@sohmageek 24 oz is actually a great size for an insulated mug, that's close to half my coffee pot. Most of the time I wouldn't want anything much bigger, unless it's going to sit in a cup holder all day.
@MehAmphetamine When I think bubba mug... I'm thinking something like this: -Safety--Portable+Coolers+and+Beverages-_-21F256&ef_id=VbZa5AAABF9vn%40cl%3A20150728100536%3As">http://www.grainger.com/product/BUBBA-Bubba-Keg-Water-Mug-21F256?gclid=CImyouTJ_cYCFcsXHwodSF8G3g&cm_mmc=PPC%3AGOOGLEPLAA--Safety--Portable+Coolers+and+Beverages-_-21F256&ef_id=VbZa5AAABF9vn%40cl%3A20150728100536%3As 52 Oz of liquid goodness :) When I was in high school I had a part time job at a gas station. It didn't last long as the guy was underpaying me under the table, but anyway, He gave me one of those mugs one day.... So the 1st pot of coffee was for the customers, 2nd was all mine... so was the 4th and 8th... :)
@zxinfinity millennial mugs act so entitled sometimes. And most of them don't give a shit about keeping your drinks cold, or hot. They're all like, "whatever".
I suggest these hard workers. They're cut from a different cloth, like the older generation. Talk about work ethic, man! They'll make you wish you never considered twenty-something mugs for your drink transporting needs.
Guess who's back, back again, Twofer's back tell a friend. Well here we all are again, at the fucking alley next to that janky ass pawn shop. Twofer Tuesday emerges from the shadows and let's be honest, she's packed on the pounds. Bitch has been filling Bubbas full of pop and with an ample amount of product she has not gone thirsty. You shout, "look over there, a fucking twinkie truck." She glances for long enough for you to casually walk over, take as many as you want and walk away because she aint gonna do shit about it.
@f00l My mugs have fallen off the roof (in my back pocket, the one time), fallen off the car, fallen when my clumsy ass dropped 'em...they generally wind up so dented and scratched up that they looks like they'd been tossed in an industrial shredder.
But they still work. Mine goes everywhere with me.
My only problem is when I eventually break the plastic latch for the plug. Usually about once every two years depending on gravity-based accidents.
I had to start brewing coffee/tea at a lower temperature, because the damned cups would keep it nigh undrinkable for over an hour. At this point, the water from our faucet is hot enough to brew tea that will be warm and drinkable about of these for upwards of 2 hours.
In for 4--I love 'em, and they're tough, but I take my cup everywhere and they take a beating. My cup and my cheapass Leatherman ripoff are two things I'm never without. The lids get broken far more often than the cups--rolling off the roof, falling off the car, my clumsy ass just dropping them.
@tightwad Sub-par, my ass. I went through 3 Leathermans in the Army--the screwdrivers inevitably snapped; their metal is relatively brittle.
I parked a tank on top of one. I dropped one in the Chagres doing underwater demolition. And the last one got checked at the door of a titty bar, and my drunk ass forgot to get it back on the way out.
Then I bought this $10 imitation from "Tools&More" back in 2000, and it has yet to fail me. And it gets very heavy use--the guys in my unit used to joke "Quick, take his Gerber, he'll be powerless!"
There was a while, when they changed the lid design, that they turned into a dribble cup (the lids on these are not that model--I actually ordered these mainly for the lid), but they've since fixed that design.
I replaced their flat seal with a 2" O-ring, and it hasn't leaked since. I've only had one seal "wear" out, and it was really because the lid was tightened so badly that it grabbed the seal and stretched it badly.
@Sapper Is the one you currently use a Gerber? If so that is NOT a Leatherman knockoff! I carried a Gerber for 7 years, wore out multiple cases and would have bore it's children had it been possible
I bought two, but I'm thinking about buying more. The three pack of water bottles I bought last time haven't even been washed yet, but these are insulated!!! They'd be even more perfect for the kids to take to school rather than the Contigos. Hmmmm....decisions, decisions.
@PurplePawprints I used one of my Contigos for the first time today. If your kids do take them to school, they might need to be careful. The top pops off really easily. It's great for using while driving, but might not be the best for school buses, packed lunches etc. I normally have a water bottle in my car and one in my bag for work... The Contigos will never be tossed in my bag.
@primrosewater I thought about that, but they aren't for their lunches and they don't ride the bus. They're usually allowed to take in a water bottle to leave on their desk for the day to cut down on water breaks. So, I'm more worried about the bottles getting knocked off the desks and popping open when they hit the floor. Between that and the sweat factor, I've just talked myself into canceling my first order and reordering two sets of two.
@PurplePawprints Don't know if I would cancel a previous order just to add more. I'd be afraid of them selling out or something. Can't you just submit a second order for another set of two?
@cengland0 Well, I placed the order for two sets, then I canceled the first order. I didn't want two separate orders because then Meh has to pay to ship them both separately. I thought that would be a douche move when I could reorder and have them all shipped together.
@PurplePawprints I am the same way. If I end up wanting more, I cancel the first and reorder... Just because I only pay $5 a month for MVP doesn't mean Meh should pay extra for my indecisiveness 😜. A little respect goes a long way.
@wildmomo@PurplePawprints This time canceling and reordering worked for you because they had over 3,800 in stock (and maybe more). I wouldn't use that technique on anniversary shirts or any other hot item that might sell out.
@cengland0 Again, since I wasn't ordering over the daily limit, I was able to place the 2nd order, for two sets, before canceling the 1st order. That way there was no risk to me. Sure, if I were trying to order the limit, I would need to cancel first, and that would be risky, but that is not what occurred.
@cinoclav wait.. Bubba snd hootie had a falling out? ( admittedly ive not listened to btls since around 09'sh...last i remember was either rebuilding the bubba radio network building after a water main broke, or "shock the puss" )
@baseba4551 As the science do-er, I appreciate your endorsement! I too was convinced after the video. I really thought my Yeti would be a strong contender, but the Bubba totally destroyed it.
@nadroj The Buc-ee's mug did surprisingly well! I think it was about even with the Thermos mug. Still had some ice after three hours. @cinoclav The video wouldn't be what it is without the science say-er. I think his performance speaks for itself.
@Moose yes you and @matthew deserve props for this sale. I did notice how Irk-like Matthew's voice was in this video...particularly the trade mark trailing off commentary... Glad I watched the video and it has convinced me to buy. Even just to give as random present to friends who can use it.
I've been waiting for these! I missed the stainless Contigos the last time, so this is great - and 24oz! I just broke my water bottle that I use biking. I hope these fit the bike bottle holder. Extra bonus if they do. I got 4 but may get more to give as gifts, in the morning if they're still available
@pjdemmitt if you've ever tried to keep a frozen margarita frozen and unspilled in 105 degree heat- these'd be perfect... my contigo's opening isn't big enough for a good pull, unless I do them on the rocks. ok, now that I think about it, I might have a drinking problem. wait- it's 14:00 in Belgium now- time for a beer.
We have lots of insulated mugs but I end up taking two on trips due to capacity issues. These 24 oz'rs will help.
And I'm not that concerned about the reports of leaky tops from some folks since these will (I hope) sit in the huge cup holders in our vehicle. virtual-numerical-starfish
Speaking of carrying around a 2L bottle of soda all day, there is a guy at my university that does this. Whenever anyone mentions it he goes on about how he doesn't gain weight and the caffeine "calms" him. Meanwhile his mouth looks like one of those pictures that the dentist uses to scare you into brushing your teeth.
fuck yeah! in for two(well, one). you had me @24oz. the same size as my morning (or afternoon, or evening) coffee! i've actually been looking/biding my time for something like this for at least a year. woo hoo!
I have had a 16oz bubba for years, never leaked and oppressively hot car in the AZ sun with still cold water inside. This is with the outside almost too hot to hold from the sun. My 16 is 2 5/8" on bottom, these 24's may not fit your cup holders. Also Amazon link photo doesn't match meh photos.
These bottles are fantastic! I've been using one as my everyday carry for over a year and the only way to tell is the paint is a little worn. They are incredibly rugged - very solid construction and the lid snaps on very tight. I've dropped it a few times while it was full of hot coffee and never had a drop hit the ground.
Did I mention HOT coffee? I've never had a bottle that actually lived up to its hype, until this one. I make a pot of coffee at around 7:15 in the morning and this bottle will keep it hot well into the afternoon, and warm-ish even after work, on the rare occasions I don't finish it all.
Can't recommend this bottle highly enough. In for two orders.
@versabox You didn't want the 3 Contigo water bottles? You didn't want the ten dollar razar headset? You didn't want the 4 steaks knifes for eight bucks? Damn wish I had your life.
I couldn't resist the urge. Twofer Tuesday strikes again. . This satisfying legitimate honeydew is trying to think of an explanation to tell my wife why I need another insulated mug. Weird how you know her nickname for me.
Greatest insulated mug ever! Best meh.com item ever offered! This is two dollars less than what I saw for one of these at walmart last week. I love Bubba items. I have their 72 oz. jug on my work truck everyday. This mug should sale out. Also, I have a 15 year old that has one of these and uses it for his water bottle for school/marching band practice everyday. It survived all of ninth grade and will be taking to tenth grade next week. He is 15 so he breaks everything. I could have sent him to college if it wasn't for having to replace damn headphones every week for him but he hasn't broken this.
Tempted... I still have the Contigos, unopened from last time. Yes, I get these are higher capacity, but seeing how I have not used the lower capacity, I don't think storage volume is my issue.
Stayed up last night until midnight. Resisted. Meh'ed. Woke up. Revisited. Resisted. Wasn't sold out. Doh! Came back a couple of hours later. Still not sold out. Too weak. In for two
I've got a few 16oz Bubba containers. If they weren't already toppling out of the cabinet when I opened it, I'd be in for 2 more. It may also be worth mentioning that if it breaks - Bubba will replace it. I've done that when one developed a strange noise.
@Moose nah, that would have been funny enough to keep. I dropped it in the garage and it had a rattle after that. Kinda like something was loose inside, but IDK what it would have been.
Three years ago I was diagnosed with Fluid Consumption Temperature Bipolar Disorder (FCTBD). Now I keep a cold drink in my right hand and a hot drink in left hand or a hot drink in my right hand and a cold drink in left hand. My life has never been better. Thanks meh!
@KDemo I am the President of our local FCTBDSG. If you suffer from FCTBD please think about stopping by a meeting a your local FCTBDSG. Enjoy crumpets and hot and/or cold teas at every meeting
I've tried several brands of tumblers before finding my current favorite (Thermos King); it's great. This price is low enough to let me try these out. At worst, I now have a couple to take to the lake.
OK, I'll get ready to hid from the southerners here...I might have started the Bubba on woot. Not sure if I was the first.
Having never met a Bubba in real life, my impression of Bubba was some large guy, who goes in and out of jail.
The one you have to look out for in the shower.
The Bubba was some one pretending to be nice, so he could f... you in the future.
Mr no1 took it one step further by claiming he was in Flossom prision. Somehow he has everyone's real name and even address, but we have nothing on him.
Although 10 years is a long time to act. I think he is safe.
Was still up at midnight, tempted but not tempted enough. They're still here, I gave in. I bought the Cnotigo lockable ones a few months ago. I have one that is a store branded Oxo that was $20 so each time I buy something similar here, I'm getting two for less than the price of one. Meh, please be late on your shipping as I might not be home those days. Aug 10 is much better for me, thanks! :)
I broke my 16oz a few weeks ago, and bought a nearly identical replacement. I say nearly, because the new one (I believe it's an Aladdin) doesn't have the same rubber on the lid that seals it closed. So it leaks.
The only thing I wonder on this, does the outside feel the same as what's inside? Will it be too cold to hold if it's full of ice? Or too hot to hold with hot coffee? I've had that problem with other steel travel mugs.
@remo28 This is vacuum insulated, so there should be very little transfer of heat in/out of the interior. This is why most of the ice in the "scientific" test video stayed in cube-ish form all the way to the end. Your other mugs relied on simple foam or an air gap to prevent heat transfer, which as you were able to tell was not very effective.
Too bad I already have two Bubba insulated bottles, because, otherwise, I'd be all over these. I LOVE my two bottles, as they keep coffee hot for so much longer than many others I have used. If these work as well as mine, these are a GREAT deal.
I thought I'd pop back in & consider picking up a couple, but then I noticed that these things are 10 inches tall. Even for 24 ounces, that's a big damned bottle. I think I'd have to move to a bigger apartment.
I already received my shipping notification for this order. I just placed it Tuesday and it's already shipped out. This is not the meh I expect ;) Thanks!
My grand plan is to leave one in the fridge all the time, take it out before bed for icy bedside water all night long, then hopefully back into the fridge in the morning.
Holy shit just got these , and they are friggen awesome Hard to believe there 6 bucks each honest to God there worth 25 bucks each love the Meh site ty very much from the bottom of my heart for all the effort and great prices love you guys and gals at Meh central keep up the good work please !!!
@Lotsofgoats I don't have a problem with the flip opening thing moving but I keep getting my nose poked by the bit of plastic on the flip cap that is intended to plug the air hole when closed.
Tested mine last night by filling full of ice cubes and letting it sit all night. 12 hours later, the outside only feels slightly cooler than room temperature, but that may be because it's metal and just feels that way to me. The lid is somewhat cooler, but the ice cubes are almost completely intact and the melt water wasn't even enough for a mouth full.
However, as someone else in the thread mentioned, it is quite tall and I found that it won't fit under the ice and water machine at work. Luckily, our machine sits at the edge of the counter and I can tilt the bottle and fill it with water. Not sure about the ice yet, but it looks like I may end up wasting a lot due to the small opening.
Still, it's a pretty decent deal for the price and fits perfectly in my car's cup holders. If nothing else, it'll work great for taking ice tea to the office or just to keep a cold drink handy in the car for long trips.
These are nicer than I expected in just about every way. I don't think I would have paid more - well, because I'm cheap. But they're definitely nicer than 6 bucks each.
Key feature: they fit in every cupholder in the primary vehicle where they'll be used! Thank you Honda for being a part of that feature.
BTW, kudos to @DStanley and warehouse crew - another item arrives within a week of ordering - from Texas to the upper Midwest. You consistently do so, indicating it isn't an accident or just lucky. Nicely done folks!
Bought one pair of these and the liquid I put inside stayed too hot for too long. They worked too well as an insulator. Never had a chance to enjoy it while at work.
@TheOneAlex Wait, are you really complaining about this? Just let it cool a little before you put your coffee into the cup, or add more cream. Or add a small ice cube. A travel mug that actually insulates well is an amazing thing.
All I can say is that I was sure I'd bought these, and was so sad when I realized that I hadn't. I super dee duper blame @mfladd for it. Even if he wasn't goat yet. Take it, take the blame!
@jaremelz disclaimer: all blame for any activity prior to Aug. 4 (date of transfer), resides with the goat of the previous month - @Starblind. He is too blame. Double check your work next time :)~
@jaremelz I know the feeling - a sleep-deprived or drunken state of Meh stupor where separating reality from "I thought I did/didn't order that" is impossible!
@RedOak Usually sleep deprivation leads to me ordering things I normally things. Apparently, the meh way is to reverse things. And the glowing reviews are killing me!
I poured hot apple cider in mine about an hour ago. It's still piping hot. And the best part, it's cool to the touch on the outside. I'm really impressed.
Got mine today :-D got a blended coffee in it at 3:30. At 5:30 I took off the lid because it was too frozen to drink. At 10pm!!! It is still uncovered and still frozen at the bottom. Absolutely above meh par.
@clonetek It leaks because of the poor quality rubber grommet seal in the lid. EVERY time you close it, you have to check and make sure that "washer" is in place.
@clonetek Yeah, yours is definitely damaged. You should see if Buba lives up to their warranty. Those threads are plastic, so either it was severely mis-threaded or dropped without the lid on. Both of mine work perfectly and the silicone type seal and flip lid both hold liquid perfectly even when completely full and held up side down.
Love these bottle(or at least the one I have used so far). Filled it with ice water at 6:45 in the morning. Left it in the car all day (and it got into the 90s here) and even though the outside of the bottle was warm, inside it was quite cool. Very impressed. Well worth the $$$.
THESE ARE TRULY THE GREATEST. GO-CUPS. EVER. My son loves his. His girlfriend loves hers. One of my son's lifelong buddies has made me SWEAR that one of the spares I got for Christmas gifts is now his after seeing theirs. I now have one for home and one for work, and that's all I use - I won't even use REGULAR coffee cups or drinking glasses any more - just my Bubbas.
OH...... my...... GOD do these things ever work great!!! I have to agree with the above commenters, we have all been laughing about the fact that we are catching ourselves - TWO HOURS after we get our coffee - saying "For the LOVE of GOD, Bubba! Could you PLEASE let it cool down just a LITTLE? PLEASE? PLEASE!" LOL!!! And Iced drinks are ........(reverent, blissful pause).............SO awesome. Single greatest Meh purchase I have EVER made.
@strangedesign9 Sadly, I drank them and revoked science. I am so sorry. My overall experience, though, is that if I put ice in either at the beginning of the day, there is merged ice at the end. It's definitely worth the purchase.
This might have been my best purchase yet.. Even after sitting in the hot car all day, opened it up and drank cold water from it. Amazing. Will definitely be buying more if they happen to come up for sale again!
@eric1024 I agree! We left two of these filled with ice and ginger-ale in a hot car from 9:45 until 2:00 yesterday. The ice was still intact and the soda was cold when we returned to the car. I said to my hubby then that these were the best and most useful purchase from Meh to date. Love them!
These hold 4 regular size cups of coffee. I either fill mine with Starbucks Verona at home or stop at Flash Foods for dark roast. It takes me from 8:30a till noon to finish the whole thing and EVERY sip is HOT, hot, hot. Sell these on another 2-fer please. Everyone is trying to steal mine and I'm not sharing
I love the insulating quality of the mugs, but It leaks because of the poor quality rubber grommet seal in the lid. EVERY time you close it, you have to check and make sure that "washer" is in place. It falls out very easily as if it were just slightly too big. If you lose that little rubber seal, you are SCREWED!
I bought 4 of these, and they have been great so far. I only had one seal separation so far, but was able to force it back in the groove with my thumb. The insulation is great, ice lasts all day long. However, has anyone had any rust form on the outside of the stainless container? Mine is starting to get rust spots, which is worrisome since I've only washed it two or three times. I can't decide if it's worth dealing with since it's on the outside. If it rusts on the inside, I'm out.
@mehdaf I've had them come out of the dishwasher with rust-like spots, but they came off pretty easily. I can't remember, but they either wiped right off, or a used a scrubby. I'm not worried about it as long as it's the outside.
I am giving mine the ultimate test - out of town for a week, left it in my car at the airport with ice only, no water. We will see what I return to Thursday night...hoping for ice cold water, fingers crossed!
I bought 2 of these and really like them. I have quite a few similar items which keep the contents at temperature for a reasonable time - but these are absolutely UNreasonable. I filled one (cold water and lots of ice) at home before my 45 minute commute and left it in the car all day. (My car was in the sun on a 90º day.) When I returned to the car for the drive home, the water was still icy cold and the ice was almost intact. I did not empty it at home and the water was still icy cold the next morning.
still doing their thing hot drink keep steam for an hour unopened. Last I checked ice stayed as ice for several hours. I last used then in February though. I’m sure as it cools down I’ll break them out again. They’re a little too big sometimes but I love 'em
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Warranty: Lifetime Bubba
Estimated Delivery: 8/7 - 8/9
Shipping: $5 or free with VMP
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2x Bubba Hero Classic bottles
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Only 24 oz capacity... Meh... I'll pass.
@sohmageek 24 oz is actually a great size for an insulated mug, that's close to half my coffee pot. Most of the time I wouldn't want anything much bigger, unless it's going to sit in a cup holder all day.
@MehAmphetamine When I think bubba mug... I'm thinking something like this: -Safety--Portable+Coolers+and+Beverages-_-21F256&ef_id=VbZa5AAABF9vn%40cl%3A20150728100536%3As">http://www.grainger.com/product/BUBBA-Bubba-Keg-Water-Mug-21F256?gclid=CImyouTJ_cYCFcsXHwodSF8G3g&cm_mmc=PPC%3AGOOGLEPLAA--Safety--Portable+Coolers+and+Beverages-_-21F256&ef_id=VbZa5AAABF9vn%40cl%3A20150728100536%3As 52 Oz of liquid goodness :) When I was in high school I had a part time job at a gas station. It didn't last long as the guy was underpaying me under the table, but anyway, He gave me one of those mugs one day.... So the 1st pot of coffee was for the customers, 2nd was all mine... so was the 4th and 8th... :)
Tempting, but too bad I already have like 20-something mugs...
@zxinfinity millennial mugs act so entitled sometimes. And most of them don't give a shit about keeping your drinks cold, or hot. They're all like, "whatever".
I suggest these hard workers. They're cut from a different cloth, like the older generation. Talk about work ethic, man! They'll make you wish you never considered twenty-something mugs for your drink transporting needs.
Bubba Gump, duh!
@Scalptrash Wrong thread, yo.
@TBoneZeOriginal maybe you're in the wrong thread...yo. Bubba uber douche!
Finally something I don't want.
@DrunkCat I'll buy them instead. lean-corny-dumpling
I can put these vacuum sealed bottles in those vacuum sealed bags from yesterday.
@msimard8 Don't live in a vacuum.
@msimard8 Will it fit inside the refurbished vacuum from a week ago? A triple threat.
I promise I won't ask to cancel this order like I did for the 3 orders last night, really, trust me.
Guess who's back, back again, Twofer's back tell a friend. Well here we all are again, at the fucking alley next to that janky ass pawn shop. Twofer Tuesday emerges from the shadows and let's be honest, she's packed on the pounds. Bitch has been filling Bubbas full of pop and with an ample amount of product she has not gone thirsty. You shout, "look over there, a fucking twinkie truck." She glances for long enough for you to casually walk over, take as many as you want and walk away because she aint gonna do shit about it.
The last insulated mugs I bought on Tuesday here fell apart. Different brand. But No.
@njd
bubba mugs dontz breakz
@f00l Sigh. I'll probably regret this. agreeable-bony-octopus
@njd The Contico? Those are awesome for me, daily use.
@f00l My mugs have fallen off the roof (in my back pocket, the one time), fallen off the car, fallen when my clumsy ass dropped 'em...they generally wind up so dented and scratched up that they looks like they'd been tossed in an industrial shredder.
But they still work. Mine goes everywhere with me.
My only problem is when I eventually break the plastic latch for the plug. Usually about once every two years depending on gravity-based accidents.
Hubby wants them, so me being the modest-ghoulish-quartz I am, I bought a set.
@Pony Only two images for your order number?!?! Is this the mehpocalypse?
@yakkoTDI ...huh?
These things are the shit.
I had to start brewing coffee/tea at a lower temperature, because the damned cups would keep it nigh undrinkable for over an hour. At this point, the water from our faucet is hot enough to brew tea that will be warm and drinkable about of these for upwards of 2 hours.
In for 4--I love 'em, and they're tough, but I take my cup everywhere and they take a beating. My cup and my cheapass Leatherman ripoff are two things I'm never without. The lids get broken far more often than the cups--rolling off the roof, falling off the car, my clumsy ass just dropping them.
@Sapper Do you ever have issues with them leaking?
@Sapper Well, that's an enforcement I can get behind! In for 2!
@Sapper Anyone who uses and likes a Leatherman knockoff loses cred in my eyes...nothing is worse than a sub-par multi-tool
@tightwad Sub-par, my ass. I went through 3 Leathermans in the Army--the screwdrivers inevitably snapped; their metal is relatively brittle.
I parked a tank on top of one.
I dropped one in the Chagres doing underwater demolition.
And the last one got checked at the door of a titty bar, and my drunk ass forgot to get it back on the way out.
Then I bought this $10 imitation from "Tools&More" back in 2000, and it has yet to fail me. And it gets very heavy use--the guys in my unit used to joke "Quick, take his Gerber, he'll be powerless!"
@PurplePawprints Only when I wear out the seal.
There was a while, when they changed the lid design, that they turned into a dribble cup (the lids on these are not that model--I actually ordered these mainly for the lid), but they've since fixed that design.
I replaced their flat seal with a 2" O-ring, and it hasn't leaked since. I've only had one seal "wear" out, and it was really because the lid was tightened so badly that it grabbed the seal and stretched it badly.
@Sapper Is the one you currently use a Gerber? If so that is NOT a Leatherman knockoff! I carried a Gerber for 7 years, wore out multiple cases and would have bore it's children had it been possible
I bought two, but I'm thinking about buying more. The three pack of water bottles I bought last time haven't even been washed yet, but these are insulated!!! They'd be even more perfect for the kids to take to school rather than the Contigos. Hmmmm....decisions, decisions.
@PurplePawprints I used one of my Contigos for the first time today. If your kids do take them to school, they might need to be careful. The top pops off really easily. It's great for using while driving, but might not be the best for school buses, packed lunches etc. I normally have a water bottle in my car and one in my bag for work... The Contigos will never be tossed in my bag.
@primrosewater I thought about that, but they aren't for their lunches and they don't ride the bus. They're usually allowed to take in a water bottle to leave on their desk for the day to cut down on water breaks. So, I'm more worried about the bottles getting knocked off the desks and popping open when they hit the floor. Between that and the sweat factor, I've just talked myself into canceling my first order and reordering two sets of two.
@PurplePawprints Don't know if I would cancel a previous order just to add more. I'd be afraid of them selling out or something. Can't you just submit a second order for another set of two?
@cengland0 Well, I placed the order for two sets, then I canceled the first order. I didn't want two separate orders because then Meh has to pay to ship them both separately. I thought that would be a douche move when I could reorder and have them all shipped together.
@PurplePawprints I am the same way. If I end up wanting more, I cancel the first and reorder... Just because I only pay $5 a month for MVP doesn't mean Meh should pay extra for my indecisiveness 😜. A little respect goes a long way.
@wildmomo @PurplePawprints This time canceling and reordering worked for you because they had over 3,800 in stock (and maybe more). I wouldn't use that technique on anniversary shirts or any other hot item that might sell out.
@cengland0 Again, since I wasn't ordering over the daily limit, I was able to place the 2nd order, for two sets, before canceling the 1st order. That way there was no risk to me. Sure, if I were trying to order the limit, I would need to cancel first, and that would be risky, but that is not what occurred.
Over the weekend I was just thinking that I needed a good mug. In for two!
Hulk Hogan meh face doesn't care about Bubba, only his wife.
In case you don't get the connection... http://gawker.com/5950233/hulk-hogan-comes-clean-bubba-the-love-sponge-gave-me-permission-to-do-his-wife
@cinoclav Not sure I needed to know that, but thanks for the closure.
@cinoclav wait.. Bubba snd hootie had a falling out? ( admittedly ive not listened to btls since around 09'sh...last i remember was either rebuilding the bubba radio network building after a water main broke, or "shock the puss" )
@cinoclav I live in Tampa...home of those clowns!
Give that science do-er a raise. That video inspired me to part ways with 12 bucks.
@baseba4551 $24 over here!
@baseba4551 Me too. I was convinced of their thermal abilities after watching it too. I really do hope they're as good as they purport to be.
@baseba4551 As the science do-er, I appreciate your endorsement! I too was convinced after the video. I really thought my Yeti would be a strong contender, but the Bubba totally destroyed it.
@Moose how did the Buc-ee's mug do?
@Moose What about the science say-er? No credit to @matthew for his narrative skills?
@nadroj The Buc-ee's mug did surprisingly well! I think it was about even with the Thermos mug. Still had some ice after three hours.
@cinoclav The video wouldn't be what it is without the science say-er. I think his performance speaks for itself.
@Moose yes you and @matthew deserve props for this sale. I did notice how Irk-like Matthew's voice was in this video...particularly the trade mark trailing off commentary... Glad I watched the video and it has convinced me to buy. Even just to give as random present to friends who can use it.
MFW someone considers my real voice "Irk-like" and not the other way around:
I've been waiting for these! I missed the stainless Contigos the last time, so this is great - and 24oz! I just broke my water bottle that I use biking. I hope these fit the bike bottle holder. Extra bonus if they do. I got 4 but may get more to give as gifts, in the morning if they're still available
perfect for margaritas!!!!!
@alacrity Well, I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I should get more.
@pjdemmitt if you've ever tried to keep a frozen margarita frozen and unspilled in 105 degree heat- these'd be perfect... my contigo's opening isn't big enough for a good pull, unless I do them on the rocks.
ok, now that I think about it, I might have a drinking problem.
wait- it's 14:00 in Belgium now- time for a beer.
Glad to see the map shows nobody buying these just like me.
I have too many drink bottles and insulated mugs. Thats why i need more.
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More more more. Am soooo stooopid.
@f00l This is my seventh beverage-holding purchase from meh. I have a problem, too.
Damn meh, you stalking me? I've been checking out some Bubba mugs recently, but hadn't purchased yet. Tonight I took the plunge.
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In-fer a twofer
How wide is it across the bottom?
@Alien It's called out in the specs. •Dimensions: 10 x 3.25 in, so 3-1/4" diameter.
@narfcake I guessed the 3.25 was the widest part and it looks slightly narrower across the bottom than the middle.
@Alien The very bottom is 3"
@Moose Crap, where're my manners. Forgot to say thanks!
In for two (four) since it is hot as heck right now and cool drinks are a huge selling point for me.
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Two replacement lids on Amazon cost as much as these things do.
Wow wee these things are selling like hot cakes (cool cakes in the summer).
Buy buy buy !!!!
In four for. Flighty-light-cocktail
We have lots of insulated mugs but I end up taking two on trips due to capacity issues. These 24 oz'rs will help.
And I'm not that concerned about the reports of leaky tops from some folks since these will (I hope) sit in the huge cup holders in our vehicle. virtual-numerical-starfish
Likely-purple-skin. Hmmm ...
Crap. I just cancelled my VMP. I would have totally been in.
@phatmass be thankful. That was my t-shirt-vmp trap early in the month. Now twice more within a week.
@phatmass Time to renew?
@phatmass Just break down and do what I did, which is get drawn back into the VMP "trap."
Is the inside metal?
@christinerenee Stainless.
@narfcake thanks
How can you not love anything named Buba ! And a Buba lifetime warranty ,how long does a Buba live anyway?
Speaking of carrying around a 2L bottle of soda all day, there is a guy at my university that does this. Whenever anyone mentions it he goes on about how he doesn't gain weight and the caffeine "calms" him. Meanwhile his mouth looks like one of those pictures that the dentist uses to scare you into brushing your teeth.
fuck yeah! in for two(well, one). you had me @24oz.
the same size as my morning (or afternoon, or evening) coffee! i've actually been looking/biding my time for something like this for at least a year. woo hoo!
oh yeah....
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I have had a 16oz bubba for years, never leaked and oppressively hot car in the AZ sun with still cold water inside. This is with the outside almost too hot to hold from the sun. My 16 is 2 5/8" on bottom, these 24's may not fit your cup holders. Also Amazon link photo doesn't match meh photos.
@craigcush meh did say "similar" next to that Amazon link.
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@nadroj So that's why cave women don't get fat. Huh. Now I know!
@nadroj I would like proof that cavewomen don't get fat!
In for a brace of Bubbas, and this is perhaps the best order signifier/superhero name — kindly-thunderous-kingfisher — I have gotten yet.
These bottles are fantastic! I've been using one as my everyday carry for over a year and the only way to tell is the paint is a little worn. They are incredibly rugged - very solid construction and the lid snaps on very tight. I've dropped it a few times while it was full of hot coffee and never had a drop hit the ground.
Did I mention HOT coffee? I've never had a bottle that actually lived up to its hype, until this one. I make a pot of coffee at around 7:15 in the morning and this bottle will keep it hot well into the afternoon, and warm-ish even after work, on the rare occasions I don't finish it all.
Can't recommend this bottle highly enough. In for two orders.
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@clayboy All right already, I was im huhin, I'm goin go buy them right now!
@mick Ok done, I bought 2 sets furious-mucky-toddy. Only cause of you .
someone better register knivesspeakerdocksandwaterbottles.com
I had to go for the sixer!
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No idea WTF Google Image thinks "rousing-painstaking-mercury" is but it has a kitty in it so it must be interwebs approved LOL...
I hadn't bought anything since April and cancelled my VMP, but I'm glad (?) you found something to pull me back in.
@versabox You didn't want the 3 Contigo water bottles? You didn't want the ten dollar razar headset? You didn't want the 4 steaks knifes for eight bucks? Damn wish I had your life.
Two in a row, meh. Two in a row. You're threatening me with a better streak of buying things than clicking 'meh'.
In for four: learned-dead-mother
Made this my second Meh purchase. First one was those batteries that were defective...Let's hope that doesn't happen with this.
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I couldn't resist the urge. Twofer Tuesday strikes again. . This satisfying legitimate honeydew is trying to think of an explanation to tell my wife why I need another insulated mug. Weird how you know her nickname for me.
Greatest insulated mug ever! Best meh.com item ever offered! This is two dollars less than what I saw for one of these at walmart last week. I love Bubba items. I have their 72 oz. jug on my work truck everyday. This mug should sale out. Also, I have a 15 year old that has one of these and uses it for his water bottle for school/marching band practice everyday. It survived all of ninth grade and will be taking to tenth grade next week. He is 15 so he breaks everything. I could have sent him to college if it wasn't for having to replace damn headphones every week for him but he hasn't broken this.
Tempted... I still have the Contigos, unopened from last time. Yes, I get these are higher capacity, but seeing how I have not used the lower capacity, I don't think storage volume is my issue.
I may be passing today. Thanks Meh.
Yep, in for the two-fer-two. Err.. 4. artsy-indented-sloth Sometimes you have to go with the second picture.
Related to today's video! sunken-scientific-hair
How many hands does it take to drink from one of these? Is it more than 2?
I don't see this information listed anywhere.
I'm asking for Glenn's sake since he looks a little thirsty.
Price Comparison! 1 for $13.05 at that newfangled Jet. https://jet.com/Bubba-11000-Keg-Insulated-Hero-Mug-24-Oz/9d75c964b62b417ba31329337b1ad0d5 Plus shipping and all that...
I think this is my first 2FT, is this a poor life decision?
@Lotsofgoats Not yet. Give it time.
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Stayed up last night until midnight. Resisted. Meh'ed. Woke up. Revisited. Resisted. Wasn't sold out. Doh! Came back a couple of hours later. Still not sold out. Too weak. In for two
I've had great luck with Bubba products and the wife's been talking about getting us BPA free, so even though she was already sound asleep . . .
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Somewhere in the woods of Ontario, near ominously named Dead Lake.
Maybe this is where Hank Harland got his start?
Emboldened by the wife's seeming approval (at least seeming not disapproval) upon her awakening . . .
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Somewhere in the Pacific, off Baja. Into the drink, I suppose.
Make it a fourfer.
I've got a few 16oz Bubba containers. If they weren't already toppling out of the cabinet when I opened it, I'd be in for 2 more. It may also be worth mentioning that if it breaks - Bubba will replace it. I've done that when one developed a strange noise.
@Renee4183 Like, it was haunted?
@Moose nah, that would have been funny enough to keep. I dropped it in the garage and it had a rattle after that. Kinda like something was loose inside, but IDK what it would have been.
http://www.shopbubba.com/shop-all/bottles/bubba-24-oz-hero-bottle-classic-dark-concrete/ 16.00 dollars a piece at the bubba keg website. What are you waiting for? Buy them already.
@dino2269 Plus a minimum of $4.99 shipping.
If you have VMP, you get free shipping on Meh.
Three years ago I was diagnosed with Fluid Consumption Temperature Bipolar Disorder (FCTBD). Now I keep a cold drink in my right hand and a hot drink in left hand or a hot drink in my right hand and a cold drink in left hand. My life has never been better. Thanks meh!
@ahmeh - I think there's only one right way to do that. Have you tried a FCTBD support group?
@KDemo I am the President of our local FCTBDSG. If you suffer from FCTBD please think about stopping by a meeting a your local FCTBDSG. Enjoy crumpets and hot and/or cold teas at every meeting
I've tried several brands of tumblers before finding my current favorite (Thermos King); it's great. This price is low enough to let me try these out. At worst, I now have a couple to take to the lake.
OK, I'll get ready to hid from the southerners here...I might have started the Bubba on woot. Not sure if I was the first.
Having never met a Bubba in real life, my impression of Bubba was some large guy, who goes in and out of jail.
The one you have to look out for in the shower.
The Bubba was some one pretending to be nice, so he could f... you in the future.
Mr no1 took it one step further by claiming he was in Flossom prision. Somehow he has everyone's real name and even address, but we have nothing on him.
Although 10 years is a long time to act. I think he is safe.
@smilingjack huh?
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Kids need thermos, I need travel-friendly coffee mugs. Win-win.
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Was still up at midnight, tempted but not tempted enough. They're still here, I gave in. I bought the Cnotigo lockable ones a few months ago. I have one that is a store branded Oxo that was $20 so each time I buy something similar here, I'm getting two for less than the price of one. Meh, please be late on your shipping as I might not be home those days. Aug 10 is much better for me, thanks! :)
In for 1 assorted woozy scarecrow.
I broke my 16oz a few weeks ago, and bought a nearly identical replacement. I say nearly, because the new one (I believe it's an Aladdin) doesn't have the same rubber on the lid that seals it closed. So it leaks.
The only thing I wonder on this, does the outside feel the same as what's inside? Will it be too cold to hold if it's full of ice? Or too hot to hold with hot coffee? I've had that problem with other steel travel mugs.
@remo28 This is vacuum insulated, so there should be very little transfer of heat in/out of the interior. This is why most of the ice in the "scientific" test video stayed in cube-ish form all the way to the end. Your other mugs relied on simple foam or an air gap to prevent heat transfer, which as you were able to tell was not very effective.
KuoH
If I manage to break this, can I fix it with a Dyson? And if I don't, can I train a Roomba to bring it to me?
Maybe I should have bought yesterday's vacuum sealer after all?
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Nothing more to say here.
plump-fuzzy-cockroach ewwww
1st meh purchase. I feel underwhelmed.
@Ecriscit You're a natural! You'll fit right in around here.
@JonT I was trained at the legendary Snarky U academy for less than gifted children. AKA woot! (may it rest in peace).
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Not what I was expecting.
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@jcdan who the fuck kills mallards?
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The Bubba Thermos Theme Song!
Reviews are fairly solid, I've dealt with the O-Rings on my Contigo, and my wife needs a 24 oz mug for her iced tea so: sassy-owlish-gorilla
Too bad I already have two Bubba insulated bottles, because, otherwise, I'd be all over these. I LOVE my two bottles, as they keep coffee hot for so much longer than many others I have used. If these work as well as mine, these are a GREAT deal.
I thought I'd pop back in & consider picking up a couple, but then I noticed that these things are 10 inches tall. Even for 24 ounces, that's a big damned bottle. I think I'd have to move to a bigger apartment.
This will keep me to a single trip to the coffee club station at work every day!
Sounds good to me.
I already received my shipping notification for this order. I just placed it Tuesday and it's already shipped out. This is not the meh I expect ;) Thanks!
My grand plan is to leave one in the fridge all the time, take it out before bed for icy bedside water all night long, then hopefully back into the fridge in the morning.
Whoops, forgot the de rigueur confirmation-string image!
( "waxy-ominous-can" )
Holy shit just got these , and they are friggen awesome Hard to believe there 6 bucks each honest to God there worth 25 bucks each love the Meh site ty very much from the bottom of my heart for all the effort and great prices love you guys and gals at Meh central keep up the good work please !!!
Thoroughly enjoying my product.
@connorbush I bet you are…
@JonT this gif thooo... keepin' it 100.
Update keeps ice well ice for over 20 hours remarkable
this thing is making me self-conscious about my nose cuz the little flip opening keeps booping mine
I guess I'll just unscrew the whole damn top to drink out of it
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@Lotsofgoats I don't have a problem with the flip opening thing moving but I keep getting my nose poked by the bit of plastic on the flip cap that is intended to plug the air hole when closed.
Tested mine last night by filling full of ice cubes and letting it sit all night. 12 hours later, the outside only feels slightly cooler than room temperature, but that may be because it's metal and just feels that way to me. The lid is somewhat cooler, but the ice cubes are almost completely intact and the melt water wasn't even enough for a mouth full.
However, as someone else in the thread mentioned, it is quite tall and I found that it won't fit under the ice and water machine at work. Luckily, our machine sits at the edge of the counter and I can tilt the bottle and fill it with water. Not sure about the ice yet, but it looks like I may end up wasting a lot due to the small opening.
Still, it's a pretty decent deal for the price and fits perfectly in my car's cup holders. If nothing else, it'll work great for taking ice tea to the office or just to keep a cold drink handy in the car for long trips.
KuoH
These are nicer than I expected in just about every way. I don't think I would have paid more - well, because I'm cheap. But they're definitely nicer than 6 bucks each.
Key feature: they fit in every cupholder in the primary vehicle where they'll be used! Thank you Honda for being a part of that feature.
BTW, kudos to @DStanley and warehouse crew - another item arrives within a week of ordering - from Texas to the upper Midwest. You consistently do so, indicating it isn't an accident or just lucky. Nicely done folks!
I am really impressed with these. I only wish I bought more.
Bought one pair of these and the liquid I put inside stayed too hot for too long. They worked too well as an insulator. Never had a chance to enjoy it while at work.
Would return if possible.
@TheOneAlex Wait, are you really complaining about this? Just let it cool a little before you put your coffee into the cup, or add more cream. Or add a small ice cube. A travel mug that actually insulates well is an amazing thing.
@TheOneAlex I had a similar experience. I poured it from the travel mug into a normal cup. Also, try removing the lid to help the heat escape.
@PurplePawprints I was kidding. I guess I should have added more italics, or a /s at the end ;)
@connorbush Crap, I was just kidding. They work fantastically!
@TheOneAlex oh..Yes, we need international sarcasm font lol
@TheOneAlex Whew! I thought you were cool with them until I got to the deadpanned statement about returning them.
@connorbush Too bad the SarcMark never took off.
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2010/jan/20/rise-of-the-sarcmark
Cool. Showed up today. These look awesome.
All I can say is that I was sure I'd bought these, and was so sad when I realized that I hadn't. I super dee duper blame @mfladd for it. Even if he wasn't goat yet. Take it, take the blame!
@jaremelz disclaimer: all blame for any activity prior to Aug. 4 (date of transfer), resides with the goat of the previous month - @Starblind. He is too blame. Double check your work next time :)~
@mfladd Zip your bleater, I already said I knew it wasn't your time! I'm still blaming you. Just because I can.
@jaremelz I know the feeling - a sleep-deprived or drunken state of Meh stupor where separating reality from "I thought I did/didn't order that" is impossible!
Part of the grand midnight Meh-design.
@RedOak Usually sleep deprivation leads to me ordering things I normally things. Apparently, the meh way is to reverse things. And the glowing reviews are killing me!
I poured hot apple cider in mine about an hour ago. It's still piping hot. And the best part, it's cool to the touch on the outside. I'm really impressed.
Two of mine have been absconded by my boys... :(
Got mine today :-D got a blended coffee in it at 3:30. At 5:30 I took off the lid because it was too frozen to drink. At 10pm!!! It is still uncovered and still frozen at the bottom. Absolutely above meh par.
anyone have a leaking one? :(
@clonetek It leaks because of the poor quality rubber grommet seal in the lid. EVERY time you close it, you have to check and make sure that "washer" is in place.
@michaeli no, It leaks because of this:
@clonetek oh. Wow! Yeah, mine wasn't like that.
@clonetek Yeah, yours is definitely damaged. You should see if Buba lives up to their warranty. Those threads are plastic, so either it was severely mis-threaded or dropped without the lid on. Both of mine work perfectly and the silicone type seal and flip lid both hold liquid perfectly even when completely full and held up side down.
KuoH
@kuoh Yeah, they are replacing it.
Would love to buy more! Next 2-for-tuesday!!
Love these bottle(or at least the one I have used so far). Filled it with ice water at 6:45 in the morning. Left it in the car all day (and it got into the 90s here) and even though the outside of the bottle was warm, inside it was quite cool. Very impressed. Well worth the $$$.
THESE ARE TRULY THE GREATEST. GO-CUPS. EVER.
My son loves his. His girlfriend loves hers. One of my son's lifelong buddies has made me SWEAR that one of the spares I got for Christmas gifts is now his after seeing theirs. I now have one for home and one for work, and that's all I use - I won't even use REGULAR coffee cups or drinking glasses any more - just my Bubbas.
OH...... my...... GOD do these things ever work great!!! I have to agree with the above commenters, we have all been laughing about the fact that we are catching ourselves - TWO HOURS after we get our coffee - saying "For the LOVE of GOD, Bubba! Could you PLEASE let it cool down just a LITTLE? PLEASE? PLEASE!" LOL!!! And Iced drinks are ........(reverent, blissful pause).............SO awesome.
Single greatest Meh purchase I have EVER made.
EVER.
E-V-E-R.
@shubydoo - But, do you like them?
@shubydoo While everything you said is true I think someone is trying to get mentioned when they list the Bubba 64 oz jug.
I have a huge coding project at my desk, so I filled up my meh Contigo and my meh Bubba up with ice and water. Which will melt first? DUN DUN DUN
@wishlish What happened?
@wishlish Inquiring minds still want to know what happened?
@wishlish And den?
@strangedesign9 Sadly, I drank them and revoked science. I am so sorry. My overall experience, though, is that if I put ice in either at the beginning of the day, there is merged ice at the end. It's definitely worth the purchase.
I wish I had bought more of these. Would love to see them come back on another Tuesday.
Bring 'em back, Meh. I might even buy a couple. Maybe.
This might have been my best purchase yet.. Even after sitting in the hot car all day, opened it up and drank cold water from it. Amazing. Will definitely be buying more if they happen to come up for sale again!
@eric1024 I agree!
We left two of these filled with ice and ginger-ale in a hot car from 9:45 until 2:00 yesterday. The ice was still intact and the soda was cold when we returned to the car. I said to my hubby then that these were the best and most useful purchase from Meh to date. Love them!
These hold 4 regular size cups of coffee. I either fill mine with Starbucks Verona at home or stop at Flash Foods for dark roast. It takes me from 8:30a till noon to finish the whole thing and EVERY sip is HOT, hot, hot. Sell these on another 2-fer please. Everyone is trying to steal mine and I'm not sharing
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I love the insulating quality of the mugs, but It leaks because of the poor quality rubber grommet seal in the lid. EVERY time you close it, you have to check and make sure that "washer" is in place. It falls out very easily as if it were just slightly too big. If you lose that little rubber seal, you are SCREWED!
@michaeli Perhaps you have some defective ones? I haven't had the rubber gasket come out at all and have had zero leaks.
I bought 4 of these, and they have been great so far. I only had one seal separation so far, but was able to force it back in the groove with my thumb. The insulation is great, ice lasts all day long. However, has anyone had any rust form on the outside of the stainless container? Mine is starting to get rust spots, which is worrisome since I've only washed it two or three times. I can't decide if it's worth dealing with since it's on the outside. If it rusts on the inside, I'm out.
@mehdaf I've had them come out of the dishwasher with rust-like spots, but they came off pretty easily. I can't remember, but they either wiped right off, or a used a scrubby. I'm not worried about it as long as it's the outside.
@mehdaf you have to blame @mfladd for shoddy Workmanship here...
Dish washers are kinda harsh on a lot of things. Just hand wash them and they'll be OK.
These are good cups/mugs. I'm glad I bought Bubba brand.
I am giving mine the ultimate test - out of town for a week, left it in my car at the airport with ice only, no water. We will see what I return to Thursday night...hoping for ice cold water, fingers crossed!
@cbilyak haha I can't wait for the update.
@cbilyak These are good, but they won't last a week unless the airport is in Alaska.
KuoH
I bought 2 of these and really like them. I have quite a few similar items which keep the contents at temperature for a reasonable time - but these are absolutely UNreasonable. I filled one (cold water and lots of ice) at home before my 45 minute commute and left it in the car all day. (My car was in the sun on a 90º day.) When I returned to the car for the drive home, the water was still icy cold and the ice was almost intact. I did not empty it at home and the water was still icy cold the next morning.
Much better then the 20 oz. in keeping drinks cool. Wish they fit better in the cup holder - only deferment
@njmartin - This is what I needed to know. I got the 20 oz and wondered about all the raves. They weren't that special. Thanks for posting.
still doing their thing hot drink keep steam for an hour unopened. Last I checked ice stayed as ice for several hours. I last used then in February though. I’m sure as it cools down I’ll break them out again. They’re a little too big sometimes but I love 'em