When I was sent the Ion8 Sports Water Bottle to test I was hoping that this water bottle wouldn’t leak when I put it into my boot bag, alongside a spare pair of trainers and a gym towel.

My first water bottle was a cheap Slazenger plastic bottle from Sports Direct which I purchased back in 2014 for Insanity Classes.

My second water bottle was one that my mum bought me for Christmas from Tesco.

The plastic carrier bit broke off that bottle just a few weeks after receiving it when I accidentally dropped it.

When receiving the Ion 8 sports water bottle my first impressions were that the bottle could do with being a bit bigger, but the bottle itself looked strong.

After using it for a month, I found that I could put it into my boot bag and it doesn’t leak. It comes in several colours (I have the frosted grey).

I’ve tested the bottle thoroughly in the gym, and it hasn’t leaked, the only two issues I have with the bottle are that I could do with a bigger bottle than 650ml as I drink a lot in the gym and I have to fill up the bottle more, and unfortunately, I dropped the bottle and a bit of the plastic where the lid locks broke off.

This needs to be made more robust as it’s a little flimsy.

However, the Ion8 sports water bottle has more plusses than minuses.

This includes a wide opening also allows refilling without spillage and is big enough for ice cubes or for fruit if you fancy a spring/summer smoothie.

*100% Leakproof BPA free water bottle

* Flips open with one hand and can lock closed for safety

* Vented, smooth liquid flow for rapid hydration

* It has a soft feel for grip and a carry strap (that is quite sturdy)

* Fits any cup holder or kid’s backpack

* The drinks bottle is dishwasher safe and suitable for hot or cold drinks

You can purchase the Ion8 sports water bottle from Amazon.