A must-have summer accessory: water bottles that are the final word in cool

‘MAAHI KOOL’ BOTTLE BY ANANTAYA

The House of Things

MATERIAL: Terracotta (with a shisham wood stopper)

Apart from the fact that it makes tradition look cool, terracotta is eco-friendly, believed to preserve minerals in the water and keeps water cool on hot summer days.

Price: Rs.1,490

‘DRINK MORE’ GLASS WATER BOTTLE

Ellementry

MATERIAL: Glass (with a wooden stopper)

Glass maintains the temperature of water, is free from contaminants, doesn’t leach chemicals, is easy to clean—and looks pretty. 

Price: Rs.850

‘WATR’ CARAFE

Rayden

MATERIAL: Copper (and seasoned wood)

Copper as a mineral is essential to human health because it has anti-microbial, anti-carcinogenic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Good enough even for the most fickle health nut. 

Price: Rs.3,450 

‘POP-UP’ WATER PITCHER

Arttd’inox

MATERIAL: Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is safe, eco-friendly, unbreakable, a great germ detractor (if washed regularly) and has that incomparable steely, slick look.

Price: Rs.2,595

‘TINTBOX’ BOROSILICATE GLASS BOTTLE WITH SILICONE SLEEVE

TintBox

MATERIAL: Glass bottle with protective silicone sleeve

This is a “high borosilicate crystal clear glass bottle” that is 100 per cent chemical free. It keeps the fluids fresh, the environment safe and comes wrapped in an anti-hot and anti-slip silicone cover. It’s an entirely Indian brand that’s designed in Australia. How’s that for some international style?

Price: Rs.1,060

STAINLESS STEEL ISOTHERMAL HIKING MUG BY QUECHUA 

Decathlon

FUNCTION: For the outdoors

MATERIAL: Stainless steel Isothermal 

If you are the kind who absolutely has to have your dose of outdoor fun come rain or shine, take this hiking mug along; it maintains constant temperature, is easy to carry around, and has a wide mouth which makes it easy to drink the water straight up. And here’s a hint—the fuller the mug, the longer the drink remains cool (or hot).

Price: Rs.999

‘UNISEX BLACK TRAIL’ SIPPER WATER BOTTLE BY ADIDAS

Myntra

FUNCTION: For the Gym

MATERIAL: 100 % PCTG Plastic

Here’s another great choice for hikers. PCTG plastic is stronger and more resistant to chemicals, and its BPA-free. The bottle has a detachable inner straw and it fits in your hands like a glove, giving you a great grip.

Price: Rs.1,799

‘INSTACUPPA’ THERMOS FRUIT INFUSER WATER BOTTLE

Amazon India

FUNCTION: Infuser

MATERIAL: Stainless steel infusion unit

Fruit juices are a given in the summer heat, and this fruit infuser is just what the doctor ordered. Take it with you wherever you go and keep yourself hydrated through the day.

Price: Rs.1,699

‘VAYA DRYNK’ GRAPHITE WATER BOTTLE (350 ML)

Vaya

FUNCTION: Small-sized 

MATERIAL: Stainless steel with coated finish

A quick fix if you’re not in the mood to lug around a bigger bottle. This shiny black FDA-approved, BPA-free bottle is small and perfectly sized to take around. It comes in various shades too.

Price: Rs.2,340