Reviewers Say This Lower-Priced Water Bottle Is Better Than The Stanley

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You may have heard of the Stanley Quencher tumbler, which has had buyers lining up at 3 a.m. to get their hands on limited-edition colors before they sell out. Stanley cups are inarguably a cult-favorite item right now. But we’re obsessed with another popular water bottle that we’re convinced will unseat the Stanley as the best on-the-go hydrator this year (and not only due to the revelation earlier this year that the Stanley tumbler may “pose a risk of lead exposure” when damaged in a specific way, according to Today.com).

The Owala FreeSip water bottlepromises, among other things, to be manufactured completely lead-free. This “magical” bottle is such a game-changer that multiple HuffPost editors and Amazon reviewers report that after trying it, they stopped drinking from their Stanleys entirely. “I haven’t really used my Stanley tumblers since buying [an Owala],” said Janie Campbell, a former HuffPost shopping editor.

The first feature that sets the Owala apart from the rest? Its innovative FreeSip spout, a “genius” dual drinking spout that acts as both a straw and a regular thermos-style opening. “You can either sip from an internal straw or tip the bottle to swig its contents without having to make any adjustments,” Campbell explained.

By contrast, the Stanley bottle has a long slender straw that protrudes uncovered from the cup, leaving it exposed to dirt, bacteria and the elements. The Owala circumvents that problem with an internal straw and a durable, sleek lid that keeps its mouthpiece