Hydration reduces the risk of kidney stones (and keeling over).
Old Jewish men review the best water bottles on the market
It’s August, which means dog days are spent schvitzing on the golf course or lounging poolside with the Robert Caro book you’ve been pretending to read for the last 7 years. Both activities are hot, which means you need to stay hydrated to avoid kidney stones, heat stroke, and more general keeling over.
Don’t get stuck overpaying for bodega bottled water -- here are our top 5 picks (in random order) for bottles to carry with you at all times:
Nalgene 32oz Narrow Mouth ($16): A classic water bottle design. Old Jewish Men appreciate a narrow mouth to reduce liquid loss (which tends to happen with wide mouths).
Downsides: Difficult to fit ice-cubes. Alas, life is compromise.
Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth ($16): Do you love ice? Do you have the patience to drink slowly to avoid liquid loss? Then the wide mouth Nalgene might be okay for you.
Features: Wide mouth, durable exterior.
THERMOS 24oz Hydration Bottle ($12): The best of both worlds: a narrow mouthpiece and a wide opening when the top is unscrewed, but 25% smaller than the Nalgene.
Features: A small handle, impressive spill-proof top, grippy side, and a locking mechanism to minimize risk of losing valuable liquid.
Giotto 32oz Time Marker Bottle ($18): This has got to be the most embarrassing water bottle on the market. That said, it works (if you require positive reinforcement for completing one of life’s easiest tasks). These silly phrases will remind you to “keep chugging”, “don’t give up”, and “almost there”.
Features: Motivational phrases to keep hydration on track for a 32 oz twice-a-day routine. Round lip for ice cubes. Well built screw top.
Hydro Flask 21oz Standard Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap ($28): Try to ignore the stupid logo. The bottle is kinda heavy, which makes it difficult to know how much liquid is in it.
Features: Keeps things cold/hot, a well-designed strap, durable (robust stainless steel)