Watching ice melt was probably the most difficult task of the tests I performed—only because it seemed to take forever for the ice to melt in each tumbler. I started the test first thing when I got to the office and was waiting for hours on end. By the time I left the office about eight hours later, the ice still wasn’t entirely melted and the water levels in both tumblers seemed to be at the same level. The ice in the Orca Chaser melted at the 11 hour 35 minute mark for second place in the test. But the ice melted fast as the side of the smaller tumbler took a lot of heat. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times.
At the six hour mark, the pavement temperature soared to 142.4deg. The external temperature of the Yeti rose to 122.9deg, the Orca rose to 110.3deg and the Ozark Trail climbed to 117.3deg. The Yeti has now drained 8 ounces of water, the Orca drained 7 ounces and the Ozark Trail drained 8 ounces. The tumblers were checked every two hours and water was drained from each tumbler into a measuring cup.
We used the finalists as our everyday tumblers, taking them along with us on errands, on walks, and to the gym to see how they fared out in the world. Whichever stainless steel tumbler you choose, you will likely find you carry it with you often. When they were first released, the only option was stainless steel.
The flip-top lid has a sloped mouthpiece, which eliminates splashing and makes drinking from the cup pleasant. The latch creates a strong seal when you press it into place, but you can still pop it open one-handed when you’re on the go. And the straw on the other lid is made of a flexible, soft plastic, so it’s nicer to sip from than harder plastic or metal straws. They’re also more kid-friendly than standard glass cups or flimsy plastic bottles.
My own personal beverage drama every summer has really pushed me to do this review. To me, worrying about the temperature of the drinks I have on my boat is the absolute last thing I want to be thinking about when I am heading out on the water. Cooler’s have become somewhat of a status symbol in the outdoors and many equate the bigger brands with better quality. A higher price tag should mean a higher quality product, right?
Vacuum-insulated tumblers keep beverages cold for hours, and you can drink from their spill-reducing lids (through either a sipping port or a straw). These reusable drinking vessels, which have grown in popularity over the past few years, are a great alternative to disposable cups and single-use plastic. If you can’t find our top pick, and you know you’re going to need something with a sipping port, we recommend the 20-ounce Yeti Rambler Tumbler with MagSlider Lid. Its rim has a sloped lip, for easy sipping, and the smooth-operating MagSlider Lid reduces the likelihood of spills when the tumbler is upright. But if you knock it over, this vessel leaks more than our other picks, and it doesn’t keep drinks as cold. Also, it comes with the MagSlider Lid only—if you want to use a straw lid too, you’ll have to buy one.
I tested the same three tumblers on one of the hottest Alabama summer days in early August. The temperature was in the mid-90s with a heat advisory in effect. The 20-ounce CamelBak Horizon tumbler excels at keeping contents cold.
Combining durability, versatility, and convenience, this multi-tool is designed to handle a wide range of jobs with ease. You will be able to work certain brands and types of straws in it but the lids’ designs aren’t meant for straws as they aren’t circular. In both of these vessels, your drinks will stay hot for hours longer than you will need. We keep a small quantity of other colors/bottles on hand, and can source other colors/sizes for you upon request. If you don’t care about brand names and are pretty careful with spills, I would go with the Ozark Trail tumbler. Other than the lid, it works nearly identically to the Yeti tumbler at a much lower price.
This vacuum-sealed, stainless steel tumbler will prove to keep your cold drinks cold longer than 12 hours, and hot drinks hot. The sun and oppressive heat continues to bake the tumblers eight hours into the test. The pavement temperature rose to 144.8deg, the highest temperature measured all day. The Yeti had an external temperature of 111.5deg, the orca 104.7deg and the Ozark Trail was measured at 122.9deg. The Yeti drained a total of 11 ounces of water, the Orca 10 ounces and the Ozark Trail 12 ounces. This is the first time that less than half the ice remained in the tumblers and it was melting fast.
We seem to have a growing supply of tumblers at home and I often wonder if there’s a difference between the higher-end brands like YETI and ozark trail canopy Walmart’s more affordable brand Ozark Trail. Actively engages with the outdoor community to continually improve and tailor products to real-world needs. This gravel bike features a lightweight yet sturdy frame that ensures smooth handling and stability.