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My New Everyday Water Container

I drink a lot of water daily, usually over 8 cups, more on exercise days. I use this jug everyday at home and fill it with water from the fridge door dispenser. It does keep the fridge-cold water cold for at least the stated 14 hours in the event I don't drink it all, longer if you don't open it muc...h, like when you're sleeping. It's easy to clean and fill with the wide mouth opening, but I do wish it came with a straw cleaner to clean the straw and drinking spout. I found the spout hard to open at first. Between dry hands and the little tab to push the spout open, I didn't have enough leverage. It can still be difficult, but I have found that I can get more leverage by putting one thumb across the tab and pushing on that thumb with my other thumb. I never thought I would use a water bottle with a flip straw/spout, but it is more convenient when it has more water. I previously used a wide-mouth 32 oz bottle and sometimes a drop or two would dribble out of the corner of my mouth when I take big gulps. And since it holds more liquid, I don't have to fill it as much. In an effort to maximize fill, I would have preferred to see a fill line on the inside. You do have to be careful not to overfill it and allow room for water displacement due to the straw. It did leak when I likely overfilled and intentionally turned it upside down to test. But this will not leak if filled properly and the spout is shut, in the case that it gets knocked over. I like that this is not top-heavy so as to be a tip hazard in any place other than a cup holder. I really like the handle on this jug. It makes it very easy to carry and set down. The handle also makes for a very convenient elevated phone stand in either vertical or horizontal orientation between the handle and the spout tab in closed position. With the metal vacuum construction, it is heavier than plastic water bottles. It's a trade-off I don't mind because it holds more and keeps it cold, which will be handy at outdoor activities, like beach/park days or soccer games. I received this water bottle from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.