The problem with it is if you just wanted a plain water bottle, it has a huge emblem on it. I'm not looking for one as the one I've got is good enough but I wound buy Hydroflask simply because it's a cleaner look without the huge name emblazoned on it.
So, you’d really pay more for a bottle that didn’t insulate as well just so it didn’t have the logo emblazoned on it? Maybe a sharpie would black it out
Just use black tape, no one would know the difference unless they where looking really close to it. But yeah, its a kinda cocky stupid name to have, and can make it embarrassing if others have water bottle but you got the "Best" water bottle.
pretty sure they worded like that so the customer would know they mean salt and fresh water....notice they didnt name pond,watering hole, lagoon, lake, lough, millpond, reservoir, mere....
That actually was scientific, By doing the hot and cold tests and both being roughly 15 degrees different, nearly all of the variables have been removed. There's roughly a 20% difference in insulating ability. It's also the same size and slightly cheaper. Plus because they are the same cap size, you can use the accessories from the hydroflask. Clearly superior. Now I wonder if there is an even better one.
Lol same here! I understand the appeal of having a bottle that can stay cold for day in emergency or camping. I'm just not sure how many people will ever use that kind of feature.
I find it easier to drink coffee quickly from a regular cup because it cools down quicker. I don't like gulping down scalding coffee, and I also don't like slow sipping an insulated cup for 2 hours. I want that coffee NOW, dammit. lol
@@gcsugirl oh yeah, that I understand and do myself as well. I'm particular about water bottles (due to physical disabilities and what I'm physically able to do). I have a bunch since I have to drink 16oz every hour when possible due to my health. I'm just not sure how often a person needs a bottle to stay just as cold for 48 hours at a time without refilling and washing it before then lol. Aside from storing ice in when camping and such.
MY mom has a Stanley thermos .. that we purchased in 1972.....that when you fill with hot coffee in the morning it is still hot 12-15 hours later ....and think of the quality .. it has lasted that many years .. had to replace the screw top a few time but it has survived decades of use .
Since the bottles look so similar, I wonder if the difference is in the lid design; a lot of insulated water bottles don't have insulated lids. Could you test them with the lids switched to test for that? That would be awesome.
That's actually a really good point! I lost the lid for one of my aluminum water bottles and had to buy a new lid from a different company. Bought a second bottle of the same thing just to have an extra on hand. The replacement lid I bought for the old bottle makes a significant difference in temperature. when I was buying the replacement lid I specifically bought an insulated lid because I assumed that's what the original lid was.
Couldn't agree more. My motorcycle doesn't have very much space so I clip my bottle to my bag and it gets hot af. My bike is a 150cc scrambler by the way and scramblers/dirt bikes have zero storage because they're meant to be lightweight and used for short rides not long open highways but it was cheap and fuel efficient and nimble in traffic so I bought one, I don't regret it tho
You should paint it white though. Why they made it black is beyond me. Black absorbs the sun's heat and black also radiates heat most efficiently. So black is the WORST color for both keeping water cold and for keeping it hot. It probably would have worked even better with a different color.
@@christo930 I believe that the water bottle is insulated to such a high degree that the color would make little difference. Think about how you can put 200 degree water in the bottle and pick it up and the outside is still cool the insides and the outsides can have a huge variance of temp and be fine
@@monhi64 Given the vacuum between the inner and outer, you are probably right. The color would be more important on the inside for hot beverages because it can only radiate the heat. However, a black body is very good at radiating heat so the outside can get warmed by the sun and then radiate the heat. But, I don't know if it radiates in all directions as presumably the inside is not black. Given the test results, it probably doesn't matter anyway. I was utterly shocked that it kept coffee or whatever it was, hot, in the fridge for 6 hours. That is utterly amazing.
There a company called buzio on Amazon and I bought a 64oz or half gallon one from them for around 27 dollars and the temperature is usually 75 and 90 where I stay and I fill that water with probably quarter ice and the rest water and say from 3pm till the next day around 12 or 1pm there is still ice and not just little broken pieces but probably still as big as a dibs ice cream piece size. I say though on a 90 degree day it will melt the ice but once I left it for almost 36 hours because I filled it up the day before and left it in my car and drank some of it in the morning and it had ice but when I was coming home it melted but the water felt pretty cold like not stupid cold but I will say to the point where if you leave a drink with ice and come back after 3 hours when th ice is melted or basically I say about 45 degree because it had the same temperature feel of my fridge water.
I'm curious if the lid is the difference there, it covers the neck and could be providing some level of insulation for the thinnest part of the whole bottle.
I have a couple hydroflask bottles and I’m pretty sure the lids that come with them are not insulated, I switch them out for the pop top insulated tops and it seems to stay colder longer so that could have been the difference in his testing, the other bottle probably comes standard with an insulated top, I will say I also have the thermoflask bottles from Costco and they work just as good for way less cost since you get two bottles for $20
Coldest floats better maybe it has more of an air pocket of insulation in the bottle also? thecoldestwater.com/product/the-coldest-water-bottle-21oz/ But the Hydro Flask has more accessories available mix & match? lol. Sports cap, 2 bottle slings, flat pack or tag along rigid?, rubber flex boot expensive upgrades to get it just how you want it. www.hydroflask.com/accessories
For someone who reviews mostly boring stuff you actually succeed in making it interesting with nothing but your charming personality. Seriously man, you are one of the nicest and most pleasant people on this entire platform. Always a pleasure watching you :D
I bought a Coldest Water Bottle (and other lids for it) a few years back and just replaced my original (as I wanted something smaller/thinner) and it wasn't staying as cold as long anymore - which is common. The main reason i picked it was because it was cheaper than the hydroflask but still at a 'reasonable' price that I had faith in it. It's still one of my favorite ones and am looking to get an even smaller/newer one with the grey font, etc. I know those are cosmetic issues/personal things lol.. but A+ for the Coldest Water Bottle.
I think it's actually the cap on the coldest water bottle that keeps it cold. I've used bottles like these for years and most of the cold/heat escapes through the lid. I think the overlapping lid on the coldest water bottle saves it and keeps it that much colder for that much longer. If you switched the caps, would there be a difference?
Just happened to come across this video and I’ve had the same coldest water bottle for 4 years now, plus have gotten more colors , and I love it. Literally don’t leave the house without it 🥰
I swear by the Coldest water bottle. I have 2 of the one you have. 21 oz. I have figured out the best method for keeping your water ice cold. This is only after trial and error. Black Friday I purchased a 32 oz bottle half price. Plus 3 other items. They are the best! If anyone wants to know the proper and best way to keep your beverages ice cold with ice cubes still hard at least 36 hours in the house. Love your channel.
You’re awesome! I love how you rule out everything. While you were doing the thermostat test on the two bottles the first thing that came to mind was to alternate the thermostats and of course you did lol Keep up the amazing reviews!
Thermometer, not thermostat. That's a different thing, namely a thing that both is adjustable in terms of temperature, but usually also regulates energy efficiency by switching the device off when desired temperature has been reached, and turns it on, if the temperature goes below the set limit.
Part of the reason why the bottles have the same size lids is due to 3rd party ones such as for a spout lid or similar that you can swap them out for. My personal waterbottle is quite a bit larger than either of those, and it tends to be looking for the size for a bottle lid. I'd gotten a spout lid to replace the one needed to unscrew to drink from along with a strap/bag thing that I could fit it into as some added protection for my hiking gear.
Pretty good comparison! I've used Hydroflask for quite a long time and was always impressed with their performance. I will say that the ability to be slightly colder 24 hours later is nice, but probably not a big draw. I'd consider their cold performance difference within 10-12 hours, because that is about as long as you'd be doing some sort of activity (working, hiking, camping, travelling, etc).
I feel like it does better because the lid wraps around the metal on the top where as the hydro flask exposes that metal. That and the metal extends farther on one are the only differences I can see. It would be interesting to swap the caps and do the experiments again to see if its just the cap that makes the difference. Edit: I forgot about that coozie ring, but that shouldn't affect anything.
James, I love your videos, this one hits close to home. I've got a damaged hypothalamus and temperature regulation is my biggest headache. I'm ALWAYS feeling overheated, so cold water/drinks are my best friends. I've come to rely on a brand called Tal. They are sold at Walmart and at a couple other stores like Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond under the Manna name. I've had amazing luck with them and have the Ranger series from 18oz all the way up to the big mamma 64oz and they keep things cold for-EVER. 26oz Ranger with the screw spout lid kept a 50/50 ice/water blend at temperature for about 48 hours being left in the back seat of my SUV last summer. I left Thursday night with it around 11PM, opened it Saturday night after sundown (somewhere after about 9:15pm, according to the sunrise/set chart) and there was still an appreciable amount of ice left in it and it was COLD! I'd love to see a ProjectFarm type test with Tal/Manna, Coldest, Kleen Kanteen, and whatever else you want to throw together!
Hi there, I am very curious to know how you got diagnosed with a damaged hypothalamus? I’ve done some research to figure out why I have certain things happen to me like getting migraines after my head feels hot for a day or two, also like you said feeling overheated, among other symptoms. How do you alleviate it? Thank you in advance.
I've had a 1 gallon Coldest Water for over a year and it is AWESOME for keeping water cold. On Sunday evenings (around 7-8 pm) I put 4 trays of ice cubes in and a little more than 64 oz of cold water from my refrigerator. I work in a welding shop in northern Indiana (5:00 am-2:30 pm Mon-Thurs, 5:00 am-9:00 am on Friday) and depending on the time of year, I can sometimes get by with just adding more water on Tuesday, but usually add a tray of ice and top off with water. Wednesday through Thursday is pretty much the same routine. Where it gets interesting is this: I usually find cooler-than-tap water in the jug on Sundays after having sampled it occasionally during the weekend. There was one or two times that I have found very small pieces of ice when I got to fill it back up on Sunday evening. As far as drinking on the go, I got a lid for the jug that has a flip-up drinking spout that has a one-way valve that DOES NOT leak at all when it is in the up position even if the jug is upside down. I usually leave the spout up so I can just walk up to my jug sitting on my table in my work area and take a drink without even touching the jug; a real plus since even with gloves on, my hands still get pretty dirty. Another unique feature of the lid is that you can unscrew the part with the drinking spout to pour water into a cup...without removing the main lid. I also have a 64 oz jug with the same type of lid, as well as a 32 oz bottle with a no-spill lid. IMHOP, The Coldest Water is the best out there.
Loved this review. Bought a hydroflask when they first came out and loved it. When it finally got too dented to work, I bought an EcoVessel water bottle and that thing kept managed to keep water and ice in it for 3 days at work. Bought some for my friends and they all agree its much better than a hydroflask.
@@tarstarkusz😲 WT... Oh!! I didn't realize what you were talking about, then I remembered, Forensic Files. My husband would definitely say not this MC. That one you are speaking about is crazy with a capital C.
I have the 32 ounce hydroflask and love it, i’m not sure about the coldest water bottle but i love the different colours and customizations of the hydroflask, and the minimal logo
My bet would be that if you swapped the caps, you may likely reverse the results. I have tried many vacuum bottles for both cold drinks and coffee, and the caps seem to play the most significant role in retention as they are not typically insulated. Thanks for the fun videos!!!
This man’s commitment to go to the desert and hike just to show us it’s good for going on a hike,I would never go out there just for a 6 second clip, not in this heat at least. Love you videos and your commitment for making great content
I have the hydro. And to this day I'm amazed on how long the water stays cool even with the cap off. I'm mean as if I took it just out of the fridge every time I took a sip.
Soooo glad you did this review. I have the Coldest Water Bottle and love it. I've heard a lot about the Hydroflask but now that you've done the review I'm convinced I made the right choice. Again, thank you. 😊
yeah, I don't understand why people give james so much flak! He often goes out of the way to test these product's, ontop of buying them with his own money (won't accept product deals). No other reviewer goes into as much detail as this guy, hes the best in the Biz XD better than crazyrussianhacker, just cause James test's things even more . Though I admit I watch and enjoy both ^^
@@kooltube100 There's quite a few I can name, but they don't test these kinds of products. A couple examples: Project Farm, SavageGeese and Apex Auto Detail. I subscribed to those guys because they all do the same thing. Don't take corporate money to review their products.
@@apocalypse487 Nice to see there are more that don't get bought out by companies money, just to say it's good when it really isn't. Though I have to admit I checked out the guys you listed and sadly they ain't my cup of tea if you know what I mean. I like to check out a ton of new gadgets not cars, drills etc... I'll probably never buy. :D
I have a Coldest water stainless steel cup that is three years old. I love it. It still keeps my water colder for longer than the plastic "insulated" cups. It also fits in my car cup holder and can be used one handed. However, it is not a sealed cup, so wouldn't be good for walking, hiking, etc. I would definitely recommend the brand, however.
I've got both hydroflask and the coldest water bottle and the coldest water bottle has always stayed coldest out of the two. I've got 2 half gallon coldest water bottles and a 1 gallon on the way.
James, I really wish you would have provided a control bottle. Like a cheap Walmart thermos. Also, you filled the bottles with ICE when you put them in the pool. Ice is less dense than water. If you could balance a glass bottle properly filled with ice (or empty), it too would float.
Cant recommend Hydroflask if you're at all active. Broken 3 hydroflasks. One I bought two were gifts. You drop it, the rim gets bent just a little, and then the lid doesnt screw on correctly.
Ive done this, makes almost no difference to temp but in a humid climate will make a lot of condensation on the outside of the bottle, which never happens unless its put in the fridge
Just got my coldest bottle about a month ago, I live in Texas, I can concur they both are costly compared to just store branded ones ie colemans etc. I like my coldest bottle a lot. One thing I mistaken was 40oz bottle which doesn't fit in my cup holder in car but I keep it with me everywhere. And out on hot playground w my kiddo it's quite refreshing and cold after running around couple hours limited shade so its hot on the outside and still surprisingly cold inside. 💕
I bought a gallon size coldest bottle and only have to put ice in it twice a week. (do it when I clean out the bottle every 3 days or so) and it stays so cold. Best bottle I've ever bought!!!
The difference in temperature is likely due to both the better cap on the coldest bottle that insulates the neck, and also likely a thicker layer of air to insulate. In the pool floating test we saw that the coldest bottle floated up quicker and since they’re both full of water and made of aluminum and plastic it’s likely the coldest bottle has a larger pocket of air between the metal layers leading to better insulation.
The bottles being black is only a problem if you leave them in direct sunlight. But yes, it's not a optimal choice if you need the absolute best performance. Currently we can only speculate about how much of a difference it would make. If I remember the numbers correctly then the best of the bottles gained about 30 degrees over 24 hours when the ambient temperature varied from about 90 to 80 and change in the day. Unfortunately we don't know the temperature during the night. Given how slowly the temperature rose I don't think the color of the bottle made a huge difference, but only further testing could prove that either way.
I use a hydro flask and am very satisfied with it. My only real complaint is that the rim of the bottle is exposed. If you have a job where your hands get dirty, you need to be real careful when opening the lid to avoid touching the rim.
I feel aesthetically Hydroflask wins it. The gigantic COLDEST on the Coldest Water Bottle just doesn't really appeal to me. And I do like the name "Hydroflask" more. All that said, when it comes to this sort of thing, function should come before form. So I'll be keeping an eye out for Coldest when I'm looking for a new water bottle. Good job on the testing!
WHO would create a BLACK water bottle? It will absorb massive amounts of heat when the sun hits it trying to keep water cold and it will radiate the maximum amount of heat when trying to keep liquids hot! Black objects radiate the most heat in the shade and collect the most heat in the sun.
I use Avex myself. Got the 40oz so I needed an adapter for my cup holder, they do have smaller size. Self sealing spout! Love it for driving. Ice last atleast a day. EDIT: Coleman bought them out so its now called Coldeman Autoseal
Teenagers ruined them. A friend of a friend started the company and i bought one of the first in 2009 and have used them since then. Camping, sailing, hiking, daily use, they have survived it all. Now, most of their sales come from teen girls who drink only water in school and that’s what they are associated with.
Awesome example of how a more established brand name almost triple the price isn’t always better. I go hiking a lot and I just bought my Coldest Water Bottle thanks to your video. Your channel is amazing.
The lids are a standard size so you can use other lids, with spouts for instance, with many bottle brands. So more of a feature there, but yes they can use each other's caps. Back to the caps, I believe that's where a lot of the difference in cooling comes from. I bet if you put the coldest water bottle cap on the hydro-flask it would perform the same. Lid insulation is a huge part of keeping drinks hot or cold and its often over looked. Love your reviews man!
@Freakin' Reviews You should test the EcoVessel bottles. they are have a layer of copper inside which no other bottle does that I know of. I use 2x 45oz & 1x 64oz EcoVessel daily & have been using them for at least 5 years & I love them.
I have a 64oz yeti heavy-duty rambler bottle. Left ice cubes in it the morning for work. Forgot to take it took the same water the next day and it still had the ice cubes in it with the cubes 70% of there original form. Highly recommend.
The Coldest bottle floated up faster indicating that it was more buoyant which means it has more air acting as insulation within the outer wall and the inner wall. This is probably why Coldest also won the cold and hot tests. Good review!
Now test both of these up against the Zojirushi vacuum-insulated mug. I've never had anything retain heat or cold like it, even my two heavy-duty Thermos products.
I just bought a coldest water bottle and wanted to see if was any different. I'm happy that I found this video. And have to say the coldest water bottle has preformed wonderfully
A thumbs up for your camera man. You don't make his job easy especially how poorly you've treated him in the past. He does a great job and I want to say "Thanks mate". Your work makes these videos look great.
the float test is actualy a good test.. meaning that there is more air in the cold water bottle witch means better insulation.. they use air as the insulation.
Considering the Coldest is 6 bucks less, I'd say it's a demonstrably better value
I was coming to ask about that. Thanks!
The problem with it is if you just wanted a plain water bottle, it has a huge emblem on it. I'm not looking for one as the one I've got is good enough but I wound buy Hydroflask simply because it's a cleaner look without the huge name emblazoned on it.
So, you’d really pay more for a bottle that didn’t insulate as well just so it didn’t have the logo emblazoned on it?
Maybe a sharpie would black it out
The "blueberry" color Hydroflask is $120.00 lol
Just use black tape, no one would know the difference unless they where looking really close to it. But yeah, its a kinda cocky stupid name to have, and can make it embarrassing if others have water bottle but you got the "Best" water bottle.
"floats in oceans and pools".
I guess it wont float in lakes then.. Damn
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bustin nuts mmmmh that is a deal breaker, cannot take it out to the lake...
Please stick to the lakes and the rivers you're used to...
The salt in the ocean makes things float better then in a lake.
pretty sure they worded like that so the customer would know they mean salt and fresh water....notice they didnt name pond,watering hole, lagoon, lake, lough, millpond, reservoir, mere....
That actually was scientific, By doing the hot and cold tests and both being roughly 15 degrees different, nearly all of the variables have been removed. There's roughly a 20% difference in insulating ability. It's also the same size and slightly cheaper. Plus because they are the same cap size, you can use the accessories from the hydroflask. Clearly superior. Now I wonder if there is an even better one.
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I had the same thought. Homie on here is always selling himself short.
My Bubba keeps a water bottle full of ice water for easily 3 days.
Contigo, I have a hydro also but the contigo keeps ice water cold in my hot car for like two days before
Maybe a control? Different water bottle, etc?
Problem is I'm going to drink my cold coffee in less then 10 minutes out of either as I have no self control.
I feel ! hahha
Lol same here! I understand the appeal of having a bottle that can stay cold for day in emergency or camping. I'm just not sure how many people will ever use that kind of feature.
I find it easier to drink coffee quickly from a regular cup because it cools down quicker. I don't like gulping down scalding coffee, and I also don't like slow sipping an insulated cup for 2 hours. I want that coffee NOW, dammit. lol
Lissa White Doula Services I keep a bottle of water next to my bed at night so it’s useful to have cold water.
@@gcsugirl oh yeah, that I understand and do myself as well. I'm particular about water bottles (due to physical disabilities and what I'm physically able to do). I have a bunch since I have to drink 16oz every hour when possible due to my health. I'm just not sure how often a person needs a bottle to stay just as cold for 48 hours at a time without refilling and washing it before then lol. Aside from storing ice in when camping and such.
MY mom has a Stanley thermos .. that we purchased in 1972.....that when you fill with hot coffee in the morning it is still hot 12-15 hours later ....and think of the quality .. it has lasted that many years .. had to replace the screw top a few time but it has survived decades of use .
@Ambrose Delgado far as I know it's 100% stainless steel
It’ll be 50 years old next year 🤯 nice thermos!
Since the bottles look so similar, I wonder if the difference is in the lid design; a lot of insulated water bottles don't have insulated lids. Could you test them with the lids switched to test for that? That would be awesome.
That's actually a really good point! I lost the lid for one of my aluminum water bottles and had to buy a new lid from a different company. Bought a second bottle of the same thing just to have an extra on hand. The replacement lid I bought for the old bottle makes a significant difference in temperature. when I was buying the replacement lid I specifically bought an insulated lid because I assumed that's what the original lid was.
I was thinking the same thing. Also thought this would keep the part of the bottle lips come in contact with cleaner.
Agreed. Definitely has to do with the lid
Yes I think it would be interesting to see how they performed with the lids switched.
Hah I just said that too!
Always looking for a good water bottle for the long days on motorcycle, great review
Couldn't agree more. My motorcycle doesn't have very much space so I clip my bottle to my bag and it gets hot af. My bike is a 150cc scrambler by the way and scramblers/dirt bikes have zero storage because they're meant to be lightweight and used for short rides not long open highways but it was cheap and fuel efficient and nimble in traffic so I bought one, I don't regret it tho
You should paint it white though. Why they made it black is beyond me. Black absorbs the sun's heat and black also radiates heat most efficiently. So black is the WORST color for both keeping water cold and for keeping it hot. It probably would have worked even better with a different color.
@@christo930 I believe that the water bottle is insulated to such a high degree that the color would make little difference. Think about how you can put 200 degree water in the bottle and pick it up and the outside is still cool the insides and the outsides can have a huge variance of temp and be fine
@@monhi64 Given the vacuum between the inner and outer, you are probably right. The color would be more important on the inside for hot beverages because it can only radiate the heat. However, a black body is very good at radiating heat so the outside can get warmed by the sun and then radiate the heat. But, I don't know if it radiates in all directions as presumably the inside is not black.
Given the test results, it probably doesn't matter anyway. I was utterly shocked that it kept coffee or whatever it was, hot, in the fridge for 6 hours. That is utterly amazing.
There a company called buzio on Amazon and I bought a 64oz or half gallon one from them for around 27 dollars and the temperature is usually 75 and 90 where I stay and I fill that water with probably quarter ice and the rest water and say from 3pm till the next day around 12 or 1pm there is still ice and not just little broken pieces but probably still as big as a dibs ice cream piece size. I say though on a 90 degree day it will melt the ice but once I left it for almost 36 hours because I filled it up the day before and left it in my car and drank some of it in the morning and it had ice but when I was coming home it melted but the water felt pretty cold like not stupid cold but I will say to the point where if you leave a drink with ice and come back after 3 hours when th ice is melted or basically I say about 45 degree because it had the same temperature feel of my fridge water.
I'm curious if the lid is the difference there, it covers the neck and could be providing some level of insulation for the thinnest part of the whole bottle.
I have a couple hydroflask bottles and I’m pretty sure the lids that come with them are not insulated, I switch them out for the pop top insulated tops and it seems to stay colder longer so that could have been the difference in his testing, the other bottle probably comes standard with an insulated top, I will say I also have the thermoflask bottles from Costco and they work just as good for way less cost since you get two bottles for $20
If the difference is the neck being covered, I wonder if the larger hydroflask bottle would fare better. The huge one has a lid that covers the neck.
coldest water bottle has a insulated lid
Coldest floats better maybe it has more of an air pocket of insulation in the bottle also?
thecoldestwater.com/product/the-coldest-water-bottle-21oz/
But the Hydro Flask has more accessories available mix & match? lol.
Sports cap, 2 bottle slings, flat pack or tag along rigid?, rubber flex boot expensive upgrades to get it just how you want it.
www.hydroflask.com/accessories
I'd be curious if the test results would be the same with the lids switched.
I came here to say that!
In what situation is that useful? If you want the one that's better... but prefer the lid from the other one?
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 I think it would just help to show whether the coldest was better due to its lid, or just better all around design.
@@vinstinct the lid on the coldest water bottle is insulated so they may be the entire reason it won. i have a coldest water bottle
I just watched this vid and was thinking the same thing.
For someone who reviews mostly boring stuff you actually succeed in making it interesting with nothing but your charming personality. Seriously man, you are one of the nicest and most pleasant people on this entire platform. Always a pleasure watching you :D
I bought a Coldest Water Bottle (and other lids for it) a few years back and just replaced my original (as I wanted something smaller/thinner) and it wasn't staying as cold as long anymore - which is common. The main reason i picked it was because it was cheaper than the hydroflask but still at a 'reasonable' price that I had faith in it. It's still one of my favorite ones and am looking to get an even smaller/newer one with the grey font, etc. I know those are cosmetic issues/personal things lol.. but A+ for the Coldest Water Bottle.
Thankyou for spreading the word!
I think it's actually the cap on the coldest water bottle that keeps it cold. I've used bottles like these for years and most of the cold/heat escapes through the lid. I think the overlapping lid on the coldest water bottle saves it and keeps it that much colder for that much longer. If you switched the caps, would there be a difference?
No cap?
@@nunyabusiness5848 no cap!
I’ve left my gallon bottle in my car for a little over a few days and it still had ice in it.
@@codydodson6895what was the outdoor temperature? Also a gallon will take more time to melt
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I mean, who says johnny sins doesn't review err, girls?
Thank you for not editing the video showing you guessed right. You actually show honesty for the tests and when you are wrong.
Just happened to come across this video and I’ve had the same coldest water bottle for 4 years now, plus have gotten more colors , and I love it. Literally don’t leave the house without it 🥰
I swear by the Coldest water bottle. I have 2 of the one you have. 21 oz. I have figured out the best method for keeping your water ice cold. This is only after trial and error. Black Friday I purchased a 32 oz bottle half price. Plus 3 other items. They are the best! If anyone wants to know the proper and best way to keep your beverages ice cold with ice cubes still hard at least 36 hours in the house. Love your channel.
You’re awesome! I love how you rule out everything. While you were doing the thermostat test on the two bottles the first thing that came to mind was to alternate the thermostats and of course you did lol
Keep up the amazing reviews!
Thermometer, not thermostat. That's a different thing, namely a thing that both is adjustable in terms of temperature, but usually also regulates energy efficiency by switching the device off when desired temperature has been reached, and turns it on, if the temperature goes below the set limit.
@@JarodMoonchild1975 thats some pretty nifty information.
@@JarodMoonchild1975or if the temperature goes above the set limit in summer
Part of the reason why the bottles have the same size lids is due to 3rd party ones such as for a spout lid or similar that you can swap them out for. My personal waterbottle is quite a bit larger than either of those, and it tends to be looking for the size for a bottle lid. I'd gotten a spout lid to replace the one needed to unscrew to drink from along with a strap/bag thing that I could fit it into as some added protection for my hiking gear.
Pretty good comparison! I've used Hydroflask for quite a long time and was always impressed with their performance.
I will say that the ability to be slightly colder 24 hours later is nice, but probably not a big draw. I'd consider their cold performance difference within 10-12 hours, because that is about as long as you'd be doing some sort of activity (working, hiking, camping, travelling, etc).
I currently have an 18oz Olive Green Hydroflask with a sports cap. I got it over a week ago and i LOVE it!
I feel like it does better because the lid wraps around the metal on the top where as the hydro flask exposes that metal. That and the metal extends farther on one are the only differences I can see. It would be interesting to swap the caps and do the experiments again to see if its just the cap that makes the difference.
Edit: I forgot about that coozie ring, but that shouldn't affect anything.
James, I love your videos, this one hits close to home. I've got a damaged hypothalamus and temperature regulation is my biggest headache. I'm ALWAYS feeling overheated, so cold water/drinks are my best friends. I've come to rely on a brand called Tal. They are sold at Walmart and at a couple other stores like Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond under the Manna name. I've had amazing luck with them and have the Ranger series from 18oz all the way up to the big mamma 64oz and they keep things cold for-EVER. 26oz Ranger with the screw spout lid kept a 50/50 ice/water blend at temperature for about 48 hours being left in the back seat of my SUV last summer. I left Thursday night with it around 11PM, opened it Saturday night after sundown (somewhere after about 9:15pm, according to the sunrise/set chart) and there was still an appreciable amount of ice left in it and it was COLD!
I'd love to see a ProjectFarm type test with Tal/Manna, Coldest, Kleen Kanteen, and whatever else you want to throw together!
Hi there, I am very curious to know how you got diagnosed with a damaged hypothalamus? I’ve done some research to figure out why I have certain things happen to me like getting migraines after my head feels hot for a day or two, also like you said feeling overheated, among other symptoms. How do you alleviate it? Thank you in advance.
Major Props James for wearing the UT anti-bulling shirt. Much Respect!
I've had a 1 gallon Coldest Water for over a year and it is AWESOME for keeping water cold. On Sunday evenings (around 7-8 pm) I put 4 trays of ice cubes in and a little more than 64 oz of cold water from my refrigerator. I work in a welding shop in northern Indiana (5:00 am-2:30 pm Mon-Thurs, 5:00 am-9:00 am on Friday) and depending on the time of year, I can sometimes get by with just adding more water on Tuesday, but usually add a tray of ice and top off with water. Wednesday through Thursday is pretty much the same routine. Where it gets interesting is this: I usually find cooler-than-tap water in the jug on Sundays after having sampled it occasionally during the weekend. There was one or two times that I have found very small pieces of ice when I got to fill it back up on Sunday evening. As far as drinking on the go, I got a lid for the jug that has a flip-up drinking spout that has a one-way valve that DOES NOT leak at all when it is in the up position even if the jug is upside down. I usually leave the spout up so I can just walk up to my jug sitting on my table in my work area and take a drink without even touching the jug; a real plus since even with gloves on, my hands still get pretty dirty. Another unique feature of the lid is that you can unscrew the part with the drinking spout to pour water into a cup...without removing the main lid. I also have a 64 oz jug with the same type of lid, as well as a 32 oz bottle with a no-spill lid. IMHOP, The Coldest Water is the best out there.
Internal differences could be the amount of vacuum on the internals and quality of plating on the internals that provide radiation shielding.
@mipmipmipmipmip this is such a goddamn excellent point.
the difference is the lid, the coldest water bottles lid is insulated
Loved this review. Bought a hydroflask when they first came out and loved it. When it finally got too dented to work, I bought an EcoVessel water bottle and that thing kept managed to keep water and ice in it for 3 days at work. Bought some for my friends and they all agree its much better than a hydroflask.
i was watching some forensic files and saw a murderer named James White. FREAKIN REVIEWS!
I've seen that episode! Every time that announcer said my name in his creepy voice, it gave me chills.
@@Freakinreviews haha! there was one with my name too so i know the feeling. but not gonna dox myself lol
Happened to me too, very creepy.
@@Michelle-ke7me You're the girl who talked her boyfriend into offing themselves!
@@tarstarkusz😲 WT... Oh!! I didn't realize what you were talking about, then I remembered, Forensic Files.
My husband would definitely say not this MC. That one you are speaking about is crazy with a capital C.
I have the 32 ounce hydroflask and love it, i’m not sure about the coldest water bottle but i love the different colours and customizations of the hydroflask, and the minimal logo
My bet would be that if you swapped the caps, you may likely reverse the results. I have tried many vacuum bottles for both cold drinks and coffee, and the caps seem to play the most significant role in retention as they are not typically insulated. Thanks for the fun videos!!!
This man’s commitment to go to the desert and hike just to show us it’s good for going on a hike,I would never go out there just for a 6 second clip, not in this heat at least. Love you videos and your commitment for making great content
I have the hydro. And to this day I'm amazed on how long the water stays cool even with the cap off. I'm mean as if I took it just out of the fridge every time I took a sip.
Soooo glad you did this review. I have the Coldest Water Bottle and love it. I've heard a lot about the Hydroflask but now that you've done the review I'm convinced I made the right choice. Again, thank you. 😊
Best Review's on RUclips
yeah, I don't understand why people give james so much flak! He often goes out of the way to test these product's, ontop of buying them with his own money (won't accept product deals). No other reviewer goes into as much detail as this guy, hes the best in the Biz XD
better than crazyrussianhacker, just cause James test's things even more . Though I admit I watch and enjoy both ^^
@@kooltube100 There's quite a few I can name, but they don't test these kinds of products. A couple examples: Project Farm, SavageGeese and Apex Auto Detail.
I subscribed to those guys because they all do the same thing. Don't take corporate money to review their products.
@@apocalypse487 Nice to see there are more that don't get bought out by companies money, just to say it's good when it really isn't. Though I have to admit I checked out the guys you listed and sadly they ain't my cup of tea if you know what I mean. I like to check out a ton of new gadgets not cars, drills etc... I'll probably never buy. :D
@@kooltube100 Understandable. I'm a hands on type of person. I fix things myself, so those channels have been invaluable to me.
0:38 I wore the same shirt yesterday. Thank you for support a great cause too!
"Double dipper" - george costanza 😂
I have a Coldest water stainless steel cup that is three years old. I love it. It still keeps my water colder for longer than the plastic "insulated" cups. It also fits in my car cup holder and can be used one handed. However, it is not a sealed cup, so wouldn't be good for walking, hiking, etc. I would definitely recommend the brand, however.
Love Bailey looking for that lizard. So cute.
I have several Hydroflasks and love them, but had never heard of the Coldest Water Bottle until this video. I will have to look them up.
I've got both hydroflask and the coldest water bottle and the coldest water bottle has always stayed coldest out of the two. I've got 2 half gallon coldest water bottles and a 1 gallon on the way.
Your videos are so well done and thorough.
Keep up the good work!
James, I really wish you would have provided a control bottle. Like a cheap Walmart thermos.
Also, you filled the bottles with ICE when you put them in the pool. Ice is less dense than water. If you could balance a glass bottle properly filled with ice (or empty), it too would float.
Stuck in self quarantine, your reviews keep me sane!! THANK YOU!!!
Cant recommend Hydroflask if you're at all active. Broken 3 hydroflasks. One I bought two were gifts. You drop it, the rim gets bent just a little, and then the lid doesnt screw on correctly.
5:22 made me nostalgic for hiking vacations in Utah.
What would happen if you put them in the refrigerator empty overnight then add ice cubes and water....interesting
Lorie Jones what
Ive done this, makes almost no difference to temp but in a humid climate will make a lot of condensation on the outside of the bottle, which never happens unless its put in the fridge
What would happen if you put coffee in the hydro flask and leave it sitting outside over night
Just got my coldest bottle about a month ago, I live in Texas, I can concur they both are costly compared to just store branded ones ie colemans etc. I like my coldest bottle a lot. One thing I mistaken was 40oz bottle which doesn't fit in my cup holder in car but I keep it with me everywhere. And out on hot playground w my kiddo it's quite refreshing and cold after running around couple hours limited shade so its hot on the outside and still surprisingly cold inside. 💕
You need to get Bailey a fake lizard and put it there to surprise her 😂
Stay safe and God bless you & your family ❤ XOXO
I have a Revomax water bottle that you can open with one hand and it is double lined insulated... It works great. Good video.
perfect timing dad, i just got my pizza infront of me and imma watch your new video
Nice
Father-son bonding
I'm ordering pizza right now and it's stuffed crust
👁👁
I loved how you reviewed these!!!!!!! I definitely watched until the end and subscribed! Thanks!
I love how bailey shows up at the second looking for her lizard
Thanks for the great review! I definitely need a bottle to keep my water ice cold in this Vegas heat all summer. Thanks James.
Poor Bailey. Get her a toy lizard and put it in that plant ....so she can CONQUER THE WORLD!
I bought a gallon size coldest bottle and only have to put ice in it twice a week. (do it when I clean out the bottle every 3 days or so) and it stays so cold. Best bottle I've ever bought!!!
Had tix to Tool in Miami April 6 and well, we all know what happen, ticketmaster still has my money
The difference in temperature is likely due to both the better cap on the coldest bottle that insulates the neck, and also likely a thicker layer of air to insulate. In the pool floating test we saw that the coldest bottle floated up quicker and since they’re both full of water and made of aluminum and plastic it’s likely the coldest bottle has a larger pocket of air between the metal layers leading to better insulation.
Hydroflask: who are you?
Coldest: I'm you, but better.
Love the page and content you put out. Keep up the great work
I'd love to see how they match up against traditional thermoseseses
Thank you James for maintaining us entertained during this! Best regards man
Anyone going to point out the fact that both bottles made to keep cold are black ?!! The most inefficient colour for the job !
Awesome video tho :)
The bottles being black is only a problem if you leave them in direct sunlight. But yes, it's not a optimal choice if you need the absolute best performance. Currently we can only speculate about how much of a difference it would make. If I remember the numbers correctly then the best of the bottles gained about 30 degrees over 24 hours when the ambient temperature varied from about 90 to 80 and change in the day. Unfortunately we don't know the temperature during the night. Given how slowly the temperature rose I don't think the color of the bottle made a huge difference, but only further testing could prove that either way.
I use a hydro flask and am very satisfied with it. My only real complaint is that the rim of the bottle is exposed. If you have a job where your hands get dirty, you need to be real careful when opening the lid to avoid touching the rim.
The bottles are probably made in the same factory with just different names
Good review! But worth mentioning Hydroflask does make a one-hand operating lid. Mine has one. Still going tough after several years!
lol that lizard was gone weeks ago! I can't believe she's still looking for it
azb welp that’s what you get when you have a dog
I feel aesthetically Hydroflask wins it. The gigantic COLDEST on the Coldest Water Bottle just doesn't really appeal to me. And I do like the name "Hydroflask" more. All that said, when it comes to this sort of thing, function should come before form. So I'll be keeping an eye out for Coldest when I'm looking for a new water bottle.
Good job on the testing!
Who wants to carry around a bottle that says "COLDEST" on it? Haha
Who wants to wear a hoodie that says "NAME BRAND" on it? Haha
I mean, you can just put stickers over it similar to how a bunch of people do with their hydroflasks.
@@MasterOfSlugs Yeah but the stickers won't lay flat, leaving bubbles and water could easily get under.
Yeah that’s what’s stopping me from pulling the trigger. Seems like a decent enough value but idk about that label yet lol.
Thats dope you're a Tool fan!
I was fortunate enough to see them play in January before the quarantine happened 🙏
Love the Channel man keep it up!
You should try them with the caps swapped.
I love these comparisons, and this one sounds even better than some of the others.
WHO would create a BLACK water bottle? It will absorb massive amounts of heat when the sun hits it trying to keep water cold and it will radiate the maximum amount of heat when trying to keep liquids hot! Black objects radiate the most heat in the shade and collect the most heat in the sun.
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I use Avex myself. Got the 40oz so I needed an adapter for my cup holder, they do have smaller size. Self sealing spout! Love it for driving. Ice last atleast a day.
EDIT: Coleman bought them out so its now called Coldeman Autoseal
Hydro flasks are over hyped
Teenagers ruined them. A friend of a friend started the company and i bought one of the first in 2009 and have used them since then. Camping, sailing, hiking, daily use, they have survived it all. Now, most of their sales come from teen girls who drink only water in school and that’s what they are associated with.
George Lockwood Same goes for Fjallraven
What I worry is that they’ll just slowly lower the quality because the demographic changed
Probably true, but I've had one since 2012 that is still working great after almost daily use
Awesome example of how a more established brand name almost triple the price isn’t always better. I go hiking a lot and I just bought my Coldest Water Bottle thanks to your video. Your channel is amazing.
my hydroflask has a pop up spout no need to take cap off
The lids are a standard size so you can use other lids, with spouts for instance, with many bottle brands. So more of a feature there, but yes they can use each other's caps. Back to the caps, I believe that's where a lot of the difference in cooling comes from. I bet if you put the coldest water bottle cap on the hydro-flask it would perform the same. Lid insulation is a huge part of keeping drinks hot or cold and its often over looked. Love your reviews man!
this new comment thing youtube did is awful.
What is it
@@Ladiesman-cd4nl its on mobiles go check it out
@@cristian142990 I am, I don't notice it
@@Ladiesman-cd4nl try to scroll all the way down
@Freakin' Reviews You should test the EcoVessel bottles. they are have a layer of copper inside which no other bottle does that I know of. I use 2x 45oz & 1x 64oz EcoVessel daily & have been using them for at least 5 years & I love them.
I actually like water room temp, easier to drink
freak
Room temp is usually 20 degrees or more below body temp so that's still pretty cold as far as your stomach is concerned
I have a 64oz yeti heavy-duty rambler bottle. Left ice cubes in it the morning for work. Forgot to take it took the same water the next day and it still had the ice cubes in it with the cubes 70% of there original form. Highly recommend.
The packaging for the hydroflask already makes me not like them. They have the bottle on a riser to make it seem bigger. Thats scummy.
There's going to be a bunch of sheep trying to justify it soon
x9x9x9x9x9 The thing is I'd rather have that then the word coldest written is massive writing covering my bottle and getting made fun out of for it
@@lunarwolf9180 just paint it your own color. But I do get what you are saying. Kids will pick on other kids for any and everything
Thank you mate I appreciate the time and the effort you took in this video
DUDE ICE FLOATS! It is LESS DENSE than water. You have to fill them with WATER not ice.
I was rootin for the hydra flask. wow what a difference. good comparison
They come from the same chinese factory
There has to be an insulation difference then...?
Maybe with a little note inside from the 8 year old slave who built it, "Help Me"
Haaaalp
Well I was gonna get one .. now screw them .. thanks
How do you know this? Can you show us the sources that you read from?
I got the Simple Modern... about 2/3 the price of Hydroflask and like 5 different cap options and multiple sizes!
I have a HydroFlask that I sometimes use to keep herbal tea hot outdoors in cold weather. Works well, but I agree the removable cap can be a pain.
I love that you talked about Tool in this video.
My mom has a sweatshirt with that boy's Tennessee design! I love to see other people with it. It's such a sad but uplifting story!
Great Review!! Always so detailed the best on youtube!
1:50 thanks man for lid interchangeable test 👍🏻
cool video Q&A at the end was a great addition!
I’ve used coldest for a couple of years. Very solid, worth it in my opinion.
The Coldest bottle floated up faster indicating that it was more buoyant which means it has more air acting as insulation within the outer wall and the inner wall. This is probably why Coldest also won the cold and hot tests. Good review!
Love it. It can sit by my bed all night and still be cold with ice in the morning. Got it for my husband, approiated it.
My favorite youtube reviewer is a TOOL fan!? Just when i thought i couldn't love your channel any more! Give that sweetie Bailey a hug from me!
Now test both of these up against the Zojirushi vacuum-insulated mug.
I've never had anything retain heat or cold like it, even my two heavy-duty Thermos products.
I just bought a coldest water bottle and wanted to see if was any different. I'm happy that I found this video. And have to say the coldest water bottle has preformed wonderfully
A thumbs up for your camera man. You don't make his job easy especially how poorly you've treated him in the past. He does a great job and I want to say "Thanks mate". Your work makes these videos look great.
when did he treat him poorly?
the float test is actualy a good test.. meaning that there is more air in the cold water bottle witch means better insulation.. they use air as the insulation.