Owala’s mission is to make it easy for people to stay hydrated with water bottles that are innovative, convenient and sustainable – and that come in super pretty colors and limited-edition designs.
Does Owala sound like another viral brand known for the same things? That’s because Owala is very similar to Stanley: cool color drops, limited editions, a variety of styles and sizes, drinks that stay cold for up to 24 hours, vacuum insulation, and the list goes on. But there are some important distinctions.
Owala features a patented 2-in-1 sip-or-swig lid with both a built-in straw for sipping and a wide-mouth opening for swigging, providing two different ways to drink your H20. Owala products have also been praised for their leak and spill resistance. In fact, you can put the Owala 40-ounce tumbler upside down with the straw attached, and the Owala really doesn’t leak (if at all).
Plus, the most expensive product in Owala’s lineup, the 40-ounce tumbler, costs $37.99 compared to the Stanley 40-ounce tumbler that’s $45, honestly making it the perfect alternative. In 2023, TIME magazine included the Owala FreeSip water bottle in its annual list of the Best Inventions.
So, here’s a breakdown of everything you’d want to know about Owala and its cute, vibrant products:
Owala Tumblers
Owala Tumbler With Handle (40oz)
The Owala 40-ounce tumbler is no ordinary insulated cup. It has the Owala 2-in-1, sip-or-swig lid, double-wall insulation and can fit into most cup holders – and it’s seriously splash-resistant.
Owala Tumbler (24oz)
The 24-ounce stainless steel, triple-layer insulated tumbler makes it perfect for keeping drinks hotter or colder for even longer. It doesn’t have the handle like the 40-ounce version, but it is cupholder friendly and has a removable straw with a wide opening for easy cleaning and adding ice.
SmoothSip Coffee Tumbler
The 24-ounce SmoothSip tumbler lets you take your coffee (or really anything) with you on the go. Its splash-resistant, dishwasher-safe lid isn’t leakproof but has been described as “silky smooth.” The hand-washable cup keeps its contents the perfect temp – cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to six hours. It’s also available in a smaller 10-ounce size, too.
Owala FreeSip
FreeSip
With colors like Can You See Me?, Retro Boardwalk and Water in the Desert, to name a few, the 40-ounce Owala FreeSip water bottle is completely leakproof with a dishwasher-safe lid and hand-washable bottle. The 32-, 24- and 19-ounce stainless steel FreeSip bottles offer all the same things just in smaller sizes.
FreeSip Twist
This versatile spin on the classic FreeSip has a sleek shape, making it easy to store away in a bag or purse. The FreeSip spout is tucked away under the twist-top lid with a built-in straw that lets you sip or swig. It has a nifty carry loop and keeps drinks hot or cold – even carbonated ones – for 24 hours. It’s available in 18- and 24-ounce sizes.
Owala Bottle Boot
Owala says this silicone boot is “like a phone case for your water bottle.” It protects your FreeSip from damage and adds some more personality to your bottle because it comes in bright, pretty colors. The Bottle Boot only fits stainless steel FreeSip bottles in 24-, 32- and 40-ounce sizes.
Owala Color Drop
Not unlike Stanley tumblers, certain Owala colors obviously resonate with customers more, like the Owala Good Egg (April 4, 2023) and Velvet Moon (Jan. 24, 2023), which sold out quickly and resold by third-party sites for upwards of $200 or more.
Owala.com has a whole page dedicated to upcoming new special-edition colors: seasonal colors, holiday colors, and just-because colors. Owala even says, “These Color Drops will sell out lightning fast. So if the idea of getting a one-of-a-kind color makes your heart skip a beat, don’t miss your chance to bring it home” by signing up for email notifications or following Owala on social media.
How To Save on Owala Products
Shop Authorized Owala Retailers
Plenty of retailers sell Owala products, and depending on the store, you can find sales and cash back offers on them, too. Besides shopping at Owala.com, these other retailers might also have products in stock that have sold out elsewhere.
- Target: Target runs plenty of sales on Owala products, so be sure to check their weekly ads. Plus, you can earn cash back, too.
- Amazon: You can shop a slew of Owala tumblers and water bottles – some even discounted – at the giant online retailer through Owala’s dedicated Amazon store.
- Dick’s Sporting Goods: Although Dick’s doesn’t have a vast range of styles, there are plenty of Owala FreeSip water bottles to shop.
- REI: You’ll find a range of Owala products for outdoor enthusiasts, including the FreeSip, FreeSip Twist, Tumblers and kids’ Owala water bottles.
- Academy: Shop all three sizes of the Owala FreeSip in several pretty shades, and earn cash back, too.
- Urban Outfitters: Known for carrying trendy gear, UO carries Owala FreeSip and SmoothSip, plus UO-exclusive designs and cash back opportunities.
- Scheels: You can find some Owala colors at Scheels that have sold out everywhere else, like the Candy Coated color in the 24-ounce FreeSip, for example.
Get an Owala Discount Code
Medical Worker Discount
If you’re in the medical field, including doctors, nurses and medical staff, Owala gives you a 10% discount to use at Owala.com when you verify your status through VerifyPass. Then, you can get one discount monthly when you can’t get enough Owala products.
Military Discount
Of course, Owala honors those who currently service or veterans who’ve served in the past, including their dependents, with a 10% discount. Just verify your status through VerifyPass.
Ambassador Discount
Join the Owala Hydration Club and spread the word about Owala via your public social media accounts, like new products and current promos, and Owala will hook you up with discounts for you, your friends and your family. The brand will occasionally even give you freebies.
Shop Owala Sales
Throughout the year, you never know when Owala will throw their products on sale. For example, the Owala Halloween sale happened on Oct. 31, 2023, and offered everything for 25% off. Sign up for Owala’s email notifications to get alerts all year.
Shop the Owala Black Friday Sale
For the biggest shopping day of the year in 2021 and 2022, Owala offered 25% off sitewide during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, we didn’t see those same sales in 2023, but that isn’t to say Owala didn’t have them. We’ll update you with new info as it comes in.
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