Looking for the perfect water bottle
I'm trying to avoid buying too many reusable water bottles because that defeats the purpose of a reusable water bottle. I've had some I like, but I can't find any that have all of the features I'm looking for. Maybe I just haven't found it yet?
I'm currently using a ThermoFlask 40oz from Costco.
Here's what I like:
- It's big: I drink a lot of water, I love that I only have to it refill once or twice per day
- Flip top straw: I prefer drinking out of straws, it's safer for driving, it's easier if I'm lying down, and it helps me drink more water. I don't like straws that don't flip down because they're cumbersome (Stanley 40oz)
- It's insulated: cold water > tepid water
- It's got a handle
- It came with a screw top lid as well which is great for air travel (ever opened up a straw lid water bottle on a plane?)
What I don't like:
- It's got a rust spot on the inside so it's already on its way out
- It leaks: the straw lid is awful for leaking, it even leaks when it's upright if there's a change in air pressure. It really sucks.
- It doesn't fit in a standard cup holder.
- The straw isn't covered so if it falls on the floor of my car because it won't fit in the cup holder the straw is in contact with whatever dirt and nastiness is down there
So basically I'm looking for:
- at LEAST 32oz but preferably 40oz
- fits in a standard cup holder
- insulated
- won't leak
- covered flip straw lid
- alternative lid options (even if I have to buy separately)
- durable
- must have some type of handle (prefer lid handles)
Does anybody know of a water bottle that fits the bill? Does one even exist? Or even anything close?