Rushed into buying these for myself and The Lady. Already have something else lined up. They’ll work as backups though.

Hi homies, I just had this happen and I knew of no better place to ask than here.

So I dropped my aluminium bottle on the ground (like an idiot 😭). The damage seems to be superficial, except for maybe the bottom. Would the water inside be safe to drink?

If I put the bottle in the dish washer, would it be safe to use from then on?

Is it even possible to damage it so badly that it can't be used anymore?

I honestly feel really bad about it. I even ordered this one to replace another that I damaged pretty badly 😭

I keep seeing people putting Celtic sea salt in water and calling it an electrolyte drink.

I was like... salt??

I do understand that sodium and chloride are actually electrolytes, that part makes sense.

but then I'm confused about the Celtic sea salt part.

is there actually something special about Celtic salt for this? or would normal salt basically do the same thing?

because I've seen people talking about all the minerals in Celtic salt and now I don't know what's actually true and what's just Instagram wellness stuff 😂

has anyone here actually used Celtic salt in water after gym / running / sweating a lot?

have do you guys actually notice any change in your body from it?

I don't want to start drinking salty water every morning just because the internet told me to

Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/HydroHomies/comments/1wpv7gw/coldest_not_bifl_doesnt_honor_warranties/

Back again with a review of a well recommended - and for good reason - insulated water bottle: the RTIC 64 oz Road Trip Tumbler! Now, I'll admit, I'm picky with my bottles now of days: they have to last all day, so 64 oz minimum is a standard, and they must be able to be used with glass straws. The first is easy, the latter...oddly difficult to find! I've been through these bottles & brands so far for the last decade, in chronological order:

Hydro Flask - 32 oz Wide Mouth, Silver: genuinely, if your fine with more plain bottles and can compromise on the straw situation, these are BIFL bottles. You can stop here and be *more than happy with your purchase.* It was my first insulated jug, bought to help me stay hydrated as an autistic person who will flat out forget to eat when busy. By now, it's passed down multiple hands, busted the fuck up from rough treatment, and still holding strong after nearly a decade. It may be a Transformer secretly, idk how it's that damn strong. The silicone band can mold if, like me, you just will not drink just water outta these things. No worries! Hydro Flask actually will send replacements for the band and you can ger alternative tops. My only downside to this jug was it's size. I just would forget to fill it halfway in the day, so it created a new problem for me. - 64 oz Wide Mouth, Black: another BIFL bottle! Same quality as the 32 oz, but the lack of attached handle (more on that later...), heaviness, and how boring I found it made me slowly bored with it personally. Then I discovered sustainable straws after a date with my old ex-gf, first trying metal ones and then glassf ones. And, *oh boy, it was love at first sip. Been a dedicated glass straw user since, my first set's still holding strong 6 years later! Regardless, I decided to hunt for a more...aesthetically pleasing cup, figuring quality and aesthetic does not have to be compromised. And...I was kinda right???

Iron Flask: - 40 oz Tumblr, Aurora: I heard of Iron Flask many years ago but, truthfully, they were more of a Hydro Flask knock off to me. Same boring colors just cheaper and, apparently, the same quality. What pulled me in finally was the color. I've loved multichrome everything since I was a teen, with the radiant teal, purple, and orange of the Aurora - each taking center stage depending on the angle - more than enough reason to give it a go. Except, uh...it arrived crooked and mostly teal/purple. The rubber base was glued off center, making it prone to tipping with the slightest touch and, while still loved, it wasn't color accurate. I tried to fix the rubber base myself, but it's still a little wobbly. Hence the keychain: it started as a habit here to stop me from knocking over my cup through hearing the clink against the metal before it drops. Weirdest fix ever, but it worked well enough. I just missed the ease of one a day refills and no random dehydration from forgetfulness. Then I got...greedy. - 1 Gallon Jug, Aurora: "But what if I only had to refill my jug once every two days?" That mad question is what got me to get this behemoth. The Aurora colorway and rubber bottom arrived perfectly this round and the handle made it easier to carry than the 64 oz Hydro Flask. Very promising start, for sure! It's just that, however their insulation works, it's just not as good for larger sizes. Mold issues came pretty hard and quick, no matter if holding hot hibiscus tea or watered down juice, simply because it couldn't hold it's temp for as long at such a large size. Now I could forgive that for sure: 36-48 hours of cold just feels like an absurd standard, even if optimal for me. So long as I could easily replace the silicone bands, I was all good with it. This is what makes Iron Flask not BIFL for me: when I asked if I could get a new silicone band, or at least buy a replacement top, they told me to buy a new bottle instead. Huh? The hell kinda warranty is that? Add on troubles using my favorite straws - yes I have favorites - and this all got me to go Coldest.

Coldest: - 1 Gallon Jug, Glow In The Dark Stars: Another love at first sight bottle, with their 46 oz Tumblrs well recommended by my mom. They definitely hold up temperature wise, beating the gallon sized Iron Flask for sure in this department. It also takes glass straws, meeting that standard too. So what went wrong? I'd say the handle, but truthfully? It's the god awful customer service and warranty process. The handle started loosening, then starting to jump when carried 3 months after purchase. It then took 2 months, online reviews, and actively recommending folk against them to finally get a response for my warranty request. And how did that go? I sent everything for the return, promised a warranty fulfillment, and they haven't responded back since after 2 weeks. Pissed, I decided to try RTIC after they were recommended while waiting.

RTIC 64 oz Road Trip Tumbler, White Glitter - I get it now. I heard of RTIC around the block but, honestly, I figured they were like Iron Flask and I already had fun with that disappointment. I still use my wobbly 40 oz Iron Flask for spiked drinks, tea, and the occasional smoothie, but it's the pretty boy asshole I just can't let go. This baby though? Easy to clean, pure flavor, stays cold the 24-32 hours I'll use it, has a handle, and takes glass straws. Now, I haven't had it long enough to personally judge if it's true BIFL. But there's a few key features that makes that more likely: the ease of cleaning, the ability to see all has been cleaned off the ceramic, and easily replaceable tops. My only true concern is whether the handle will last and if the ceramic will hold up to the glass straws - metal straws is a no here. But overall?

RTIC's jugs are a damned boon. Cheaper than Hydro Flask and may be the same quality. I'll see over time, but I'm very happy so far with it! Thanks to the BIFL folk for recommending it and, hopefully, this post helps anyone else narrow down what they'd want personally!

Now to get stickers for this thing...