Travel coffee mug recs

[Jalapeñomel]

The lids on my travel mug (Contigo) make everything taste like plastic after a bit. I need a new one, one that won’t taste like plastic eventually.

[gardengal]

I have a yeti (the classic tumbler style) & haven’t noticed off tastes. I’ve had it for over 5yrs I think?

Not sure if you’re looking for something more spill proof though?

[sent]

Another vote for Yeti. The plastic is more “hardy” than what I recall from the Contigo. I haven’t noticed a change in taste. We are on the road this morning and I forgot to bring mine so I had to get iced coffee this morning.

[icedcoffee]

Love my Yeti mugs.

[Jalapeñomel]

May 18, 2024 6:39:57 GMT -5 gardengal said:

I have a yeti (the classic tumbler style) & haven’t noticed off tastes. I’ve had it for over 5yrs I think?

Not sure if you’re looking for something more spill proof though?

I do need something that won’t spill.

[gardengal]

May 18, 2024 7:54:58 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

May 18, 2024 6:39:57 GMT -5 gardengal said:

I have a yeti (the classic tumbler style) & haven’t noticed off tastes. I’ve had it for over 5yrs I think?

Not sure if you’re looking for something more spill proof though?

I do need something that won’t spill.

This doesn’t spill when I knock it over on the table w the lid closed but I’m not sure how leak proof it’d be tossed in a bag. So, if you’re traveling by car or putting it in the water bottle pouch of a backpack, it’d be fine. But if you’re doing public transportation with a tote bag, it looks like they have a bottle style for hot beverages which is leak proof. 

[Pilsy]

I have this and love it, but I'm sure a Yeti is wonderful.

Ello Campy Travel Mug


ETA: Mine doesn't leak, but I haven't put it through the most rigorous testing, and I'm sure it would leak if the parts weren't put together properly. There are gaskets around the lid and also as part of the slider, and they're kind of a pain to remove and reattach. 

[blondemoment123]

Another vote for Yeti.

[sugarbear1]

Can't go wrong with Yeti or Hydroflask. I like a handle and I have two different sized mugs from Hydroflask. They definitely do not spill!

[macmars45]

I recommend going to your local thrift store. Last August I found a great travel coffee mug at my local store and have been very pleased with it. It's not my preferred color but other than that no complaints.

[tacokick]

May 18, 2024 9:22:54 GMT -5 macmars45 said:

I recommend going to your local thrift store. Last August I found a great travel coffee mug at my local store and have been very pleased with it. It's not my preferred color but other than that no complaints.

Yes! I’ve seen a ton of Yeti there lately and other brands but they are all in great shape.

[sproctopus]

I love my Brumate Toddy. I've had it 3 years. Spill-proof and great at keeping temp.

[7costanza]

I’m an outlier and don’t really like my Yetis. I do love all the Simple Modern travel mugs I have, both flip top and straws are totally leak proof and drinks stay hot or cold longer than the Yeti.

[dochas]

I find something wrong with every travel mug. The Yeti is perfect.

[heygrey]

H uses this Yeti - www.yeti.com/drinkware/mugs/21071502439.html The stronghold lid screws on and the magslider locks in place. It can be tossed around and is spill proof.

I use this Hydroflask - www.escapesports.ca/hydro-flask-wide-mouth-flip-lid-12oz.html I think it might be an older model because I'm having a hard time finding a US link for it. They make (made?) larger sizes, but I love the 12 oz. for my tea. It gets tossed in my work bag and never leaks.

[expatjen]

I love my Yeti.

www.yeti.com/drinkware/mugs/21071502675.html

I have 2 - one for coffee and one for tea. They’ve both held up great (had for a few years now).

[Jalapeñomel]

Thanks y’all this is helpful!

[pandorica]

I've got a hydroflask with a lid that's spill proof and easy to open/drink from. I love it!
www.llbean.com/llb/shop/127083?productId=1852397&attrValue_0=Lupine&sku=1000193736&pla1=0&qs=3155271&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnTjTR-6fLLJsHre_y3ehpYhG8gvh-blrAAgVCpH6WoS1Ng1LHFN2c0aApqZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[muffin0]

I have the Nespresso mug (,https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/accessories/vertuo/nomad-travel-mug-medium-mandarin-orange) No plastic taste, seals well, keeps things warm.

My only annoyance is it's a PITA to take he lid apart so I normally just rinse it super well and then chuck it in the dishwasher and hope for the best. I will say that every time I DO take the time to take it apart, it's been clean and not disgusting at all, but it's really annoying to have to use so much force to take the lid apart. 

[Eagles]

This is my favorite

corkcicle.com/products/commuter-cup

[Whitecaps]

I’d look into Brumate - they’re genuinely spillproof. I have an XL Toddy but the top is really hard to get off - it’s since been discontinued because of that and they have introduced new Toddy-adjacent designs with easier-to-use lids. I find Brumate to be lighter and thus more pleasant to hold/carry than my Yeti.

[Jalapeñomel]

Hi! I’m back! The handles on the Brumate and Yeti, will they fit in my car cup holder?

[basilosaurus]

Oh, I was going to say Contigo because Costco. I never noticed a plastic taste, and I definitely put them through their paces.

[sproctopus]

May 27, 2024 7:38:40 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Hi! I’m back! The handles on the Brumate and Yeti, will they fit in my car cup holder?

Hmm, mine doesn't exactly, but it genuinely doesnt spill if I toss it in my work bag (which I absolutely do, lol). I usually just set it in between my legs.

[pinkdutchtulips]

my metal Sbux one has lasted me 8y ?!? no plastic taste in the lid and the lid closes pretty tight. haven't had a leak issue yet. 

[livinitup]

I use my stainless steel 16 oz Contigo with auto lock from Target everyday and love it. The colored ones will peel, so I only use the silver. No leaks when closed, even when dropped. Coffee stays hot for a few hours. I don’t need it piping hot all day and I like that hot tea will actually be drinkable if I leave the top unsealed and then stay hot with a tight seal. I also prefer no handle on a travel mug.


www.target.com/p/contigo-west-loop-16oz-stainless-steel-travel-mug-matte-black/-/A-14439960?sidd=&ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012510697&CPNG=PLA_Dining%2BShopping%7CDining_Ecomm_Home&adgroup=SC_Dining_Coffee%2FHydration&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=m&location=9005070&targetid=pla-1462249812655&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfagfeHrmFPZmhTLiuMGtfPoO&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNlT3mRztr927Xcmk-em7QWMhjdeY9nR_OSjqS8O4TBR2BX2r1kK7h4aAlB8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&preselect=11158650

[dochas]

May 27, 2024 7:38:40 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Hi! I’m back! The handles on the Brumate and Yeti, will they fit in my car cup holder?

I have one without a handle.

[Jalapeñomel]

May 27, 2024 16:06:19 GMT -5 livinitup said:

I use my stainless steel 16 oz Contigo with auto lock from Target everyday and love it. The colored ones will peel, so I only use the silver. No leaks when closed, even when dropped. Coffee stays hot for a few hours. I don’t need it piping hot all day and I like that hot tea will actually be drinkable if I leave the top unsealed and then stay hot with a tight seal. I also prefer no handle on a travel mug.


www.target.com/p/contigo-west-loop-16oz-stainless-steel-travel-mug-matte-black/-/A-14439960?sidd=&ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012510697&CPNG=PLA_Dining%2BShopping%7CDining_Ecomm_Home&adgroup=SC_Dining_Coffee%2FHydration&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=m&location=9005070&targetid=pla-1462249812655&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfagfeHrmFPZmhTLiuMGtfPoO&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNlT3mRztr927Xcmk-em7QWMhjdeY9nR_OSjqS8O4TBR2BX2r1kK7h4aAlB8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&preselect=11158650

This is the one I have, and it tastes like plastic to me now. I hate it.

[lolalolalola]

Add me to the yeti fan base. It’s not spill proof like the contigo but it’s an amazing mug otherwise. It’s about as close as you can get though for regular use. It also goes in the dishwasher so huge bonus there.