Side by Side Comparison of: WaterVault vs Futurepace Tech

I purchased the 12oz size after buying the 17oz ones for my family. I love the compact size, fits perfectly in my cup holder.I received it in the middle of dealing with a cold, and it has kept hot fluids throughout the night. Be cautious: scalding hot tea will stay scalding hot, I recommend tempering the hot fluids by pouring in a little cold water; water will remain the same temperature through the night, easily.Regardless of whether you hold hot or cold liquids inside, the outside temperature will match the room temperature.

I have both this Water Vault and the Sports Water Vault, and I love them both and use them both every day. They are both excellent at keeping cold beverages COLD and hot beverages HOT for hours on end, which is fabulous!! I love the matte finish and the cool sleek logo, which I love to show off to everybody. Aside from that, because they do not sweat, I can put my bottles on a wood surface and not worry about a water ring on the furniture, and for that I am grateful. They are also comfortable to the touch. You will not burn or freeze your hands off while holding them. The main difference between the two is the opening. With this water bottle, you have a little more control of the beverage as you sip, but you don't have the smooth lip-shaped design and additional snap shut tab in the lid that you do with the other. I typically use an 8 oz or 16.9 oz plastic water bottle, which I have replaced with these water bottles for safer ingestion as well as the ability to keep the temperature of the beverage the same for as long as the liquid sits. I have made hot tea in them, left and come back hours later and the hot tea is still hot! Ditto with water. I love that feature. You don't even need ice because the water remains as cold as it was when originally filled. I selected the 17 oz bottle to replace the 16.9 oz water bottle and the 20 oz bottle because I liked the design and structure of it. Honestly, both are great and serve their intended purpose. Sometimes I'll put hot tea in one and water in the other and sip from both while I work, and the best part is that they retain their temperature so you don't have to pour out and waste the drink. I can leave them in my car and the beverage will stay hot or cold until I return. Both are great products that I've already recommended to friends who have also since bought. I highly recommend purchasing both products.

I have bought 15 of these so far, both for me, my family and as gifts. Here are my favorite things about the product.-Cold things stay cold and hot things stay hot, for a long time. It is crazy opening one the next day and having ice in it.-Copper lined means no metallic taste. Water tastes like water. I use citris/caffeinated powder in mine.-Very well made, durableI have the sizes from 17oz-1 liter. On second and third purchases I got mostly the 26oz. My wife uses a 17oz, I like the liter one but it gets a bit heavy and I feel a bit weird carrying it around. 26oz is my compromise.The mouth is a little small for full size ice cubes. Easy for us because we have one of those ice makers on the counter that makes the nice little hollow cubes every 7 minutes, those slide right in. If we didn't have that I guess I would probably have to use full size ice in a pitcher till it cooled and melted down to a point. Or live with the cold out of the fridge water.I did buy a brush but for how we are using them, it is not necessary. We don't really do sugary beverages. Every few days I put a bit of soap and warm water in it and shake, then tip it upside down and let it air dry. Boom ready for another cycle.

Update 2/20/2016This is even more impressive than i originally thought. Keeps hot beverages hot, and some days it will be warm the morning after (when i forget). Cold beverages are ok. I'm so happy with the purchase.I thought this was one of those products that people were only giving good reviews for in return of something, so I was skeptical to purchase it. They were so high! I did anyway, it arrived SUPER fast, 2 days faster than I thought. I actually purchased it to keep my beverages cold, but I started with warm lemon water. I left it in a room temp area and forgot about it at 9am. At 4:09pm I came back and took a sip expecting to have to gulp it, but it was still warm! I mean, there was some heat still to it! I'll try something else and we'll see how it takes to something hotter, but to my surprise this was as warm as it was when I poured it in 7 hours later. I'll update it on cold beverages at another time.

Well, maybe not forever.. But a long time!Got my bottle a couple of weeks ago and am really enjoying it so far.I got the 26 oz variant, which is the perfect size for me.Aesthetically, it looks great!Nice matte black finish with shiny polished aluminium metal on the bottom and cap.Not the biggest fan of the large logo, but it's not a big deal.The build quality is solid, not too light or too heavy. Very sturdy.Cap seals well and is satisfying to open and close.Now, the performance..I filled it up with ice cold water at 10PM, went to sleep a while later, woke up at 10AM, and finished the bottle at around 2PM and the water was still very cold, not even kidding.I haven't tried it with hot liquids yet though.Very impressed with the quality of the vacuum seal.I also got this for health reasons.For the past few years I was refilling plastic water bottles and realized that was very bad.This doesn't have a BPA lining and contains no PET / PETE.Plus you get the added bonus of always having a cold drink at the ready.Love it!

I have both this Water Vault and the Sports Water Vault, and I love them both and use them both every day. They are both excellent at keeping cold beverages COLD and hot beverages HOT for hours on end, which is fabulous!! I love the matte finish and the cool sleek logo, which I love to show off to everybody. Aside from that, because they do not sweat, I can put my bottles on a wood surface and not worry about a water ring on the furniture, and for that I am grateful. They are also comfortable to the touch. You will not burn or freeze your hands off while holding them. The main difference between the two is the opening. With this water bottle, you have a little more control of the beverage as you sip, but you don't have the smooth lip-shaped design and additional snap shut tab in the lid that you do with the other. I typically use an 8 oz or 16.9 oz plastic water bottle, which I have replaced with these water bottles for safer ingestion as well as the ability to keep the temperature of the beverage the same for as long as the liquid sits. I have made hot tea in them, left and come back hours later and the hot tea is still hot! Ditto with water. I love that feature. You don't even need ice because the water remains as cold as it was when originally filled. I selected the 17 oz bottle to replace the 16.9 oz water bottle and the 20 oz bottle because I liked the design and structure of it. Honestly, both are great and serve their intended purpose. Sometimes I'll put hot tea in one and water in the other and sip from both while I work, and the best part is that they retain their temperature so you don't have to pour out and waste the drink. I can leave them in my car and the beverage will stay hot or cold until I return. Both are great products that I've already recommended to friends who have also since bought. I highly recommend purchasing both products.

I use this waterbottle every day. Keeps my water nice and cold throughout the day.

This bottle is great! I work on a farm so I constantly have my water bottle handy, and it keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for hours! The top is a little smaller than other bottles I have had in the past, but once I got used to it I actually prefer a smaller opening. The little carabiner on the top is pretty flimsy.

This water bottle is great for going to the gym or on a hike. Very little energy gets through the insulation. I leave mine in the fridge overnight, and it stays cool through lunch easily. Can't recommend enough.

I just returned from the madden journey using these bottles on a trip into the the Bob Marshall Wilderness. They worked great. Everything that was stated about them was true, ( they are light weight, kept my water cool for over 24 hours, and never leaked a drop even when I set my pack sideways in my tent). I recommend these bottles to anyone looking for a quality water bottle, and they look pretty neat as well.

I have been falling further down the rabbit hole of BPA & Phytate avoidance and was on the hunt for a good reusable water bottle. I originally had the Brita-filter Water bottles that assured me it was BPA free on purchase. While I love the idea of being able to filter any water I refill the bottle with on the go - I HATE the idea of that plastic container roasting in a hot car. I came across this bottle and it seemed to promise all that I was looking for: Stainless Steel for BPA & Phytate avoidance, durability, etc. AND insulation for maintaining the temp of your beverage as it should be. After receiving it and using it daily for about 2 weeks let me tell you - IT WORKS! And it works even better than I thought it would. I can put cold water in this bottle and leave it in my car for hours (I live in SC - very hot in August) and when I go to drink it again its still nice & cool! I find that my daily water intake has increased because of the great tasting water that lasts for hours on the go. I love it more than I ever thought I would love a water bottle. I was originally worried about it being too heavy but the weight of this bottle, even full of water, is quite the opposite. It feels lighter than most of the plastic bottles I've carried. Its an investment to spend this kind of money on a water bottle but worth it - if something ever happens to this one I'll be replacing it immediately with another!

Keeps my water/ice cold for almost 24 hours. I prefer cold/ice water. Ice lasts all day and I can keep refilling it with cold water from the cooler at work. Only issue is that it's kind of a pain to carry around when I take it when I run errands.All of the above still applies, but when I put hot coffee in it for a few hours, it made the cover smell like coffee (permanently). I asked the company to take pity on me and send a new one. They did, but it was for the wrong bottle and it doesn't fit. I know I sent them the link to what bottle I bought. I'm pretty sure they sent me the wrong one intentionally since I wasn't paying for it. Good customer service hidden in Wolves Clothing. Not happy at all.

almost perfect...and love it. a normal user generally fill the water first and then fit the cap, but should be careful not to fill beyond the neck of the bottle as the cap has interior insulating extension (not sure what exactly to call it) that spills water out if the bottle is full.otherwise, i love the product, has good material and sexy in its looks and light weight. stands firmly. i drink moderately cold water and retain the coldness. I am happy that it has a layer of copper inside which was the reason for buying this and I wouldnt mind if the inner layer is copper than steel too for the benefits copper provides ([...]). would buy again.update: 2 days into it and my wife asks for one more; so does my friend. May be i need some discount coupons now.

Love the bottle and get asked where I purchased all the time. Its sleek and the black is a nice professional color to have on my desk. Gave up plastic and went with the WaterVault. Holds a lot of liquid and keeps items cold a VERY long time. Morning ice water is still freezing in the afternoon/evening. I soaked with hot soapy water when I first purchased and it never had the metal taste after that. Great bottle.

I wish an insulated bottle didn't cost so much (what's the reason for that, anyway?) but this one is good quality, the black finish is pleasant to the touch and makes it easy to hold. It keeps stuff cold, and should be easy to clean - once I buy an especially skinny bottle brush for it; my regular one won't fit into the neck, another thing that adds to the cost - but otherwise, it's a bottle. With a large logo on it. (Sigh.)

I purchased the water bottle for my wife about 2 months ago. She uses it daily at work, and takes it hiking on the weekends. Some things we have noticed: Pros: It does keep the water cold for a long time. It is a pretty, stylish looking bottle (not that that really matters for a water bottle), with the matte black finish and stainless top and bottom. Cons: It is kind of hard to carry if you are hiking a few miles without a backpack. The great insulating quality makes it a little fat to carry in your hand for a long time; A mesh or drawstring bag would alleviate that problem. Also, the matte black finish will get scratches in it if you are not careful with it. My wife really likes this water bottle, and we would buy it again if we lost this one.

Bought for my teenage daughter and she has been very pleased with the WaterVault bottle. She has taken hot tea top work and even after 4 plus hours she was able to enjoy a hot drink. She has also enjoyed the bottle's ability to keep cold drinks cold also for hours. Top is wide enough to add ice cubes but unfortunately you need a bottle brush to clean since the top is too narrow for a good cleaning with just dishwasher

I got this for my girlfriend so she would have a nice water bottle throughout the day. The seal on the top completely gave out which causes it to leak. That was within 5 months of use. At first their customer service email address never responded to me, but after I lowered my Amazon review rating they said they were sending out some new tops. So, that's a bonus.

As for the overall performance of this thing - it's pretty impressive. We took it to Hawaii where temperatures were near 85 degrees and at the end of the day there was still ice in this thing. The outside of the bottle felt hot to the touch, yet somehow the insulation kept the ice from melting and our water cold. My only beef (aside from the seal on the top) would be the narrow opening. It's slightly too small to easily shove ice cubes from a tray into it. You can dance around this problem by just making smaller than normal cubes.

I did a test where I filled the entire bottle with ice, capped it, and marked the time. After 12 hours there was still visible ice. Pretty cool. The only thing I found wrong with it is that the bottle gives the water a metal taste.

in retrospect i should've gone for a top that was attached to the actual water bottle as i am very prone to losing things. i also have a bit of trouble taking off the top, especially with the metal things still attached to the top. very sleek looking and keeps cool nicely otherwise.

Works great so far, drop it once... it did make a dent on the bottom, but it still works perfectly.

The bottle itself is excellent for keeping 4-5 cubes of ice and plenty of water very cold for hours, but the inconvenience of an unattached cap caused me to only rate it 4 stars overall.

I am in and out of the car all day long and just don't want to take the time to screw the cap off/on every time I leave the car. In order not to lose the cap I put it in my second cup holder and leaving it there while I'm out of the car allows the ice to melt and the water not to remain ice cold. Still plenty cool, though. Our summer days in NC can get amazingly hot and a closed up car causes a significant rise in the temperature, so I can't expect the ice not to melt. If I'm going to be out of the car for quite some time, I'll replace the cap and that allows the bottle to perform at its maximum level. Can't do that often, so I frequently wish the cap were attached and I could replace it easily every time I hop out of the car.

I haven't taken a long trip by car with my wife yet, but when I do, she'll be using the second cup holder and my storage space for this cap will not be available. Then I'll have to figure out where to put it so it won't disappear.

Other than my cap challenge I am very pleased with the bottle. I don't get any taste of metal and really enjoy the capacity of the bottle. Not having to refill it but once or twice during a day is nice. I've used it five times and have put it in the dishwasher after every use and so far it has not harmed the bottle at all. If the only thing that does is some possible cosmetic damage that won't be a problem. The good news is that even if the bottle is damaged so that I can't use it anymore it won't be a big problem since it was so reasonably priced. And you can bet I'll replace it with a bottle with an attached cap.

Works fine but not nearly so pretty in color as the listing shows. I purchased all three metallic colors and they all look almost exactly the same. Not much variance between them, like in the photos on listing.

I just bought the Water Vault. It is true that it does keep the water cold but it feels a bit unstable. I don't know how long it will last. Also the opening is a bit too small. It takes a long time to put in ice cubes. I've used other water bottles, i.e. Under Armour, I was able to fill it with ice cubes in a minute vs about 5-7 minutes with the Water Vault. Also it was advertised that this water bottle will fit most car's cup holder - I find that is impossible especially with the shape.

Bought this for its no spill and non sweating qualities. It worked great for awhile. We didn't have a problem with the paint or denting but it started leaking after a year. I guess that's pretty good for the price but my daughter just spent money at red bubble for stickers she put on rge and now it's really not useable.

I got the neon blue bottle; beautiful shiny color. On my first day of use, the blue paint has already chipped near the mouth of the bottle. I put ice cold water and a couple of ice cubes in it last night, left it in the refrigerator, and then drank from it this afternoon - about 18 hours later. The ice had melted and the water was cold, but not icy cold. It's okay for the use I planned for it; just enough cold water for a one-hour meeting where I did most of the talking and needed to soothe my throat afterwards.

Like that it keeps my water cold throughout the day; however, it's an odd shape and very slippery. I've already dropped it a couple times so it's dented and scratched. Can't seem to find a holder/case to fit the 1L size either.

For the most part WaterVault Soda Classic worked as intended. However, it did not meet the expectation with keeping the liquid hot or cold for a long period of time. Moreover, the paint comes off really easily. It would be nice to offer the option without any paint.

Just received bottle today. Washed and rinsed inside and out. Filled with cold water. Turned bottle over and noticed liquid coming out around the shiny aluminum disk on the bottom. Gentle pressure popped it off to reveal it is bonded in place with a low quality double sided adhesive tape. The liquid was simply water that had gotten in the space under the decorative aluminum disk. I noticed that the "vacuum" space is sealed with black epoxy rather than welded or hermetically sealed metal joints. Appears to be a measure to cut costs (which is surprising since it should be possible to easily weld the inner and outer canisters). Not sure why epoxy is used to seal the evacuation port. But it explains why the bottle is not dishwasher safe: heat would soften the epoxy and lead to loss of seal integrity and loss of vacuum. Such cost-cutting at the expense of quality is regrettable but a sign of the times with "entrepreneurs" farming out their manufacturing to China. Buy a company, and outsource to the lowest bidder.

At first, I really loved this, but within a week, the rubber around the lid stopper started coming out and I couldn't get my bottle to stay completely closed. I'd tighten the cap and just when I thought it was almost done, it would skid and go back to being loose. Today I finally got fed up with it because it fell and the lid popped right off and hot coffee went all over my floor. Not what I expected when I bought a "leakproof, no spill cap." It keeps things hot and cold, but the lid doesn't hold. And it dented pretty badly when it fell today. I think it's been a good ride but I'm throwing it in the garbage.

Love this design. The bottle has a few imperfections right out of the box: little pockmarks and bumps in the white shell. But that's not a huge deal. This bottle really insulates what you put in it. Cold water stays cold, but not as long as hot liquid stays piping hot. Honestly, it almost insulates too well sometimes. Make sure if you're putting hot liquid in that you remember it's still hot when you go to drink it. Sometimes it takes a while for it to cool to drinking temp.

EDIT: The design has rubbed off, which I'm really disappointed about. The look of the bottle was a big factor in buying it, but the logo is completely gone. I'm bummed.

The water bottle is amazing at keeping water cold. The product description and multiple reviews say there is no metallic taste, but this has not been accurate on my water bottle. Unfortunately, water gains a metallic taste after a few hours in the water bottle.

The manufacture should consider etching the bottle with their logo. I have had this water bottle for about 2 months, and the logo has almost completely rubbed off.

I live in Florida, so it's easy to get dehydrated in this heat. I liked the idea of keeping insulated water bottles in my car so I wouldn't have to carry them in to work with me since the place I park is about a mile from my building. I bought this and a Cayman Fitness bottle at the same time to compare. I put an equal number of ice cubes in each in the morning and then filled them with filtered tap water. I left both of them in the car all day (8am to 4pm). I found that when I was able to park in the shade, they were both still cool by the end of the day. On the days I wasn't able to park in a shaded area, the water in this bottle was warm, but the water in the CF bottle was still slightly cool. That's why I stopped using it and bought another CF bottle. I should mention that I did put this bottle in the dishwasher because I avoid washing things by hand as much as possible. The manufacturer recommends hand washing. Maybe that has something to do with my less than great experience.

Keeps water and ice really cold. But opening is so small you can't put bottle under ice dispenser. Opening is too small ice goes every where.

Can't get the inside really clean. Smell coming from inside. Top gasket disintegrating.

Too heavy.... water tastes strange....

Keeps the water cold, but it's like carrying a bowling pin. I prefer a wider mouth opening too in order to put ice in it more easily.

Keeps liquids cool for a moderate period of time, but dents very, very easily. After five months of handwashing only, the plastic threads inside the cap have split, making it unusable. I expected better for the price.

This is a nice looking bottle however it barely keeps water cold for 3 hours, even when I put ice in the container. I would recommend a different container.I have tried a few different approaches, put the bottle in the fridge over night, put it in over night with ice in it, put it over night with ice in it and more ice when I take it out. Same thing each time, after 3ish hours liquid is room temp.

After just a few uses, about 4 times, the paint started smearing. I bought this bottle to use at work and definitely did not want to carry around a worn looking bottle to meetings, so I was very disappointed in the quality. Definitely don't recommend the white one. I gave it two stars because technically it functions as a bottle, but it did not work well. I ended up getting a klean kanteen after, which sometimes goes on sale for cheaper, and noticed a significant difference in quality, i.e. the paint is solid and has no chance of smearing, and it felt thicker and sturdier, so you might want to consider that one instead if you're searching for a stainless steel bottle.

This water bottle has a pretty nice looking design and keeps things cool/warm pretty well. After one year of use however, here are my concerns:

I take this bottle rock climbing and it shows, sporting several dents in the bottle. Also, the little carabiner on the lid is cheap and has already broken. Not a big deal but I actually did use it to clip to my harness sometimes when my hands were full.

The worst offender: The rubber gasket on the lid of my bottle was cheap and stretched to the point of not keeping a seal within one year of use. Instead of getting a new bottle I went ahead and ordered a 3 pack of replacement lids (why are they only available in a 3 pack?) and thankfully the gasket appears to be much higher quality. Comparing to the images for the product it looks like they have the new, better gasket so it's possible this problem has already been fixed and new costumers will get it but I don't know. Now I have two extra lids and nothing to do with them but at least the bottle is functioning again.

I almost gave it a little higher review but really for a bottle that stopped functioning before a year of use it doesn't deserve the 4.7 average it currently has; that is unless the gasket problem has definitely been fixed and you use it for your desk job or don't mind dents.

I bought this product after reading the reviews on here. I don't use it that much but i have noticed since the beginning that I think have got the fault piece and it always leak so it might be cap is faulty otherwise the quality and functionality of the bottle is very good. I don't know how to fix it, i was really hoping to use this for this summer.

I was looking for an uncoated stainless steel bottle and this one looked great. So I bought two, one for my wife and one for me. However in my search, that included on essential criteria that it be Made in USA, apparently forgot to look closely enough and drat, these are made in China. I don't care whether its some specific steel grade certification or not. Both for heath and economic reasons, I try to avoid buying stuff from China which is nearly impossible unless your are wealthy. But I really don't want something that touches food from there. And yes, I'm sure you all can tell me how many things are from China in my life. Too bad I waited too long to return them. My biggest complaint is for Amazon. When I search your site with the phrase "Make in USA", it would be nice it the search engine had an option for true matches, not just close enough. Or better yet, at least put the country of manufacture in the item description. And if you can't do it, you could require it of your vendors, no?

Updated:
The seller shipped me a replacement for free. In general, the customer service is good.

Previous Review:
The paint on the bottle is very easily worn off and when you drop the bottle on your floor, the surface will bend easily. If you think this bottle should be very strong and you're wrong!

This is a great product, to be honest. But it has one fatal flaw- it makes the water taste DISGUSTING. I'm not sure why, and I've washed it in different ways dozens of times, but water just always tastes too bad to even consider drinking within an hour or two.

The bottle is mouth is very narrow.Filling water from office freezer or even home refrigerator is very tough and water spills all over.

If you drop it, it is junk.Company is uncooperative in helping me.Do not waste your time!!Look elsewhere!!

This is already leaking. Disappointed.

Item came with scratches and stains on the bottom, which made me think I received a returned/used item. I returned it and am looking for a similar product made in the USA, not China.

First one comes with a bent on the opening part. Second one comes without sealing rubber on the cap.

Tastes and smells like metal

Well, Robyn.

I was going to spare you the news that your bottle already went into the recycling bin.

I (as I assume many others) grieve the loss of a truly stunning product made by Eco Vessel. It was available in 25 and 40 ounce sizes (I believe.) The key feature was that it was triple walled stainless steel.

Now that product truly lived up to its promise. Somewhere along the line I'm assuming that they got the Chinese middle finger on their production standards. The tops stopped fitting well and the newer models leaked when you drank from them. The tops were no longer deep enough to seal properly.

So I looked for a replacement that worked as well. Initially, I found the double walled Mira. It's just OK. After 8 hours at room temperature (which at my house is 66° F.) the water inside the bottle is tepid. Not truly cold (as Eco kept it.)

Since then, I've still been looking for a truly good product. I'm sorry to say that your bottle doesn't perform even nearly as well as the Mira does. I think it's the cheap plastic cap on yours that's the weakest point.

If you want to create a truly superior product, start with using triple insulation. Then use a decent insulating cap. I'd gladly pay twice as much for a product that really works. (You can hold me to that.) Your current model is the worst of the several I've purchased (by far.) That's why it went to the recyclers.

The others are literally the same bottles as Mira, with different logos. It's sad. One is from my husband, from Nordstrom at $38 plus tax.

Before you ask, yes, I did read and follow your directions.

I assume this is not what you were hoping for. But given that you persisted with three unsolicited emails, I decided not to keep my mistake to myself.

I see that there are no fewer than four Mira-like bottles on Amazon alone. Again, I'd rethink your cap, if you'd like to become competitive.

Best regards and good luck.

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Had it one month and the cap is broken so that it leaks. Strong bottle, cheap lid. I would rate it higher
if the company sent extra lids with the bottle, or made the screw top stainless steal as well.

I do not understand all the good reviews. This is nothing more than a glorified canteen.
It keeps drinks barely cool, not cold. It evens sounds like the canteen I had during the Vietnam Era.

Nice bottle at first after a couple months it started to develop rust.