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Posted: 2023-08-29T09:45:04Z | Updated: 2023-08-29T14:27:03Z The Travel Mugs That HuffPost Readers Say Are Actually Worth Buying | HuffPost Life

The Travel Mugs That HuffPost Readers Say Are Actually Worth Buying

We asked commuters for their favorite mugs and beverage holders and there were some clear winners.
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Whether it’s coffee , tea, water, yerba mate, Bloom or Athletic Greens, you have to have your morning drink. And if you’re going to work, taking kids to school or otherwise leaving the house, you likely have a rotating selection of slightly leaky containers you take with you on the go.

To help you stay upbeat and hopefully not covered in your drink as you start your day, we asked HuffPost readers on the Life and Parenting Facebook pages for their favorite thermoses, tumblers, cups and water bottles for daily commutes or busy days out of the house.

Facebook user Jayme Carlson  said it best, noting that her favorite drink containers (the Yeti Rambler and Stanley IceFlow tumbler ) are something she “swore I’d never pay for but have proved to be worth it.” Like Carlson, many readers suggested specific brands and styles of tumblers and bottles that aren’t the cheapest options on the shelf, but earn their price tag tenfold. Some containers have been shown to never leak, so much so you can throw it full of coffee in your gym bag, while others keep beverages at their desired temperature for hours. 

To jumpstart your morning routine and to replace your cabinet of cheap novelty thermoses and mismatched insulated cups for which you can’t find the lid, here are HuffPost readers’ favorite daily commuter cups — the only tumblers you will ever need. 

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BrMate Toddy insulated coffee mug
"I love my Brmate Toddy coffee mug," said HuffPost Facebook follower Andrea Price . "I can toss it in my bag and it has never leaked." If you enjoy drinking your morning cup from an actual mug but need a little more protection, this 16-ounce stainless steel cup has a locking leakproof lid that can be twisted for lefties or righties.
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Takeya insulated travel mug
HuffPost's director of office services Greta Geiselman recommends this insulated bottle with a flip-lock spout lid. "This is my favorite bottle, I have it in 25 and 17 ounces. They are slim, I love the locking mechanism and they're easy to drink from or add a straw if I'm feeling fancy or lazy," she said.
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Zojirushi stainless steel mug and food jar
On Facebook, Lesley Foster suggested the Zojirushi stainless steel mug. "It never leaks, has a lock to keep it shut, keeps hot for 12 hours and cold for 24+. [It has a] stainless interior, compact design is great for tossing in a bag. I've had one for at least 8 years and it's still going strong."

HuffPost Shopping's managing editor Emily Ruane has two of these Zojirushi thermoses the 16-ounce stainless steel mug pictured here and the stainless steel food jar , which she uses for both her kids lunches or her own to-go coffee when needed. These are really the best travel mugs and I think everyone is sleeping on them. If you put anything liquid or solid into one of these receptacles, it is never coming out, said Ruane. My food jar has a really secure screw-top lid with a vacuum seal that keeps my kids' food piping hot or my coffee ice cold for hours. Like, the ice doesn't even melt. Our nanny also uses the stainless steel mug to transport milk to the playground. It gets knocked around like crazy in the stroller/diaper bag and it has never spilled a drop, plus the milk stays cold even during the summer. The mugs are on the pricy side, but I've had both for years and I really feel that they're worth every cent."
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Serengeti pet patterned stainless steel tumbler with a spill-proof lid
Brandi Whitt on Facebook likes the 16-ounce stainless steel Serengeti ultimate tumbler with a spill-proof lid. It comes in dozens of prints showcasing dogs and cats. "I just bought one for my moms birthday. So cute and works great!" Whitt said.
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Owala FreeSip insulated stainless steel water bottle with straw
Facebook follower Mallory Raschke doesn't drink coffee, but says she "doesn't go anywhere" without water in her Owala FreeSip bottle. It's 24 ounces, keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and has a super user-friendly spout with a built-in straw that lets you either sip or tilt and swig from the spout. HuffPost executive editor Kate Palmer is a fan of this style for her kids , too.
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Yeti Rambler 18-ounce tumbler with Yeti's "hot shot" cap
The cup Jayme Carlson swore she'd never pay for but said is worth the money: the Yeti Rambler 18-ounce with the hot shot cap for coffee or tea. It's dishwasher-safe, 100% leakproof and will keep your beverage hot for hours. Two other Facebook users, Van Guinan and Lia Polum , agreed that Yeti Ramblers are worth the extra money for their quality and longevity.
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Stanley IceFlow tumbler with a built in straw
For cold drinks, Jayme Carlson said the Stanley IceFlow tumbler is the other cup that she swore she'd never splurge for, but uses every day. A sporty version of the beloved Stanley Quencher , it keeps ice frozen for up to 35 hours and has an easy-carrying handle and a leak-proof lid, making it perfect to take on the go or to throw in a bag.
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Simple Modern 40-ounce tumbler with handle and straw lid
Speaking of the beloved Stanley Quencher, Samantha Clifford likes Simple Modern's take on the sleek, high-volume style: the 40-ounce Trek tumbler. It's dishwasher-safe, tapered at the bottom to fit car cup holders and has an ergonomic handle that's easy to grab.
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Contigo Cortland Chill with an "autoseal" lid
For hot and cold drinks, Sarah Ingalls and Sara Borka both recommended the Contigo Cortland Chill with a lid that seals at the push of a button. It's made for one-handed drinking, has a 100% spill-proof lid and keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 6 hours. Kim Nguyen added: "If I dont finish my coffee on the way, I can toss it in my bag and not worry about it leaking. And it keeps drinks hot for a long time."
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Contigo Byron Snapseal travel mug
Caroline Payne likes another Contigo option, the Byron travel mug. "[It] doesnt leak, holds a decent amount and keeps my tea hot for hours," she said.
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Bonus: A super handy car cup holder expander
To really help ensure a smooth morning, Vanessa Zuroski suggested grabbing this car cup holder with an adjustable base. "Whatever the mug, I highly recommend this cup holder. It adjusts for cups large and small, with handles and without. I have arthritis and can easily adjust this with one hand," she said.

Before You Go

Reviewers Over 40 Swear By These 10 Home Office Upgrades
Logitech's vertical ergonomic mouse(01 of10)
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This ergonomicversion of a standard mouse canprovide a more natural posture for your hand (57 degrees high, to be exact), which elevates your wrist and aligns your forearm for a more comfortable desk experience. Quiet and wireless with a soft rubber grip and comfy thumb rest, this mouse can be truly a "game-changer " for wrist pain. It's available in three colors and in a right- or left-handed style.

Promising review:
"I really needed this. I have arthritis in my hand and hours of working on the computer and the mouse were causing me issues. I did a lot of research on ergonomic mice, and this one look like it fit all my check boxes. I was a little concerned that it would be weird to use a mouse like this after 40 years of a regular flat mouse on the mouse pad, but surprisingly it was easier than I thought and I had no problems transitioning to this vertical ergonomic mouse. It feels totally natural. I highly recommend this." D. Bowien
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A highly rated password logbook(02 of10)
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You know the feeling: You know you just changed the password for a site sometimes minutes prior but it's now out of your head. Or you guess your password so many times that you get blocked from trying again. While the safest place to keep your passwords is in a digital password manager, this reviewer-beloved logbook offers an analog solution, with tabbed pages for you to jot down usernames, websites, passwords and other account info, saving you time and headaches (just make sure it's kept somewhere safe). Reviewers recommend you use a pencil so you can easily erase and update information as needed. And by the way, the front label is removable so you can keep your little volume discreet.

Promising review: "I'm in my midforties, and with a gazillion internet accounts to have to keep track of, my memory simply isn't enough anymore. Also, what happens if something happens to me? My husband and sons would have a hell of a time trying to crack my accounts. I know we did when my father died several years ago. We still can't figure out some of his passwords for his email accounts. So I bought this. I entered everything I knew (and I update it when I discover another account I forgot) and for extra security we keep it in our family safe. Use a pencil so when you update passwords it's easy to change it out." SoCal-Girl
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The Everlasting Comfort desk chair seat cushion(03 of10)
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Made of high density memory foam, this ergonomic seat cushion promises tohelp relieve pain in your tailbone, legs and hips while supporting healthy posture. Reviewers even love it for helping soothe back pain and sciatica . The best part? It's easily portable, so you can carry it to the car, couch or on the plane so you can use it wherever you go. The cover is machine-washable, and it's available in five colors.

Promising review: "As a software developer I sit at my computer for hours at a time, sometimes eight or more without a break. Before I bought this seat cushion my back and hips would ache by lunch time. At 50 years old, I feel it sitting all day. This seat cushion makes all the difference. It's not cheap, but it is worth every cent." Rich M.
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A reviewer-beloved reusable "smart notebook"(04 of10)
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As one reviewer writes , the Rocketbook is the perfect tool for those who prefer to write notes by hand but live in a decidedly digital world. This smart notebook (which another reviewer calls "literal magic") allows you to take pen-to-paper notes as you normally would, but you can then send them to your email, Google Drive or cloud of your choice. Once the notes have been digitized, you can just erase the page with a damp cloth and start over. It's available in two sizes and 16 colors.

Promising reviews: "Very useful product, especially for someone like me who writes a lot of notes but loses them. It is very easy to set up the app, scan the page, and upload it to whatever cloud service you use. It works great with Google Drive. Easy to use and very innovative. I'm 65 years old and did not have any problem figuring it all out." big mike

"I'm old school. I like the feel of drawing and writing notes and ideas on paper. But my entire life is digital (I've been in the tech industry for 40+ years and programming for more than that). With Rocketbook, I can take notes with just pen and paper. No electronics needed. Whenever I want I can upload my notes."When done, I just clean the pages (screen cleaner and a microfiber cloth). Ecofriendly. Technologyfriendly. Appeals to my inner need to use pen and paper. It uses Frixion pens (erasable ink) to write on an erasable sheets of 'forever' paper in a spiral notebook."Note: I think I'll only ever need 4-5 pages max. It's so easy to upload with the phone app, I never get far behind." R. Kaufmann
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An ergonomic under-desk foot rest(05 of10)
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Reviewers love this foam cushion that helps support your lower back, knees and legs in addition to providing a soft landing place for your aching feet. Soft yet sturdy, it is a welcome upgrade from clunky plastic alternatives, and may just revolutionize your work from home setup . It's available in two sizes and four materials.

Promising review:
"After 2 weeks of constant use it looks and retains the same shape. I move it between my couch and office desk chair to relieve pressure on the underside of my legs that is giving me leg problems from spending 10 -16 hours working on my computer for the last thirty years at age 68. Size is perfect for my use. The arched top is a perfect shape and allows me to adjust my feet for maximum pressure relief. If it ever does get dirty the cover is zippered and washable. Very glad I selected this one over the others I researched." Harry S.
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A bladeless desk fan(06 of10)
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This low-noise bladeless and wireless desk fan can help keep comfortable those who run hot, experience hot flashes or are simply living through the hottest summer of all time . At barely over a pound, this lightweight life-saver can be transported from your desk to the couch, to the kitchen counter and back again to help cool you off wherever you prefer to WFH. It's available in three colors.

Promising review: "I like this product very much. Since I am aging, I suffer from different warmth sensations through the day; this fan allows me to carry it from my desk, to my table, to my family room. It charges quickly and the fan continues working while charging." Mariola
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An electric standing desk with USB charging ports(07 of10)
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Some reviewers deem this electric standing chair their best purchase of the year, and it's not hard to see why. With easy height adjustment, USB-A and USB-C ports, ample drawer and tabletop space, this next-level desk ensures you'll want for nothing while you work. Best of all? It promises to bequick and simple to assemble. It's available in nine colors, three material types and two styles.

Promising review:
"This desk is exactly as advertised and better. I love everything about it, and highly recommended it to others. To let you know how well-made this desk is, I have used a wheelchair/scooter for 66 years. My devices are very hard on furniture. Thus far, after three months, there has not been any scratch, dent, nick, anything. Truly surprised at how strong the body and glass top are. If it can withstand my constant careening into place, I believe the desk may even withstand young children." Jean
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An anti-fatigue mat for standing desks(08 of10)
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This thick, ergonomic floor mat can help to relieve pressure on the spine, knees and joints thanks to its cushy foam core. For those who spend long days on their feet including at standing desks the comfort mat promises to help reduce fatigue all day. It's available in four sizes and 14 colors.

Promising review: "I am a 70 year old employee who works the entire day at a stand up desk. I also have sciatica. This floor mat is wonderful. My pain from sciatica is slowly resolving. I strongly recommend this product." Amazon customer
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Bestselling compression gloves for arthritis(09 of10)
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If you've been experiencing pain from arthritis or carpal tunnel or general stiffness and inflammation, these gentle compression gloves are here to help. (Los Angeles-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carlos Guanche previously recommended a similar style to HuffPost.) Their contoured, snug fit promises to improve blood flow and comfort, while the breathable, moisture-wicking fabric helps keep your hands cool throughout the day. Fingerless and flexible, they ensure your range of motion won't be compromised, either. Reviewers truly sing their praises . They're available in three sizes.

Promising review: "Great find! At 70 years old, I still want to work and arthritis has taken up residence in my hands. These gloves have allowed me to continue on the keyboard with much less discomfort. They provide comfortable support without being too restrictive. Ive tried other gloves, some quickly fall apart or have rough edges that are irritating on the skin. These are the best I've found. Plus, I love being able to buy quality products from a female-owned business!" MSE
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An ergonomic mesh office chair(10 of10)
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The Gabrylly desk chair may just be the greatest affordable office chair of all time. With impressive lumbar support, a high back, adjustable headrest, flip-up arms and durable wheels, this office chair promises tomake sitting for hours of a time as comfortable as possible. (Some reviewers note they tried many other brands before choosing this "amazing " piece.) Folks also love the breathable mesh fabric and the responsive customer service . The chair is available in two colors.

Promising review: "I am a 72 year old male with a bad back. I sit at my desk and write for four or five hours a day. The Gabrylly chair is amazing. I can sit and work for hours without getting back fatigue or pain. I even use the chair when I meditate." Phillip M. Suarez
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