Got this for my daughter to take to school. The spout winds downwards and sits flush with the screw-cap when not in use. When she wants to drink, she twists the screw-cap and the spout comes up. If you twist even further, the screw-cap comes off. I like the fact that the spout isn't exposed the whole time. It also HAS NOT LEAKED AT ALL, which is great. The plastic isn't rigid, it can be squeezed. I prefer this, as other more rigid bottles she has had, have broken if accidentally dropped, but this one looks like it's going to last for quite some time. Highly recommended and a good price, don't you think?