Water Bottles Buying Guide: How to Choose

Waste no time hydrating on your morning hikes, kayak trips and daily commutes with this 18 fl. oz. YETI Rambler vacuum water bottle—just flip and sip the straw cap to enjoy cold water wherever you go.
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Imported.
View the YETI Rambler Product LineView all YETI Water Bottles| Best Use | Casual Camping |
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| Liquid Capacity (L) | 0.53 liters |
| Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 18 fluid ounces |
| Dimensions | 2.98 x 10.15 inches |
| Material(s) | 18/8 stainless steel |
| Bottle Opening | Wide |
| Cap Type | Lid With Straw |
| Weight | 14.9 ounces |
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A few years ago when my youngest was going to preschool I discovered Yeti brand and a really neat water bottle that 3 years later still holding on. Now that he's in elementary and drinking a lot more water I knew it was time for an upgrade and got this Yeti 18oz water bottle. I was drawn to the color(firefly yellow) and same style design we had before with a smaller bottle. Easy to clean by hand or dishwasher and holds up well despite of all the drops and hits it goes through with my kiddo. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Having 4 boys, I know ill be adding more to our family collection. I highly recommend it!
I'm very disappointed in the color. Rescue Red has a fair amount of orange in it. Not sure why Yeti uses a different colored background for each color on their website - it's not by accident. One would think that a white background would be more helpful to the consumer (but apparently not Yeti). Not sure if I can add a photo or not as the "Add photos" section is grayed out. Only the Submit button is highlighted. Mar 7 - ordered bottle Mar 11 - received bottle Mar 17 - received email from Yeti allowing me to post a review I tried to submit a general complaint to Yeti via "Contact Us", but for an issue like this there is no path to do it. Basically, Yeti is saying "don't bother us". Yeti products have always been high quality, but in my mind this experience has damaged their product name. If I could return it I probably would, but this purchase was done to satisfy an airline mileage requirement of keeping the miles active. So, I'm stuck with a product I don't like.
Virtually unable to drink water comfortably it’s so hard to suck the water out through this small opening. I am trying to figure out how to return. The item in the website is as bad as the item itself.
The bottle of the perfect red and looks bright and amazing. It keeps my water cold and fresh. I love the water spout and the confident handle
Bottle arrived with no lid. Now I have to waste my own time to return this.
I bought these, one for me and one for my toddler. Mold started growing near the straw piece in the cap of my toddler’s bottle. I had to break the water bottle lid in order to get to the mold to clean it, now can’t use the bottle - not safe. Tried attaching a photo but can’t get it to work on the website. It’s A LOT of mold under the rotating straw piece.
I've tried several reusable water bottles over the years, and Yetis are some of the best. They are well made, sturdy without being overly bulky, and keep water cold for a long time in hot weather. They are heavier than other bottles, specially when full. They hold up reasonably well to everyday use, though the coating does chip and scratch with falls and the usual abuse that comes from being handled by children. The cap seals tightly, so leaks are not a problem when thrown into a backpack. They are more expensive than other bottles, but the durability and insulation make it feel worthwhile.
Bought this new color 18oz water bottle for my wife as a gift when we are traveling and she loves it. I have the plain blue 26oz but the 18 is a great size for domestic flights since we always seem to fill it at the water stations but never consume that much between connections. Looking forward to getting some great use out of it!
Solar Flare is not as pictured. I wish the other review was posted before I placed this order. My kid wanted orange as well. Online it looks orange/red. In person, this has a pink undertone that is impossible to get over for my boy. He does not like pink. We customized this as well and feel completely dissatisfied.
Definitely my favorite water bottle. Easy to clean, keeps water cold and nearly indestructible- although my kids have tried. My only beef was that this bottle base and lid didn’t line up properly. It’s perfectly functional just not the standard quality I expected from yeti in the past.