As it turns out, it took a long while for me to get my hands on one of these bottles — every size and color of the Rotera was sold out for months! (Yes, it was peak summertime, and I suppose everyone was pining.) The brand says that the entire Rotera lineup — in all four sizes of 15 oz, 25 oz, 35 oz, and 65 oz — sold out in five days and garnered a waitlist of over 15,500 hopeful buyers within two weeks. Even though many of the core colorways are still out of stock, some of the newer styles have finally trickled in for pre-order.
Several weeks ago, I finally got a hold of the Rotera 15 oz, which felt like an ideal size and weight to bring with me on a trip to Maine. It was compact enough to stow away in my carry-on tote for the plane ride, and the water remained cold from Newark to Bangor and an hour-and-a-half drive to the coast. Plus, the silicone outer sleeve prevented any marks or dents if I accidentally dropped the bottle.