Best Products Style Travel Accessories The Best Collapsible Water Bottles That Won't Take up Space in Your Bag By Kim Duong Kim Duong Instagram Twitter Kim Duong has worked in the travel and fashion space as an editor and freelance writer for six years. She's contributed to publications like InStyle, StyleCaster, and Cosmopolitan, writing compelling articles that link readers to the latest trends in fashion and destination travel. Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts in strategic communications from Elon University and now works as a senior shopping editor for Cosmopolitan magazine. * 6+ years writing travel and fashion content * Received a bachelor's degree in strategic communications from Elon University * Currently holds the title of senior shopping editor for Cosmopolitan magazine Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines and Madeline Diamond Madeline Diamond Twitter Madeline Diamond is an Associate Commerce Editor for Travel + Leisure, where she covers news and deals about travel products, such as luggage, fashion, and tech. Originally from California, she now lives in Brooklyn and can often be found in her favorite park with a cappuccino in hand. She brings her lifelong love of travel to her role, especially when it comes to researching and reviewing the best travel products on the market.Madeline Diamond has been with Travel + Leisure since 2019, where she started as an Associate Digital Editor, then joined the commerce team in 2021.In addition to her work on the commerce team, she also frequently writes features, profiles, and trend pieces about the culture of travel.Madeline has also been published in Apartment Therapy, The Huffington Post, and Business Insider.Madeline attended Bucknell University, where she studied creative writing and American history. She was on staff of The Bucknellian student newspaper all four years and was named editor-in-chief during her junior year. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 1, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon If you've been savoring your time outside these days by taking long walks and hikes, the right gear will be sure to improve your experience, and that includes comfortable shoes, activewear, and even a trusty water bottle to stay hydrated. Related: More must-have hiking gear Thankfully, collapsible water bottles have recently grown in popularity. They're generally made with lightweight, flexible materials like silicone that allow you to fold, flatten, or twist them down to become compact enough to fit easily into your bag (or even your pocket in some cases) and then expand again when it's time to fill up. Below, we bring you six of the best collapsible water bottles to pack for your next trip or take on your next hike. If you're worried about the bottle collapsing while you're trying to drink from it, that's not an issue with these structured picks. And they all cost less than $30 01 of 06 Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle Courtesy of Amazon This foldable water bottle has a leak-proof cap, is dishwasher safe, and is made of durable, shatterproof silicone. And thanks to a handy strap, it's easy to fold up and store away when empty. To buy: amazon.com, $25 02 of 06 Vapur Element Water Bottle Courtesy of Amazon This flexible bag-bottle comes with a carabiner so you can hook it onto your bag for hands-free carrying. To buy: amazon.com, from $12 03 of 06 Hydaway Collapsible Water Bottle Courtesy of Amazon This 17-ounce bottle shrinks down into a compact disc that you can easily fit into a backpack, or even your pocket. To buy: amazon.com, $20 04 of 06 Que Collapsible Bottle Courtesy of Amazon This spiraled bottle collapses into half its size with just a simple push. To buy: amazon.com, $26 05 of 06 TOMNK Set of 9 Collapsible Water Bottles Courtesy of Amazon These portable water bottles hold 16 ounces, but they can be folded up when not in use. An attached clip also makes them easy to store on-the-go. Plus, they come in a set of nine, so you can share these bottles with friends and family. To buy: amazon.com, $11 06 of 06 Semetor Collapsible Water Bottle Courtesy of Amazon This silicone bottle is perfect for keeping both hot and cold beverages at their desired temperatures. And when it's empty, the bottle collapses and can easily be stored away. To buy: amazon.com, $12 Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit