Water bottle recommendations?

Greetings, and please accept my apologies if this particular discussion doesn't quite fit the intended scope of this document.

So, I was wondering if any of you are familiar with those high-end water bottles that seem to retail for around $200 or even more...$100 I've heard people describing them as "wellness" bottles, and from what I can gather, they are made of glass rather than plastic.
To be perfectly honest, I am completely in the dark regarding their specific benefits, and despite my attempts to search online, I haven't been able to find a definitive answer, so I thought I might reach out to this group instead.

Does anyone happen to know if there is a specific industry term for these types of vessels, and if so, where might one go to actually purchase one?

Let’s be real: there is no such thing as a "healthy" water bottle; there is only the one that isn't actively making you sick.

Now, everyone talks about BPA-free plastic like it's some kind of holy grail, but if you look at the emerging data, even those materials might be leaching certain chemicals into your drink—though, to be fair, I don't think we have the definitive, peer-reviewed studies to slam the door on them just yet.

If you want to play it safe, glass is your best bet, though you really need to consider how easy it is to scrub out—because let's face it, you actually have to clean it occasionally—and the design of the cap, specifically ensuring there aren't any weird crevices where bacteria can set up camp. You can find these bottles anywhere from a few bucks at a local Target to well over a hundred dollars depending on the capacity, the lid style, or the aesthetic; you can always grab a neoprene sleeve online for a couple of dollars to protect it without breaking the bank too much.

And then, finally, we get to what you were probably hinting at—Eminem, or basically the "idiot tax." Look, if you have a burning desire to drop serious cash on a designer glass vessel just because it looks pretty, or if you have this strange fetish for drinking out of something with a recognizable brand name, go right ahead, but please, spare me the nonsense about "water vibrations" or "reprogramming molecules." That whole New Ageist drivel is complete garbage with zero scientific backing.

So, bottom line: if you just need something to sit on your desk at the office while you sip away, just pick up any decent glass bottle, but for heaven's sake, avoid anything with a cheap metal cap—like those standard liter bottles you see in vending machines—because after a few turns of the screw, you’ll start seeing traces of metal and oxide rubbing off onto the glass.

But if you’re heading out for a hike, a road trip, or something similar, honestly, BPA-free plastic is perfectly fine. Even if future research suggests there are some questionable additives in there, I’d still argue the risk of shattering a glass bottle mid-trail—which could lead to actual dehydration or worse—is a much more pressing concern.

Starting a new thread

I’m weighing my options—stainless steel versus uncertainty
} I can't decide whether to go with a stainless steel tumbler (keeps water ice-cold and tea at the exact temperature you want) or one of those glass bottles with the bamboo lid and silicone sleeve

(Honestly, my current needs are met by basic plastic bottles, but I’d like to get used to better quality)🙂

Thanks