nothing kills The morning came sooner than expected with a hot sip of coffee, but it was a lukewarm disappointment. Insulated travel mugs can keep your drinks at the ideal temperature whether you're traveling, hiking, or just at the desk. There's a wide world of stainless steel mugs, bottles, and tumblers out there, but here are the ones we think are worth carrying with you.
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UPDATE November 2024: We marked selections that confirm lead use and added information about how we test. We also updated the links and prices.
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Since we started testing reusable water bottles and travel mugs, we've discovered that Some brands use lead soldering To seal their insulated bottles. Although the risk is unlikely, we still believe it is an unnecessary risk, especially since many of our top choices use safer sealing methods. We've flagged any brands that have confirmed the use of lead and will keep this list updated as we hear from others.
- Stanley Cup
- Contigo Lux AutoSeal
- yeti rambler
- Otterbox Elevation
To test these bottles, we filled each with cold water and hot coffee, then left them both outside in indirect sunlight and inside with the AC on. They all followed their promised insulation times, keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. Then again, it's rare these days to find an insulated bottle that completely fails at its job. But at the same time, it's rare to find a travel mug that stands out. We looked for the features that make or break the experience—leak-proofing, outer coating, and cap design.
Note: Although all of these bottles can handle cold beverages, you may prefer reusable water bottle Or glass (especially if you're an iced coffee drinker).