Thermos Nissan 18-Ounce Stainless-Steel Insulated Travel Tumbler
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Thermos Nissan 18-Ounce Stainless-Steel Insulated Travel Tumbler
Customer Review: Excellent, if expensive, travel mug
Summary: 5 Stars
A great, simple mug: it holds plenty of coffee; it doesn't spill when drinking and driving; it keeps coffee hot for the few hours I'm drinking it; it cleans easily without leaving an aftertaste; it's easy and comfortable to hold and drink from.
The single thing that makes it worth the money for me is the heat retention. In my experience it keeps coffee hot much longer than the $10-15 travel mugs you can get at places like Target. Those are what I've used for years, and I finally decided to try the more expensive one. I think it's worth the extra expense.
Every weekday morning I pour in 18 oz. of hot coffee at about 7:20. If I drink it steadily, with the stopper left open, it's still hot by 10am, when I'm finishing it. If I leave it more or less full, it stays hot into the afternoon.
I don't have serious needs for non-spillage, but it has never been a problem. There's no leaking at all at the seal where you screw down the lid. In my car's cupholder (Honda Civic), the mug rolls at about a 20 degree angle because it doesn't quite fit. Even when full, I've never had it spill in this situation because of the high walls above the mouth opening.
If I have any complaint, it's that when the mug is full, the liquid can glug a bit as it comes out, which can really burn your mouth. As far as I can tell, it happens because there's no little hole to equalize the pressure inside the mug. Putting less in or really sipping with care both help, but it seems like a design flaw.
Customer Review: Keeps Beverages Warm for Hours But Not Leakproof, Dishwasher Not Recommended
Summary: 2 Stars
The tumbler's best feature is that it can keep beverages warm for hours, at least 3, often more. It's also relatively easy to hand-wash.
However, there are more cons than pros.
First, it is not leak-proof. If you jostle it at all when it's full, sometimes just from speed-walking, you will notice leakage at the top. This is a result of the flip-top lid, so make sure you're very careful. I've definitely had a few times where I got some unwanted coffee splashes.
Secondly, most importantly, the plastic around the cap that keeps the lid tight and insulated will start to deteriorate and affect the taste of the beverage. You can look through any of the other 1-2 star reviews to see some more detailed descriptions of the problem, but it's definitely true. I bought two of these because I was so pleased with the initial purchase. After awhile, however, I started to notice a difference in the taste of my coffee on varying days and looked it up to find that other reviewers had the same problem.
Thirdly, it's not recommended for dishwasher use. Other reviewers have said that they've washed it in the dishwasher with no problem, but I just wanted to point out that this is not recommended by the manufacturer.
So, in conclusion, if you're desperate for a quick-fix until you find a better tumbler, this will work for a bit but I wouldn't recommend it for long-term use simply because of the taste/plastic-health concerns.
Customer Review: OUTSTANDING Tumbler for Use in Vehicles
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought mine four years ago in a coffee shop in New Orleans when I was stationed there, and it has been my constant companion since then. The top screws down tightly, preventing leaks. There is only one sipping hole in the top, and it is sealed by a snap-top that seals well and can be opened by just a flick of the thumb. More than once I have dropped this on the floor of my Odyssey but found no leaks whatsoever when I finally was able to stop and pick it up. Insulation is EXCELLENT - it keeps coffee HOT during my 30- to 45-minute commute (and I don't bother to pre-heat it before filling). The rubber band around the middle came off two years ago, and I tried to re-glue it with contact cement, but it did not hold. I really don't miss it. I have never had a problem cleaning either the lid or the interior. One reviewer mentioned that she sometimes gets a drop of liquid on her nose from the click-top. That has also happened to me, but I've found that if I just don't tip it so far when drinking out if it, I don't get anything. Also, if I leave the click-top open, any liquid on it soon evaporates anyway. I also dropped the tumbler out of my van onto a curb, resulting in a dent in the stainless steel on one side. That has only added a little character to the tumbler (hey, we all have battle scars, don't we?), and did not change the heat retention characteristics at all. All in all, I give this tumbler an OUTSTANDING rating, and I can't imagine how it could be improved.Customer Review: Get This Thermos-Stat!
Summary: 5 Stars
Pairing sleek, minimalist design reminiscent of Shaker functionality with the austere, almost mechanistic appeal of Germanic techno-chic, this durable and user-friendly thermos delights the eye while delivering on its purpose of keeping hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold. (How it manages to distinguish the difference is one of those great mysteries better left unsolved.)
Black matte rubber over brushed aluminum makes for a smart, dressy look equally at home at formal events or the casual ambiance of a Noel Coward revival at your neighborhood art house. Broad, bumpy black rubber band at center assures firm grip, whether you're bicycling one-handed through the Pyrenees or piloting your fishing boat into the teeth of a ruthless nor'easter, with only a fanatical acceptance of fate and a hot thermos of chicken soup to sustain you.
Hinged sip-hole cover snaps in place with almost military precision, assuring no unwanted outpourings. Dentilated lid enables sip hole cover to rest far out of live area for maximum convenience and features half-inch deep trough, further safeguarding against overflow and spillage. Lid is threaded and screws down easily for a seal so tight NASA might envy it. I've had mine for nearly a decade and would recommend it unequivocally. One caveat - hand wash, do not run through the dishwasher.
Customer Review: Almost Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I have lived with this mug for months, now, and I love it. It fits into my car drink holder (which many mugs do not), and I like the lock back device which keeps the drinking hole cover out of your way (I have a beard). The tapered shape and nobby rubber grip feels comfortable and secure in the hand. The cap isn't leak proof, but it screws on tightly enough to prevent spills unless you knock it over, at which point liquid can seep out of the drinking hole.It really does what it's supposed to do, which is keep my coffee hot. This is especially true if you follow the instructions and rinse the mug with hot water prior to putting the coffee in. It stays hot enough for me much longer than it takes me to drink 18 ounces, although I do not like my coffee scalding hot.
I find that I use this at work and home for a desk mug, as well as using it as a travel mug, as it is easy to carry around, and it has its own rubber coaster on the bottom. It holds a LOT of liquid.
Two minor negatives: You can't microwave it (but you wouldn't need to, would you, unless the coffee was already cold in the pot?), and you can't put it in the dishwasher. I usually rinse it with hot water daily, and give it a hand wash in the sink when it needs it. Note that the outside is stainless, but the inside will stain. I truly recommend this product.