10 Best Water Bottles for Running UK 2024 | Nike, Osprey and More

Many runners rate the amazing comfort of this bottle, noting that with its snug fit it's easy to forget that it's even there! It's seamless to switch between your right and left hand, and there's both a zippered and a stretch 'shove-it' pocket to keep hold of your essentials.

The pocket is so big it even has space to store your phone, so you can listen to music and have it near for peace of mind. Its flexible capacity is great for keeping any added weight down during running sessions where you can refill a couple of times. 

The generously-sized compartment attached to this water bottle should be enough for your keys, card and even larger phones, and there's more stowage in the form of an expandable mesh pouch, too. For summer months or even holiday jogs, the bottle itself is thermally insulated, so your water stays cool and fresh even as you rack up the miles.

As a large, rigid bottle, this is one of the heavier models of this style. But for keeping cool and fully quenched, it's an unrivalled choice for longer runs when lukewarm water just won't cut it. 

This lightweight, minimalist bottle from Salomon is great for runners looking to take a small amount of water on their run without all the bells and whistles of fancier alternatives. There's no strap, but the soft sides of this collapsible bottle make it easy to grip, and allow it to fold down to almost nothing once empty.

At 250 ml it's on the smaller side, but for light hydration on a summer run – or where you know you'll be able to refill while on the go – it's a brilliant, no-frills option.

For a half-litre bottle with straps and a pouch for on-the-go essentials, it's impressive that the Nano from Camelbak weighs in at only 25 grams. Weight is kept to a minimum by having a lightweight, collapsible bottle, and a spartan but efficient strap system with a smaller pouch than other models.

The compact pack features reflective fabric to help you be seen in low light conditions, and as a bonus, the X-grip hand strap system is intended to allow for multiple carry options.

This 500 ml collapsible water bottle features a slim but useful strap to help keep it in place throughout your run. This strap isn't as substantial as those of the full-on, handheld hydration packs elsewhere – which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you want to hold your bottle.

While the Softflask does reduce in size as you drink, its thicker construction means it doesn't collapse down quite as small as similar bottles. On the other hand it is tough and hard-wearing, and flexes and moulds around your hand for a comfortable grip.

However, the rigid 600 ml bottle could end up being uncomfortable to grip if you rack up long distances, though it's a good way to test out this style before investing. A sports cap rather than a more advanced bite valve also may limit this bottle's ease of use while on the move.

The ribbed, ergonomic body of the bottle is easy to keep hold of on the go, and – as its name suggests – opening the top is a simple matter of twisting the tactile lid to open up the nozzle. Its no-frills design also means it won't look out of place at work or home.

The cleverly-designed soft flask is a soft-sided bottle that comes with perfectly-sized 500 ml capacity, more than enough for most runners. The taste-free and BPA-free bottle rolls up when empty into a tiny package that's easy to shove into the smallest pocket.

When full, however, it's slightly more cumbersome, and not the easiest to keep in your hand on the move. For this reason it's best suited for runners with a backpack looking for some refreshment at the end of their run.

While some might baulk at spending so much money on a simple bottle with no special features, there's no denying this bottle from Nike looks good. It comes in a range of colours, but our favourite is the translucent option, allowing you to keep a clear view of how much water you have left.

The ergonomic curved design makes it comfortable to hold, but aside from that, it may well be a case of style over substance. A simple sports cap opening means it's better for drinking during breaks, or perhaps when running on a treadmill. 

This inexpensive water bottle from running experts Ronhill features the familiar easy-to-grip rounded shape seen on many cheaper water bottles aimed at runners. It's a simple design, but one that many people find comfortable to hold while on the go.

The shape also helps keep sloshing down while on the go, and is easy to switch between hands. The basic sports cap isn't as easy to use as some while running, however, and some users have complained that this bottle can sometimes leak slightly at the lid.