Shop Owala’s Back-to-School sale: Save 20% on FreeSips, SmoothSips and more deals

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Alabi, J. (2026, August 4). Shop Owala’s Back-to-School sale: Save 20% on FreeSips, SmoothSips and more deals. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/owala-back-to-school-sale-of-the-week-2026-rcna590608

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NBC News · collected 2026-08-04 · by Jem Alabi

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The article reports on Owala's Back-to-School sale, where customers can save 20% on various drinkware products, including bottles and accessories, until August 8. The discounted prices are below $30 for most styles, with the FreeSip, SmoothSip Slider, and other popular models available at a discount. A blogger for Owala recommends purchasing these specific items during the sale due to their quality and popularity among students.
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Owala is having a Back-to-School Sale, which ends Aug. 8. During this time, shoppers can save 20% on many of Owala's products, including water bottles, across the company's website and at retailers like Amazon. Most discounted items will cost less than $30. The sale includes various sizes and colors of products such as the FreeSip and SmoothSips, which are popular among students heading back to campus.

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More Owala deals - 20% off Owala 2-in-1 Sip-or-Swig Tumbler - 20% off Owala 2-in-1 Water Bottle Brush Cleaner - 20% off Owala FreeSIp Stainless Steel Tumblr - 20% off Owala The Daily Messenger Bag 1L Crossbody Why this deal is worth it These deals are worth it because they’re under $30 and are perfect for students heading back to campus.
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Owala doesn’t discount its drinkware very often, making its Back-to-School Sale one of the best times of the year to stock up. asserted
Sale → discount → year
Through Aug. 8, shoppers can save 20% on many bottles across the site as well as other retailers like Amazon, bringing most discounted styles below the $30 mark. asserted
shoppers → save → mark
Keep in mind that not every size and color is included in the promotion. asserted
size → keep → promotion
As a recent college grad who does all the back-to-school shopping for her family and Owala bottle owner, I am a pro when it comes to summer shopping for classrooms, dorms, commutes and more. asserted
it → do → classrooms
I’ve learned that the best deals tend to sell quickly — especially on popular Owala colors. asserted
deals → learn → colors
Here are the bottles I’d shop first. asserted
I → shop → ?
The FreeSip is one of the most versatile water bottles you can carry. asserted
you → carry → bottles
It’s my go-to because it keeps water cold for hours, and I love that you can either sip through the built-in straw or tilt it back to drink from the wide-mouth opening. asserted
you → ’ → opening
The locking lid also helps prevent spills when it’s tossed into a backpack. asserted
it → lock → backpack
The FreeSip Sway makes staying hydrated easy. asserted
staying → make → ?
Despite its larger capacity, it’s designed to fit in most cup holders, and its insulated stainless-steel construction keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours. asserted
construction → design → hours
The 40-ounce size is especially great if you don’t want to keep refilling your bottle throughout the day. asserted
you → want → day
If you start the day with coffee or tea, the SmoothSip Slider is a practical campus or office companion. asserted
Slider → start → coffee
Its leak-resistant, screw-on lid helps prevent spills in your bag, while the insulated design keeps hot drinks warm and cold drinks chilled for hours. asserted
drinks → screw → hours
The handled version is especially comfortable to carry between classes or meetings. asserted
version → handle → classes
The FreeSip Twist won a 2026 NBC Selected Wellness Award for best overall water bottle, thanks to its slim, travel-friendly design. asserted
Twist → win → design
It easily slips into backpack side pockets and gym bags, while the leakproof screw-top lid gives extra peace of mind on the go. asserted
lid → slip → go
Like the original FreeSip, it lets you drink through the built-in straw or wide-mouth opening, making it a great pick for busy school days. asserted
it → let → days
The FreeSip Twist comes in a smaller 18-ounce version as well. asserted
Twist → come → version
It keeps meals, snacks and drinks cold throughout the day, has enough room for a full lunch and packs flat when you’re not using it. asserted
you → keep → it
The waterproof exterior wipes clean after inevitable spills, making it a smart option for students, commuters and anyone bringing lunch from home. asserted
it → wipe → home
More Owala deals - 20% off Owala 2-in-1 Sip-or-Swig Tumbler - 20% off Owala 2-in-1 Water Bottle Brush Cleaner - 20% off Owala FreeSIp Stainless Steel Tumblr - 20% off Owala The Daily Messenger Bag 1L Crossbody Why this deal is worth it These deals are worth it because they’re under $30 and are perfect for students heading back to campus. asserted
they → ’re → campus
Plus, Owala is one our favorite water bottle brands, and one we’ve tested several times. asserted
we → test → ?
We even included a bottle that won an NBC Selected Wellness Award. asserted
that → include → Award
- Most of the discounted bottles are under $30. asserted
Most → discount → 30
- Owala rarely offers sitewide discounts, so this is one of the brand’s better sales of the year. asserted
this → offer → year
- NBC Select tested Owala bottles for our 2026 Wellness Awards, and the FreeSip Twist earned Best Overall Water Bottle. asserted
Twist → test → Bottle
I’m the editorial operations associate at NBC Selected, where I test several products each year and help readers find the best deals. asserted
readers → ’m → deals
I am an expert on all things back-to-school shopping and have been covering the busy season since 2023. asserted
I → cover → 2023
I went through all of Owala’s current products and to find the best deals worth shopping. asserted
I → go → deals
As an Owala owner myself, I highly recommend the brand as a daily essential. asserted
I → recommend → essential
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