(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best travel & to-go drinkware

My hubby and I were both doing our PhDs at the same time at one point so I totally get the having no life thing. :D

• Along the lines of the pocket knife, you can search for items like "everyday carry" or "EDC" items -- this includes flashlights, pocket knives, tactical pens, etc. PhD STEM types tend to like practical things. I've found some cool stuff for my hubs this way.
  
• Another thing is one of these books: http://phdcomics.com/store/ -- they are collections of comic strips but they're hilarious and super relatable to graduate school. They used to release a calendar every year but looks like they stopped. :(
  
• Other non-conventional gifts to consider based on the fact that he's in graduate school and has no time on his hands...
  
  • Buy a pack of these disposable takeout containers and make frozen pre-prepared meals for him. If he's spending THAT much time in the lab, chances are he isn't eating as great as he should be. I cannot tell you enough how much this would've been appreciated by either of us while we were in graduate school. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0742M47V5/
    
  • Depending on your geolocation, there are some services that come pick up your laundry on a specific day of the week, do your laundry for you, and then return it, folded, and everything (Wash & Fold services). For reference to what I am talking about, it's similar to this company: https://www.rinse.com/ If you're near a university, there's an increased chance of you having these services nearby. If you got him something like a couple months of this service, it's another thing that is a hassle to keep up with when you're super busy with work but one of those things that has to get done either way.
    
  • Depending on his eating habits, a grubhub (or similar) gift cert could be good if he orders takeout for either lunches or dinners during the week. https://www.grubhub.com/
    
  • Spotify or Pandora subscription -- depends on if he enjoys music and what kind of lab he is in (i.e., whether he can play music while working). If he does enjoy music, another option is wireless headphones.
    
  • Does he drink tea or coffee? There are lots of nerdy mugs out there and you can pair that with some a nice tea assortment or coffee blend. If he does drink it but doesn't tend to make it himself, is there a coffee shop nearby to campus that offer gift certs?
    
  • If he's working in a wet lab, chances are he can't bring beverages inside with him -- so you might consider a nice new water bottle (https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Bottle-Monaco/dp/B01N7LKY1F/) or a rugged travel mug (https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Steel-Travel/dp/B00HZI5XNO/). The autosealing (hot and cold) ones by Contigo are very popular because they can be used on the go without worrying about leaking. If you have to leave your mug outside of the lab if you don't finish your coffee, you most likely want something that's also covered too.
    
  • If he writes or takes notes a lot, don't underestimate the power of a really nice pen. Super useful and randomly just brings great joy to us grad school folks. :D

I got it from Amazon. I actually have 2 because I accidentally ordered 2 but this is my favorite as well. My original one got destroyed in a car accident so I am very happy to have a new one!

Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003FGW71G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Just a disclaimer, I love stronggg tea so I usually steep more than the average person hence why mine looks very leafy. Also I know most people don't drink it this way but I love that super fine strainer on top so I keep the leaves in instead of steeping for a certain amount of time. I find it also is a great aesthetic and fills me with peace. Another reason it's such a great tumbler. <3 So glad you like yours also!!!

Scavenger hunts are too much fun! I should be working! RAWR! Thanks for the fun break =]


1.) Something that is grey. My name is makeup and I am grey! WL

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. This color is called "Naughty Nautical". Nautical = water, water = rain. =D?? WL

3.) Something food related that is unusual. Pretty sure most people don't have teeney shaped veggie cutters. WL

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) This is for my two parrots! My quaker especially loves dried papaya. I'm teaching her how to fly right now and have been using food as a reward, but we ran out of papaya a couple of weeks ago, and our local bird store has been out of stock for a long time. Turns out that Whole Foods doesn't carry dried papaya either. Rawr! WL


5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I had heard about this when the movie came out in English. I liked the movie and then moved on with my life. Come this spring, I found myself facing a LOT LOT LOT of driving by myself, so I started borrowing audiobooks from the library. I borrowed all three of these books and REALLY enjoyed them. It wasn't at all what I expected. They're murder mysteries with a lot of themes about violence against women. When I learned about the author, it became that much more interesting. The author wrote these books with the intention of making 10, but died after the third one. They found them after he died. The themes about sexual violence stem from a gang rape he witnessed as a teenager. He never forgave himself for not being able to help her, so he channeled all those emotions into his writing later in life. Anyway.....interesting stuff. Good books. I recommend them :)


6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! Pfft.


7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...) If I was a cat, this would be my JAM!


8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. Dresses are admittedly useful for avoiding public indecency charges, but not really useful beyond that. BUT LOOK AT THE RAINBOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WL


9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Not on my wishlist (it's on American Netflix though!), but everyone should be aware of the impact of plastic on the environment and our bodies. Education is everything. Plus, there's a newborn baby at the end.


10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. 1. Stab zombie in the skull. 2. ??? 3. Profit. The reviews rave that it's super sharp and doesn't stick so it probably wouldn't get stuck in their skull like other knives. WL


11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I don't know if I'd use the word profound, but it would sure help me out. A big passion of mine is learning to ID birds. I'm pretty good at most birds, but finding information on juveniles is VERY difficult sometimes. I've used this book before to help identify birds in hand, but I think the information regarding juvenile plumage would help me identify young birds from afar. It's even part of my job to identify birds! WL


12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. This is an Add-On item, but it's also a hair addon =P Not on my WL, but I'm losing my hair like crazy so I might have to look into these >.>


13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? This isn't the most expensive item on my list (that was #8), but it's the one that would help me the most! When I do field work, I tend to have a lot of gear on me at once, and the extra strain of binoculars around my neck tends to give me some really freaking sore muscles. A harness would be MUCH easier on my shoulders/neck/back. I start field work again in October, so I plan on buying it for myself by then anyway =] WL


14.) Something bigger than a bread box. EDIT A bread box is typically similar in size to a microwave. This is larger than the average bread box.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. I am smaller than a golf ball! WL

16.) Something that smells wonderful. This smells amazing!!! I'm infatuated with cinnamon, but had to stop using cinnamon Crest YEARS ago because I developed a bad reaction to it. This stuff is expensive, but the company is very environmentally responsible and I feel good giving my business to them. WL


17.) A (SFW) toy. This seems pretty SFW unless you're playing Cards Against Humanity. evil grin WL


18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. I used sticky notes all the time in school! WL


19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. I've obsessed with birds since I was 11. I've been obsessed with rainbows forever. I'm currently obsessed with sushi. THIS IS ALL THREE! WL


20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. Hear me out! This baby can keep ice for DAYS. Sitting out in the sun for hours on end? NO PROBLEM! YOU'LL HAVE ICE AT THE END OF THE DAY!! Seriously, Thermos needs to pay me for how much I rave about their stuff. My water bottle has still had ice in it after three days AND being refilled twice. No joke.

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This beauty was made in OR.


fear cuts deeper than swords. She is my favorite character by far :)

Hard boil eggs a few days in advance, bring 3/day as morning snacks. (they won't need refrigerating for a few hours)

Make a bowl of cottage cheese (4% ideal, 2% if you have to but never non-fat) and add fruit to it the night before. Put in fridge for a fast morning meal before you leave.

You can make a protein shake in the morning too - I like AllMax Hexapro because it takes a while to digest and it's thick but get whatever type you enjoy.

Doing the above, my breakfasts are about 450-Cal and keep me full until mid-morning or lunch when I tuck in to the eggs.

Ditch the Hamburger Helper - it's basically sugar, starch, and more sugar, with some spices.

Greek yogurt is GREAT! Just make sure you get the HIGH FAT type - something like 6-8%. Fat is NOT the enemy; sugar/carbs are.

FROZEN FRUIT: game-changer for me. Never goes bad, usually picked at peak ripeness. I stock the freezer up when it's on sale, then take a cup out the night before and let it thaw in the fridge.

There are some awesome insulated containers for keeping food cold on a commute:
https://www.amazon.com/THERMOS-Insulated-Stainless-10-Ounce-Charcoal/dp/B00LIRIZVU/

There are boxy ones with multiple compartments to:
https://www.amazon.com/Nucucina-Slim-Bento-Lunch-All/dp/B0160UGT9O/

Full disclosure: I used to love eating all the things I'm telling you not to! The game-changer for me (and I'm a 6'0" tall dude whose weight started near yours) was going LCHF (low-carb, high-fat). My macros are about 30% carb, 35%/35% fat/protein.

Somehow this has been coming up on several subreddits and I've been blathering on and on ever since.

Factors to look for:

1. Any double-walled, vacuum-sealed travel mug will keep things hot for hours. Some will be better than others, but plenty are good enough that you don't have to worry too much about which you get. The only thing that would impact this is that certain mugs require you to remove the whole lid, allowing lots of cold air into the mug. The smaller the drink opening, the better it'll be.
   
   
2. The thing you really need to worry about is the drinking mechanism. Some have flip-tops, some have sippy lids, some have push-button seals, etc etc. You just need to think about your needs and figure out which one you want.
   
   Some of the best I've found:
   
   
3. Contigo. If you're going to be drinking on a bus, you HAVE to go with the Contigo. It's the only possible way I've ever seen to avoid spilling altogether. It's also super popular, and good. You just have to make sure the sippy lid doesn't get dirty, since there's no way to cover it up or whatever. They have a few variations, but this style is the most common one.
   
   
4. Thermos Sipp. Push-button seal, and the shape mimics the way a drinking glass works, and exposes the liquid to the air a little, so you can sip more easily. More pleasant to drink, though hard in a moving vehicle.
   
   
5. JoeMoXL mug. Push button seal plus a leak-proof lid, 360 degree drinking, plus a tea infuser basket if you're a tea fanatic.
   
   I would recommend staying away from flip-top mugs, because as far as I've seen, they always leak. Sad but true. If you can find one that doesn't, then great.
   
   I think the biggest thing to look for is the drinking mechanism. With the tiny sippy lid (like on the Contigo), you have to make sure the drink is the correct temperature, or it'll be too hot to drink. With those that expose the liquid to the surrounding air a little, you can sip more easily, but then it's harder to use on a bus or whatever. I think that's the biggest issue to worry about when searching.

So, because biian's bag comment inspired me, I was thinking of some non-makeup stuff that'd I'd love to buy if, you know, I had no debts and an unlimited budget. These are things I love even though I don't have them :P

• The The OMG tote I mentioned in my comment-on-her-comment.
  
• This Rose-Gold watch from Fossil. I love Fossil; they gave good bags, but because I'm not into bags, I'd rather have one bag that can be professional if need be but fine for casual use too, hence why I'm not pining after one. That said, I FUCKING LOVE my Emory Clutch
  
• I drink coffee and tea, and currently have a double-walled Tervis tumbler to bring it with me in the mornings. That's fine for one cup. My office's office is swill, so I'd prefer to bring more and keep it hot. This thermos from Zojirushi is a thing of beauty is is also apparently a boss at keeping things hot for a long time. Here are other colors!
  

I have the same issues as OP, and I drink that much water a day because im always thirsty, but I pee every hour so it doesnt seem to help my other issues. Going to an endocrinologist and checking in with my nephrologist soon, but in the meantime it's annoying. I keep a sweet awesome water bottle always full, because having a nice one with a counter in the lid keeps me motivated to drink more. I take it everywhere with me, and that one has a lock so it never leaks in my purse.

Anyway, that's a nice suggestion for the OP, best of luck hah

I have travel mugs from David's tea. They have have the ones that unscrew on top, or flip open. They have kept my tea and other drink hot for hours and icy cold for just as long.

I would also recommend Zojirushi tumblers (like this one), they are excellent as well, or Thermos tumblers (like this).

Just decide on what kind of design you want, flip open or screw open top, and then which size fits you better, as in 12oz or 16 oz or 20 oz. Most of them are stainless steel inside which is excellent and most tops are easy to clean.

I would recommend travel mugs from any of those brands, as me and my family have used them, and the only reason i ever get a new one, is because i want a different color or different capacity.

Most important: Get one with a vacuum seal. Nothing else works as well. Referencing the comment from /u/0accountability... There are Contigo Autoseals with and without the vacuum seal.

I recently bought two "actual" Thermoses. For something I love and use every day I feel they're inexpensive (mine were $25 and $30 )and after a few months of every day use, I'm a huge fan. My recommendation, look through the Thermos brand products on Amazon and on Thermos.com. Find one that "Keeps hot for 24 hours", then look for other features that you're interested in. (How it looks, does it have a caribeener, does it float, etc.)

I bought one, loved it so much I decided to get one with a caribeener and gave the "old one" to my wife who loves it as well.

Here are links to the two I use:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U583YW
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FOOSIQ

I have only used mine for cold liquids, but I've been really impressed by the quality and performance. They both keep drinks cold for 12-24 hours (REALLY!) It does depend on external temp and starting temp of the liquid but I have been astonished by their ability maintain temperature. Judging from my experiences with the cold, I expect the hot to do very well.

That's a tough one. There are a lot of brewing devices under $25.
This site has a wide variety of coffee goods. I've linked the "Under $50 gift ideas" section. Try that.

Looking in there, I saw an Aeropress (My favorite way to make a single cup of black coffee), I saw a super cheap v60 pourover device for like $5 which would leave you money to buy some gourmet coffee to go with it.

If he really loves good coffee you could order some stuff from stumptown coffee or blue bottle or one of those fancy places online.

a bag of coffee is never a bad gift for someone who likes coffee. a brewing device is a bit riskier as they may already have one and some of them require other gear and you don't know what he has and doesn't have.

Also worth mentioning are these Zojirushi thermoses. The Zojirushi ones are made with some kind of black magic that keeps heat trapped inside for amounts of time that defies physics. There's the one I linked which pours into a cup or there's the other style that you drink straight from. I prefer the cup style because the coffee stays burning hot for so long that I need to pour it into the cup to let it cool while I sip. I always burn my tongue on the other style though it's better when driving. I have both. Only bad thing is it is a few dollars over your mark. But all the good Secret Santa gifts go a little over. ;)

Anyhow, hope that helps.

Not a whole lot of BIFL things that you can buy for $60, though I'm in full on shopping mode from putting together my wedding registry together so I have some ideas:

1. Set of nice percale pillowcases, or cheaper percale sheets. We have these for our guest beds, and they're a little rougher than high quality sheets, but pretty thick and durable.
   
   
2. Yeti tumblers are pretty nice, hold temp well, and are generic.
   
   
3. Anything from Anker. They make great phone/USB chargers. We have 2 of these, and are looking at another portable charger for trips.
   
   
4. If you cook/bake, these are some quality mixing bowls for around $60
   
   
5. Maybe a shredded memory foam pillow?
   

Depending on how long it is from when you leave home until when you eat you could just bring something you don't mind eating at room temp.

My old office only had 2 microwaves for over 100 people, probably over 150. The office before that had 2-4 and for a few months none. Needless to say there was always a wait at lunch time. I just started eating my food room temp.

Obviously not everything tastes as good at room temp. I've had good luck with Japanese bento style meals; rice, veg, a bit of meat. Just bento cookbook is a good resource. She has tips for making ahead and freezing parts of the meals as well.

If you have time to cook something quick or heat up some soup a good lunch jar will keep it warm until it's time to eat. It great for pasta and sauce.

For a heartier meal and/or more variety mr bento can't be beat. The stuff at the bottom stays warmest. Again it requires some prep time in the morning though

Okay, you might be in over your head if you aren't a pro bartender and you are supplying drinks solely to 60 people. That's absurd. I advise to make punches and just pour them as people want them. I have a couple of these...

https://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-7500-Silver-Stainless-Growler/dp/B00AZMICOY

When I handle a big party I just make a Jungle Bird or a Zombie scaled up to this container, leaving room for about 8 oz of crushed ice, shake it like crazy to chill and get a little dilution, seal, put in fridge till the party is about to begin. I always shake the container a bit before pouring it into a glass with ice, smack a mint sprig and put it in there. Easy.

For a third drink you could do a Moscow Mule, people fucking love those. Combine 1/2 oz lime juice and 2 oz vodka in a shaker per order, shake with ice, strain into however many glasses evenly, and top with 4 oz of ginger beer each. Ez-pz. at parties lime juice makes people feel fresh and alive. You can also make a huge batch of margarita.

Have some coke around and do jack and coke. Have some Gosling's Black Seal and do Dark and Stormy's (2 to 1 of ginger beer to rum) with the ginger beer.

This is going to be rough. Try your best to not have to do this, if you aren't a pro, this will be a nightmare for you.

When I moved out for the first time I went and spent a stupid amount of money at IKEA.... they are NOT BIFL at all. expecially not cookware/plates/glasses. i bought those and within 1 year everything almost broke.. not from me dropping them. but like 2 glasses actually broke in mine and my girlfriends hands when we were holding them! and 2 broke when we were washing them. with that being said..


Dont buy alot of stuff from ikea (some things are OK like the cheap partical board dressers and bed frames you will get a few years out of them if u take care of it but not bifl)

As far as where to invest FIRST think about where you are going to be spending the most time in your house. will it be your bedroom? living room with guests or kitchen if You like to cook or man cave (this is me) and invest in quality items in the location you pick. dont buy everything at once unless you HAVE to. you will wind up wasting money on things u don't need or might want to change

Now that my rant is out of the way....

1. Klean kanteen awesome cup there are also the wide mouth klean kanteen insulated water bottles which are really good and i use daily
   
2. or these cup sets example: tervis tumbler 12oz and tervis tumbler 16oz
   
3. do you iron your cloths? a good iron is a must Rowenta is the one I use daily for the past 4 years
   
4. this Victorinox knife set I actually have not bought yett but i hear it alot on the BIFL reddit and i have it in my cart right now on amazon!

If you're going to get a YETI (or a an off-brand YETI), I'd recommend one of their Ramblers instead of any of these metal koozie things.


IMO, Koozies are best for the fact that you can fold them and keep them in your pocket. They're good for keeping beer kinda cold and your hands dry, but I mostly use them for finding which beer is mine at a party.


The Rambler cups allow you to smell a good beer - especially hop-bombs with a full nose or something else you're excited to smell while you drink - while also allowing you to use them for coffee, Arnold Palmers, margaritas, whatever-the-hell-you-want. Since the YETI or RTIC koozies don't fold, they're just as useful and transportable as the Ramblers.


During a beach vacation last week, I used my Rambler for coffee in the mornings, rinsed it out and filled it with beer at the beach, rinsed it out and threw in some margarita at night, then rinsed it out for ice water before bed.

I have a 1/2 gallon klean kanteen at home - brushed, and it's a very nice product, great for mixing large amounts of drinks, etc - but it has no insulative properties.

For work bottles - I cannot recommend this one enough: IT IS FANTASTIC. I've given them as gifts, people love them. Ice STAYS as ice for 10 hours or more.


http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Insulated-24-Ounce-Stainless-Hydration/dp/B003U583YW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394404009&sr=8-2&keywords=thermos+water+bottle

note - 444 reviews with an average of 4.7, 359 5 star reviews -- Its a great bottle.

The Corningware one is a piece of crap. It's meant for soup and even then doesn't do a good job. I don't reccommend it at all. (Source: used to work in a Corningware store.)

Perhaps a lined metal bottle? I had a Laken brand aluminum bottle and because it had some sort of lining, my water didn't taste funny after a while. I assume it would work well for coffee as well.

David's Tea has a glass travel mug that's leakproof.

Starbucks has a ceramic travel mug (stainless steel on the outside) but it has a lot of bad reviews.

I bet you'd find something that would work for you at a Homegoods store. They seem to have lots of random stuff that might fit the bill.

Honestly, this is the travel mug I use and it's amazing. I lived in Chicago during the coldest winter most of the midwest has seen in over twenty years. It got down to -40F and that was on a good day. With this mug, my tea that I made in the morning was too hot to drink even hours later unless I opened the bottle and let it cool down at work. And I commute by bike and train. So I'm out a lot.

I know way too much about travel beverage containers for my own good.

I have a Contigo Autoseal Tumbler and absolutely love it. It's super easy to clean and keeps my tea hot for a few hours (yes, hot).


As for a kettle, get him a variable temperature kettle so that he can adjust the temperature based on his tea preference. I have this Cuisinart kettle. I've had it for 4 years and still works great.

I love my coffee hot. This keeps it hot to warm for a good 4+hrs. Plus it holds 20oz. Love it
Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Easy Clean Lid, 20oz, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JE352NO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WoH0xb3BTSR3R

You might want to ask around various cooking/baking forums before asking for a bread maker. It seems they get heavy usage for the first 3-6 months, or sometimes even the first year and then enthusiasm for them wanes. I know mine hasn't been used in 6-7 years. Once I learned how to make no-knead bread, there was no knead. (yuk-yuk) I'd give you this one if I had reason to think that you were near enough to make that easy.

If you don't already have them a slow cooker, a dutch oven or a good stock pot can save you money if you cook in batches to make many meals for the week. And like daily_bagel said, a good Nissan thermos can save you lots of money if you brew your own coffee or tea and don't buy out.

Just gotta put in a plug for contigo. Super easy to drink out of. Very leakproof with the locking mechanism. Easy to clean with the new models. I throw it in my bag all the time. They take a pretty good beating too even if they do show some dents after a while. $15 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Insulated-Stainless-Easy-Clean/dp/B00KR9OMLM/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1473643077&sr=1-1&keywords=contigo

I too really like Klean Kanteen I use it almost exclusively to drink coffee both at home and on the go. Be aware though that the KleanKanteen lids are not leak proof at all! The lid which will keep your coffee very hot leaks like crazy and is not at all practical for say driving. As far as the stainless steel imparting flavor... That is an issue I am constantly monitoring. When I brew a pour-over I immediately transfer the entire yield to the KleenKanteen. I pour a splash into an ice chilled ceramic LINO 5 oz. Cappuccino Cup & Saucer by notNeutral and another splash into a 2nd preheated Lino.
There is definitely a shift in mouth feel between drinking from a ceramic cup and stainless steel but I have yet to detect a flavor shift. Perhaps my palette is calibrated for stainless. I definitely take the lid completely off to drink as yes the plastic lid is not satisfying to drink through. For me drinking my coffee exclusively from a ceramic cup forces me to drink too quickly. I enjoy tracking the flavor changes in each brew from hot to chilled at a slow controlled pace. Having the option to speed up or slow down the cooling by removing/replacing lid on KleanKanteen is invaluable. I sometimes pour out more coffee into Lino too if I detect flavor changes at other temperatures as well. There are indeed real sensory experience changes between stainless steel and ceramic but not true flavor shifts. But I fully realize everyone has there own sensitivities. I am also meticulous in cleaning the stainless steel. The lid could well be the biggest culprit in imparting unwanted flavor in all brands of Stainless Steel containers.

I've been watching Doctor Who in some fashion since I was 6 years old. The Doctor is a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. He travels around in a time machine that is stuck in the form of a 1960s British police box. The accepted story is that the T.A.R.D.I.S. (Short for "Time and Relative Dimension in Space) used to be able to change its shape and form in order to blend in to the time and place it was in, but that the circuit got stuck when it was a police box. He travels through space and time, usually with one or more companions, many who are human, but some of whom have been robots, androids, and people from other planets.

In the new series (a 2005 reboot of the classic series which was the longest running sci-fi series on TV) that begins in 2005, the planet Gallifrey no longer exists, and the Doctor is the last of the remaining Time Lords. Or is he? The Doctor is brilliant and some would call him crazy. He does not believe in tyranny or prejudice, and he feels authority should prove its right to be called such. He saves Earth, other planets, and the universe countless times. Over the past few thousand years, he has made many enemies and many friends. He can be kind, compassionate, funny, and frightening, all in the span of a few minutes. In some episodes he can go from galactic hero to interstellar MacGuyver to time and space diplomat in under an hour. In the new series, he's even saved Christmas a couple of times.

I've been admiring this T.A.R.D.I.S. Tumbler for quite some time. Thank you for holding this contest!

EDIT: I fixed my link. Copypasta is hard.

https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Vaccuum-Insulated-Stainless-Travel/dp/B00JE352NO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Coffee+cup+auto+close&qid=1565182295&s=gateway&sr=8-3

These are sealed and do not spill. To drink you squeeze the grey but on the lid. I don’t use it while riding. The advantage of these is that they keep your coffee warm like a flask but also work like a cup that reveals itself.

An easier answer is keep a small kettle and French press at work if you have the space.

i have this 2 QT (64 oz) Stanley thermos and like it a lot. its huge so a little unwieldy and hard to clean, but keeps stuff hot or cold well with a huge capacity.
i use it for an electrolyte soup thing i drink during fasting though.

for ketochow i bring a concentrated mix of 2 or 3 servings in one blender ball container. and i have another container for my coffee.
so i drink the coffee then i pour 1/3 (if it was 3 servings) of the concentrated ketochow mix into my coffee thermos, add more water, shake it up and drink. this is easier for me than bringing 3 blender bottles (or even my giant stanley) plus coffee thermos.

if you want a ~40 oz thermos stanley has a 35 oz and 45oz. I have no experience with the one you linked. good luck

I have a 15-year old stainless steel double-wall Thermos that isn't all too different from this or this. It certainly does a good job of keeping things warm for long periods of time. I've forgotten it on my desk at work overnight half full, and it was usually still steaming a bit the next morning when I dumped it out (24 hours later). The trick with these or anything like it, is to pre-heat by filling with boiling water and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes before filling it with your beverage.

As for flavor, I've never really noticed any flavor loss, but I've mostly used it for coffee or strong black teas like Earl Grey. I would imagine delicate green teas probably wouldn't do so great being kept warm for long periods of time regardless of what they're in.

My husband and I both love our Zojirushi thermos. They call it a "mug" because it is easy to drink out of. It keeps beverages hot for a long time. I make my morning Chai tea in it the night before and enjoy it comfortably hot about 10 hours later.

I have more growlers than I can count (both 64 oz and 32 oz) so I always do that for parties, homebrew club meetings etc. I recommend getting the swing top ones that are insulated. The Stanley growlers are fantastic. You can fill it off you're keg and it will stay cold all day.

Another option is using carbonation caps to fill 1L or 2L soda bottles. If you hit it with CO2 it will stay good for at least a few weeks without opening. I drink a ton of seltzer water so I always have 1L plastic bottles around.

I have two of these and they are awesome - review here. The link in that post helps support hbf. Thanks should you choose to use that. If not direct link

The interpretation of the law used to be that breweries could only fill growlers bought on site, but was clarified within the last couple years to allow for non-brewery/generic growler filling.

The only catch is that the growler can't have any other markings on it. I've got a couple of these, and had one place simply put tape over the logo, just to be safe. I've since replaced that with black electrical tape that stays on all the time.

Having said all of that, and while I haven't had issues at any of the bay area breweries, it's apparently still within the rights of the brewer to refuse filling growlers other than their own... I ran into this issue with Pizza Port, after leaving their growlers (I have two of those as well) back in SF, and instead tried to use my stainless ones.

I wish each brewery listed whether generic growlers were welcome or not. Might have to start a list, and try to persuade the ones who don't.

I've had a Zojirushi travel mug for over a year (slightly different model). Been very happy with it. I chuck it in my bag filled with tea on the commute to work, and it does not leak. Once I didn't drink my tea all day at work, and the following day when I went to empty it out, the liquid was still hot. Also the design is gorgeous, if you care about that.

Any good thermos will be your friend here if you want to keep your ice cold smoothies ice cold by the time it gets to lunch time. Some will keep them ice cold even up to supper. If you want a brand name i'd recommend a zojirushi like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SV-GHE50-Stainless-Vacuum-17-Ounce/dp/B004YB3JP4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1421051371&sr=8-5&keywords=zojirushi+thermos

Honestly, I have this thing, and it keeps my tea hot for 6 hours and still pretty fricking hot for 8 and pretty dang warm for 12. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VFHKUS Plus they're on sale right now!


Like, I usually have to lower the temp of my tea when I use it or else I can't drink it for the first two hours at all and have to leave the lid off until it cools down.

Get these: http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Nissan-Intak-Hydration-Bottle/dp/B001EGGQB6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1393713004&sr=8-7&keywords=water+bottle

I've bought them at walmart and ROSS (cheapest there, though the color selection was limited). Between my wife and I we have like 6 of them. They go to work with us, stay in cars, go to the gym, go around the house, etc. They work amazingly well, and I've never had one break (even when dropped onto cement/tile). Also, because the top screws off it's easy to scrub inside, or put a bunch of regular ice cubes in, etc. They handle the freezer well also.

They're even easy enough to open/close that I can do that with 16oz sparring gloves on.

I really like these Stanley insulated growlers and they keep things hot/cold for 24 hours. When I've camped I usually use them to fill up with water and it's so refreshing to drink that I actually stay hydrated. Warm water in the heat is kinda gross. They're also great if you go to microbreweries. You can find some cheaper ones but this one has a nice handle and an easy open/close lid

Points for the Contico bottle. I have 4 in my household. Best bedside bottle ever. Keeps water ice cold overnight and then some, plus is designed with a top where you can drink easily without having to lift your head from the pillow. Seriously an amazing bottle.

If you don't need to drink on the go (you get to your desk at work and could pour it into a mug) I've got the perfect solution for you. The Thermos Nissan Bottle. It's fantastic.

It keeps things hot all day and is completely leak proof. It's also got a really cool feature where you barley un-screw the cap and then you can pour out of it into a mug.

I make a full french press worth of coffee in the morning at home, pour it into this thermos and then I've got it at my desk all day.

Thanks, those look really nice. I guess I'm really looking for a tumbler, this and this one looks like it would fit the bill.

I drink a ton of tea and I did a lot of research before getting The Joemo XL. Keeps the drink warm for hours, extremely leak proof, and has 360 drinkability :) It is a little more expensive than some, but it's definitely worth it. The plastic ones always seem to leave the tea tasting funny after a while IMO, and this one is completely stainless steel.

Happy birthday! I hope you are having a wonderful day! Maybe this will put a goofy smile on your face!

Honestly, just buy the Contigo listed in the link below.

It is better than any tumbler that Starbucks sells, has a much better leak-proof lid than almost any other tumbler out there, and you can buy an optional tea infuser for it as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Easy-Clean-20-Ounce/dp/B00KR9OMLM/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1418611681&sr=1-1&pebp=1418611655960

Came here to suggest this. I have had this Nissan thermos for a couple years now, and though it is not huge, it has been perfect for me. It is freakin' indestructible! I love it.

You can actually do this if you buy "roll your own" bags. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Filter-Bags-Disposable-Infuser-Filters/dp/B010RV810W/

But you will also need a grinder, or pre-ground beans, and in the end something like a portable french press or something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Teas-Etc-Tea-Traveler-Ounces/dp/B003FGW71G

Might work better.

Zojirushi is by far the best most secure thermos you can buy. It's got a lock so it will never open in your back if you lock it, and it will keep your coffee hot forever. Plus, it's much lighter than the continuo autoseal.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS

I am a huge fan of these: http://smile.amazon.com/Thermos-Insulated-Stainless-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00004S1CY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1458506081&sr=8-4&keywords=thermos+24oz

It really does keep a full 24 oz of tea hot enough to enjoyably drink after 18 hours. Highly recommend.

I don't know how hardcore of an outdoorswoman you mean, but my first thought was a hammock, too. Eno is a solid brand, but you can find hammocks for a lot cheaper with bugnets or other accessories.

But for a more pragmatic person: a water bottle, a winter hat, a pair of gloves, or a tumbler.

Small gifts that will be used often can be more meaningful, at least in my experience. Plus, you can give more than one, which makes the total gift seem larger

My wife and I have this thermos, and it's absolutely amazing for all of the reasons mentioned in previous comments.

We both have the SM-KA48BA model, but my black one is matte finish, while her dark blue is glossy. I like the glossy finish better, but I have no idea which colors come in which finishes.

Does anyone here know where to find that info? Amazon doesn't seem to provide it AFAIK.

I agree, Contigo is the way to go. It has this cool locking method that ensures it is sealed and wont leak. I use mine every day and throw it in my backpack and it gets jostled around and doesn't leak at all. Definitely recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE352NO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i had the old Contigo and just ordered the new version with the easier to clean lid since the old one started to taste a little odd. hoping being able to clean the lid will make a difference, otherwise i'm just going to swap to a stainless mug with a silicone lid.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZI5XNO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's the true freedom link, because nothing says freedom like charity: https://smile.amazon.com/Thermos-16-Ounce-Drink-Bottle-Black/dp/B004VFHKUS

Hey fellow Canadian!

This is what I use: https://www.londondrugs.com/thermos-stainless-steel-vacuum-insulated-briefcase-bottle---midnight-blue---470ml/L3414539.html

I actually have two. One is strictly for coffee. The other for tea or water. While they're not particularly difficult to clean, I don't like my tea tasting like coffee.

EDIT: I just realized it's not really a slim profile like you're looking for. Sorry. I guess you could go all out with a Zoji: https://www.amazon.ca/Zojirushi-SV-GHE50-Vacuum-17-Ounce-Stainless/dp/B004YB3JP4

all the same size. 6xcups, 6xsaucers. probably fits 3oz (half a "true coffee cup" or so. They're designed for espresso, like for after dinner or something.

I filled up my Nissan 26oz Thermos and have been sipping ALL DAY. :)

I also live in the city, like camping & cooking, so I'll just give you some things I'd like (~sorted by price):

• Stainless Steel pint glass
  
• Hatchet
  
• 2-person sleeping bag
  
• good chef's knife
  
• snowshoes

While it's probably not as nice as some, I've used the Contigo brand version of Hydroflask for a couple years and love it! The 20 oz bottle fits in most standard cup holders and withstands abuse pretty well. It keeps ice cold and unmelted forever (like 12 hours at a time.) It's also got the snapseal so it's one-handed drinking--no unscrewing a lid when you need a drink. And it's about $20. :)

For going forward, I'd get a cheap waterproof mattress cover to protect the mattress. You could also get some travel mugs like these that won't spill when knocked over. I bought a bunch of Contigo push-to-sip travel mugs and used to carry them filled with coffee in my handbag, they're that good. They're what I use when I drink coffee in bed.

I would suggest this:
http://www.amazon.com/Highwave-JOEmoXL-Stainless-Steel-Travel/dp/B00115WFX8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377879603&sr=8-1&keywords=joemo+xl

I have one and it works great in 2 ways: 1. put tea into the cup and replace filter for drink-and-steep; 2. put tea into infuser basket for steep-and-drink.

I don't actually use the infuser though, because I use a stainless steel over-the-cup type; which is much sturdier; one that looks like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Frieling-Medium-Infuser-3-5-inch-Stainless/dp/B003O6A3AY/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1377879909&sr=1-5&keywords=stainless+steel+tea+infuser

I cannot speak highly enough for the travel mug by Teas Etc, I've had mine for over two years and plan to get another as a backup. I bought a little thermos sling for it to carry around with me, which more or less keeps it hot the entire day. But even without the sling, it still keeps hot for quite awhile. I really fell in love with it due to the design though. It being see through whenever I'm out with it people comment on it, either they want one or more likely they have never seen loose leaf tea before, so I usually point them in the right direction.

The trick to keeping it from over-steeping is to use less leaf and cooler water. For anyone thinking this is blasphemy, keep in mind that a good majority of green tea drunk daily in China is just thrown into a glass cup with water added to the same leaves as needed throughout the day.

Did that, too, but I found that frothing the juice up with a milk frother a few times and then putting it in my trusty old thermo bottle with 60° celsius water for some 4 to 8 hours creates some really damn good juice and consumes no power aside from boiling up a little water.

My ultrasonic gave up third time around. Seems like the cheaper ones aren't made to run for long stretches. It's probably why they're programmed to 3 or 5 minute cycles.

The bottle keeps water hot for a long time. Some of my juices take a little longer until they taste their best but it's no problem since you can just refill some boiling water to bring it back up to 60° (using a thermometer).

I like this method more than ultrasonic since it's so lo-tech. Just dump the juice in the bottle, close it up and go do whatever. No powergrid involved so there's nothing to worry about. I wouldn't wanna leave the house with an ultrasonic or crockpot running.

I have a 32 oz camelbak, but I feel ya on the dog fur. The rubber mouthpiece is also harder to clean.

THIS 24oz Thermos water bottle has been my daily go-to for 4 years - love it. I've bought two since I dropped my first one once too many times and broke the lid (no fault of the bottle, just my clumsiness).

If the size is a deal breaker, I'd definitely try to find something similar.

I picked up a 30oz stainless vacuum RTIC at a thrift store for $4. Had some company's logo on it.

For 64 oz all at once, your option is to drink straight from something like the 2qt Stanley thermos. https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Vacuum-Bottle-Hammertone/dp/B000FZX93U/

Rating: 7

Review:
I don't have a lot to complain about. I think that life would be much better if I could be a SAHM, my baby would start sleeping through the night, my house was clean, and if someone could promise me that my husband's health was totally fine.

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My mom (who also knows nothing about the show) got me this TARDIS tumbler a few years ago and I used it constantly while I was working. There are loads of different hot and cold cup options on Amazon that you could get before Christmas.

I'm not sure where you're located, but I've always found great stuff at Newbury Comics. They have an online shop, too, but I'm not sure what kind of shipping options they have. If there is a store near where you live, they have shirts, keychains, figurines, and plenty of other things you could get for her.

Edit: spelling

Stanley makes a growler.

I have two of them, they are great. They drop below $25 pretty frequently. I think I got one for $18.

This is the one I use and it's pretty good.

Instead of a bottle of water get this thermos. It's the best thermos I've ever used. It keeps cold for up to 6 hours, and keeps things warm even longer.

I love my (Zojirushi)[www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS]. I got it after someone here recommended it. Keeps hot for 6+ hours for me every day, so I can't recommend it highly enough.

http://www.amazon.com/Highwave-JOEmoXL-Stainless-Steel-Travel/dp/B00115WFX8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1346271753&sr=8-9&keywords=travel+coffee+mug+stainless+steel+insulated

This is the best travel mug ever. Doesn't spill and keeps coffee or tea hot for hours. Also doesn't cause your coffee to taste weird. Freaking love this thing. Can go in the dishwasher.

I just bought the champagne gold one for a few cents more. My sister loves my blue one so I'm going to give this to her.

I'm in love with this Contigo mug. They are the "press to sip" style but nothing I've found keeps coffee hotter for longer. I've been using the 24oz model for a long time. I take 2-3 hours to drink 24oz of coffee and it's still hot when I get to the bottom. I like them from a design perspective, too. They have a handle model, too.

I just started using this one today: http://amzn.com/B003FGW71G

It works perfectly and I like it so far! It's going to take a bit of experimenting to get the brew just right though, my first batch was quite bitter. The packaging recommends less tea & cooler water, since the tea sits in the water the whole time.

I bought one of these in white and I really couldn't ask for anything better. It's unbelievable how well it keeps things cold (or warm).

Lifeline 7500 Silver Stainless Steel Growler - 64 oz. Capacity

http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-7500-Silver-Stainless-Growler/dp/B00AZMICOY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1398889743&sr=8-7&keywords=growler

I've used many different ones including the Cointigos, Thermos and Zojirushis. I think it simply came down to this:

I work an office job and mostly drink my coffee in the AM, but might brew 3-4 cups to keep me going throughout the day. So I don't need the ultra high hours specified in some other products (20hrs hot! no no, I need maybe 5hrs-6hrs at most).

Contigo was pretty decent at this but I absolutly HATE the cleanup. Their on the go ones have sucha complicated spring system in the lid that if you leave coffee in there overnight it'll start to gunk everything up and it was a pain in the ass to clean everything 100%. I get grossed out if there's even a bit of residue left over. Zojirushi is similar, but much easier to clean and IMO if you need to drink on the go, then it is the best.

I actually daily my Thermos because it is stupid easy to clean. Bottle brush for the body, and just a regular sponge/pad for the lid. No complex openings/buttons/mechanism for gunk to build up in. It also keeps everything piping hot for 5+ hours and the built in cup is very good for coffee since you can actually smell the drink which IMO is an important part of the whole ordeal.

also I can't believe I wrote 2 paragraphs about thermoses....

For water, invest in one of these. I've had mine for 18 months now, use it all day every day, and it still works perfectly. Fill it, add three ice cubes, and it'll stay cold all day. (Or use it for coffee in the morning, then refill with water at work.)

The locking lid seals so well you can store it upside down in your bag and it doesn't leak. Seriously worth the money and I bet I've only bought water in a bottle twice since I got it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE352NO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Zojirushi's mugs are the best for keeping any liquid hot/cold for ALL DAY long. I would pour boiling water in the morning, and at the end of the day it would be still hot. I use this usually for teas because I drink espresso.. You should check this out.

Just bought several of these as groomsman gifts. I also got one for myself. Used it for the first time the other day and I like it. Gets the job done well! I want to try to take it camping soon and see how it really holds up!

I’ve been thinking this same question. Seeing these on this sub all the time, I checked amazon a while back and noticed they are only ~$20-30... not very expensive, definitely worth the price.

Link to the large 2qt for $32 if anyone wants one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FZX93U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i0sSBb74SKSH5

I honestly don't remember the brand. I would just look for it at either your grocery store or possibly a camping supply store. It was certainly not gourmet coffee. Standard mass produced name brand coffee.

It's a little more work however you could also get a travel thermos depending on how much you drink. I have one of these and it will reliably keep coffee hot for 8-12 hours (at 4 hours it's still too hot to drink) and have even forgotten it and found it was still drinkably warm 24h later.

I do. I have been using the Takeya pitchers that Soylent sends out to new customers, I liked them so well I bought a total of 7 during the crowd-funding, so I can just throw them in the dishwasher every day. It looks like the amazon prices have started going up, but you "should" be able to get them for about $10 ea, and I've heard Costco has them in a 2 pack for $15.

I use 24oz Thermos hydration bottles when I go out, I bought mine at Walmart for about $20 ea.

Some recipes will need a blender, but I've stop using it for my current recipe. Just shake well in the Takeya, my current recipe also emulsifies really well and tends to stay that way.

Best coffee mug I've ever owned https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004VFHKUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QqEzCbQWHEJE8

Here's the freedom link: https://www.amazon.com/Thermos-16-Ounce-Drink-Bottle-Black/dp/B004VFHKUS

Here are the things I want to infinity and beyond ...
Sometimes I just need a Wonka LaffyTaffy in banana, because those other flavors are just a waste of calories, and a Dr. Who cup so I can wash the taffy down with something delightful. Like lemonade.

This one works great for me

The Contigo auto-seal 20 oz. A sippy cup for adults, and it’s awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Vaccuum-Insulated-Stainless-Travel/dp/B00JE352NO/

Totally non traditional, but I love my kleen kanteen pint glass. It's insulated stainless steel, which means no coaster needed and it stays cold and fizzy for an extremely long time.

I use a thermos for transport. i can easily fit an O in there. picked it up for less than $1 at a thrift store. and blends in.

I have a good-quality vacuum-insulated thermos that does the trick (like this one). I keep tea or soup in mine, and it will stay hot from about 7:00 AM to about 4:00 PM in -20 degrees C. It gets colder faster the more you have it open and the emptier it gets, so if you want super hot coffee at the end of the day, you might want to make it in a moka pot or something.

Hey, I'm in the exact same kind of setup and just recently dumped soda for tea. There's a hot water spigot on our coffee machine that pumps water out at 200 deg F.

I got one of these: http://amazon.com/dp/B004PV6SXS?tag=dimwellnet-20

If you want something with a built-in infuser, try this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FGW71G?tag=dimwellnet-20

Add that to a box of sample tea bags (I started with a Twinings sample box from Publix, I think) and you're ready to get started.

The mug linked above keeps everything nice and warm for an hour or so.

I'm sure that loose is measurably better, but I'm ignorant and bags are fine. Plus, it's easy to brew a bag while I'm on my way to a meeting and just drop the used bag into the trash before things get started.

I've had the Thermos Intak bottle for about 2 years now and use it every day. Seals and everything are still going strong, no issues with leaking and the locking mechanism works just like when I bought it.

I have one of these and it serves me well. I read about it on a thread of recommend containers. I'll see if I can dig it up.

Interesting question I'm interested in hearing the answers to.

What I do: make a 24 oz Contigo cup of chicken broth in the morning with a splash of Frank's Red Hot and a tbsp of heavy whipping cream and drink from it throughout the day like coffee. They're OOS on the 24oz but I believe I got mine from Walmart.

You should look at the 20 oz Contigo. It holds temp for hours, easy to drink from, and completely water-tight. You can toss this mug into the car and it won't leak. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KR9OMLM/ref=twister_B0195G545A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

FYI - you can get these waaaay cheaper without the brewery branding on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Growler-Hammertone-Green/dp/B00YPISRR6/ They also come in 32 oz sizes.

I've also seen them at Target for ~$35.

Work mug:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eb69/

Travel mug:
http://amzn.com/B004LP0DYS

Home mug: Pretty much anything.

No reason for you to have to wrory about this, or eat lukewardm food when something has already been invented to take care of this problem. A thermos

This one works out well. Kid takes his lunch to school in it each day - 4.5 hours after I pack it, it's still steaming hot.

I have something similar to this for my own lunches and it works very well. It has an interior removable/washable divided compartment so you can store two types of food without them commingling. The only downside is that a four-year-old would definitely need a teacher to open it for him at lunchtime.

If you're looking for a growler these, Lifeline 7500 Silver Stainless Steel Growler - 64 oz. Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZMICOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QazwxbJSM77A1, are my personal favorite. Double walled and vacuum seal keeps your beer cold and light out.

Can confirm. I have this one and I have issues with the food staying super hot/cold for longer than I expect! And no condensation issues.

I have two Fifty/Fiftys, a Kleen Kanteen, and and two un-insulated Stanleys. I would give the Kleen Kanteen the edge over the Fifty/Fifty just because I like the clasp top and I think the narrower opening pours a little better. I got mine on a killer deal for Amazon Prime members a while ago. I don't know if I'd shell out $50 for one.

If I could only have one growler, it would be the insulated Stanley. The handle on the Stanley makes pouring sooo much easier. I can't speak to the insulating quality of the Stanley, but I always bring my un-insulated growlers when the weather cools down.

It's a Contigo Autoseal Mug. I'm a huge fan because you can just take a quick swig and drop it wherever and they never leak.

Been planning on buying one of these after seeing good review on this sub. Don't have any personal experience though.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LP0DYS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3AJV7LL91SOJC&coliid=ITGA9VS1AV2W8

Buy a small jar of peanut butter and a box of graham crackers to keep in your car, then make little sandwiches:) Pretzels are also good. You could get a small insulate food container to keep fruits and veggies in.
https://www.amazon.com/THERMOS-Insulated-Stainless-10-Ounce-Charcoal/dp/B00LIRIZVU/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491571728&sr=8-3&keywords=insulated%2Blunch%2Bcontainer&th=1

It's this over-priced tumbler that keeps drinks cold/hot for a good while.

https://amzn.com/B00JP9AJC6

If you want the name brand go for one like this.

If you don't mind a Stanley version grab this one.

Edit: I have to mention, when you first buy a thermos boil a pot of water and pour it into the container, close it and wait 30 minutes. If you can feel ANY heat, return it and get another one. It should not radiate heat at all.

This is the one I highly recommend for parents: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZI5XNO/

This is the thermos I carry. Perfect size and keeps my drink hot/cold all day.

Not sure what kind of lunch you eat, but I prefer the Asian designs for lunch boxes.

I've been trying to increase my water intake too. For me, it has to be COLD and filtered. A brita filter + this water bottle has helped immensely.

I got one of these, http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Nissan-Intak-Hydration-Bottle/dp/B001EGGQB6/ref=sr_1_14?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1344308378&sr=1-14

Big enough opening to put ice cubes in. If you put it near your food it will keep it cool for hours. In the middle of august if I didn't drink much I would still have ice in it 6 hours later. Of course if i drank it all in an hour the ice would be gone just as fast.

Yeah look at this thing https://www.amazon.com/YETI-Rambler-Stainless-Insulated-Tumbler/dp/B00JP9AJC6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498485415&sr=8-3&keywords=yeti

I have this and it not only keeps coffee hot for more than 24 hours, but it holds 24 oz. Dropped it on concrete several times and has a few scratches and dings, but still tip top shape.

Amazon doesn't give a shit. I made a similar post here before. Go look at the Top Seller for Yeti Tumblers. It's oddly half price of a legit one and is shipping from China. They are fake. All the "top reviews" say they are fake, having pics explaining why, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Yeti-Coolers-Rambler-Tumbler-Silver/dp/B00JP9AJC6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485134565&sr=8-3&keywords=yeti+tumbler

I bought one as a one click buy on mobile and didn't do my research. Got it, and it was a knockoff. All Amazon did was say "lol, just keep it" and refund my money. I've kind of lost some faith in Amazon. Look up any popular movie, tv show, video game, and their are sellers with all kinds of unlicensed bootleg crap. It's beginning to look like Ebay.

Tea is the best! And stays hot for hours in one of these bad boys.

My school has no air conditioning and I swear it was 200 degrees in it todat. My item is this water bottle so I can take ice cold water to school and not worry about bringing a new nonreuseable one with. I have searched my house and cant find one reuseable water bottle, so having one would be helpful. ... Also, Doctor Who :3

Still much easier to clean and care for than a glass growler!

These ones periodically drop to below $20.

http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-7500-Silver-Stainless-Growler/dp/B00AZMICOY

No brainier at that price. I have dropped mine (full) twice with no problems, but I have read of others who have not been as lucky, so I don't necessarily recommend it :-)

I think this is your thing man. I would just drink straight from it. 24oz keeps liquids hot for 12 hours.

My husband used to take a thermos of hot water (like this https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00LIRIZVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_.xYaBbVKF3X14) and just warm up the bottle enough to melt the fat.

Nissan Thermos

http://www.amazon.com/Nissan-FBB1000-Stainless-Steel-Insulated-Briefcase/dp/B00009V4FM

...it works 5+ hours keeping water for tea HOT. When I was playing Skyrim over the winter, I would put hot water / tea in there and drink a cup of tea every hour or so, and the last cup was still just as hot as the first.

--Robert

i use one of these with a built in strainer. Looks like the yellow one is the same thing.

http://www.amazon.com/Tea-Traveler%C2%AE-Character-Teas-Etc/dp/B003FGW71G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408682120&sr=8-2&keywords=tea+to+go

I found this on Amazon

I use a Kleen Kanteen branded with my favorite local spot but the cafe cap really reduces its heat retention. People seem to swear by the Zojurushi ones.

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS

A widely suggested solution in the coffee community is the [Zojirushi thermos] (http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS). I don't have any experience with them, but many people here and otherwise suggest them.

I'm guessing your in the DC area. If so you may want to consider getting one of these and hitting up Port City in Alexandria.

To add on to this, if you're looking for a bigger one, I have had the Nissan Thermos 32 oz since 2007 and haven't had any problems. I've left hot liquids in it for over 24 hours and its contents still stay quite hot.

My wife uses a sealed tumbler for her coffee, that way it can't accidentally spill on the keyboard. https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Insulated-Stainless-Easy-Clean/dp/B00HZI5XNO/

[Zorojirushi] (http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS). Any thermos that has a glass interior and a thin metal exterior. I promise you, hours later, it will still literally burn your mouth. They will also keep drinks freezing cold and they never "sweat".

They're amazing.

Get an Rtic or Mossy Oak or Yeti mug and put it in there. Beverages stay HOT for a very long time.

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Insulated-24-Ounce-Stainless-Hydration/dp/B003U583YW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1371173045&sr=8-4&keywords=vacuum+thermos

There are these and this was the tumblr I was talking about.

Right here.

Or a thermos made for hot stuff!

THERMOS FOOGO Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel 10-Ounce Food Jar, Charcoal/Teal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIRIZVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zoQFxbNM9AMDY

Get a growler and take some home

I have a 17 outback and loooovvvee this contigo cup

Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vaccuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 20 oz, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KR9OMLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gec8CbT451QCY

The classic Stanley thermos.

Think he was talking about messenger bags. But i'm a Zojirushi man myself.
http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS

Just got one for myself: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS

Is this what you mean by a Yeti Cup?

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Contigo 2034154 Stainless Steel AUTOSEAL West Loop Vaccuum-Insulated Travel Mug, 16 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZI5XNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XOCNDbREPTFF1

This is the one I have:

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Growler-Hammertone-Green/dp/B00YPISRR6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=57689747164&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2ffF186S5QIVB_5kCh2ZCgdQEAAYASAAEgKvbfD_BwE&hvadid=274745674024&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9021710&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15466424013722197116&hvtargid=kwd-298081145267&hydadcr=9877_9890445&keywords=growler+stanley&qid=1570742218&sr=8-3

here is an example of a 24 ounce (.71 liter) bottle with a counter.

http://www.amazon.com/Yeti-Coolers-Rambler-Tumbler-Silver/dp/B00JP9AJC6/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1450390101&sr=8-1&keywords=yeti+tumbler+20oz&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

Get it before Christmas

Get a food thermo ($13 on amazon), heat food at home and eat it hot/warm at lunch.

~£65 for the Hydro Flask or ~£16 for Klean Kanteen.

I found a few:

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  Most fancy tea ware is overpriced but there seem to be many options here.

Here's one for $30. If you watch it, they will get as low as $23 and work fantastically well.

http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-7500-Silver-Stainless-Growler/dp/B00AZMICOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380695524&sr=8-2&keywords=lifeline+stainless+steel+growler

It is made by brix. Bought it years ago at a (edit bed bath and beyond)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004EFE49U/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8


I couldn't find it for sale online.



This one appears to be the same concept
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001EGGQB6/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1465352441&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Water+Tracker&dpPl=1&dpID=310K1mR9zRL&ref=plSrch

I just bought two of these 1L Thermoses and started throwing them in my bag with me when I go to work. You can knock out about half a gallon on the go that way.

I use one of these mamer-jammers.

Yeti Rambler https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JP9AJC6/
Or Yeti Colster https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SU9ACGA/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1482339573&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=41aLAtRWtnL&ref=plSrch

I've got one of these contigo cups, and it works OK: Coffee stays hot for 3+ hours(mine rarely lasts longer than 2 :p); fits in a standards car cupholder. Kind of a pain in the dick to clean the lid though.

e: woops, you said 20+ oz, I linked a 16 oz, but they make larger ones

They make a version that has a screw on cup cap I got specifically for this reason.

Keep in mind, though that I am stuck in the valve or a worn oring. shrug. I too really like Klean Kanteen I use it for a lighter coffee that includes a variety of different types out there (blade, burr, hand).

I have [this] (www.amazon.com/Nissan-26-Ounce-Companion-Stainless-Steel-Insulated/dp/B00004S1CY/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1344566868&sr=1-4&keywords=Thermos+nissan) Cant recommend it more

I scooped some slow churned chocolate icecream into this insulated mini thermos before when I went camping. I hiked for almost 2 hours around 3-4 pm around June, the trail has no shade, and it was still pretty frozen after I made it to camp and setup my tent. I think the thermos was .16oz according to the amazon link (too lazy to check actual weight atm). https://imgur.com/a/PkoztYe


I also recently saw a kickstarter project that’s a double walled insulated container that can house a pint of icecream, they just drop the whole thing without scooping it out

I don't know how well they work for cold drinks, but for hot drinks you can't get any better than Contigo Autoseal.

Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vaccuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 20 oz, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KR9OMLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MgsnDbX90KKKA

My wife bought me one of thesetravel mug

I throw it my backpack and off to work I go. It has a piece on the lid that locks it so the button you push to drink is stuck closed.

Cantigo makes a coffee mug that locks closed so the mouth soiece you drink from wont move or spill. I have been using it for years and no leaks on my bus travels.

Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vaccuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 20 oz, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JE352NO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LWmsDbXDH7BHY

I was wrong, they're only $13! I've got a 16oz one, but I might splurge and get a bigger one too.

It's a Tea's Etc. I've been thinking about getting one like this, however, it's made of plastic which turns me off.

I'm really tempted to get a Libre, which is made of plastic on the outside and glass on the inside, but the price is ludicrous.

I've stopped using a blender and now mix it directly in my travel mug. I have a Contigo that seals completely and I just give it a minute of hard shaking and I'm all set. No blender to clean.

I have the same problem with this thermos.

My buddy just got one of these Thermos units which is damn close
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZI5XNO

My office has one of those weird machines that only takes their gross bagged coffee. Such a bummer!

Cold brew concentrate is a good idea- I opted for getting a good travel thermos and just bringing mine hot from home.

I use a Contigo travel mug for coffee. I've never tried it with soylent as I'm worried that the powder/solution would gunk up the works but I can tell you that it works incredibly well for temperature regulation, is built wicked tough, and shows no sign of rust. 10/10 would buy again.