Oprah’s Favorite Water Bottle Holder Bag Got a Makeover

Hydration is important, but having to carry around a water bottle everywhere—especially while traveling—can be a real nuisance. Schlepping it around by hand can wear out your fingers, and holding it by the top handle can make it easy to smack into walls. Not to mention, it disappears so much more easily, as most things do when they’re not attached to our bodies. The solution is to wear your water—not on your back like an ultramarathoner, but across your body in a water bottle holder, just like Oprah does.

The WanderFull HydroBag—a water bottle holder that’s both cute and functional—has earned a spot in her highly-anticipated Favorite Things list twice over. And now, the brand has just rolled out a bunch of cute new styles for summer (pickleball-inspired water bottle carrier, anyone?).

WanderFull HydroBag Water Bottle Holder Bag

When selecting the WanderFull HydroBag for the list in 2023, Oprah called it “cute and multifunctional,” saying that “it holds my water bottle when I’m hiking in Maui,” and “for city walkabouts.” The following year—when she added it to the list again—she noted that it’s also great for carrying your phone, keys, cash, and water to the gym. “This quilted water bottle carrier, with slim zip pockets, holds only the essentials you need,” she added.

This crossbody water bottle holder has a cylindrical shape that accommodates bottles up to 3.5 inches in diameter. That means it can hold most popular reusable water bottles, including the Hydro Flask Travel Tumblers, and the wide-bottomed Owala FreeSip in 32 ounces. 

Whether your reason for buying a water bottle carrier is to free up your hands or keep from scratching, denting, and inevitably losing your treasured $40 water vessel, this clever bottle sling serves all purposes. “As an adult with autism, I often forget to drink water or misplace things—especially my Stanley cups. The guilt of constantly replacing them adds up, and my sweet husband works so hard to help me. That’s why this product truly means so much to me,” one reviewer wrote. “It’s not just helpful—it’s perfect. Stylish, functional, and absolutely adorable.”

WanderFull HydroBag Water Bottle Holder

This functional crossbody bag has two zipper-secured pockets—one big enough for a large phone on the outside, and a smaller one for cards and cash on the inside. It’s lined with a water-resistant material, in case your bottle leaks, and has a two-inch-thick adjustable strap. 

The original WanderFull HydroBag comes in a wide array of colors (39, to be exact), but the new summery styles range from black and white tropical flowers to navy with an embroidered nautical anchor emblem. One style is emerald green, complete with embroidered golf clubs and a blue, white, and green strap. Two more sporty options are donned with either tennis rackets or pickleball paddles, while other motifs include colorful coral reef prints, preppy plaids, and a New England-inspired canvas version that features a subtle red lobster. 

WanderFull HydroBag Water Bottle Holder Bag

While this listing of the WanderFull HydroBag has only been on Amazon for a few months, it has already garnered a few impressive five-star reviews. One shopper who bought it for the U.S. Open said that they’ve already gotten “so many compliments.” adding that it’s lightweight and very convenient to use. One shopper who purchased it to wear at Mardi Gras parades gave it a five-star rating, sharing that it had enough space for not just their water bottle but their “cell phone, ID and debit cards, lip balm, pack of gum, sunscreen, and hair accessories.” They wrote they “will absolutely use [it] again in a tourist/travel situation.”

Plenty of people think that the Oprah-approved WanderFull HydroBag is well worth its $69 price tag—but if you’re looking to find a similar bag for less, we found a few options starting at just $22 on Amazon, below.

More Deals on Water Bottle Holder Bags:

Bagsmart Quilted Water Bottle Holder

Neicoa Straw Water Bottle Holder

Stanley All Day Quencher Carry All

Telena Water Bottle Holder

Lexiyat Water Bottle Crossbody Bag

At the time of publishing, the price started at $69.

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