We’ve had the Mizu M8 and V8 water bottles rotating through our surf kit for the past couple of months, and each one has earned its own permanent spot for a different reason. Between dawn patrols, boot-of-the-car snack stops, and the drive home, hydration gear either gets used constantly or gets left in a cupboard, and these two haven’t seen the cupboard once.
The M8 is the one that lives in the beach bag day to day. It’s a single-wall stainless bottle at 25 oz, so it’s light enough to not notice clipped to a backpack, and the loop cap makes it easy to grab one-handed while you’re pulling on boots or a hoodie post-surf. At $29.99 it’s an easy everyday bottle for the car, the gym, or a work bag, and it’s held up well to being tossed around in the tray of a ute.
The V8 is the step-up option for longer days. It’s a double-wall insulated 800 ml bottle, and it genuinely keeps water cold through a full session or a long backcountry-style walk to check a remote break. At $49.99 it costs more than the M8, but if you’re out from first light until the wind turns onshore, or camping near the point for a weekend of surf checks, the insulation is worth it.
Why the Mizu M8 and V8 Bottles Earn a Spot in Your Surf Kit
Used together, the M8 and V8 cover most of what a surfer, traveller, or weekend camper needs from a bottle: something light for daily use, and something insulated for the long haul. If you want to try them for yourself, the full range is available at Mizu Life Australia, and readers of Surfcoast Surf Report can use the code THANKSLEGEND for 40% off. For more on building out a solid surf kit, have a read of our local’s guide to surfing the Surf Coast.
Whether you’re after an everyday bottle or something built for longer missions, the Mizu M8 and V8 water bottles are a simple, low-fuss upgrade to any surf, travel, or camping kit.
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