Chilly's Series 2 Coffee Cup - Tight Seal, No Sweating - BPA-Free Stainless Steel - Reusable - Double Walled, Vacuum Insulated - Keeps Coffee, Cocoa & Tea Steaming Hot for 4 Hrs - Granite Grey, 340ml

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This means that there’s less clearance between your fingers and the top of the cap, and we found that sometimes our fingers would bump against it. It was still comfortable to carry once we adjusted, but it’s something worth noting if you prefer extra space or have larger fingers. This could be because overtightening may strip the screw top, but we think it has more to do with how the collar and cap interact. This could be from accidental tooth bumps, but it’s also possible that it got damaged during cleaning. The bottle held up well over our testing, though it did take a hit when we accidentally knocked it over in an uneven cement parking lot.

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As for what you can actually put inside, Chilly’s recommends sticking to temperatures below 194°F (90°C). To assemble, snap the carry handle into the designated cap spots, screw the antimicrobial collar onto the bottle, and top it off with the cap. Chilly’s bottles are hand wash only, which is likely another reason why the silicone base has stayed on for so long with minimal glue left. At the time of writing, the Series 2 doesn’t have any patterns like the Original does, limiting Chilly’s personalization options.

Its antimicrobial collar does have a small few gouges on it, almost like the plastic got caught on something and scraped off.

We’ve talked a lot about the style customization options for this bottle, so let’s break down what that looks like. Like any water bottle you get, there’s a handful of things they request you avoid doing, such as putting it in the microwave or freezer. With plenty of customization options, the Chilly's Series 2 Water Bottle blends performance and personality.

The collar follows the curve of the top of the bottle, taking it from a wide mouth to a smaller spout. Overall, we think these are minor issues that are manageable considering how comfortable the bottle is to drink from and the customization options available. Unfortunately, the silicone on our bottle isn’t attached very well and was already starting to peel off when we took it out of the box.

We can’t vouch for whether it affects the antimicrobial performance, though it doesn’t impact the cap’s seal. While stainless steel bottles are reliable for insulation, they can be pretty loud when you set them down. Any bottle that’s nice to look at, comfortable to drink out of, and keeps our water cold is great in our books. This narrower opening and soft plastic of the collar make for a super comfortable drinking position. Though it’s not dishwasher safe, all you need to do is separate the cap and collar from the bottle and get in there with some warm water and soap (or baking soda if you need to be more thorough).

Overall, we think that the peeling silicone base, cap-collar interaction, and the few blemishes the bottle developed aren’t enough to detract from the benefits of this bottle. You can also pay extra to add your own eight character engraving, which takes the place of the logo.