Has the Giant Water Bottle Gone Too Far? Me and My Micro Bottle Think So

I'm no stranger to water bottle trends—it seems like every few years a new viral favorite makes its way onto the scene, each bigger and supposedly better than the next. From Hydro Flask's indestructible jugs and Stanley 1913's sleek tumblers to Owala's easy-to-sip bottles, I've tried my fair share of It girl water bottles. But has it gone too far? Do I really need a 32-ounce tumbler with me on my walk around the neighborhood? Probably not. My mega bottle is great when I'm hanging at home or glued to my desk in the office, but when I'm on the go (which I am, a lot, for work), it sort of becomes that thing I'm stuck carrying around. So, when I heard there was such a thing as a micro water bottle, I knew I had to try it. Fast forward to a month ago, when I got my hands on Hydro Flask's new Micro Hydro, a petite, lightweight water bottle that holds no more than 300 mL (or 10 ounces) of liquid. I was a little skeptical at first—could it be too small to be at all practical? But after weeks of reaching for it nonstop, I'm a total convert. I am completely obsessed with my mini Hydro Flask, and I don't care who knows it. Capacity: 10 oz. Height: 7.7" Weight: 0.44 lb. Hydro Flask debuted

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