GEAR GUIDE: The 10 Most Innovative Water Bottles

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You dont need to be a genius figure out the negative impact that plastic bottles have on the environment. While plastic bottles may be convenient, they often harbor harmful chemicals that leach into your drinking water. A simple solution to avoiding drinking yourself to death due to chemical poisoning (yeah, it's that serious) is the reusable water bottle.

Like most other things in life, the reusable plastic water bottle has taken on a transformation that has seen many different shapes and sizes over the years. The modern-day water bottle is more than just a standard storing vessel. Today's bottles come equipped with technological advancements that do everything from filter water to monitor your daily water consumption. Check out the following list of the most innovative and sustainable water bottles available today.

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What: Camelbak Groove Insulated Water Bottle

Why: A sustainable, plant-based filter turns tap water into, fresh clean-tasting water on the go, while the double wall keeps water cool and reduces condensation.

Where: $30 at REI.

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What: Intak BPA Free Hydration Bottle w/ Meter

Why: The rotating intake meter on the bottle lets you conveniently monitor your daily water consumption.

Where: $11 at Thermos.

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What: bkr Bottle

Why: Free of unnecessary bells and whistles, the glass bottle with a silicone sleeve promotes a sustainable, plastic-free environment by eliminating chemical leaching.

Where: $28 at mybkr.

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What: Sport + Store Water Bottle

Why: The versatile bottle has a screw-off bottom for storage of valuables, while the top half holds H2O to keep you hydrated.

Where: $20 at Sport + Store.

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What: Bobble Water Bottle

Why: The stylish bottle filters water as you drink using a replaceable carbon filter that gets rid of chlorine and organic contaminants.

Where: $9-$13 at Bobble.

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What: Vapur Runway

Why: The trendy water pouch replaces bulky bottles with a space-saver design. When it's empty, just fold it up and tuck it into your pocket.

Where: $10 at Vapur.

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What: Camelbak All Clear Water Bottle

Why: The rechargeable bottle uses UV technology to microbiologically purify water in just 60 seconds.

Where: $99 at Camelbak.

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What: Snowpeak Titanium 350 Kanpai Bottle

Why: The vacuum sealed bottle comes with three different lids: a cold lid that features a gel pack that keeps the contents cold, an insulated thermal lid to keep liquids hot, and a tumbler lid to use as a travel mug.

Where: $160 at Snowpeak.

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What: Hydros Side Fill Filtered Water Bottle

Why: The bottle's coconut-based carbon filter removes bacteria and impurities in just under 20 seconds.

Where: $28 at Hydros.

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What: Klean Kanteen Reflect

Why: The bottle's minimal design replaces paint and plastic with bamboo, food-grade silicone, and stainless steel for fresh hydration.

Where: $33 at Klean Kanteen.