Hydro Flask
20 Oz Insulated Container
This 20 oz (591 ml) Hydro Flask insulated container is a wide-mouth, double-walled stainless steel food jar with a watertight screw-on lid, intended for carrying lunches, soups, snacks, and hot or cold beverages. Its BPA-free TempShield vacuum insulation keeps cold contents cold for up to 24 hours and hot contents hot for up to 12 hours, and the unit is dishwasher safe but must not be placed in a microwave or freezer. The listed capacity is 591 ml (19.98 fl oz); user reports in Hydro Flask forums indicate the practical fill volume is lower, with one owner measuring roughly 17 oz, which is relevant when tracking daily fluid intake.
- Material
- BPA-free double-walled stainless steel
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Food & Beverage Carriers > Thermoses
Size
Specifications
20 oz insulated stainless steel container with TempShield technology to keep food and beverages hot or cold.
BPA-free double-walled stainless steel construction; TempShield insulation keeps beverages cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours; watertight lid.
- Material
- BPA-free double-walled stainless steel
- Occasion
- everyday, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Food & Beverage Carriers > Thermoses
Additional Attributes
- BPA-free
- double-walled stainless steel
- TempShield technology
- keeps beverages cold for 24 hours
- keeps beverages hot for 12 hours
- watertight lid
- dishwasher safe
- do not microwave
- do not freeze
- 591 ml capacity
- 20 oz capacity
- Hydro Flask
- Simons Maison
Product Insights
Wide-mouth insulated food jar, not a narrow-neck bottle Listed capacity is 591 ml (19.98 fl oz), but some buyers report actual usable capacity closer to 17 oz TempShield double-wall vacuum insulation keeps beverages cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours per the PDP For hot food, practical holding is shorter than the beverage rating: about 2 hours piping hot, 4 hours comfortably hot, 6 hours warm; preheating adds 30–60 minutes Watertight/leakproof lid with a silicone gasket; tested with soup and water in a backpack side pocket Wide diameter trades heat retention for easy filling/eating: in one test, the 20 oz Hydro Flask hit 157°F after 1 hour, while narrower jars stayed 170–178°F
Verified claims
- form_factor
- Wide-mouth insulated food jar, not a narrow-neck bottle
- capacity
- Listed capacity is 591 ml (19.98 fl oz), but some buyers report actual usable capacity closer to 17 oz
- dimensions_weight
- Stands 4.65 in (11.8 cm) tall with a 4.3 in (10.9 cm) diameter body; weighs about 435 g (0.96 lb) empty
- material
- 18/8 pro-grade stainless steel interior and exterior; BPA-free
- insulation
- TempShield double-wall vacuum insulation keeps beverages cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours per the PDP
- hot_food_retention
- For hot food, practical holding is shorter than the beverage rating: about 2 hours piping hot, 4 hours comfortably hot, 6 hours warm; preheating adds 30–60 minutes
- cold_food_retention
- Cold beverages can stay cold up to 24 hours per the PDP, but cold solid foods need help—pre-chill or add ice—because fridge-cold food warms past 40°F within about 2 hours in tested jars
- lid_design
- Screw-off lid doubles as a wide-mouth bowl for eating directly, portioning to cool, or sharing
- leakproof_seal
- Watertight/leakproof lid with a silicone gasket; tested with soup and water in a backpack side pocket
- care
- Dishwasher safe; top rack recommended for lid longevity, though some decorated versions are hand-wash only
- cleaning
- Interior has no non-stick coating; sticky foods like chili and oatmeal need a 10-minute warm soapy soak and bottle brush
- warnings
- Do not put the container in the microwave or freezer; fill only to 1–2 cm below the lid
- gasket_maintenance
- Soft lid gaskets can become prone to staining or odors over time; remove and wash separately
- exterior_finish
- Exterior uses Color Last powder coat—durable, sweat-free, grippy finish
- value
- At 48 CAD, it's a premium food jar; cheaper Thermos and Stanley options perform similarly, but Hydro Flask offers a lifetime warranty
- variants
- Available in Black, Sage Green, and Burgundy at the same 48 CAD, all ONE SIZE and in stock; color is the only choice
- use_cases
- Suits a single meal—soup and sandwich or generous chili—at about 2.5 cups; not family-style portions
- comparison
- Wide diameter trades heat retention for easy filling/eating: in one test, the 20 oz Hydro Flask hit 157°F after 1 hour, while narrower jars stayed 170–178°F
- preheat_method
- Preheat with boiling water before filling with hot food; use ice water for cold food
- food_safety
- Keep hot food above 60°C and consume within about 6 hours; discard leftovers
Product record
- Title
- 20 Oz Insulated Container
- Brand
- Hydro Flask
- Price
- 48 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 4 sourcesUses
Packing a hot lunch to go
Pack soups, chili, pasta or other hot meals to take to work or school, with the lid on to keep the food from cooling. A reviewer found food stayed piping hot for 2 hours and comfortably hot for 4, and that pre-heating the jar with hot water before filling added roughly 30 to 60 minutes of heat retention. The roughly 2.5-cup, 20-ounce size suits a single meal rather than family-style portions, the exterior stays safe to handle even with boiling-hot contents, and because the stainless steel jar is not microwave safe you will rely on the insulation instead of reheating.[2,3,4]
Keeping drinks and snacks cold all day
Pack this insulated container with a cold beverage, iced coffee, or chilled snacks when you're heading out for the day. The double-wall TempShield insulation is designed to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and a reviewer reports cold food stays cold all day in the jar. It's a fit for commutes, workdays, or outings where you want refreshments to stay cold until you're ready for them.[2,4]
Transport a Full Meal on the Go
When preparing food to take on the go, this insulated container holds enough capacity for a complete meal, such as a soup and sandwich combo or generous chili portion. Its leakproof seal and design make it convenient for tossing into a standard backpack side pocket. The double-wall vacuum insulation helps maintain food temperatures, whether keeping contents cold or hot.[2]
Toting soup or saucy meals in your bag without leaks
Use this insulated food jar to carry liquid-heavy meals like soup or chili in a backpack or bag. According to one reviewer's testing, the silicone-gasket lid sealed tightly with both soup and water inside, with no leaks from a standard backpack side pocket. That reviewer also notes the lid is genuinely leakproof, so you can transport food without worrying about spills on other belongings.[2]
Eating straight from the lid on the go
The screw-off lid of this 20 oz insulated food jar doubles as a wide-mouth, leakproof bowl, so you can eat directly from it without packing an extra dish or hunting for a microwave. A reviewer notes you can also portion hot food into the lid to cool it faster or split a meal between the jar and lid for sharing.[2]
An occasional way to hold water when it's what you have on hand
One Hydro Flask owner describes using this 20 oz insulated container to hold bottled water on an occasion when it was all they had available, pouring in a 16.9 oz bottle's contents, which they said fit inside. Based on that experience, they found the container holds roughly 17 oz rather than a full 20 oz. The same person acknowledged that pouring bottled water into a Hydro Flask is commonly considered unwise, so this reflects a one-time, improvised use rather than a recommended routine.[1]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A short, wide cylindrical insulated container with a matte black body, flat black screw-on lid, a narrow stainless steel band below the lid, and a centered white logo on the front.
- Overall shapeShort, wide cylinder with a gently rounded base and straight vertical side walls visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.49 (high) - Lid geometryFlat, circular screw-on lid with a slightly recessed central area and rounded outer edge; lid sits flush on top of the container.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Stainless bandNarrow metallic band encircling the top of the body immediately below the lid; reflective silver finish with subtle highlights.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.36 · w 0.54 · h 0.06 (high) - Surface finishMatte finish on the main body and lid, showing even diffuse reflections and no high-gloss specular highlights on the black surface.
- Front logoWhite stylized icon printed on the front center of the body, consisting of an abstract hand-like shape with a central circular element.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Logo text/transcriptionNo legible alphanumeric text is present on the product surface in this view; only the white icon is visible.
Other
Product shot on a light-colored tiled surface with a vertical wooden background, warm directional lighting from the left creating a soft shadow to the right.
- Shot compositionProduct is centered in frame, shown from a slightly elevated frontal angle that reveals the top of the lid and the front of the body.
- BackgroundVertical wood-grain panel occupying the upper half of the image behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (medium) - Surface and shadowLight beige square tiles form the supporting surface; a soft shadow of the container falls to the lower right on the tiles.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (medium) - LightingWarm directional lighting from the left-front producing soft highlights on the stainless band and subtle shaded modeling on the container's curved surfaces.
Colors
matte black· bodymatte black (lid)· lidstainless silver· bandbright white· logo- Overall shapeShort, wide cylinder with a gently rounded base and straight vertical side walls visible from the front.
- 02
Product
A matte black insulated jar with a polished stainless steel threaded rim and a separate black screw-on lid containing a red silicone insert. A small white hand-shaped logo is printed on the jar's side.
- Body shape and finishCylindrical jar body with slightly rounded bottom edge, finished in matte black exterior paint.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.53 (high) - Stainless rimPolished stainless steel threaded rim and inner lip visible at jar opening, smooth reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Printed logoSmall white hand-shaped logo printed on the visible side of the jar body.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Open interiorTop view into the jar shows the inner flat recessed base and smooth inner wall finish within the stainless rim.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high) - Detached lid presenceSeparate round lid placed beside the jar; lid outer ring is black and contains a recessed center with a red silicone insert.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Small molded markings on lidCircular recessed black center of the lid has small molded or printed characters and symbols that are not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Product shot on glossy cream tile surface with warm wood background; directional lighting from upper left casts soft shadows and a faint reflection of the logo on the tile.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter top-down close-up framing showing jar opening and detached lid in foreground-left.
- Background and surfaceWarm vertical wood panel background and glossy cream tiled surface with visible grout lines.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowDirectional warm light from upper left creates soft shadow to the right of the jar and highlights on the stainless rim.
- Logo reflectionFaint mirrored reflection of the white logo visible on the tile surface beneath and slightly to the right of the jar.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
matte black· jar exterior#130D0Apolished silver· stainless rim and inner lipwhite· printed logoblack· lid outer ring#120D0Ccoral red· lid silicone insert#DA453B- Body shape and finishCylindrical jar body with slightly rounded bottom edge, finished in matte black exterior paint.
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/HydroflaskRedditors report that the Hydro Flask 20 oz bottle often holds less than its advertised 20 oz capacity, with some measuring around 17 oz.
Users express frustration and skepticism about the bottle's actual capacity, feeling misled by the 20 oz label.
Themes
Use Cases
- Tracking daily water intake
Watch Out For
Source Threads
20 oz bottle holds less than advertised
In my experience, no - it only holds roughly 17 oz. One of those 16.9 oz water bottles fits in their perfect. And before anyone comes for me, yes I know it's stupid to poor bottled water into a hydroflask but it was a one time deal with all I had available and I noticed that it fit perfectly and it made me think.
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