Quick answer
Does the Owala FreeSip fit in a cup holder?
Owala lists the FreeSip at 3.12 in (24 oz), 3.43 in (32 oz) and 3.60 in (40 oz) in diameter. What Owala and the Amazon listing say about cup holders, and how to check your car.
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It depends on your cup holder. Owala lists the FreeSip at 3.12 in diameter for the 24 oz, 3.43 in for the 32 oz and 3.60 in for the 40 oz, and doesn't make a cup-holder claim for it. The 24 oz's Amazon listing says it "is wider than standard cupholders and may only fit in oversized or specialty cupholders." Measure yours first.
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How wide is each FreeSip size?
From Owala's FAQ (Owala):
| Size | Height | Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 24 oz | 10.68 in | 3.12 in |
| 32 oz | 10.66 in | 3.43 in |
| 40 oz | 11.64 in | 3.60 in |
What do Owala and the Amazon listing say?
Owala's FreeSip product page and FAQ list dimensions but no cup-holder claim (Owala, Owala FAQ). The FreeSip's Amazon listing describes a "cup holder-friendly base" in one bullet and, in the next, says the bottle "is wider than standard cupholders and may only fit in oversized or specialty cupholders" (Amazon listing). Since the listing says both, go by your own tape measure.
The products in this guide
Pros and cons summarize the sourced specs on this page. They aren't test results.
Owala
Owala FreeSip 24 oz (stainless steel)
Consider it if: You want a bottle with a locking lid that you can sip from or swig from
Highlights
- Owala lists the lid as leak-proof
- Built-in straw plus a wide-mouth opening
- 3.12 in diameter with a carry loop and no handle
Keep in mind
- Owala says not for hot, carbonated or perishable liquids
- No cup-holder claim from Owala; measure your cup holder
- Owala recommends hand-washing the stainless cup
All sourced specs
- 24 oz stainless-steel insulated bottle; also sold in 32 oz and 40 oz (Owala)
- Owala lists it as triple-layer insulated
- FreeSip spout: sip through the built-in straw or swig from the wide-mouth opening (Owala)
- Push-button lid; carry loop doubles as a lock when closed (Owala)
- Owala lists a "Leak-proof lid"
- Owala's product page says "24 hours cold"
- 24 oz size: 10.68 in tall × 3.12 in diameter (Owala)
- Lid top-rack dishwasher safe; Owala strongly recommends hand-washing the stainless cup
- Owala: not for hot, carbonated or perishable liquids
- Limited lifetime warranty (Owala product page)
HydroJug
HydroJug Traveler 40 oz
Consider it if: You want a handled 40 oz tumbler for the car whose maker calls it leakproof
Highlights
- HydroJug says it's completely leakproof with the straw down
- HydroJug says it fits standard car cup holders
- Rated up to 6 hours hot by HydroJug
Keep in mind
- The leakproof claim is HydroJug's own
- Some prints are hand-wash only
- HydroJug says not to microwave or freeze it
All sourced specs
- 40 oz (1,183 mL) stainless-steel tumbler with handle; also 20 oz, 32 oz and Kids 20 oz (HydroJug)
- Circular flip straw with a hygienic flip tab (HydroJug)
- HydroJug says it is completely leakproof with the straw down
- "Keeps cold up to 24hrs / hot up to 6hrs" (HydroJug product page)
- Insulation: the product page's spec table says double-wall vacuum; its description and the collection page say triple-wall
- Base diameter 3.04 in; HydroJug says it fits standard car cup holders
- 3.9 × 6 × 9.84 in, 20 oz (HydroJug)
- Dishwasher safe, top rack recommended; some prints are hand-wash only; do not microwave or freeze (HydroJug)
Stanley
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState 40 oz
Consider it if: It will mostly sit in a car cup holder or on a desk, and you want a handle
Highlights
- Stanley says sizes up to 40 oz fit most car cup holders
- Stanley lists it as dishwasher safe
- Five sizes, from 14 to 64 oz
Keep in mind
- Stanley describes the lid as splash-resistant, not leakproof
- Reviewers report leaks when it's tipped or on its side
- 11.02 in tall (40 oz)
All sourced specs
- 40 oz tumbler with comfort-grip handle; also 14, 20, 30 and 64 oz (Stanley)
- FlowState rotating lid: straw opening, wide mouth for drinking, and a full-cover top "to resist splashes" (Stanley)
- Double-wall vacuum insulation; 90% recycled 18/8 stainless steel, BPA-free (Stanley)
- Stanley lists 11 hrs cold, 2 days iced and 7 hrs hot for the 40 oz
- Base diameter 3.1 in; Stanley says sizes up to 40 oz fit most car and truck cup holders
- Dishwasher safe (Stanley)
- 3.54 × 5.43 × 11.02 in, 1.18 lb (Stanley)
- Lifetime warranty on drinkware, excluding lids, seals and straws, if bought from Stanley or an authorized seller (Stanley)
How do I check whether it will fit my car?
Measure the inside diameter at the top of your cup holder. If it's narrower than the bottle's diameter in the table above, the bottle won't sit down in it. Adjustable cup holder adapters are another option.
Which bottles do their makers say fit car cup holders?
Stanley says Quencher sizes up to 40 oz "will comfortably fit most car and truck cupholders" and lists a 3.1 in base (Stanley). HydroJug says all Traveler sizes are designed to fit standard car cup holders and lists a 3.04 in base for the 40 oz (HydroJug). Owala lists its SmoothSip Slider as "Cup holder friendly" (Owala). See which 40 oz tumblers fit a cup holder.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Owala FreeSip 40 oz fit in a cup holder?
Owala lists it at 3.60 in diameter, the widest of the three FreeSip sizes, and doesn't make a cup-holder claim. Measure your cup holder.
Which Owala does Owala say fits a cup holder?
Owala lists the SmoothSip Slider as cup holder friendly.
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