Owalas Or Stanleys?

   3/7/24                                                                                                                                                                                                                       By: Emerson DeSalle

A lot of people have different opinions on what type of water bottle is the absolute best. Owalas or Stanleys, which water bottle is better?  Stanleys and Owalas come in many sizes and colors, are they actually popular just because of the fun colors? 

This is a Stanley cup

Stanley cups have been popular since 2019, which is a long time considering about 5 years of popularity for a water bottle. The regular water bottle blows up for a few months to a year. Owalas came out in 2020 and have been popular ever since.

 One of the reasons that Stanley cups are popular is because they have been posted on Tik Tok. Some people believe that they are “The best water bottle in the world.” People either believe that claim or disagree. Adults and children have been influenced by the Stanley cup also because of the handle that you use to carry the cup around. Dorothy Hamilton said, “I think Stanleys are better because they keep your water cold for a long amount of time.” A cup that isn’t spill proof but can keep your water cold for a long time, is that a cup worth purchasing?

Owalas are popular because they also come in many different colors and sizes for everyone! They also have a great design that makes them easy to use! The water bottle is spill proof and has a great design on how you can drink from it! You have the option to drink from the straw. Or there is a big hole by the straw to waterfall your drink. 

This is an Owala 

Personally I think that Owalas are a better option and actually worth your money. Owalas are 25 dollars and A LOT less expensive than the $40-$50 Stanley cup.  You could get 2 Owalas for the same price for 1 stanley cup.  Audrey Gudmundson said, “I think Owalas are better because they are cheaper and they have lots of fun colors!”

This is another Owala 

Owalas have the coolest design I have ever seen! Have you ever wondered where the name Owala comes from? When you drink out of the water bottle you look like a koala! That is something so creative that I never would have thought of.


Everyone is allowed to have their own opinions. Personally I think that Owalas are better because they are spill proof and are cheaper. Stanleys are a very popular cup, but I believe that Owalas are better even though they are less popular.

Contributor bio: Emerson DeSalle is a 7th grader that loves to play tennis, show choir, make jewelry and color with her dad!