# Water bottles that don't leak

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Category: Home > Water bottle. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 271 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Mar 2021 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which water bottle doesn't leak?

**Short answer:** Contigo Jackson 2.0 AutoPop Water Bottle has the best record for staying sealed, with 20 of 25 shoppers saying it didn't leak in a bag, and Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle comes next at 24 of 32. Leak reports are common on this page, partly because people tend to review a bottle right after it soaks their bag. Ello Pop & Fill Water Bottle has the weakest record here at 5 of 32.

**What stands out:** The Ello Pop & Fill struggles in both versions: 62% of reviews for the kids' bottle and 68% for the adult one mention leaks.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | No leaks | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contigo Jackson 2.0 AutoPop Water Bottle | 20 of 25 | 80% | yes |
| 2 | Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle | 24 of 32 | 75% | yes |
| 3 | Owala FreeSip Water Bottle | 23 of 36 | 64% | yes |
| 4 | Owala FreeSip Sway Water Bottle | 23 of 39 | 59% | no |
| 5 | Thermos Funtainer Kids Water Bottle | 15 of 29 | 52% | no |
| 6 | Ello Kids Pop & Fill Water Bottle | 5 of 30 | 17% | no |
| 7 | Ello Pop & Fill Water Bottle | 5 of 32 | 16% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Contigo Jackson 2.0 AutoPop Water Bottle

This plastic bottle stayed sealed for 20 of 25 shoppers, and 35% say it's easy to clean. Contigo's own site is less glowing at 4 of 7, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Easy to clean (35%), Durable (18%), Fits cup holders or bags (18%)
- Reports counted: 34

### 2. Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle

This kids' bottle kept its seal for 24 of 32 shoppers, and 18% say it holds up well. Owala's own site shows 6 of 7, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Keeps water cold (26%), Easy to clean (18%), Durable (18%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (5%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 3. Owala FreeSip Water Bottle

Leaks split shoppers here: 23 of 36 said it stayed sealed, while 13 said it leaked. 20% praise how cold it keeps water.

- Praised for: Keeps water cold (20%), Fits cup holders or bags (10%), Easy to drink from (8%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (5%), Doesn't stay cold (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Owala FreeSip Sway Water Bottle

More shoppers weighed in on the Sway than on any other bottle here, and 16 of 39 said it leaked. 15% say it fits a cup holder or bag.

- Praised for: Fits cup holders or bags (15%), Keeps water cold (13%), Easy to clean (8%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (10%), Doesn't stay cold (8%), Dents or paint chips (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. Thermos Funtainer Kids Water Bottle

A kids' bottle with a carry handle that splits shoppers almost evenly: 15 of 29 said it didn't leak, and 14 said it did. 18% call it easy to clean.

- Praised for: Easy to clean (18%), Keeps water cold (15%), Durable (15%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 6. Ello Kids Pop & Fill Water Bottle

Leaks dominate the reviews for this kids' bottle: 25 of 30 shoppers said it leaked. 5% do call it sturdy.

- Praised for: Durable (5%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 7. Ello Pop & Fill Water Bottle

The adult Pop & Fill fares no better, with 5 of 32 saying it stayed sealed. Reviews on Ello's own site are low too, at 2 of 8, which we show but don't count.

- Complaints: Too expensive (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**What's a good water bottle that won't leak in a bag?**

Contigo Jackson 2.0 AutoPop Water Bottle has the best record (20 of 25), followed by Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle (24 of 32) and Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (23 of 36).

**Does the Owala FreeSip leak?**

Sometimes. 32% of its reviews mention a leak, and the Sway version comes in at 23 of 39. The kids' FreeSip did better at 24 of 32.

**Which kids' water bottle doesn't leak?**

Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle is the pick among kids' bottles here, at 24 of 32. Thermos Funtainer Kids Water Bottle splits shoppers at 15 of 29, and Ello Kids Pop & Fill Water Bottle drew frequent leak reports (5 of 30).

**Why do water bottles leak?**

Reviewers point to the lid, the spout or the straw. After washing, make sure the seal sits flat and the spout is closed all the way before the bottle goes in a bag.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/