I’m realizing it’s a trade-off to have the convenience of the straw and one-hand access. There’s more to clean, and sometimes the straw gets dislodged from its attachment and needs to be repositioned. Plus, the little red rubber piece requires a very strong tug to release it from the cap, and it seems that eventually it will wear out.
I love the capacity and dimensions, the color (lupine) and the handle. I do keep drenching myself if the straw lid is not fully extended, but maybe that is user error! I am not sure if it holds the ice quite as long as my Yeti cup but still cold for a long time.
We are vary pleased with how cold the bottle keeps our drinks, however, we are disappointed with how easy the bottle dents and coating scratches off. The bottle dropped from 2 feet and has a large dent on the bottom to where it doesn't stand up straight.
Response from hydroflask.comBy Alex Brynou, June 26, 2023
We apologize for the issue you are having. Our Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects. For more information you can visit our warranty page: www.hydroflask.com and choose Warranty at the bottom of the screen.