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Simple Modern Summit review
Simple Modern Summit 32 oz: an insulated bottle that ships with a straw lid and a chug lid, the cheapest insulated pick here.
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Rechecked 10/28/2026 by Jonah Beckwith
In one line
Grab it if you want insulation for the least money and like having two lids to swap between desk and gym.
Look elsewhere if you need dimensions before buying. The Hydro Flask listing prints them.
What to know about the Simple Modern Summit
Two lids for the price of one is a real advantage. You can switch to the chug lid for the gym and the straw lid at a desk without buying anything.
A quirk from the 10/26 scan: a Midnight Black Summit with only a chug lid cost more than the version with two lids. Same bottle, one fewer lid, higher price. Check what is in the box.
There is no spec table in our scan, so no height or weight is printed here. Check the listing for that before you commit to a cup holder.
Sources: Listing text (Simple Modern)
Specs from the listing
| Lid | Straw lid and chug lid in the box |
|---|---|
| Size | several, check the listing |
| Height | Not listed |
| Base width | Not listed |
| Empty weight | Not listed |
| Cold, maker claim | Not listed |
| Dishwasher | Lids, top rack |
| Bag safety wording | Leakproof (listing) |
Listing scan 10/26/2026. Model number: not listed.
Living with it
Two lids, one price
In our 10/26 scan the straw and chug pair was the cheaper listing. A Midnight Black Summit with only a chug lid cost more the same day. Fewer parts, higher price. Read the lid line in the title before you click buy. It happens more than you would think on bottles sold in many configurations, because each color and lid combination gets its own listing and its own price, and nobody at the store lines them up for you.
Hot and fizzy
Simple Modern says the Summit is not for hot or carbonated drinks, even though another bullet mentions hot or cold for hours. Keep it for water and iced drinks.
Why it ranks ninth
No editor test covers the Summit in our sources, so everything here comes from the listing. It is cheap and well equipped, with less proof behind it than the bottles above it.
Price check
Today's Amazon priceAmazon page
Common questions
Straw, chug or sip lid?
You get both. The box has a straw lid and a chug lid, so the desk gets the straw and the gym gets the chug.
How this plays out across all 10Cheap fix: Spare straw lid for a Hydro Flask
Will water taste metallic?
Steel with a sweat-free double wall. A stale taste usually comes from a lid gasket holding onto old drinks, and with two lids one can soak overnight while you use the other.
How this plays out across all 10Cheap fix: Bottle cleaning tablets
Will it leak in my bag?
The listing claims a tight, leakproof seal on both lids. Neither has a lock, so keep it upright in a bag.
Compare it with
Owala FreeSip 24 oz
Editor tested by CleverHiker (32 oz)
Owala FreeSip: straw lid in place of a chug on the Simple Modern Summit.
Today's Amazon priceAmazon page
Best overall: straw and chug in one lid. Full review
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth 32 oz
Editor tested by CleverHiker
Covers the same job as the Simple Modern Summit with flex chug (linked), flex straw or flex cap.
Today's Amazon priceAmazon page
Best insulated for most people. Full review
YETI Rambler 26 oz with Chug Cap
Editor tested by CleverHiker (36 oz)
Covers the same job as the Simple Modern Summit with chug cap with half-twist triplehaul handle.
Today's Amazon priceAmazon page
Most durable insulated bottle. Full review
FAQ
How tall is the Simple Modern Summit, and how wide is the base?
No spec table came through, so no height or base is printed. A 32 oz insulated bottle is rarely narrow enough for a car holder, so measure before you rely on it.
How much does the Simple Modern Summit weigh full?
No usable weight came through. Plan on about two pounds of water alone when it is full.
Can the Simple Modern Summit go in the dishwasher?
The lids are top-rack dishwasher safe per the listing. That line does not cover the bottle, so wash the steel body by hand.
Is the Simple Modern Summit worth it?
Yes, if you want insulation for the least money and like having two lids to swap between desk and gym.
What should I buy instead of the Simple Modern Summit?
you need dimensions before buying. The Hydro Flask listing prints them.