I’ve been in the market for a nice vacuum-walled water bottle for a bit now. I’m a big fan of the Hydro Flask brand (and I have a couple of them), but I don’t like any of the lid options for easy drinking. This option from FJbottle appealed to me due to the magnetic lid option so I thought I’d give it a try.
*TL;DR Review Haiku™*
Cold bottle stays cold
Magnetic cap is just great
Low price can’t be beat
*What I liked*:
So, this is a pretty no-nonsense package. Pretty much just the water bottle (in a protective plastic wrapping) in a cardboard box. I list this as a positive because I hate wasteful packaging. But some might like something a little fancier if you’re planning on giving this as a gift.
The bottle itself is a great size for me (I opted for the 34oz. size). It’s a little too big to fit into average cycling bottle holder though (it doesn’t fit on my bike). I didn’t buy it for that so it’s not an issue to me. But you may take that into account.
The cap comes off to reveal a 2 ⅛” opening (5cm). It’s about the same size as my hydro flask so there’s no problem filling the bottle or adding ice. I think the drinking spout is a good size (about ½” or 20mm), though other reviewers have complained about it. I have no problem drinking from this bottle.
The cap is also easy to use (not to mention the reason I ordered this bottle). There is a little magnet in the lid arm as well as the base that holds the lid in place while you drink. It works perfectly. I’ve also seen a review or two that complains about treading the lid and/or cap. I have no idea what they’re talking about. The lid/cap are as easy to use as any other bottle on the market. I’ve been using this bottle for almost a week and I’ve not mis-threaded the cap once.
The last thing I’ll mention is that it comes with a convenient little scrub sponge to assist in cleaning it out. It’s a nice, unexpected touch.
*What I didn't like*:
Nothing. For the price, this is great bottle (so long as you don’t expect it to fit in a cycling bottle holder).
*The Bottom Line:*
I couldn’t be happier with this bottle. It’s big enough that I don’t have to refill it quite as often and the magnetic lid/cap is so convenient. Best of all, it’s less than half the price of a similar-sized Hydro Flask. This bottle is an easy five stars out of five from me. I’d totally order it over again knowing what I know now.