I Take 30 Trips a Year. This Japanese Water Bottle Comes on Every One

It’s never more important to stay hydrated than when traveling, but a great reusable mug or bottle serves you long before and after you hop on a plane. Most of us aren’t drinking enough water daily — and, if we’re honest, a flimsy bottle we don’t actually like using isn’t helping. 

As someone who logs roughly 30 trips a year, I’ve become particular about what makes the cut in my carry-on, and Zojirushi’s affordable, functional and stylish GoCafe travel mug has earned a permanent spot in my backpack. Insulated, leak-proof, light, and genuinely pleasant to drink from, it’s the rare everyday object that quietly changes a habit just by being good at its job.

Zojirushi’s stainless-steel mug has Stanley’s beat

In addition to traveling regularly, I also write about kitchen appliances and tools, and I don’t dole out superlatives when they’re not earned. I know from experience that many best lists come down to nuance or

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