Simple Modern Summit

Each year, there seem to be more and more options out there for insulated stainless steel bottles. Most of them cost a pretty penny, making insulated bottles the most expensive drinking vessels out there. When we came across the Simple Modern Summit, we were thrilled to see an affordable option out there finally. This bottle is almost half the price of the name-brand staples. We were excited about the interchangeable lids (a classic screw top and a flip cap for hot beverages) and how useful they were in keeping the bottle clean and flavors separate.

Its lower price tag seemed to come with a few drawbacks, though. Though it comes in a variety of color options, we found our test model got chipped and scratched fairly quickly. We also found that it was challenging to keep track of two lids, and often didn't have the right one on hand. The flip cap is not confidence-inspiring when the bottle is tossed into a backpack and it held onto flavors more than the simple screw top. That said, these flaws are fairly minor, and we have yet to find a better stainless steel, insulated bottle for the price.