HydroJug’s 9th Birthday Celebration
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HydroJug Celebrates 9 Years With a Birthday Sale and Limited Drops
Festivities start January 12th, 2026
Overview
HydroJug is celebrating its 9th birthday with a full week of sales, limited color releases, and vault favorites making a return.
From January 12–16, HydroJug is opening the vault, dropping a special Birthday Collection, and offering major discounts across the site. If you have been waiting on rare colors or hoping to snag a past favorite, this is one of the biggest HydroJug events of the year.
What’s Dropping for HydroJug’s 9th Birthday
The highlight of the celebration is the Birthday Collection, officially dropping on January 13 at 9am PST. You will be able to access these products directly on HydroJug’s website.
This limited release includes three exclusive colors:
• Ice
• Mist
• Winter Berry
These colors are all glittery and are designed as a one-time birthday release and are expected to be limited in quantity.

In addition to the Birthday Collection, HydroJug is bringing back vault pieces throughout the week, including small-quantity favorites from past collections.
Birthday Collection Sizes and Models
Here’s a full breakdown of the sizes and models included in the HydroJug 9th Birthday Collection.
Ice
Ice is the light, icy blue color featured in the Birthday Collection and is available in the following models:
• 32oz Sport
• 32oz Traveler
• 40oz Traveler
Mist
Mist is a soft neutral beige tone and has the widest variety of options in the Birthday Collection.
Available models and sizes include:
• 12oz Can Cooler
• 16oz Can Cooler
• 12oz Slim Can Cooler
• 20oz Sport
• 20oz Coffee Traveler
• 20oz Everyday Tumbler
• 32oz Sport
• 32oz Traveler
• 40oz Traveler
Winter Berry
Winter Berry is a deep berry red tone exclusive to the birthday drop.
Available models and sizes include:
• 12oz Can Cooler
• 16oz Can Cooler
• 12oz Slim Can Cooler
• 20oz Sport
• 32oz Sport
• 32oz Traveler
• 40oz Traveler
Full Birthday Week Schedule
Here’s what to expect throughout HydroJug’s birthday celebration:
Monday, January 12
• Birthday Sale begins at 12am PST
• 20 percent off sitewide, up to 50 percent off select styles
• TikTok Early Access at 9am PST
Tuesday, January 13
• Birthday Collection drops at 9am PST
• Colors include Ice, Mist, and Winter Berry
Wednesday, January 14
• Vault release at 9am PST
Thursday, January 15
• Additional vault release at 9am PST
Friday, January 16
• Vault fully opens at 9am PST
• Small-quantity favorites from past collections return
How to Get Ready
If you plan to shop this drop, a little preparation can help:
• Decide which colors and sizes you want most
• Download The Cupboard and turn on notifications
• Build your wishlist ahead of time for faster checkout
Vault releases and popular sizes, especially 40oz Travelers, tend to sell out quickly.
Final Thoughts
HydroJug’s birthday event only comes around once a year, and this one combines deep discounts, limited-edition colors, and vault returns all in the same week.
Whether you are shopping the Birthday Collection or hoping to grab a past favorite, this is a drop worth planning for. We’ll be keeping an eye on sellouts and restocks as the celebration unfolds.
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