After recently picking up a Larq water bottle, a smart container that tracks hydration through an app, I realized that my H2O intake was less than what I drank and drank in coffee and wine combined. My high-tech water bottle has proven to be enlightening, but like any water bottle, it’s inconvenient to carry with you everywhere you go (which makes me a divine hydrator) I realized that this is a prerequisite for My sister, a health paradigm, frequently bemoans this very problem, citing how cumbersome it is to shove the bottle in her purse (even if it’s the right size).
Oprah solved my predicament and created the perfect gift idea for my sister. The media mogul recommended the Wonderful Hydrobag to her 2024 favorites list. (This bag was also named one of her 2023 picks.) As I do with many of Queen O’s recommendations, I rushed to source my purse.
Wonderful Black Vegan Leather Hydro Bag
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The Wonderful Hydro Bag is a sleek and stylish water bottle carrying bag. It has a long adjustable strap and can be carried over the shoulder or across the chest as a crossbody bag. Designed with both form and function in mind, it’s a fashionable way to carry bulky H2O bottles hands-free. Plus, it comes with what Oprah calls a secure “slim zipper pocket” with slots for credit cards and space for other items for added convenience.
The Wonderful holds bottles up to 34 ounces and 3.5 inches in diameter with a soft cylindrical compartment that slides in for easy storage. The zippered pocket is large enough to hold your phone, mini hairbrush, and different lipstick shades. Are you a frequent traveler?It’s large enough to store your passport. Oprah loves Wonderful for the gym. The reason for this is that it can hold “just the essentials” such as “cell phone, keys, water bottle,” and “$20 is what my dad always said.” (Same.) Beyond the gym, Wonderful has countless additional use case scenarios, including hiking, picnics, travel, and errands.
lavender quilted hydro bag
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Despite being spacious inside, the bag is compact so it really feels out of the way when traveling through New York City. Plus, it’s made from lightweight, non-bulky materials. Choose from the brand’s original puffer fabric or Oprah’s 2024 Choice of Vegan Leather. Both are waterproof, weatherproof, and can be easily wiped up in case of spills.
I currently carry the original quilted version, but am eyeing Oprah’s vegan leather picks. In addition to its sophisticated aesthetic, it also comes with two straps, a casual fabric strap and a dressier chain strap, making it extremely versatile.
Finally, it would be remiss of me not to mention it. The Wonderful fits comfortably and stylishly into full-sized wine bottles. This was evidenced last weekend by a stranger who stopped me to ask about “cool wine bags” as I finished drinking at a store. I hope my hydration efforts remain consistent even as I start using my new favorite bag.
Shop Oprah-approved crossbodies that will leave you hydrated, organized, and stylish. I plan on buying 3 more as last minute holiday gifts for friends and myself. See below for more color options.
blue quilted hydro bag
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gold quilted hydro bag
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Taupe Vegan Leather Hydrobag
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