Do I need to keep the rubber top on the straw. I lost mine and now I feel like my bottle leaks?
1770935
I don't think you need that part and my bottle is leaking since the first use anyway...
584661
use the Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Flip Lid, it works very well and does not leak under normal use I however use cap that came with the bottle when I put it in my camera bag.
494375
Generally,yes. If you fail to pull the straw all the way against the top creating the seal after washing, it will leak as well.
1420353
I'm not sure I understand the ?. Of course it leaks when you turn the top. Only load it when the top is tight. Is the silicon "straw" in the center?
1750176
My bottle also leaked when stored horizontally. So I keep it upright in storage now. Teflon tape might also work.
2268954
Do you have a good seal on the bottle? It should be very snug. I had one bottle that I had to use one of the rubber adapters with, but most fit perfectly. Pam
2031862
The bottle that I have has a straw. It tucks neatly away when you twist the cap. Hope this helps.
2040611
Yes, it is. Also, FYI, I am unhappy with the small hole on top, plus space around the straw that allow leaking if it tips or falls over. I read others note this & thought it would not be a problem for me, but it has been. Currently looking for one like this (I like all the other features.) w/o holes on top.
852339
I had no problem with the top, but was not able to put it to use...the one I purchased began leaking as soon as I filled it with the recipe and ice. The spigot was not up to par...silver plastic is not what is needed on such an item. Top screwed on tightly.
1545358
Yes, my first one leaked so I bought another and the second one leaks too. I may return it, or just use them in the car where they will remain right-side up all the time. Also, even when upright if the mouthpiece is open then warming air in the bottle will push a LOT of water up and out of the straw and all over your cupholder area. So if you use it in the car make sure to close it. I'd never carry one of these in a backpack. Water does really taste better though, so I'll accept the limited usefulness.
1716647
The straw is part of the filter system. If you remove the filter/straw you can still drink from the bottle if you tip it.
890958
Hi, after answering "yes" yesterday, I looked close at the bottle. I was wrong. There was leak, it became solid around the top. I guess that's why I didn't noticed it.
1346345
Yes, the straw is not water tight (for obvious reasons), so it will leak both around the straw and through the straw itself.
561716
The tighter you screw the lid, the more likely the liquid will come back up through the straw. It's possible to screw the lid on just tight enough that it doesn't leak but not so tight that it comes back up through the straw.
214051
Either your caps or your bottles are defective. Exchange them with Amazon or contact Lifefactory directly. I own 10 of the 9-ounce size bottles and have used them to transport drinks for my daughter almost daily for over a year. I have never had one leak. We also use them to mix formula and have to shake them vigorously for several minutes; no leaks. Lifefactory advertises these as leakproof so I'm sure they will help you resolve the issue if Amazon doesn't. Good luck!
1146278
Make sure you unscrew it all the way to loosen it before you mount it onto your bottle.Don't over tighten it. It just needs to be snug.
167651
I didn't have any problem with the bottle sweating. The straw does not have a cover but it folds up. I never had a problem with it leaking or anything like that.