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Bottle Benefits

GREAT FOR: Hot-weather workouts Insulated Sport Bottle, 24 oz. ($12; polarbottle.com) BEST PART: Water keeps cool in the heatOUR TESTER SAID: “The shape makes it easy to grip, and my water stayed cold, even at the beach.”

GREAT FOR: The eco-consciousModern Glass Water Bottle, 18 oz. ($25; takeyausa.com)BEST PART: Wary of plastic or metal? This is made of sturdy, chemical-free glass encased in silicone.OUR TESTER SAID: “The protective jacket kept this pretty bottle safe even when I dropped it.”

We gave water bottles a workout to find 6 that won’t slip, drip, or fail to keep their cool

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GREAT FOR: Easy cleaning Alex, 32 oz. ($30; alexbottle.com)BEST PART: Bottle splits in half

GREAT FOR: Cross-trainers MultiDrink, 20 oz. ($15; nalgene.com ) BEST PART: Drink from a straw or screw-top spout

GREAT FOR: Water purists Bobble, 34 oz. ($13; waterbobble.com) BEST PART: Filters tap water

OUR TESTER SAID: “I love that this bottle comes apart for cleaning and for compact storage.”

OUR TESTER SAID: “I can use the straw when I’m running or gulp from the spout between sets.”

OUR TESTER SAID: “My normally metallic-tasting tap water tasted like fresh spring water.”

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prevention.com/water-bottle for cleaning tips

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GREAT FOR: Sipping sports drinks Purist, 26 oz. ($12; specialized.com) BEST PART: Doesn’t trap flavors or odorsOUR TESTER SAID: “Even after an all-day bike ride, my lemon-lime drink left no aftertaste.”

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