Hydro Flask vs. Yeti Water Bottles: Which Should You Buy?

With the now recognition of outsized Stanley cups, let’s harken again to ye olde days when Hydro Flask and Yeti water bottles reigned supreme. 

Now, as somebody who’s owned and fully hated their Stanley tumbler for a couple of yr now (it has a tapered base, falls over simply, and leaks horribly round its straw) and has a literal cupboard stuffed with Hydro Flasks and Yetis (lots of which have been gifted), I really feel certified to speak about water bottles. At present, we’re going to cowl Hydro Flask vs. Yeti stainless-steel water bottles (it’s a battle of the bottles, so to talk), for these contemplating investing in both. The under findings are based mostly on our water bottle review, however I’m throwing in some private insights, too.

The Value and Guarantee 

Once we reviewed water bottles, we evaluated the 24-ounce Hydro Flask Wide Mouth with Straw and Yeti Rambler 26-Ounce Water Bottle. Each of those are $40, so, price-wise, it’s a draw. Nonetheless, Hydro Flask presents a lifetime warranty, whereas Yeti has a 5-year warranty on their Ramblers. For that motive, the winner of this class is Hydro Flask.

Coloration Choice

Each Hydro Flask and Yeti come out with new colours routinely, however, as of writing, Hydro Flask presentstwo colors for the 24-ounce bottle we examined and 7 of the same bottle with a unique lid. Yeti has 10 colors of their 26-ounce bottle (though one among these is simply stainless-steel). Personally, I discover Hydro Flask’s smaller colour choice to be very vibrant, however numbers-wise the colour choice winner is Yeti. 

Chilly Retention 

To check the chilly retention of the water bottles, we stuffed them with 100 grams of ice and 300 grams of chilled water. We checked the temperature of the water each hour for 24-plus hours, utilizing an instant-read thermometer. Yeti saved water a contact cooler all through this take a look at (as in, a couple of levels), however it was actually irrelevant as a result of each manufacturers nonetheless had very chilled water after 24 hours. And, most probably, you’re not preserving icey water in a bottle that lengthy anyhow. So, chilly retention is a draw between the 2.  

Usability Components

There are a handful of essential usability components to contemplate with a water bottle: 

• How straightforward is it to fill? 
• How straightforward is it to drink from? 
• Does it slot in a automotive cup holder? 
• How straightforward is it to scrub? 

Each the Hydro Flask and Yeti have huge mouths which can be straightforward to fill, nonetheless the Hydro Flask encompasses a straw lid whereas the Yeti has a two-component “chug” cap (a twist-off lid that covers the opening). In our water bottle overview, the tester famous of the Yeti, “on a couple of event, I by chance took off each items and splashed myself with water.” This has occurred to me a couple of instances at dwelling, too, and usually I desire a straw lid because it encourages me to drink extra water. Nonetheless, my husband likes the broader opening of the Yeti so he can gulp a bunch of water without delay. So, to every their very own there!

Nonetheless, Yeti bottles, sadly, don’t simply slot in a automotive cup holder for the probably state of affairs of taking your water bottle on-the-go. The 26-ounce Yeti has a 3.25-inch base diameter, whereas the Hydro Flask has a 2.75-inch base diameter and simply suits in a cup holder.

So far as cleanup, armed with a bottle brush and dish cleaning soap, the interiors of both bottle are straightforward to hand-wash. The Hydro Flask’s straw cap is a bit more finicky to scrub, whereas the ridges of the Yeti’s chug opening are inclined to get gunky and require extra detailed scrubbing. Each are dishwasher-safe, although. 

All-in-all, general usability goes to Hydro Flask. 

Sturdiness and Leakage

Now, for those who use a stainless-steel water bottle usually, you’re certain to drop it sooner or later. And we didn’t suppose dents or dings impacted efficiency. Significantly, I discover water bottles are inclined to dent at their necks and bases. To one among these factors, Hydro Flask sells a silicone boot cap that acts as a drop buffer. 

So far as leakage went, so long as the cap was tightly secured (and the straw down within the Hydro Flask), we didn’t expertise leakage with both bottle. 

For sturdiness and leakage, it’s actually a draw between the 2. 

So, Ought to You Purchase a Hydro Flask or Yeti Water Bottle? 

Our exams favored Hydro Flask (it’s one among our winners, the truth is). It has wonderful chilly retention and a handy straw lid and it may well slot in your automotive’s cup holder simply.

Nonetheless, Yeti water bottles are additionally good—for those who desire that chug-style cap. And also you’d be equally pleased with its chilly retention and sturdiness. 

FAQs

What’s the perfect water bottle? 

We tested seven water bottles and named fashions from Owala, Contigo, and Hydro Flask our high picks. You’ll be able to learn extra about how we examined and selected our winners in our overview. 

Are Hydro Flask or Yeti water bottles higher? 

Our testing confirmed Hydro Flask water bottles edged out Yeti’s when it got here to ease of use specifically. Nonetheless, each manufacturers’ water bottles have wonderful chilly retention and sturdiness. 

How do you clear a Hydro Flask or Yeti water bottle? 

Each Hydro Flask and Yeti water bottles are dishwasher-safe (some elements are top-rack really useful, although, so verify the producers’ care directions). In any other case, we advise sizzling, soapy water and a bottle brush.