14oz Ss 360 Degree Lid
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ThermosBrand: Thermos
Model: 2610
Product features:
- Capacity: 14 oz/420 ml
- Fits most automotive cupholders.
- Non-slip, scratch-resistant base.
- Sweat-proof design won't leave water rings.
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of 14oz Ss 360 Degree Lid
Customer Review: Well-insulated, but leaky and hard to use.
Summary: 2 Stars
(Review also posted under the identical item called Thermos 360° 14-oz. Mug)
I'll start with the positives - this mug keeps drinks warm. Also, the lid is simple with no moving parts. There are the two stars, and I'm done with that section.
Now let's get into a little more detail. In my mind, a good travel mug should accomplish 3 primary things:
1. Keep drinks warm
2. Keep the liquid IN when it's closed (I don't want to worry about my coffee spilling while I have my hands full of other stuff)
3. Let the liquid OUT (where you want it) when it's open (i.e., it should be easy to drink from).
This mug only succeeds at ONE of those three things (see above). Even for that, though, there are better options! I have both 12oz and 16oz versions of the Thermos Nissan JMW500P6 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Backpack Bottle, Silver, which is EXCELLENT at keeping drinks warm. I can drink half my coffee on my way to work, let the other half sit on my desk for a few hours, come back to it, and even the reduced quantity is still warm when it's in the Backpack Bottle. And that's without any preheating or other fussing! That backpack bottle also accomplishes the other two things - it never leaks when it's closed, even when tossed unceremoniously in a backpack, as its name suggests. But when it's open, it's easy to drink - you can take small sips or quicker gulps as needed, but it still won't slosh all over you or spill too fast if you drop it while the top is open.
I also use the Thermos Nissan JMQ400 14-Ounce Leak-Proof Insulated Travel Mug. It's just as leak-proof as the Backpack bottle, and apart from a slightly difficult-to-open lid design, it's easy to drink from and very well-insulated. Great mug if you like handles.
This Thermos 360 mug, on the other hand, clearly fails at points two and three. Regarding the seal when closed, I've "practiced" sealing the lid (as one reviewer suggested) and lined up the special rectangular tab with the opening symbols (as another reviewer suggested) and it liquid still dribbles out when the mug is tipped. This may not be a big deal - some travel mugs simply have a small opening and don't claim to seal at all, and that's OK. But since this one claims to be "sealable", I think it should, oh I don't know, SEAL? None of my other mugs require practice or lining up special tabs, and they seal just fine. So if you ever tip your mug on the way to your car, or if you want to carry it in a bag, look at a different mug/thermos.
Point three (ease of drinking) is such a simple prerequisite for a travel mug that I didn't even realize it was on my list until I tried this thermos. As another reviewer has pointed out, there's a big indentation/ledge inside the mug that holds a good deal of liquid, so if you want to actually FINISH your drink, you have to tip the mug almost to vertical. Unnecessary and potentially dangerous. Poor design. Even when the mug is full, with the lid in the "open/drink" position, it only lets out the liquid at a slow trickle, so you have to leave the mug raised to your lips for a few seconds in order to take a normal-sized sip of coffee. Again, the opening mechanism is a hassle - there's a fine line (literally) between "open for drinking" and "remove lid" - a VERY slight turn makes all the difference between a trickle for drinking and the lid falling off. You want to open this lid as far as possible, so you can try to take a normal-sized sip, but then you're in danger of having the lid come off completely. This might not be so bad for people who like to take really tiny sips of coffee while seated at a table where they can fiddle with a lid, but is no good at all for commuters.
Finally, the rubber grip around the thermos feels slightly loose, like it could potentially come off or rip if it's not treated very gently. The stainless portions will last forever, and the lid (with all its other faults) is a very simple design that doesn't look fragile. But the slightly loose rubber sleeve doesn't inspire confidence.
All that to say - if you're looking for a sealable travel mug that you can actually drink from, there are better options.
Description of 14oz Ss 360 Degree Lid
Patented Thermos Vacuum Insulated Technology For Maximum Temperature Retention, Hot Or Cold 3 Hours & 6 Hours Cold; Unbreakable Stainless Steel Interior & Exterior; Fits Most Auto Cup Holders; Comfortable Silicone Rubber Grip; Spill-Resistant Sealable TopKitchen Storage & Organization
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