Reddit reviews Thermos 16 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler

Yup, getting into my car in the morning can be intense. Often I have to use the passenger door to dump all my stuff before sitting in the driver's seat.
I have yet to find a single bag that really works for everything, but some things that help me are:

• Laptop bag (just a plain old tote bag) is slim and can sit on my shoulder
  
• Purse that can also sit on my shoulder (or other shoulder)
  
• Insulated lunch bag with handle long enough to fit on my forearm
  
• Three options for keys: (1) Easy access pocket for quick in & out (2) Keys on a single ring that I can hold with my pinky finger and (3) Keys clipped on a string/tether that dangles out of my bag between the front door & my car and later my car and office door. It's long enough that I can lock/unlock doors without unclipping.
  
• Insulated coffee cup that I can put in the lunch bag that (1) won't warm up my cold items, (2) won't get cold from cold items and (3) won't leak if it falls over.
  
  It's a system... Sometimes I also have to bring my shopping bags for grocery shopping afterwards, and then I just look full on bag-lady. I also always try to leave space in my purse for the scarf/cardigan/layers that inevitably come on in A/C but need to be taken off outside (S. Florida).
  I'm also on the hunt for a great purse organizer. I've been looking at the chameleon organizer, but I'm still looking around.

the thermos sipp is a very solid mug that I've been using for quite a while now

Thermos Sipp 16-Ounce Vacuum-Insulated Travel Tumbler, Stainless Steel

This one has worked out great for my girlfriend. I got her one and she loves it. Keeps the coffee super warm and can drink anytime.

Ok, good point, some products suck.

Here's the Contigo. It's super popular and super effective. Upsides: good insulation, leak proof, sippy lid, one-handed operation. Downsides: sippy lid allows zero air circulation, so hot drinks sometimes stay too hot. Lid is exposed, can get dirty. Push button might get pressed accidentally, but probably will be fine.

Here's the Thermos Sipp, which has the push-button locking mechanism, and exposes tea to surrounding air, making it more easily drinkable, even if it's too hot. Leakproof, effective, simple, etc etc. Might be hard to use in the car or on a bus. Great for sitting at a desk.

My husband swears by thermos. It keeps things hot or cold for hours, it doesn't leak and they have some pretty nice looking ones. :) we wash it on the top shelf of the dishwasher and they are still going after 10 years. good luck!

Edit: he has a blue and silver of these.

I have the same one and like it a lot too.

[Here's] (http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-16-Ounce-Vacuum-Insulated-Tumbler-Stainless/dp/B0039SLSU6/) the Thermos branded one on Amazon though for ~$5 cheaper. Identical apart from the logo swap

I've got one of these and it works really well. The lid seals with a silicon o-ring so I don't see it ever wearing out and leaking.

edit: here is a youtube video of a guy showing the seal mechanism. I'm not sure how the mechanism works on the contigo cups so I can't say whether this would actually be better.

I have this Thermos that keeps my Keurig coffee hot from 8 to noon if you keep it sealed. Not necessarily large, though.

I can't recommend this thermos enough. Although it doesn't have a compartment, it does have a hook for your tea bag.


I rave about this thing to everyone I can. Keeps my hot drinks hot to the point it's almost dangerous. Doesn't matter if I'm at the office or skiing down a mountain all day. Also keeps my cold drinks cold in the blistering sun for at least 18 holes of golf.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039SLSU6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've owned the above Thermos for about 4 years. It got me through college. It keeps coffee hot all day, and doesn't affect the taste as far as I can tell. It hasn't leaked on me yet.

I got one of these, I fill it up and throw it in my backpack every morning and it never spills.

This is what I have and I use it just about every day. Keeps coffee hot for a long time. http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Vacuum-Insulated-Travel-Stainless/dp/B0039SLSU6/ref=sr_1_sc_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1449084006&sr=1-3-spell&keywords=thermous+mug

I have a few of these vacuum thermos sipp tumblers. Love them. http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Vacuum-Insulated-Travel-Stainless/dp/B0039SLSU6

I've got a couple of these that work well with my AeroPress and that I'm pretty happy with.

My gf and I use Thermos 16oz tumbler. I like that you can push a button with one finger to open it. It insulates well and looks nice.

I purchased a Thermos Sipp a few months ago after having the regular Starbucks and grocery store travel mugs leave me wanting. The Sipp is amazing. Keeps it hot for 4-5 hours depending on if I have the vent open, and doesn't spill a drop if it is closed. Highly recommend.

I have one of these and love it:

Thermos 16 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Travel Mug, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039SLSU6/

I've put it in my backpack, dropped it, etc and have never had a spill. I'm pretty sure it is all dishwasher safe.

I use this one by Thermos. It kicks butt and keeps coffee hot all day long. I'd maybe replace it with the white-topped version though. The drinking slots on the black model are hard to see.

The one I liked the most was a Thermos one, but then I lost one of the little pieces that was integral to the seal, and I gave up on drinking stuff on my way to work.

I have the Bodum Brazil french press and I really like it. It's super easy to clean, you can just unscrew the filter, rinse, and put it in the dishwasher after cleaning out the grinds. It comes in a 12 ounce size, which might be what you're looking for. Bodum is typically a good brand to go with. All on Amazon.

With the French Press, you have to pour the coffee out of the press immediately after you've pressed the filter. Otherwise it'll continue brewing and get gross. I have a 16 Ounce Thermos so I pour straight into that after preheating, seal it up and then I'm good. I bring a coffee mug and empty a little bit in when I drink it. It keeps coffee hot for hours. You'll need some sort of insulated apparatus to pour your coffee in to if you make more than one cup.

For beans - check out this post for a local roaster near you. I only really know philly and LA beans, beyond that I don't really know which would be good to get. If you're totally lost and don't know where to start, go with a subscription service like Moustache Coffee Club. They send you a bag of beans every month, couple of weeks or every week if you choose. It's all great coffee from some of the best roasters in LA. Their prices are some of the best. Other subscriptions LOOK like they cost less, but if you factor in price, shipping and amount they ship, Moustache is actually significantly less expensive. Free shipping, about 17.50 a bag total, for quality fresh roasted coffee. That still factors out to less than a dollar per cup of coffee, which is much less than some cups you can buy most coffee shops.

Don't get beans on Amazon. You should look for somewhere that can send you beans that are fresh roasted, within a couple days of being roasted. It's a huge difference.

Thermos Stainless King and Thermos Sipp are popular on Amazon. Contigo Autoseal, while also popular, seems to have some rather gross issues according to user pictures and reviews.

Thanks! I just bought an aeropress and some preground beans ( I know I didn't have the money for a grinder at the time) and a new travel mug for class (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039SLSU6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) do you recommend any methods for making enough coffee from the aeropress for a 16 ounce mug? It is my understanding that it does not make that much coffee to begin with. Sorry for calling you out for an answer but since I already asked about it thought it wouldn't hurt to ask another!

I have this one and it works great - keeps warm all morning. I prefer it to the zojirushi, because I don't like the flip-lid: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0039SLSU6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think this coffee mug will change your life: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1K9DG1S26F7LL/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B002PY7AYS That's my review (verified purchase) on Amazon. No need for a microwave when your coffee is piping hot for 4 hours.

I would actually buy this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039SLSU6ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nv2.ub0A9JEKE%20https:/www.amazon.com/dp/B0039SLSU6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nv2.ub0A9JEKE but they are identical in functional design.

Looks great! I drink pourover and Aeropress coffee pretty much exclusively, and I like this design. I think it needs to be strong enough to withstand the downward pressure of pressing the Aeropress, which, depending on the type of filter used, can require a lot of downward force. Looks sturdy enough. I would also suggest making it tall enough--spacious enough between the filter and the mug--to accommodate various travel mugs and taller tumblers. I often take my insulated tumbler to the local pourover bar, and it doesn't fit under their brewing station, so they have to waster a paper cup brewing and then pouring into my tumbler. One other thing--depending on how busy the coffee shop is, you may want to make a 3- or 4-spot rather than a 2-hole design.

Again, great work!

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-16-Ounce-Vacuum-Insulated-Tumbler-Stainless/dp/B0039SLSU6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346296049&sr=8-1&keywords=thermos+sipp

best one. NO cap to open to drink. Spill proof.

Edit: cleanable.

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-16-Ounce-Vacuum-Insulated-Tumbler-Stainless/dp/B0039SLSU6

This guy has been my trusty companion for the last few years in grad school and I love it. All the gaskets come apart for easy cleaning. I've never thrown it into a bag while full, but it keeps a really good seal and you can shake it all around without any leaks.

I use a Thermos Sipp Tumbler almost daily and it has done magnificently. The lid assembly can be tricky if you ever take it apart, just make sure everything is reassembled correctly. Aside from that, it has never leaked, despite being tossed in my backpack or rolling around on the floor in my car. Excellent travel thermos.

Add-on comment: before you buy it, look it over really well. Ask yourself, “can I clean every square inch of this, inside and out?”

Many water bottles have intricate lid mechanisms that are notorious for getting grimy. Some base units have very narrow openings that make cleaning the interior virtually impossible.

Ideally you want to be able to deconstruct the entire lid for cleaning and have an opening big enough to fit your hand or a decent bottle brush.

Here is the one I settled on. Keeps the temp for hours, and the lid splits up into a half dozen pieces for easy cleaning.
https://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Ounce-Vacuum-Insulated-Travel/dp/B0039SLSU6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539429363&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=thermos+coffee+travel&dpPl=1&dpID=31E-GJmHe-L&ref=plSrch

I carry this water bottle and this coffee mug to work everyday. I frequently take the water bottle with me when I'm out during the weekends, but not always.

I use a Thermos Sipp. Been using it for about a year. Keeps the coffee very hot and is relatively easy to clean. Because it is made out of stainless steel you don't get the nasty plastic flavor. The top is constructed of plastic but this does not seem to effect the flavor. I would recommend it.

My favorite "mug" right now is a travel tumbler http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-16-Ounce-Vacuum-Insulated-Tumbler-Stainless/dp/B0039SLSU6/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1405450686&sr=1-2&keywords=thermos+travel+mug

It's 16 oz or 473 ml but there are smaller sizes available. I drink the whole thing with French Press and a bit of milk as my morning coffee.

What I love about it is that I can leisurely drink a large coffee over 30 minutes and the temperature stays hot.....and this is with the top completely off (I don't like drinking through the hole even though it's well designed....would use it while driving though). I like this tumbler so much I even use it when I am home. If I am drinking this much coffee in a conventional mug I will end up chugging the last third or half because it's getting cold.

There are options with handles but I like the clean look of the tumbler. You can grab it how you want, ice water or boiling water inside, you will feel nothing. You can also set it down on anything because it's cool to the touch. People at work have commented on the stylish look of it as well.

With the lid, the coffee will stay hot enough to drink for hours. I wouldn't drink 8 hour coffee even if it was in a thermos but in theory you could. However it'll definitely keep on your commute to work if you want to drink it at your desk instead of on the way.

https://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Vacuum-Insulated-Travel-Stainless/dp/B0039SLSU6/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1484055900&sr=8-13&keywords=stainless+coffee+mug


https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Tumbler-Insulated-Silicone/dp/B00GYJZER0/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1484055953&sr=8-19&keywords=stainless+coffee+mug