Ellipse 700 ml Water Bottle: Daily Hydration on the Go

By Mepal | Clever products for every moment in your life. | Mepal | Published: 2026-11-01

Category: Product Reviews

A practical routine for using the Mepal Ellipse 700 ml water bottle: fill, carry, sip, refill, and clean it without leaks or forgotten bottles.

Quick answer

Fill the Mepal Ellipse 700 ml water bottle before you leave, carry it by the loop so it stays upright, and refill at a known water point rather than waiting until you are thirsty. Rinse it the same day so the next fill tastes clean.

Why 700 ml suits commuting better than a tiny bottle

A 700 ml bottle covers a typical commute plus a few hours at a desk without forcing a refill stop. It is still light enough to carry by the loop when your bag is already full. If you drink much more than that before lunch, plan one refill rather than switching to a larger, heavier bottle.

Where the Ellipse bottle works less well

The carry loop is handy, but it is not a clip. Do not hang the bottle from a thin strap or belt loop where it can swing and knock against surfaces. The catalog does not list a dishwasher rating, insulated wall, or measured leak-test result, so treat those as unknowns: hand-wash if you are unsure, and do not expect it to keep drinks cold for hours.

Your daily Ellipse routine, step by step

Fill it before you leave: Fill the 700 ml bottle at home so you start the day with a full supply. Common mistake: filling it to the very brim and then screwing the cap on while the bottle is tilted, which can push water into the threads. Fill over a sink and wipe the threads before closing.
Carry it by the loop, upright: Hold the carry loop or place the bottle upright in your bag. Checkpoint: if the bottle will lie on its side in a bag, put it in a separate compartment or upright pocket first.
Sip on a schedule, not on thirst: Take a few swallows at natural breaks, such as before you board a train or after a meeting. Common mistake: waiting until the bottle is empty to notice you have not drunk anything. Set a mid-morning and mid-afternoon reminder for the first week.
Refill at a known water point: Identify one reliable refill spot on your route, such as an office kitchen or station fountain, and refill there rather than buying a disposable bottle. Checkpoint: rinse the cap area briefly before refilling if the bottle has been in a bag all day.
Empty and rinse the same day: Pour out any leftover water, rinse the bottle and cap, and leave both open to air-dry. Common mistake: closing a damp bottle, which traps a stale smell for the next fill. If you will not use it the next day, store it open rather than sealed.

Product facts

Waterfles Ellipse 700 ml - Nordic sage: 700 ml capacity with a handy carry loop in Nordic sage. Enough for a commute and a morning at a desk, and the loop gives you a simple way to carry it upright.
Waterfles Ellipse 700 ml - Nordic sage