We got this small 24oz size insulated water bottle to replace a well-known competing brand that held ice "forever", but the old one was awkward and too big. I had read several reviews (outside of Bean) that said this one leaked. That would be a big problem for us, since we carry this inside our saddle-bags on long motorcycle rides. Yippee...used it for a week in the desert this Summer, bouncing around in the bike for 1400 miles. No drips and plenty of cold water. And, I was skeptical of the 'Flex Straw' deal, but it was fantastically easy to use rather than unscrewing the whole top while standing beside the road!

All around a good product for us.

First there is no way to access, leave or review the “my hydro” customizable bottles. If you want to know the true color of the “camellia” pink color, visit ANY other site for the exact bottle and you will see the true color everywhere except here on the same computer/device. It is Not a bright pink but very dull and a dull finish. Next, it does keep drinks cold. I wish I could’ve reviewed this exact bottle prior to purchasing 3. As some had expressed on various bottles do not insulate properly or at all. This one does not insulate hot drinks. Within an hour and a half my piping hot drink was barely warm.

I purchased the 40 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap. Here are some great things about it. 1. The amount of liquid it holds is perfect for the days you decide to go on a hike with your friend but your friend doesn’t understand that you’re a couch potato and therefore the hike she does 3-4 times a week, is killing you, so the amount of times you have to stop and drink water to make it through… it definitely holds the right amount. 2. It keeps the water super cold, when you put in cold water and then put the container in the fridge! I’ve noticed the water stays cold for the whole day. 3. Easy to take apart and clean
Things I’m not so fond of, 1. The water container is heavy, empty. So it is even heavier filled. Just something to consider. 2. Doesn’t fit in cup holders, it would be great if the same size container was tapered on the bottom to fit into standard size car cup holders. 3. The straw spits when filled, (or refilled) and flipped open. So just be careful around phones/computers or other electronics as a bit of water does come out of the flex straw.
Overall, I do love the water bottle and use it daily.

The manufacturers claim; "TempShield:registered: double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold up to 24 hours, hot up to 12". We purchased 2 of the water bottles, 1-40oz and 1-24oz. The bottles were purchased in late October in Canada, cool temperatures day and more so in the evening. Room temps are kept at 21c or 70f, not hot, and with a minimum of 12 ice cubes in the 40oz, indoors, the icecubes are gone after 4-6 hours, and the water is only a little chillier than room temperature at 24 hours. I'm not keeping it in the sun, or near a heater, the bottles are merely not as advertised. I hear Yeti is no different, previously purchased a $20 bottle 4 years ago, no name brand, I dropped it twice, first time broke the release to pop up the straw, second time had a small dent. The cheapy bottle came with a "sock" for lack of a better word, perhaps this helped to keep it cold, Hydro Flask also offer a "sling" but no where is it written on their website that it helps retain cold or heat. I would not buy Hydro Flask again.