Best Chug Lid for a Wide Mouth Water Bottle (Fits Hydro Flask Wide Mouth)

The best chug lid for a wide mouth water bottle is one that matches your 2.28 in neck, seals with a rubber gasket, and lets you carry the bottle on one finger. The NuRich Loop Lid ($9.99) does all three, and it fits Hydro Flask wide mouth and most wide-mouth bottles with a 2.28 in neck, from 12 to 64 oz.

What is a chug lid?

A chug lid has a wide drinking spout under a small cap, so water pours out fast instead of through a straw or a narrow sip hole. You twist or pop the cap off, drink, and close it again. It suits people who like big gulps: at the gym, after yard work, or on a quick break.

The trade-off is speed vs. control. A straw lid lets you sip without tipping the bottle; a chug lid lets you drink more in one go. If you're still deciding between styles, our Loop vs. Spout chug lid comparison walks through both.

What to check before you buy a chug lid

1. The neck size. Wide-mouth lids fit wide-mouth necks, about 2.28 in across. Capacity doesn't matter: a 12 oz and a 64 oz wide-mouth bottle can share the same neck. Not sure what you have? Here's how to measure the 2.28 in neck.
2. The "not compatible with" line. Some listings name bottles a lid does not fit. Read that line too, not just the fit line.
3. A gasket inside the lid. The rubber ring is what stops drips at the threads.
4. How you'll carry it. A carry loop or handle means you can hook the bottle on a finger or a bag strap.
5. How you'll wash it. Look for "top-rack dishwasher safe" on the listing if you don't want to hand-wash every day.

The NuRich Loop Lid: what the listing says

Here is exactly what our Loop Lid listing states, nothing more:

• Chug spout and carry loop in one wide mouth replacement lid.
• Fits 2.28 in neck, 12–64 oz bottles, including Hydro Flask wide mouth bottles.
• Leak-proof rubber gasket inside the lid.
• Rubber coating on the lid, made to handle outdoor use and resist bite marks.
• BPA-free and top-rack dishwasher safe.
• 90-day money back guarantee.
• $9.99.

How to put the Loop Lid on and check it for leaks

1. Check that the rubber gasket sits flat inside the lid.
2. Thread the lid onto the neck until it seats firmly. Don't force it past snug.
3. Fill the bottle halfway, close the chug cap, and hold the bottle upside down over the sink for a few seconds.
4. If you see drips at the threads, take the lid off, re-seat the gasket and try again.

Still dripping? Our post on why a water bottle lid leaks covers five things to check.

Need a bottle for it?

If your old bottle is dented or you want a second one, the NuRich 32 oz Insulated Water Bottle ($29.99) has a wide mouth, so the Loop Lid fits it. It comes with a straw lid, is made of 18/8 stainless steel with double-wall insulation, and keeps drinks cold for 18+ hours and hot for 12 hours. Keep the straw lid for slow sipping at your desk and swap on the Loop Lid when you want to chug.

Get the Loop Lid

Measured a 2.28 in neck? Shop the NuRich Loop Lid for $9.99.

FAQ

Does the NuRich Loop Lid fit a Hydro Flask?

It fits Hydro Flask wide mouth bottles. It does not fit standard mouth bottles, which have a narrower neck.

What size is a wide mouth water bottle lid?

Most wide-mouth bottles have a neck about 2.28 in across (roughly 58 mm). The Loop Lid listing says it fits 2.28 in neck bottles from 12 to 64 oz.

Is a chug lid leak-proof?

A chug lid seals when the cap is closed and the gasket is seated. The Loop Lid has a rubber gasket inside; do the upside-down sink test after you put it on.

Can I put the Loop Lid in the dishwasher?

Yes. The listing says it's dishwasher safe on the top rack.

Chug lid or straw lid: which should I get?

Pick a chug lid if you like fast, big gulps and want to carry the bottle by a loop. Pick a straw lid if you'd rather sip without tipping the bottle. Many people keep one of each for the same wide-mouth bottle.

Written by the NuRich team in Winder, GA. We cite primary sources and only state what's on our product listings.

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