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18 August 2026

Shoppers’ favourite insulated water bottle that keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours drops to $40.99

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Shoppers’ favourite insulated water bottle that keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours drops to $40.99

A viral water bottle spotted all over social media has just been slashed in price. The Owala FreeSip Insulated Water Bottle — a crowd-favourite with over 40,000 reviews — is a whopping 32 per cent off ...

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