ContigoAutoseal Cortland Water Bottle, 24 Oz, Greyed Jade

UPDATE:DO NOT FREEZE BOTTLEI like to freeze mine until the water gets a little crystalized. However, with this model when I did that and pressed the auto seal, the connecting piece snapped, a spring popped out, and the bottle was dead. Took it back to target for a refund, ordered another (for cheaper!) here. Lesson learned. But if freezer-to-sipping is a dealbreaker for you, this bottle won't work. The mouth is wide enough for ice cubes thankfully!First, let me prove what high standards for a water bottle I have: This is even better than my last Contigo, aka my sickness buddy - my last Contigo was like an extension of my hand through a long term illness, and nursing. I mean I was never, ever seen without this thing. I never left the room, let alone the house, without it. That's love. I filled it 4 times a day at least (glug glug glug). However I dropped it so many times the lip was jagged and asking for bacteria growth, and eventually the silicone-like piece just inside the lip started to turn orange, which grossed me out despite cleaning it. I need products that can get completely clean, and ideally without a ton of effort bc I spend enough time obsessing over cleanliness as is. Anyway. Needed a new BFF.I tried a few other brands from Target. Liked an open mouth design, bought 3 for the family. All 3 broke from mundane use within a week.Contigo, save me! Enter my cool sky blue buddy.A lot has already been said, my ramblings plus other reviews so I'll say this: I've had it two months, and the seal hasn't failed me (knock wood). The auto seal button gives almost too much resistance, so I have to wonder if the spring has been strengthened? I like that my kiddo can't press the button if she hands it to me.I love the gray flip cover, which I finally realized is to keep grime out of your mouthpiece, not prevent leaks. Sand, purse crumbs, pollen, etc.No leaks ever! And I toss it in a backpack constantly. Fits in a standard cup holder and backpack mesh cupholder. Steaming hot water and dish soap seem to reach all the nooks and crannies, and no soft silicone areas to get all gross or dry out and crack.Getting a second one for safety!!

Improved from the old version!! The old version was great and durable I dropped that thing so many times thinking it was toast and nope!!! New version is easier to clean and easier to drink out of without spilling. I cannot express enough how much I love these water bottles and how truly flawless they are. I can't think of one single complaint.They don't have a dumb straw which is just one more thing to remove to clean, obviously the auto open and close is a must, they have a wide opening for ice which is also easy to use with a refrigerator ice dispenser, it has lock option so it doesn't open on it's own in your purse/bag or your child, mouth cover that opens very easy yet stays shut well to keep it clean, dishwasher safe (top rack) and very easy to open and clean, stylish looking with great color options and size options!! Also the price is really good for the quality. I could go on... Oh and the clip!!! You can clip it to a backpack or purse or diaper bag or belt loop or pinky finger while you carry a bunch of stuff and your baby or clip your keys to it at the gym!!! Ok I'm really done. Customer for life.This is not a complaint but just be aware when you take a drink not to tilt it back too far because water will spill out of the vent and onto your face. Think of it like a glass of water rather than a bottle when you drink from it. The vent has to be there so no getting around that and if they were to put it in a different spot the water would spill onto your lap or some other place anyway which would be worse.

A very nice drinking bottle, packed with features. Very ergonomic to handle - slightly narrow-looking waist but very comfortable in-hand. I can't really see myself using the clippy thing or the button-lock, but it's nice to know they're there. I like the spout cover (which you don't need to keep flipping up to drink in case you're wondering) to give that bit of security when you chuck the bottle in a gym/sports bag and I also like the fact you can pull away the hidden autoseal mechanism for easier (dish)washing.Drinking from it is very easy and the only thing to remember is to release the autoseal button AFTER you pull the bottle away from your mouth otherwise sometimes you can get a little splash from the tiny bit of liquid left in the hollow of the mouth piece. By releasing the button after the drinking action, you give that teeny bit of liquid a chance to return to the bottle.The only concern I have is that I wished the material it was made of was ever so slightly more 'squishy'. It does have a bit of 'give' in that when you try to squash it, there is a small amount of movement, but I get the impression that it might crack if dropped on a hard floor. My only other gripe is that I wished it would cater for hot liquid -- not in so far as keeping it warm, but more for being able to tolerate hot liquids as I like to drink hot water.But overall, it is very well made and no leaks yet! Bravo Contigo.