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In the name of good shopping journalism, I have tested nearly every viral water bottle on the market. My pantry is full to bursting with reusable tumblers, so trust me when I say I’m serious about my purchases. BrüMate’s Era bottle had long been crowned my personal winner, but I was still bothered by the exposed straw. Their latest launch fixed that hygiene issue, and as far as I’m concerned, the water bottle wars are over.

What sets the Era Flip apart from its Era predecessor is its covered straw. True to its name, the straw flips up into place when you’re ready to hydrate. Once you’re done drinking, a magnetic sliding seal covers the straw. This keeps your straw from touching anything unsanitary around you and maintains that leakproof reputation. This feature has been a godsend for someone who commutes daily through dirty NYC subway stations. I even brought the Era Flip on a trip to a Thailand jungle elephant sanctuary, and was pleased to see it kept my water safe from bugs and dirt.

Plus, it keeps all the features from the OG BrüMate bottle that I loved. It still has a double vacuum insulation and a stainless steel straw, which kept my beverages frosty in Southeast Asia's heat. The underside of the carrying handle is made from a soft rubber, so it doesn’t get hard to hold if you’re walking all day.

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Close-up of a hand holding a cup with a lid labeled "ERA FLIP" on a desk.
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The SlideSeal lid pushes over the straw for a completely leakproof drinking experience.
Travel mug with spill-proof lid and handle on a table.
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The flip-down straw pops up when you push back the magnetic seal.

It fits in my car’s cupholder, and as long as the seal is shut, it’s 100 percent leakproof. I tossed it in my tote bag and backpack upside down with no worries. Even better, the design of the bottle is also subtly chic, with dozens of matte colors to choose from and a subtle label. So it doesn’t feel like I’m a walking water bottle ad when I carry it. (I can’t say the same for every water bottle I’ve tested). And did I mention the whole thing can be disassembled and it’s dishwasher-safe? You won’t find any weird buildup in this cup.

This truly beats every water bottle out there, and I’d buy it ten times over. So when I spotted the Prime Day deal taking 20 percent off the list price, I had to spread the word. Now’s the time to upgrade your reusable bottle game, so you have ice-cold bevvies to enjoy for all your summer adventures. Word of advice, if you have kids: buy them their own bottle. They will immediately be jealous of and want to use yours.

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