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As the weather heats up and the summer sun grows increasingly intense, one piece of advice gets louder and louder: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Solutions for keeping hydrated — aka drinking water — have become so numerous — and so colorful — in recent years. Reusable water bottles have moved from utilitarian vessels to stylish accessories.
“Some water bottles are so beautifully designed that they go beyond practical,” said Lisa Casey Weiss, lifestyle consultant for the International Housewares Association. “They've evolved into this design-oriented product.”
She said the number of reusable bottles featured at the annual housewares expo in Chicago earlier this year exceeded her expectations. “When I think there can't be another one, there are 10 more,” she said.
Whether you spend your days at the office, in the garden or the beach, you're sure to find a container that fits your lifestyle. The ones featured here are just a drop in the bucket, so to speak, but will give you an idea of what's out there.
Double-wall construction keeps a drink cold longer and Contigos patented Autoseal technology keeps it from spilling. The one-handed operation is key for athletes and others who dont want to mess with twisting a cap for every sip. 18 ounces. $12.99 at national retailers.
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The top of the H2Duo screws off so you can easily fill and clean the stainless steel one-liter canister, and the top doubles as a drinking cup so you can share with the kids. Available in a variety of colors with easy-grip bands that can be customized for team colors. $19.99 at seattlesportsco.com and online retailers.
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Double Wall Water Vessel sure is a dull name for this smartly designed 16-ounce bottle. The top portion screws off so you can add ice and the inside-threaded screw cap guarantees against spills. Its a bit on the heavy side, so its better for the office than the jogging track. $9.99 at national retailers.
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Made of bisphenol-a (bpa)-free plastic, the 16.9-ounce Mix2Go Bottle has an inner chamber that holds two single-serve drink mix packets. The flip-straw lid closes tightly, meaning no spills in the kids day camp bags. $9.99 at craft stores.
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Double Wall Water Vessel sure is a dull name for this smartly designed 16-ounce bottle. The top portion screws off so you can add ice and the inside-threaded screw cap guarantees against spills. It's a bit on the heavy side, so it's better for the office than the jogging track. $9.99 at national retailers.
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