I’ve had this Yeti Rambler for about five years now, which is long enough to know whether something’s actually worth carrying or whether it just looked good when it was new. This one has been with me all over the UK and across Europe, stuffed into rucksacks, wedged into car footwells and dragged out on plenty of long days on the hill. It’s been dropped on roads three times, picked up with a few more dents each time, and it still works exactly as it should.

That’s the main reason I trust it. It’s properly tough. Mine is no longer box-fresh and it definitely shows a bit of wear, but that only makes me rate it more. I like gear that can take a knock and carry on without any fuss, especially when I’m out for a full day and just want something reliable.

Performance-wise, it does the job brilliantly. If I fill it with cold water in the morning, it keeps it cold for the full day without any trouble. On warmer walks, long drives or summer days out, that makes a big difference. There’s nothing clever needed once you’re out, it just quietly gets on with it.

The feature I like most is the interchangeable top. You can swap the top section with other Yeti bottle versions, which makes it more useful than just a standard cold-water bottle. I’ve also got a slightly smaller hot version, and being able to switch tops between them is ideal. In winter that means I can get more hot coffee with me when I want it, rather than carrying something completely separate that works differently.

For me, this size sits in a really good middle ground. It’s big enough to be useful on a decent walk, but not so big that it becomes awkward. I’m actually on the verge of buying a slightly bigger version as well, just for longer days, but this is still the one I think suits the most outings.

If there’s a downside, it’s the weight. It is quite heavy compared with a lot of bottles, and you do notice that if you’re trying to keep your pack light. But that extra heft is part of why it feels so solid, so it’s a trade-off I’m happy with.

After five years of use, a few dents and plenty of miles, I trust this bottle completely. It’s hard-wearing, keeps water cold all day, and the interchangeable tops make it more versatile than most. If you want something light, this won’t be for you. If you want something dependable that can handle years of proper use, I think it’s excellent.