Water Bottles Buying Guide

Whether you're an intense athlete or just an occasional gym goer, staying hydrated is one of the most important aspects of staying fit and healthy. Drinking water is important during all workouts and a water bottle will definitely come in handy whether you're at the gym or just thirsty at the office. Also, purchasing a re-usable water bottle will help save the environment as well as save you some money in the long run. 

Options

• Personalize it by printing your name on it or an inspirational quote
• Decorate it with stickers  or use fabric paint  to make yours more colourful.
• In terms of sizes these are the general options:
• 12 ounces 
• 16 ounces 
• 32 ounces 
• If you like sports drinks such as Gatorade  or Powerade,  they usually come in powder mixes  as well as bottles.
• For keeping your beverage cool, try an insulated carrying case. 
• Although they come in other materials, plastic is definitely the best choice.

Types

Basic Shapes

Try and pick one that works for your type of exercise. If you're biking you'll need one that fits in the holder, but if you're hiking you may want one that hooks onto your backpack. Here are the basic shapes to choose from.

Basic Water Bottle Shapes
Sports Bottles  These are designed for easy access during workouts. The mouth piece allows you to easily suck or squirt water into your mouth.	Travel Bottles  Going on a trip? These are perfect for long car rides since the narrower base enables them to fit into cup holders.	Bike Bottles  If you're biking, you'll need a water bottle that fits into the holder. Also, the mouth piece makes it easy for you to use your mouth to open and close it allowing you to keep your hands on the handle bars.	Insulated Bottles  Like your water icey cold? If so, you should look into insulated bottles. They are great for keeping your beverage nice and cool on those hot days.	Handle Bottles  Having handles make these easier to grip and hold onto. They won't slip out your hands since you don't have to reach all the way round for a tight grip.

Top Pick

Nalgene

Nalgenes  are the most popular water bottles out there and for good reason. They can be a bit more pricey than the average water bottle, but are well worth it. Here are a few of the advantages.  Durable (basically invincible) with a wide mouth. Come in a variety of colours and sizes (Kids,  narrow mouth,  flasks,  etc.) for whatever your need it for.  A favourite among professional athletes. Easily decorated with stickers and can be personalized with names.