Eta (after about a week of use): the insulation is actually fine, for a lighter bottle. The ice melts pretty quickly but the water inside stays cold overnight at room temperature. Haven’t tested it in sun but my kid has the 17oz version and has no complaints after a couple of days of summer camp. Satisfied enough I don’t regret the purchase and won’t return it, even if they misleadingly rely on their company origins for marketing purposes.
Original: I picked this up because I have a couple of the uninsulated ones and I love the cap — it locks in place and it can be opened with one thumb. The aesthetic is great, too. The red is dusty and gorgeous, with a nice texture. Unfortunately, and probably a deal breaker for most people, the one I got fails on keeping things cold. I did not expect to get the advertised “54 hours” cold as the best bottle I own, a yeti rambler, can keep ice overnight at room temperature, or eight or so hours in a hot car without a problem. As soon as it arrived today I washed it (cool water), and filled it, half with ice, the rest with water from the fridge dispenser. It’s been just under two hours, at room temperature, and almost all of the ice is already gone. I’m guessing it’ll be done at maybe four, maybe six, hours, which makes it worse than every bottle I own. It is visually undamaged in any way, it’s just defective. I’m planning on keeping it, because it’s a great size for a house/desk bottle and unlike the uninsulated ones doesn’t sweat (those are great when you know you’re going to drink them empty quickly, very lightweight). I also like the way it looks and feels. But I’ll get another yeti for taking out. They’re just the best I’ve found (Thinksport makes a fine bottle too, lighter, but harder to find).
Eta: Btw, it clearly says on this page “Made in Switzerland” but if you look closer that’s the “About this brand” section, and only their aluminum bottles are made in Switzerland. This is from China, and the company has been bought out by a corporation from there, too.
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