Tatyana Fortune

It’s so important to stay hydrated and drink water when traveling, and the Larq Water Bottle ($95 to 118) gives you peace of mind with water that tastes good and won’t harm you. This water bottle might be on the expensive side, but I promise you it is 100% worth it. The attractive bottle keeps beverages cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 with double-walled stainless steel, and allows you to fill your water bottle up wherever you are exploring . The technology that makes this all possible is pretty innovative – it is equipped with a UV-C LED light that can eliminate up to 99.99 percent of bacteria and viruses from your water and bottle. The ultraviolet light disrupts the DNA in bacteria and viruses to prevent them for reproducing and contaminating your water. The UV beam automatically self-cleans and purifies your water every two hours, killing waterborne microorganisms as well as any odor-causing germs that might have been introduced from your mouth. You can also activate the light by tapping the lid – once for normal purification (60 seconds), twice for a more extensive ‘“adventure mode” (3 minutes). Just note, though, that the bottle won’t remove impurities like metals or fluoride. (For that, check out the LARQ pitcher!)

The bottle comes with a water-safe USB port on the lid, and one charge can last one to two months. If the bottle is empty, you can hold down the lid for 5 seconds to turn off the self-cleaning mode. The bottle comes in a variety of colors and two different sizes – 17 oz. and 25 oz.

I also found a cheaper alternative for this product for those on a budget.