Best Travel Mugs
Top travel mugs ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Yeti Rambler 20 oz Tumbler
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Legendary YETI durability
- Legendary YETI durability
- MagSlider lid prevents spills
Cons
- MagSlider is not fully leak-proof
- MagSlider is not fully leak-proof
- Premium price for a tumbler
Don't buy this if…
- The MagSlider lid reduces spills but is not fully leak-proof; the tumbler will leak if tipped over or placed in a bag.
- The MagSlider lid reduces spills but is not fully leak-proof; the tumbler will leak if tipped over or placed in a bag.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Keeps ice 11+ hours
- Three-position FlowState lid
- Three-position FlowState lid
Cons
- Lid is not fully leak-proof
- Very large 40 oz size
- Very large 40 oz size
Don't buy this if…
- The FlowState lid has a drinking position that is open and will spill if tipped over.
- The 40 oz size is tall and can tip over easily; the handle also makes it wider than standard cup holders in some vehicles.
- The 40 oz size is tall and can tip over easily; the handle also makes it wider than standard cup holders in some vehicles.
- The FlowState lid has a drinking position that is open and will spill if tipped over.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Best-in-class heat retention
- Best-in-class heat retention
- SlickSteel interior resists stains
Cons
- Flip lid requires two hands
- Flip lid requires two hands
- 16 oz may be too small for some
Don't buy this if…
- The lid disassembles into multiple parts for cleaning; keep track of the gaskets and spring mechanism during washing.
- The lid disassembles into multiple parts for cleaning; keep track of the gaskets and spring mechanism during washing.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- AUTOSEAL truly spill-proof
- AUTOSEAL truly spill-proof
- One-hand drinking operation
Cons
- AUTOSEAL button can get sticky
- AUTOSEAL button can get sticky
- Lid is difficult to deep-clean
Don't buy this if…
- The AUTOSEAL button mechanism can harbor bacteria if not cleaned thoroughly; disassemble the lid and soak weekly.
- The AUTOSEAL button mechanism can harbor bacteria if not cleaned thoroughly; disassemble the lid and soak weekly.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 12-hour hot / 24-hour cold retention
- 12-hour hot / 24-hour cold retention
- Powder-coated grip finish
Cons
- Wide mouth can splash while driving
- Wide mouth can splash while driving
- Flex sip lid not fully leak-proof
Don't buy this if…
- The wide-mouth opening can cause splashing in moving vehicles; use the straw lid or flip lid for commuting.
- The wide-mouth opening can cause splashing in moving vehicles; use the straw lid or flip lid for commuting.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Maintains exact drinking temperature
- Maintains exact drinking temperature
- App-controlled precision
Cons
- Very expensive for a mug
- Very expensive for a mug
- 80-minute battery without coaster
Don't buy this if…
- The Ember Mug must be hand-washed; it is not dishwasher safe and water damage to the electronics voids the warranty.
- The Ember Mug must be hand-washed; it is not dishwasher safe and water damage to the electronics voids the warranty.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Very affordable
- Very affordable
- Two lid options included
Cons
- Insulation slightly less than premium brands
- Insulation slightly less than premium brands
- Straw lid is not fully leak-proof
Don't buy this if…
- Budget tumblers may not keep drinks as hot as YETI or Zojirushi; expect about 3-4 hours of heat retention vs. 5-6.
- Budget tumblers may not keep drinks as hot as YETI or Zojirushi; expect about 3-4 hours of heat retention vs. 5-6.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Truly leak-proof design
- Truly leak-proof design
- Sip from any angle
Cons
- 16 oz capacity on the small side
- 16 oz capacity on the small side
- Lid mechanism is complex to clean
Don't buy this if…
- The Forge Flow cap has multiple internal components; follow CamelBak's disassembly guide for thorough cleaning.
- The Forge Flow cap has multiple internal components; follow CamelBak's disassembly guide for thorough cleaning.
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