How Emotional Support Water Bottles Have Evolved

Good morning! I hope you are having a wonderful week!

Almost every year, there is an IT water bottle that you must have with you at all times. The water bottles you carry with you are just status symbols.

Most of them keep water cold for long periods and carry the same liquid.

It wasn't until Hydroflask came along that water bottles became a staple part of what you grab when going out the door: your phone, keys, wallet, headphones, and water bottle.

I briefly remember receiving my first hydroflask in 2021 and never letting it go. I ensured it was always with me—at work, school, and in my car. I wanted people to see it and know I had one.

Hydroflask made a groundbreaking impact by recognizing the synergy between product innovation and strategic marketing.

• Hydro flasks are known for their bright colors. You can quickly tell when someone is carrying a Hydroflask based on the color and shape of their water bottle.

• Hydro flasks are vacuum-insulated, double-walled stainless steel water bottles that keep drinks hot or cold for hours. The only complaints are that they don't… keep things hot and cold for hours.

• Hydro flasks are reusable water bottles and reduce waste from disposable water bottles; their production process is also energy-intensive!

Stanleys is a brand that claims to solve all your Hydroflask issues! Stanley's grew up on TikTok so they could grow a fanbase through TikTok and create a name for themselves in a matter of videos.

• They can fit in your cupholder, so there's no need to throw your bottle in the passenger seat and listen to it move around and spill.

• Stanley's has a built-in straw, making drinking much easier and more accessible!

• Introducing Owala's, the newest member of the water bottle family. These high-performance water bottles are not only leakproof but also come in a variety of vibrant colorways. Plus, they are lead-free, ensuring your safety and peace of mind. Owala straws are designed for more enormous gulps! They also have a carrying loop that fits on an exercise bike.

• Their FreeSip bottle is made of three-layer, vacuum-insulated stainless steel, and it can keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours.

Owalas are built to last. They are the newest member of the insulated family, with bright colors and a leakproof bottle.

• Owala’s come with a lifetime warranty against defects.

• They are FreeSip bottles made of three-layer, vacuum-insulated stainless steel that can keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours.

• Owala’s come with a dishwasher-safe lid and straw as well!

Owala’s became a bottle solely for lifestyle from the beginning. They have a built-in straw that is entirely leakproof and another mouth hole from which you can access water. I would love to see Owala do a Koala campaign. Hence, drinking from a water bottle makes you look like a koala.

In the end, no matter what water bottle you pick, you will essentially get the same benefits from the other. For some, you might not be able to fit into the cupholder, while for others, you get a leakproof lid and the ability to look like a koala. In the end, it is entirely what you prefer. It might be more beneficial to have one or the other, but the important part is that you drink 40 oz of water at the end of the day.

I hope you enjoyed this opinion piece. The emotional support water bottle is truly a fascinating trend. I do have one myself; in fact, I have multiple… I would love to hear what water bottle you’ve confined in and what you like or dislike about it!

Cheers,

Ariana :^)