Jeremiah Kowalski

Zulu Athletic is a brand I had on my radar for quite a while. It’s not the biggest name in the bottle world, but it has built a respectable following in the US.  On Amazon, most of its products sit comfortably between 4.3 and 4.7 stars – not an easy feat when thousands of customers […]

I own five Nalgene bottles in five different sizes, which probably qualifies me as a low-key collector at this point. For me, Nalgene is hands down the best water bottle made in USA and one of the best plastic water bottles. It’s lightweight, simple, and ridiculously easy to use – qualities that make it perfect

When you buy a Stanley tumbler, you want it to be just right. The right color that feels like you, the right lid that matches how you actually drink water, and of course, the right size that doesn’t rattle around uselessly in your car’s cup holder. That’s where I come in. I’ve collected five different

We’ve all seen that unavoidable little stamp: Made in China. It’s on nearly every reusable water bottle out there. Personally, I’ve grown tired of it. And while it’s nearly impossible to nail down the exact percentage, it’s safe to assume the number of bottles manufactured in China hovers somewhere in the 99%+ range. That’s why

I picked up both BrüMate Era and HydroJug Sport tumblers in the summer of 2025 and have been testing them side by side for about two months. These brands aren’t as universally hyped as Hydro Flask or Stanley, but their popularity has been steadily rising and I can see why. Picking a clear winner isn’t

My collection says it all: five Stanleys in different sizes and just one lonely Owala. That ratio makes my preference pretty clear. Stanley has been the better tumbler for me. Now, a quick note on Owala. There are actually two versions: the Owala Tumbler (the one I own) and the Owala FreeSip Tumbler. I haven’t

Stanley or Simple Modern? If you’re torn between the viral giant and the quiet contender, I was too. Until I wasn’t. I lean toward Stanley. It’s the tumbler I reach for most days, the one that’s logged the most hours in my cup holder. But don’t mistake that for blind loyalty. Because when I first

I came across Corkcicle almost by accident. Browsing Amazon for yet another tumbler, I noticed how often this brand popped up, clearly climbing in popularity, at least in the U.S. Once I saw the “Dragonfly” color, my self-control didn’t stand a chance. Into the cart it went. Months later, my enthusiasm has cooled. The Corkcicle

Both BrüMate and YETI carry the kind of reputation that makes you think of premium quality, and the feeling is justified. Even holding a tumbler from either brand gives you the quiet satisfaction of knowing it won’t fall apart after a few uses. That said, I’ve found myself enjoying the BrüMate more. It strikes a

Choosing between BrüMate and Stanley isn’t straightforward. If you judge purely by stats and practicality, Stanley edges ahead. But throw in design quirks and a sense of fun, and BrüMate makes a stronger case. In the end, it’s more about which tumbler makes you enjoy using it, and it’s BruMate that won me over. Before