memobottle A5 Minimalist
A flat, reusable water bottle designed to fit into bags alongside laptops and books.
Price
£44.00
Editorial rating
4.0 / 5
Last price check
02/01/2026 16:20
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Best of Modern Home and Office: Smart Storage, Digital Paper, and Ambient Lighting | Vol. 3
This product was featured in Vol. 03, alongside other human-picked finds with the same slightly obsessive editorial energy.
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Editorial take
Why we picked it
The traditional round water bottle is a design disaster for anyone who carries a bag; it's a rolling, clanking cylinder that refuses to play nice with my MacBook.
The memobottle is what happens when someone decides that hydration should be shaped like a piece of stationery.
It slides into a backpack like a secret flask of gin, but instead, it's just boring old water and a sense of smug efficiency.
It's the perfect accessory for the minimalist who wants to stay hydrated without looking like they're about to summit Everest in the middle of Canary Wharf.
Detailed verdict
The full review
The Irresistible
- It fits perfectly next to your laptop or iPad, meaning your bag no longer looks like it's swallowed a grapefruit.
- The build quality is surprisingly tank-like; it's made of BPA-free plastic that feels like it could survive a drop or a particularly aggressive commute.
The Clever Part
- It's a brilliant conversation piece at the office, mostly because people will ask why you are trying to drink from a DVD case.
- The leak-proof lid is genuinely trustworthy, which is vital when it's snuggled up next to £2,000 worth of electronics.
The Fine Print
- Cleaning the inside is a total nightmare; unless you have a tiny bottle brush and the patience of a saint, you'll never see those corners again.
- Because it's flat, it doesn't stand up very well on its own if the surface is even slightly uneven.
The Reality Check
- If you drop this on a hard floor, the "crack" sound it makes is so loud and violent you'll assume you've broken both the bottle and the floor.
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