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Title: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on October 30, 2018, 10:30:26 AM
I'm tired of spilling my coffee while driving. I've used a Stanley thermos most of my life. Not the best cup to drink out of while driving. I've bought paper cups with the plastic lids. I've bought mugs with lids and wide bases. Recently I've been eyeballing these Yeti cups that look heavy and spill proof. Maybe I'm just old, but I have a hard time believing these are worth 30 dollars. Any opinions?
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: quadrafire on October 30, 2018, 10:34:14 AM
Contigo coffee mugs are the best I have used. You can pick up a 2 pack at Costco occasionally for a good price

https://www.gocontigo.com/mugs/
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on October 30, 2018, 10:39:43 AM
Contigo coffee mugs are the best I have used. You can pick up a 2 pack at Costco occasionally for a good price

https://www.gocontigo.com/mugs/
Thanks. Those look like they'd be perfect.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: KopperBuck on October 30, 2018, 11:01:26 AM
https://www.thermos.com/drink/mugs-tumblers/thermos-16-oz-stainless-steel-travel-mug-pair-cranberry-and-midnight-blue.html

You can find these cheaper. I'm hard on my mugs - ran one over with a forklift, another time on a skidsteer. Still worked. I also waterfowl hunt a lot and have one with me always. That's why I like these - lot of extremely cold weather for long periods of time. These hold heat the best and have never leaked on me. I've had the one mentioned before - they're good. But these are better.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on October 30, 2018, 11:11:38 AM
https://www.thermos.com/drink/mugs-tumblers/thermos-16-oz-stainless-steel-travel-mug-pair-cranberry-and-midnight-blue.html

You can find these cheaper. I'm hard on my mugs - ran one over with a forklift, another time on a skidsteer. Still worked. I also waterfowl hunt a lot and have one with me always. That's why I like these - lot of extremely cold weather for long periods of time. These hold heat the best and have never leaked on me. I've had the one mentioned before - they're good. But these are better.
Thanks. I saw some Stanley thermos mugs when I was out shopping. I just cant believe how expensive a decent cup is. I guess it's time to just pay.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 30, 2018, 12:51:41 PM
Ozark trail ones from Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/browse/home/ozark-trail/camping-glasses-mugs-and-cups/4044/YnJhbmQ6T3phcmsgVHJhaWx8fGNhdGVnb3J5OkNhbXBpbmcgR2xhc3NlcywgTXVncyBhbmQgQ3Vwcwieie
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: lokidog on October 30, 2018, 01:41:41 PM
We've done the Stanley and Contigo, both work.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on October 30, 2018, 02:36:30 PM
Ozark trail ones from Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/browse/home/ozark-trail/camping-glasses-mugs-and-cups/4044/YnJhbmQ6T3phcmsgVHJhaWx8fGNhdGVnb3J5OkNhbXBpbmcgR2xhc3NlcywgTXVncyBhbmQgQ3Vwcwieie
I looked at these. They look okay. Just not sure they are bomb proof enough. Thanks. I might buy one to see how they work. Lot less expensive.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on October 30, 2018, 02:36:58 PM
We've done the Stanley and Contigo, both work.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: C-Money on October 30, 2018, 02:42:14 PM
I use mugs I have purchased at WSU home football games. They seem to work pretty good.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: vandeman17 on October 30, 2018, 02:45:57 PM
Ozark trail ones from Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/browse/home/ozark-trail/camping-glasses-mugs-and-cups/4044/YnJhbmQ6T3phcmsgVHJhaWx8fGNhdGVnb3J5OkNhbXBpbmcgR2xhc3NlcywgTXVncyBhbmQgQ3Vwcwieie
I looked at these. They look okay. Just not sure they are bomb proof enough. Thanks. I might buy one to see how they work. Lot less expensive.

I have one and they work just fine. Keeps my water cold or my tea hot
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: full choke on October 30, 2018, 02:57:21 PM
I have been using these for a number of years. No complaints, and durable as all get out. Costco had them as a two pack for awhile, not sure if they still do? Anyhow- I am a hot coffee all day kind of guy.

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Stanley-Classic-16-oz-One-Hand-Mug/productDetail/Insulated-Travel-Mugs-and-Thermoses-/prod99999040790/cat130706?ref=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1PLot5Ov3gIVluNkCh1dOAdTEAQYAyABEgIe-vD_BwE
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 30, 2018, 03:04:02 PM
When I was mentoring a young man in archery, his parents gave me a Starbucks stainless mug and I've been using it for 6 years. I don't take it to starbucks because I make way better coffee and cheaper, too. The cup keeps it hot for hours.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Machias on October 30, 2018, 03:19:36 PM
Check out the RTIC travel mugs
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 30, 2018, 07:19:36 PM
When I was mentoring a young man in archery, his parents gave me a Starbucks stainless mug and I've been using it for 6 years. I don't take it to starbucks because I make way better coffee and cheaper, too. The cup keeps it hot for hours.

I got a bunch of different sizes of tumblers on sale before Starbucks turned.  They are the best, and the lids closes off the sippy hole well, so you can toss it aside with a bit of coffee still in it and no leakage or spills.

I also use a Stanley, more mug shaped, and it works about as well.

Both will keep coffee warm most of the day, in moderate temperatures.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on October 30, 2018, 07:36:59 PM
Ozark trail ones from Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/browse/home/ozark-trail/camping-glasses-mugs-and-cups/4044/YnJhbmQ6T3phcmsgVHJhaWx8fGNhdGVnb3J5OkNhbXBpbmcgR2xhc3NlcywgTXVncyBhbmQgQ3Vwcwieie
I looked at these. They look okay. Just not sure they are bomb proof enough. Thanks. I might buy one to see how they work. Lot less expensive.


I have one and they work just fine. Keeps my water cold or my tea hot
They look like they would work fine. I was more concerned about breaking it. I have broken several travel mugs just this year.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on October 30, 2018, 07:37:22 PM
Thanks everyone for the suggestions
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: j_h_nimrod on October 30, 2018, 07:59:07 PM
Contigo coffee mugs are the best I have used. You can pick up a 2 pack at Costco occasionally for a good price

https://www.gocontigo.com/mugs/

These things are great!  Most of the insulated mugs mentioned are pretty tough and good at heat retention, bit imo the snapseal and autoseal are the two best convenient drinking methods that seal very well and are tough.  I have a couple other mugs that are pretty good but the Contigo are consistently better from my experience.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Jeeper on November 03, 2018, 08:46:09 AM
Or your could go the air force route and spend $1200

https://www.foxnews.com/us/air-force-squadron-spends-56000-on-metal-coffee-cups
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 03, 2018, 09:47:15 AM
Depends on your criteria, the Contigo ones and Stanley ones are great because they offer "spill proof " protection With screw on lids and closeable sip. I prefer my rambler over all others for everyday use, travel etc. I prefer no handles as they fit in most cupholders better. It's not spill proof but certainly resistant, and very easy it is to clean. Many of them have small tops and hands don't fit for a quick wash and rinse, the rambler styles don't have that problem.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on November 03, 2018, 11:03:31 AM
Depends on your criteria, the Contigo ones and Stanley ones are great because they offer "spill proof " protection With screw on lids and closeable sip. I prefer my rambler over all others for everyday use, travel etc. I prefer no handles as they fit in most cupholders better. It's not spill proof but certainly resistant, and very easy it is to clean. Many of them have small tops and hands don't fit for a quick wash and rinse, the rambler styles don't have that problem.
I seem to have a problem spilling things lately. Insulation is important, but I'm tired of cleaning up my messes. Haha
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: PlateauNDN on November 03, 2018, 12:23:31 PM
Ozark trail ones from Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/browse/home/ozark-trail/camping-glasses-mugs-and-cups/4044/YnJhbmQ6T3phcmsgVHJhaWx8fGNhdGVnb3J5OkNhbXBpbmcgR2xhc3NlcywgTXVncyBhbmQgQ3Vwcwieie
I looked at these. They look okay. Just not sure they are bomb proof enough. Thanks. I might buy one to see how they work. Lot less expensive.

Got 2 and they work great. Cold is cold and hot is hot, cant go wrong especially the size and still fitting in regular cup holders.
Title: Re: Looking for the right cup
Post by: Eric M on November 03, 2018, 12:52:43 PM
Ozark trail ones from Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/browse/home/ozark-trail/camping-glasses-mugs-and-cups/4044/YnJhbmQ6T3phcmsgVHJhaWx8fGNhdGVnb3J5OkNhbXBpbmcgR2xhc3NlcywgTXVncyBhbmQgQ3Vwcwieie
I looked at these. They look okay. Just not sure they are bomb proof enough. Thanks. I might buy one to see how they work. Lot less expensive.

Got 2 and they work great. Cold is cold and hot is hot, cant go wrong especially the size and still fitting in regular cup holders.
Thanks.
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