What I’d got was a solid metal canister the color of a cartoon dolphin.

“I know it’s not what you requested,” he told me.

“But trust me, this is better.”

Loath as I am to admit it, he was right.

Now it is on sale forBlack Fridayso you’re able to all get in on the action.

It was when I got home that I felt the loss of my trusty sidekick the most.

Having a bottle with a lid means I drink much more, and much more frequently.

I quickly came to realize that without it, I was not hydrating at the same pace as usual.

I had no choice – I had to replace it, and quickly.

What’s so special about Hydro Flasks?

Having relied on it consistently for many years now, I believe there’s real substance behind its popularity.

Hydro Flask harnesses its own TempShield technology to prevent condensation and heat transfer to the outside of the bottle.

Between the two stainless steel walls sits a vacuum that masterfully insulates whatever liquid is inside.

My Hydro Flask is robust, never leaks and it keeps my water endlessly cold and fresh.

In other words, it’s infinitely reliable.

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