help preserve temperature for long periods while preventing condensation. It was a perfect trifecta. Hydro Flask was practical and durable, but somehow, it also became fashionable.
Daily cleanings with soap and hot water are recommended to maintain your Hydro Flask, but occasionally you will need to do a deeper cleaning to get rid of bacteria and stubborn stains.