First, let me say that I have a tumbler problem and should probably seek help. I have 3 Stanleys, 2 Simple Modern, a 46 oz Coldest Limitless, and a 50 ounce no name one I got here on Amazon… and now 2 of these HydroJugs with 2 more on the way as gifts. I love all the cups mentioned above, but the only one that was truly leakproof was the Coldest brand, which has a lid like a water bottle instead of a flat tumbler lid. I have had Hydrojug water bottles in the past and was impressed with their quality, so I was super excited when I saw this new design and hoped it would be my holy grail tumbler… so far so good! I first bought Navy one here on Amazon almost a month ago, because it was the only color available and I wanted to try it before I decided to order several for gifts from their site… the fact that it is truly leakproof is so awesome and the round straw is way more comfortable to drink from than the flat kind that flip up.

As soon as my husband saw the navy one he asked if he could have one… he had been using a Stanley and loved it, except for the fact that it would spill if knocked over and he tends to be clumsy. The company was running a Black Friday sale and so I ordered myself a neon pink one and told him he could have the navy one when my pink one came… he’s been using it for 2 weeks now and loves it. I was so impressed with this cup that I bought 2 more from their site as gifts. I hope Amazon gets more colors in stock.

About the cup itself:

Thermal properties:
As this is a straw only style tumbler with no option to sip from the lid, it’s only meant for cold beverages. It keeps ice as long or longer than the Stanley and the Simple Modern, as long as you start with mostly ice and less water, just like any other thermal vessel. Obviously if you have the straw flipped up it will be less insulating. The video on my review was taken to show my best friend how much ice was left after 24 h as well as illustrate that it’s really leakproof.

Durability:
One person has noted that they broke their straw lid, but that can happen with any flip up mouthpiece if you drop something. The lid itself is rimmed in silicone and the low profile of it protects it from damage. As far as the paint, it’s high quality powder coat with a logo that is subtle. I was surprised to see the post that shows the powder coat peeling because that has not been our experience with either of the colors we have. I encourage them to contact the manufacturer for a replacement.

Design:
1. The color match on all components is perfect, unlike some other brands.

2. The handle is comfortable and the cup is well balanced.

3. The dual threaded lid is MUCH easier to use than the Stanley one and the lid itself is crystal clear and low profile, so you can fill the cup up closer to the top than you can with any other brand without the aggravation of the lid displacing some of your water and making a mess.

4. It really IS leakproof, as my little video demonstrates.

5. Although I didn’t even realize it when I ordered, there a rubber bottom (also perfectly color matched, I might add) so it’s really grippy and stable on flat surfaces.

All in all, it’s currently the most impressive of my embarrassingly large collection based solely on performance.

I want to start by saying that I’ve been a fan of hydrojug products for about ten years now. I use their Pro Jug every day, and their Shkr and I was holding off for a long time on this travel mug. However, once they came out with the new colors I could no longer resist.

I would recommend this travel mug to anyone and I will definitely be gifting it to people.

Aesthetic: I got the one called “Lime Rickey” the main color is medium purple, the handle and lid are light purple and the flip straw and bottom are lime green. I wanted to emphasize that because I originally thought it was going to be blue so I personally wish I had know it was purple, I might have gone with a different color. But it still looks freaking awesome!

In my picture I have added a “boot” for it that I got from Etsy. It’s not necessary to do this but I thought it would look cool. Hydrojug also sells their own boots for the mug on their website. It’s a nice touch and adds a little more slip resistance and protects from scratches.

Leak proof: it absolutely is leak proof as long as you have the flip straw folded down and the lid on tight.

Durability: it’s sturdy and solid. Easy to pick up and set down and has a rubber slip proof bottom.

Lid: the lid looks so amazing, I love that it’s clear. It took me a few minutes to understand how to use it because it’s ambidextrous. However, there are instructions and once I practiced it was super easy and I love that added touch!

Straw: the rounded flip straw is so amazing, it’s so comfortable and easy to drink from. It easily flips up and down, no issues. The clear straw part inside is wide and easy to clean and reaches the entire way down.

Stanley is a waste of money compared to this mug. And I looked for other options and no other mug has all of these amazing features. If you are on the fence, trust me and just buy it. You won’t regret it.

This became my favorite cup immediately!! It runs circles around the Stanley’s but I must admit I was never a Stanley fan/addict. Things I love about this cup:
1. 40 oz cup, easy to fill
2. Keeps everything cold for days (literally still had ice in it after forgetting about it in the dining room for 2 days)
3. SPILL PROOF when lid is on correctly and straw is flipped down
4. Rubberized bottom so it doesn’t slide or easily get knocked over on my work desk
5. Easily remove all parts for washing
6. Dishwasher safe! (I put on top rack)
7. Cute colors
8. Easy to screw on and know it’s sealed
9. Did I mention it doesn’t leak?? Game changer
In summary, if in doubt – buy the cup. Handle is comfy, fits in cupholders, sturdy and doesn’t easy knock over (but if it does, no mess!)
Buy it!
Oh, I will add I have been using it several months before reviewing. I’m back for more colors!