Water bottles that'll actually fit inside your handbag

Remember when drinking water wasn't so trendy?

As a shopping writer, I've noticed the pull towards big-brand bottles, such as Frank Green, Stanley, and Owala. Still, it seems that things like 'WaterTok' and 'hydrated girly' discourse are guiding us toward bigger and more expensive water bottles. While these one- or two-litre bottles are great for our desks or bedside tables, you're not going to take them on a hot girl walk, and they're probably going to take up your entire handbag, too.

Focusing on portability, size, and tendency to leak, we've found some water bottles that won't strain your shoulder. 

Bonus: Smaller options are often more affordable as well.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Sistema Stainless Steel Water Bottle

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Features

• Capacity: 500mL
• Materials: Stainless steel
• Price: $11.37

Sistema seems nostalgic, like something you'd slide into the external pocket of your worn high school backpack. However, this 500mL water bottle is super-sleek and available in a range of cool colours. It's also double-walled, keeping water cold for 12 hours and hot for six.

Ninja Sip Perfect 354mL Insulated Travel Bottle

$69.99 on Ninja

Features

• Capacity: 354mL
• Materials: Stainless steel with a matte, chip-resistant finish
• Price: $69.99

This travel mug-style bottle features Heatstore technology, which will keep your hot drinks hot and your cool drinks cool. The lid also locks with a push-button, so it's spill-proof despite the open sipping hole.

Joseph Joseph Loop Water Bottle

Was $54.95, now $32.97

Features

• Capacity: 500mL
• Materials: Stainless steel
• Price: $32.97

Possibly our favourite on the list, the Loop Water Bottle from Joseph Joseph is both easy to carry and easy to drink from, thanks to a lid that stays securely connected to the bottle. It's also double-walled and vacuum-insulated with an added heat-reflecting copper layer. Drinks will remain hot for 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours.

Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Buy it for $47.99

Features

• Capacity: 710mL
• Materials: Stainless steel
• Price: $47.99

While we were leaning away from big-name brands, people adore the Owala, so we've found a smaller version that'll fit into your handbag. This one features double-walled insulation that keeps water cold, along with a push-button opening that allows you to sip or swig from the bottle.

Asobu Bestie Bottle Red Panda Double Wall Insulated Bottle

Was $49.95, now $25

Features

• Capacity: 460mL
• Materials: Stainless steel
• Price: $25

This bottle is probably for kids, but it's adorable. If you don't mind refilling more often, it's another great double-walled option that'll keep your water cold. It also comes with a flexible, reusable straw, if that's your preferred method of drinking water.

Frank Green Ceramic Reusable Bottle

$59.95 | Frank Green$59.95 | The Iconic

• Capacity: 595mL
• Materials: Stainless steel, ceramic
• Price: $59.95

While we did mention Frank Green tends to skew bigger, you can still buy a 595mL bottle from their range. Coming in a range of bright colours, or just classic metallic black, Frank Green bottles will keep your drink insulated while only taking up a bit of space.

Made by Fressko Move Drink Bottle

Buy yours on Myer

Features

• Capacity: 660mL
• Materials: Stainless steel
• Price: $54.95

Coming in a bright yellow shade, this eye-catching water bottle will slide easily into your bag. Tall and slim, it features a leak-proof sports lid for easy drinking. While more on the expensive side, we love the summery look of this bottle.

Decor Zen Glass Bottle

Yours for less than $20

Features

• Capacity: 600mL
• Materials: Glass, bamboo, silicone
• Price: $17.42

Reminiscent of those cylindrical 'Voss' bottles that were all the rage a few years ago, this delicate water bottle is perfectly handbag-sized. A good option for anyone who doesn't need their water to be freezing cold, it's leak-proof, affordable, and encased in a rubber sleeve for protection.

Maxwell & Williams Pete Cromer Ozzie Ocean Double Wall Insulated Bottle

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Features

• Capacity: 750mL
• Materials: Stainless steel
• Price: $20.97

This stainless steel bottle features double-walled insulation, ensuring it keeps drinks cold for 12 hours or warm for 8 hours. It's just 27cm in height and 8cm in width, so you can fit it easily into your handbag. It also features a gorgeous green turtle artwork, an original from Australian artist Pete Cromer.

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