My new go to bottle. I spend a lot of time in and out of an office that requires all drinks to be in sealed spill-proof containers and this Ninja Thirsti travel bottle fits the bill. In fact, the more I use it the more I appreciate how well designed it is. Not just aesthetically, but there’s a lot of seemingly minor details that make a big impact on how convenient this travel bottle is to use. For instance, there’s a silicone leash that’s integrated into the top half of the body, no biggie, but the flat hinge for the leash makes a perfect anchor point to help twist the top half off without your hands slipping. Same with the 2 flat edges that run along the bottom main body which helps you maintain a good grip on the bottle without it twisting in your hands. Even the bottle cap itself is well thought out and possibly the best part about it. The square shape of the cap makes it easy to open, even one handed, and the cap leash has a detent that prevents it from hitting you in the face when you drink. Inside, the body has a smooth mirror polish which supposedly helps carbonated drinks stay fizzy longer. I can say that it definitely works, however I don’t know if it’s actually any better than any other sealed bottle. On that note, the sealing on this travel bottle is fantastic and has been 100% leak free in the week I’ve had it. It also does a great job of keeping drinks hot or cold. I wouldn’t say it’s the best I’ve had in that regard, but it isn’t a slouch either. I pack it with ice and water in the morning and the ice survives multiple refills of water and Sprite throughout the day until the evening. In terms of hot liquids, I’ll put hot tea in it at night and it’ll still be warm the next morning. Not hot, but warm enough to not need to heat it back up. The body also seems to stay at a neutral temperature which makes it easy to constantly hold. It doesn’t even feel warm when I put hot tea in it which is great, but a little jarring when you take a sip and forget that you put something hot in it. I can’t comment on the durability because I haven’t dropped it yet, but it’s made with stainless steel and BPA free plastic. It’s also dishwasher safe, though the instructions recommend hand washing if possible.
Overall, this is an outstanding travel drink bottle and I highly recommend it. It has a leak proof sealing system, is easy to open, the cap doesn’t hit your face, keeps drinks hot and cold for over 12 hours, fits in cup holders, and looks pretty spiffy. As a designer, I also love the functional attention to detail like the easy open cap and flat grips. This might be my new go to for Christmas presents this year. Great job Ninja!
PROS
- Thoughtfully designed
- Square cap easy to twist open
- Built-in silicone leash useful
- Leash hinge good anchor point to twist off top half
- Bottle cap hinge prevents it from hitting your face
- Flat edges on sides for easier grip
- Fits in regular cup holders
- Keeps drinks fizzy
- Leak proof
- Maintains hot and cold temps for hours
- Attractive design
- Machine washable
- 18oz size
CONS
- Sometimes cap doesn’t twist on properly
- Don’t know if it really keeps drinks fizzy longer than other sealed bottles