TakeToday Collapsible Water Bottle (21oz)
Best for: Best for travel and the gym — a 21oz silicone bottle that folds flat to pocket-size when empty.
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Our review
The TakeToday collapsible water bottle solves the most annoying thing about a reusable bottle: when it's empty, it's just dead weight taking up space. This one is made of food-grade platinum silicone, so once you've drunk it the whole 21oz bottle concertinas down flat and rolls up to about pocket size — it weighs only seven ounces and disappears into a daypack, carry-on or gym bag, then springs back to full height when you fill it. It comes with a built-in straw so you can sip without fully tilting it, a carry strap for clipping to a bag, a wide mouth for ice and easy cleaning, and a leak-resistant screw lid. At 4.3 stars across roughly 1,800 ratings and around fifteen dollars, it's a smart, cheap travel upgrade.
Honest expectations: silicone is silicone. A lot of bottles in this category carry a faint rubbery taste or smell when brand new, and this one is no exception — a wash with baking soda and a day of airing sorts it out for most people. The screw lid is leak-resistant rather than bombproof, so seat it properly before tossing it in a bag, and the built-in straw is the part that needs the most cleaning attention to stay fresh. It's also best for cold drinks, not hot. For packing light without sacrificing a real bottle, though, it's exactly the trick — full-size hydration that vanishes when you're done.
👍 Pros
- Folds flat and rolls to pocket-size when empty
- Full 21oz / 600mL but only 7oz to carry
- Built-in straw, carry strap and wide mouth
- Leak-resistant screw lid; BPA-free platinum silicone
- 4.3 stars across ~1,800 ratings at a low price
👎 Cons
- Faint silicone taste/smell when new (a wash fixes it)
- Lid is leak-resistant, not fully leakproof — seat it firmly
- Built-in straw needs regular cleaning to stay fresh
- Best for cold drinks, not hot liquids
Specifications
| Type | Collapsible silicone travel water bottle |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Concertinas flat and rolls up when empty |
| Capacity | 21oz / 600mL; folds to ~pocket size, ~7oz |
| Features | Built-in straw, carry strap, wide mouth |
| Material | BPA-free food-grade platinum silicone, leak-resistant screw lid |
| Brand / Price | TakeToday, ~$15 |
FAQ
How small does it actually get?
It folds from about 10 inches tall down to roughly 5 inches when empty and weighs only 7 ounces, so it slips into a pocket, daypack or carry-on.
Does it taste like rubber?
It can have a faint silicone smell when brand new — wash it with a little baking soda and let it air out for a day and that goes away for most people.
Is it fully leakproof?
The screw lid is leak-resistant rather than bombproof, so make sure it's seated properly before putting it in a bag; seated firmly it holds fine.
Can I put hot drinks in it?
It's designed for cold and room-temperature water — stick to cool drinks rather than hot liquids.
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