Venture Pal 32 oz Motivational Water Bottle with Straw & Time Marker - Track Daily Water Intake, Leak-Proof, BPA-Free - Perfect for Gym, Hiking, Office & School Hydration

I've had this water bottle for about 4 months now, the only thing I don't really like about it is the sound it makes when you drink out of it. The L missing in goal doesn't really bother me, I didn't really notice it until I read some of the comments about it. But the bottle did come in the box in the picture and also it came with a bag I guess you can put it in. I have dropped and the bottle has also fell on hard wood floor and its perfectly fine not cracks or dents.Definitely worth buying a bottle. My wife doesn't enjoy drinking water fot some reason, but ever since I got her this bottle, she's definitely drunk more. What stands out from this bottle against all the other drinking bottles (not of its kind) as to why she drinks water more is the straw. The fact that she doesn't have to pick up a bottle and tilt her back to drink is awesome. I personally like the locking feature on it as it helps ensuring it from leaking; like a double lock feature. And it's also not intimidating. For someone who doesn't drink water a lot, it's not like she has an entire gallon to down the entire day. Starting with 32 Oz for the day is good. And she's done before noon, it becomes an accomplishment for her, and she looks forward to filling it up and drinking more. We've had it about 7 months now, and she nows drinks at least two a day. Awesome bottle. Would recommend it to anyone.I thought I was getting a water bottle like my sons already had because the outside looks similar, but it turns out this one was so much better my sons asked me to buy them one like this one to replace theirs.What makes it better? I love the fact it has a straw inside and you can suck it. Theirs was just an opening at the top like a Gatorade sports bottle (the ones athletes use on the field), so it was more prone to leaking, you had to tip your head back, and it was hard to drink if you were lying down, which we do a lot due to having disabilities.The other water bottles we had came with a long cleaner tool, which this one did not, so I ended up buying something from Walmart that is made out of silicone and came with a straw brush also to clean the inside and straw with, so that is the only downer. It would have been a perk for them to include one.But I love the colors and the close feature also for when I am traveling, especially during Covid being immune compromised. I love I can protect that straw, which is made out of silicone. Honestly, it is like an adult sippy cup.It is one of my favorite Amazon buys, and I highly recommend it.Felt too big for middle schooler backpack or even overall. Had to return it. Giving all 5s since if it had matched my size expectations, I would have kept it. My daughter loved its looks & I loved quality (by appearance/hand feel). Wish they had 24oz & shorter version.The L on goal at the 9am and 3pm line is missing. I thought maybe mine had fallen off during a wash or something but my friend also bought this and hers is missing too lol. No big deal but seems to be they’re all like this. She bought a blue one.I was so bad about drinking enough water throughout the day, but this “makes” me drink water. I take it everywhere. It’s very durable, has never leaked, and is easy to fill and wash. I love it!I use this water bottle every day I feel it two or three times a day my water stays cold there’s no condensation no sweating it’s fantasticI purchased this water bottle because of the color and the fact that it fits in my car cup holder. Then I noticed that there is a typo. Oh well, I guess I will just remember my GOA! Oh, it also makes that annoying high pitched sound when you drink from it.Absolutely love this bottle. My second purchase!I bought this product as this was from Venture Pal and Venture Pal is a well known brand. But what I received is not an original Venture Pal product. As per the amazon images, the bottle comes in box. But I havent received the bottle packed in a box, rather got in a cheap plastic cover. Also couldnt find the branding anywhere. So I dont think it is safe to keep water in this bottle as am not sure this bottle plastic is of good quality. Now am confused to buy branded items from amazon since there is no way to identify if the product is original or duplicate.I’ve been keeping very hydrated thanks in part to the ease of use of this bottle. The flip lid is so easy to use. I also love the straw design and slim bottle. Several of my family members have wanted to buy one too.Made up of cheap material. Earlier received a product with a dent on the bottle. After receiving the replacement, the lock broke out of regular use and the return window is closed now. Do not waste your money on this