A vacuum insulated stainless steel bottle suits most people. It keeps drinks cold all day and takes a knock without complaint. Below are seven of the best drink bottles NZ has to offer, and who each one suits.

Our Top Picks

Every bottle below comes from the custom drink bottles NZ range at Dynamic Gift. Quotes are free, priced in NZD, and every product here can carry your logo.

Mirage Vacuum Bottle: Best Everyday Bottle

Mirage Vacuum Bottle is a 500ml stainless steel bottle with double wall vacuum insulation. It holds drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours.

One bottle covers the commute, the desk and a Saturday walk. It arrives in a black gift box, so it works as a staff or client gift too.

• 500ml capacity, Dia 70mm x H 255mm
• Cold for 24 hours, hot for up to 12 hours
• Secure screw on lid to avoid spills
• Not dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended

Aquafy Bottle 700ml: Best for the Gym

Aquafy Bottle 700ml is a stainless steel drink bottle with vacuum insulation. Extra capacity gets you through a session without a refill stop.

Sports clubs like this one because a logo gets plenty of room on it. A 1000ml version sits beside it in the same range.

• 700ml stainless steel, BPA free
• Vacuum insulated to hold drink temperature
• Large branding area for club or company logos
• Also available as Aquafy Bottle 1000ml

Grizzly Vacuum Bottle - 2L: Best for Tramping

Grizzly Vacuum Bottle - 2L is a 2L double wall vacuum insulated bottle with a powder coated finish. A flip valve handles quick sips and a chug cap handles a proper drink.

One fill covers a long day on the track, so nobody rations water by lunchtime. It measures Dia 130mm x H 275mm, so leave room for it in the pack.

• 2L capacity for all day hydration
• Multi function lid with flip valve and chug cap
• Sturdy carry handle
• Also suits the gym, the beach and outdoor work sites

Hydro Bottle: Best for School

Hydro Bottle is a 600ml aluminium bottle with a shiny finish and a screw on lid. Aluminium keeps the weight down in a full school bag.

A soft touch silicone carry handle suits smaller hands. Colour options make it easier to spot in a pile at the school gate.

• 600ml lightweight aluminium, BPA free
• Dia 66mm x H 230mm
• Available in an assortment of colours
• Not dishwasher safe, hand wash it

RPET Hydro Bottle: Best Eco Pick

RPET Hydro Bottle is a 600ml bottle made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate. It keeps the screw on lid and silicone carry handle of the aluminium version.

Rotary screen printing runs up to 170mm x 125mm, which is generous room for a logo. Bottles arrive packaged loosely, which suits a bulk handout at an event.

• 600ml recycled PET, BPA free
• Dia 65mm x H 217mm
• Print area up to 170mm x 125mm in one colour
• Packaged loosely for bulk promotional handling

Nomad Glass Bottle - Cork Sleeve: Best Corporate Gift

Nomad Glass Bottle - Cork Sleeve is a 600ml borosilicate glass bottle in a neoprene sleeve with a cork exterior. Borosilicate glass is lightweight and shatter resistant, and the sleeve adds insulation.

A bamboo panel on the lid finishes it off, and an optional gift tube covers presentation. Our guide to branded drink bottles for corporate gifting in NZ goes further into the gifting side.

• 600ml borosilicate glass, shatter resistant
• Neoprene sleeve with a natural cork exterior
• Screw on lid with a bamboo panel and carry handle
• Optional gift tube for presentation

Collapsible Bottle: Best for Travel

Collapsible Bottle is a 500ml PET bottle that folds down to a minimal size when empty. A carabiner clip hangs it off a bag, and a sipper lid keeps drinking simple on the move.

Conference packs, school camps and travel giveaways are its usual homes. It expands to W 84mm x H 183mm x 20mm when full.

• 500ml PET, collapses when empty
• Sipper lid and carabiner clip included
• Print area 50mm x 50mm or 65mm x 35mm
• Multiple colours, hand wash only

How Do the Bottles Compare?

Here is the side by side view.

Which Bottle Should You Choose?

Match the bottle to the job first and worry about the look second. Mirage Vacuum Bottle covers most everyday drinking. Grizzly Vacuum Bottle - 2L is the one for long days outdoors.

School bags do better with the aluminium Hydro Bottle. Pick RPET Hydro Bottle when the brief asks for recycled material, and Nomad Glass Bottle when it needs to look like a gift.

Ready to add a logo? Ask Dynamic Gift for a free quote on anything in the drink bottle range. Free samples are available on most products, so you can hold the bottle before you commit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best drink bottle for everyday use?

A 500ml vacuum insulated stainless steel bottle is the safest pick. Mirage Vacuum Bottle fits that description and handles hot drinks in winter as well. Go lighter with aluminium for kids, or bigger for sport and tramping.

How long does an insulated drink bottle keep drinks cold?

That depends on the bottle, so check the product page before ordering. Mirage Vacuum Bottle is listed at 24 hours cold and up to 12 hours hot.

Which drink bottle is best for school?

Hydro Bottle is the easy answer at 600ml in light aluminium. It comes in an assortment of colours and has a soft touch silicone carry handle. Hand washing is recommended, so keep it out of the dishwasher.

What size drink bottle should I order?

Sizes in this list run from 500ml up to 2L. Anything from 500ml to 700ml suits desks, commutes and gym bags. Go up to 2L for a full day outdoors or on a work site.

Are custom drink bottles dishwasher safe?

Often not. Mirage Vacuum Bottle, Hydro Bottle and Collapsible Bottle all recommend hand washing on their product pages. Check the care note before ordering for a staff kitchen.

Are these bottles BPA free?

Several are. Aquafy Bottle 700ml, Hydro Bottle and RPET Hydro Bottle are all listed as BPA free. Check each listing if this matters for your order.

Can I put my logo on these drink bottles?

Yes, every bottle in this list can be branded. Print areas vary by product, and RPET Hydro Bottle takes a rotary screen print up to 170mm x 125mm. Dynamic Gift includes a 100% free design service.

Can I see the design before I order?

Yes. Dynamic Gift emails a 100% obligation free artwork proof before production starts. Free samples are available on most products, so you approve the artwork and the bottle itself.