The SOMA Water Bottle
I was on the search for a simple water bottle a few months back, and stumbled on the SOMA brand during my search. They made some waves when they first came out based on their no frills approach in design, and their willingness to donate to charity: water for every filter they sell out of their flagship water pitcher.
Sadly, these products aren’t available in Canada, so I picked one up while I was traveling in LA. Here are my thoughts after using it for the last month.
The simple packaging invokes what’s inside.
The back of the box contains some information on the charity they participate in, as well as some basic details on the product.
The box slides open to reveal the bottle in a small paper sleeve.
At 17oz. it’s a pretty decent size, but it would be nice for a choice on something a bit bigger as well.
If you’re looking for something a little more bold, it’s available in 3 other colors.
The cap is leak proof with an outer shell consisting of bamboo.
It seals really well — I haven’t been worried about carrying this full and sealed inside of my bag.
It has a soft silicone shell over the bottle so it grips well, and should protect the glass in case of a fall. The silicone is rounded at the base though, so I’ve found it can tip over pretty easily.
The bottle is made from BPA-free, borosilicate glass which just so happens to be shatterproof.
One thing I’ve noticed when looking online for bottles was the abundance of branding all over everything. The soft debossed SOMA logo on the silicone was one of the most subtle I found.
Final thoughts
Overall, I’m becoming a fan of SOMA. It’s nice to see some new products in a space where everything seems to look identical, and the charity donations are a nice touch.
While you’re going to have more size options and better insulation with something like Swell or Hydroflask, SOMA offers a glass alternative that’s taste free, and a little bit nicer to look at.
This article was originally posted on minimalgoods.co
