Contigo: Our Favorite Water Bottle for Everyday Use
When I was 16 my softball coach told our team to stop drinking soft drinks and only drink water, and for some reason I took her suggestion to heart. Ever since then I have become an exclusive (almost) water drinker. Every couple of months I will drink something else, usually juice or lemonade, but to be honest, it’s very rare.
Not only do I exclusively drink just water, but I always carry water with me wherever I go. One day we were at the library when a friend of mine came in with her kids. Her son, who was about 4 or 5 at the time, came running up to me and said, “Mrs. Sara, I told my mom you were here at the library because I saw your water bottle in your van!” I’m pretty sure there was a sea of minivans in the parking lot, but he knew which one was ours because he saw my water bottle inside.
Since I only drink water, I would consider myself to be a bit of a water snob. I like to always take my own filtered water from home with me wherever I go. My water also needs to be ice cold! I have tried several different types of water bottles, but three years ago I discovered Contigo, and nothing else compares.
I love how easy these Contigo cups are to clean. I put the lids in the top rack of the dishwasher, just make sure the mouthpiece is lifted up so that it’ll get clean. The only issue I’ve had with the lids is that with some of our older ones the rubber seal will occasionally fall out during the wash cycle, but we just put it back in. The rubber ring still fits pretty snug, so I’m not sure how it sometimes falls out while in the dishwasher.
The instructions say to hand wash the base, but it will fit in the bottom of the dishwasher without any problems. However I’ve noticed that after awhile the paint will start coming off some of the colored ones, which is probably why they suggest hand washing, but it’s saving me time to just throw them in the dishwasher, so I’m okay with some of the paint coming off.
Our Contigo cups are the best ones I have found for not only keeping my water cold all day, but they also keep the ice from melting. These cups are also spill-proof, which is a necessity when you use them as much as I do. In my three years of using them I can only think of one time that I had a leak issue, so maybe the lid wasn’t on all the way? I’m really not sure, but it hasn’t happened again.
They fit in most of the cup holders in our vehicles as well as our stroller. We also put them on the side of our backpacks and take them with us everywhere we go. Hadassah has a Contigo cup that’s a slightly different style and has a straw. We bought it for her when she was 2, and I wasn’t sure she could figure out how to push the autoseal and drink out of the regular Contigo without getting drenched. The one with the straw has been perfect for her, but she’s now able to drink out of ours if she needs to. Since her cup is smaller she will sometimes run out of water before we do.
Our Contigo cups have been knocked over on concrete, hit by a baseball, and dropped A LOT! Some of them are a little dinged up, but I’ll take functionality – leak-proof and ice-cold water – over looks any day. They do have some really cool designs though. We recently added a faux marble and a woodgrain look to our growing collection.
You can buy these Contigo cups from Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, etc. We bought our first ones from Amazon, but have bought all of our other ones from Kohl’s on Black Friday. Leave us a comment and let us know if you’re a Contigo fan, or if there’s another water bottle that you use and love.
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judean
I once received a Contigo bottle in a race swag bag! It had a compartment for a credit card! it was different and so very cool.
Sara W
That’s really cool. I haven’t seen one like that.
Yvette
I have the purple one pictured and I can verify that it is one of the easiest water bottles to clean. I love mine… Stay hydrated!
Lee Anne
I keep water with me all the time, everywhere. I can’t go to sleep without some by my bed! I have not tried Contigo! Maybe I will now!
Leeandra
I really like contigo water bottles!
Holly
Contigo is one of my all=time favorite brands…. I use one for water another for coffee, strong and easy to clean!
Tricia Snow
I love my Yeti so I get having a favorite water bottle or cup! This one is a good one!
Debbie
Great info. I haven’t tried one yet. Sound awesome.
Lisa
We have not heard of these. Thank you for sharing.
Lisa Manderino
We have a few of these and love the. I also really like the lunch thermos from this brand.
Candy
I’ve never heard of these. Now I’ll have to get one!
Marianne
I’ve been looking for a good water bottle for hiking! Will take a look at these! Thanks for the great post!
Sandi
In my family we all drink lots of water. When it becomes a habit, you miss it if you don’t have your water bottle with you.
Kirsten
We’re water drinkers too and love our Contigos. I think they’re the only brand we buy, because they’re just so good and preventing leaks and they last a long time
Eva Keller
I’m not sure how it started but I drink almost nothing but water also. I would say at least since late elementary school. I am also particular about water and only like it ice cold. I’ll have to try out this water bottle next time I go on a road trip.
Cathy
I am looking for a great water bottle.. Thanks so much!
Charlene
I see these bottles everywhere, but didnt realize Contigo had so many different styles! I guess that’s why they’re all over the place– the variety and reliability! Thanks for a good overview…I feel like I’m always searching for a good water bottle!
Santana
Water is my absolute fave. Pop makes me more thirsty and I just don’t drink as much when stuff is flavored. Bring on some cool, crisp thirst quencher!
Alexis Farmer
I’m right here with you! I drink almost a gallon of water today and only out of Contigo
Kendra
We’re always looking for a great water bottle that can go in the dishwasher. Thanks for the great review!
Charlene
I use the Contigo brand for my coffee, but I haven’t bought a water bottle from them yet. I’ve seen them at Target and I love the color selection!
Alice
I love having my own water bottle filled with fresh water. This brand sounds like the best!!!
Tonya | the Writer Mom
I admit, I’m not as good about drinking water as I used to be. Maybe a Contigo water bottle would encourage me to drink more….
Tiffany
I have a small addiction with water bottles! I haven’t added this brand to my collection yet but always tempted! Always leave the house with something filled with water!
Audrey at Two Pink Peonies
We love these cups too. It’s so important to drink lots of water and they make it easy.
Cindy
I too carry a metal water bottle with me everywhere I go. I’ll look for this brand at Kohl’s! Sound amazing.
Jen
Don’t know if I’ve ever tried this brand, but I love anything dishwasher friendly! I’ll have to check these out.
Grace
Very practical bottles. Thanks for sharing, I’ve added this to our wish list for future purchase.
Michele
I can see why. Very good to know.
Coralyn Kelly
I honestly like the look of these bottles. I might just get one for my son for when school reopens.
Sara W
It’d be perfect for that.
Jacquie
Our family drinks tons of water. Thank you for sharing
Tara
I’ve been looking at getting new water bottles for my kids and didn’t know what brand to choose – now I do! Thank you!
Sara W
Hope you like them.
Ruth Iaela-Pukahi
I never know which water bottle to get!!! Thank you! I’m gonna keep my eyes open for this one for sure! Since you only keep water in this bottle, how often do you wash it?
Sara W
I sleep with it next to my bed, so every morning I put it in the dishwasher and grab a clean one. The kids usually keep theirs for a day or two (or three) before it ends up in the dishwasher. When we travel I try to clean the lids every night, but don’t mess with cleaning the bottoms.