
Meets the Welpr Standard
Top Pick
Owala
FreeSip Tumbler
- Free From
- BPA Free, Lead Free, Phthalate Free
- Highlights
- Dishwasher safe, Lifetime warranty, Tumbler, Insulated, 40 oz
8.9
Performance score
010
Where to buy
- AmazonSee price
Pros
- Keeps drinks ice cold for extended periods; multiple people reported ice cubes lasting overnight.
- The dual sip-and-chug straw design lets you drink quickly without straining.
- Fits in standard car cup holders, which earlier models of similar shape did not.
- The lid locks securely and is genuinely leak-proof; no spills reported even inside bags.
- The handle is comfortable and makes the tumbler easy to carry one-handed.
Cons
- The exterior coating scratches easily; several people saw visible scratches within days of normal use, even without drops.
- The 40 oz size is noticeably heavy when full.
- Twisting the lid off to refill can be difficult because there's little to grip for leverage.
- Owala's patented FreeSip spout gives you two ways to drink from the same lid: sip upright through the built-in straw, or tilt back and swig from the wide-mouth opening. Most tumblers make you pick one or the other.
- The push-button lid pops open with one hand and locks shut via the carry loop, which doubles as a lock to prevent the button from being pressed accidentally in a bag.
- Triple-layer vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold but not hot; the stainless steel FreeSip is rated for cold beverages only (the tumbler line handles hot liquids, but the FreeSip does not).
- Owala used a lead-free solder from the start, before it became a widespread concern in the water bottle category, making it a straightforward option if you're shopping for non-toxic water bottles.
- The lid and straw are dishwasher safe, but hand-washing the cup is recommended to keep the colored finish intact. The wide mouth fits ice cubes and makes the interior easier to reach for cleaning.
- Stainless Steel





