Stanley Thermos Review

About Stanley

Offering stainless steel drinkware, durable coolers, and food-preserving accessories, Stanley is a year-round favorite to take with you on your next adventure. From hiking expeditions to navigating through wintery city streets, its insulating gear keeps your consumables at the perfect temperature.

Stanley is known for its durability and functional designs. It has been featured in well-read publications like The New York Times and BuzzFeed as the gear you won’t want to miss out on.

Its Instagram following of 160k certainly alludes to this as well. And on it, you’ll find picture-perfect moments showcasing the useful nature of its products.

Just as important for winter as they are for summer, if you’re thinking of picking up a piece of the brand’s gear, keep reading this Stanley thermos review. It will cover more than just its thermoses, including customer feedback, promotions, and important FAQs.

Overview of Stanley

Officially established in 1913, the company started with William Stanley Jr.s’ invention of the insulated steel bottle. This invention holds much purpose in today’s world, where sustainability is not just an option, but a priority for many who love the outdoors and wish to preserve it.

Though dating back over 100 years, throughout the decades, the company made sure to evolve, keeping up with the needs of modern times and altering its products to reflect that. That’s why you’ll not only find a retro-inspired lunch pail in its collection, but a beer stein as well—bottle opener included.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the brand is committed to “ramping up your time outdoors with gear you can count on from dusk to dawn, from coffee to kick start the day to spirits to cap off the evening.”

Before we get into the brand’s enticing product selection, this Stanley thermos review will fill you in on its pros and cons.

Pros

• Range of products and sizes to choose from, such as drinkware, coolers, and accessories
• Uses 18/8 stainless steel (high quality) & Titanium
• Available in many stores across the US
• Lifetime warranty
• Refer a friend discount
• Clearance section

Cons

• Coolers may not be as well insulated as other brands
• Does not ship internationally

Take a peek at Stanley’s impressive collection and you’ll find everything to suit any outdoor adventure. Offering drinkware, food storage, cookware, and coolers, the brand goes a few steps further by offering how-to guides, and even recipes for camping trips and backyard BBQs.

The next section of this Stanley thermos review will showcase a selection of the brand’s products, including its tumblers, coolers, cooksets, and a few other smart and useful pieces to make your time outdoors as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

For the products in this lineup, Stanley offers its Built to Last Lifetime Guarantee. Should your product not last a lifetime for reasons other than “alteration or accident,” simply fill out the Warranty form on its site.

Stanley Products Review

Whether you’re hiking, hanging out, or on your way to work, it’s always nice when your drinks and food stay at your preferred temperature. We’ll be going over a few of the brand’s most popular pieces, but since this is a Stanley tumbler review, let’s kick things off with the Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler.

Stanley Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler Review

When the trail calls, water is a necessity. The Stanley Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler holds 40 oz of liquids, ideal for long treks and road trips. It keeps your drinks iced for up to 2 days or hot for up to 7 hours.

What makes this tumbler so great, aside from its size and general insulating ability, is its three lid positions.

1. Straw opening (straw included)
2. Wide mouth
3. Full cover

Though it’s big, you’ll be able to fit it in a regular old car cup holder so you won’t need to balance it on the seat beside you. And, it comes equipped with a handle for easy carrying.

The Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler comes in cream, granite, driftwood, and coal for $40.

Want something specifically for water? Try a Stanley water bottle instead. 

Stanley Adventure Shortstack Travel Mug Review 

Measuring just 5 inches in height, the Stanley Shortstack Travel Mug was made for life’s finer substances. Whether you’d a chilled glass of white wine as you lay back and look at the stars in the countryside, or a warm matcha latte on a crisp, mountain morning, this 8 oz mug has got you covered.

Keeping your drinks hot for 3 hours or cold for 4, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your favorite sips. So grab onto the top handle for easy carrying wherever the road takes you.

Need to throw it in your pack? Don’t worry, its innovative two-part lid will prevent any leaks. 

Available in matte black and hammertone ice, this tiny Stanley travel mug is $15.

Stanley Titanium Multi Cup Review

Made from Grade 1 titanium, this 10 oz cup is what you’d get if you crossed a cooler with a sipper, keeping your liquids hot for 2 hours or cold for 3.

With a press-fit, drink-thru lid, filling your cup will be as smooth as the coffee you may find yourself pouring in. The sleek, polished siding of this metallic Titanium Multi Cup has a modern design, offered in sandblasted or nightfall colors.

Merge appearance and function with the Stanley Titanium Multi Stanley Cup for $80.

Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug Review

Chilly camp mornings call for large cups of warm beverages. The Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug holds 12 oz of your favorite comforting drink, keeping it hot for 1.5 hours or cold for 3 hours.

If you add ice, be prepared to find your beverage icy for up to 15 hours. Choose from one of the five colors of this sturdy, 18/8 stainless steel mug which features double-wall vacuum insulation, and a drink-through lid.

Savor every sip with this Stanley mug for $20.

If you’d rather have a taller container, try a Stanley coffee thermos.

Stanley Classic Easy Fill Wide-Mouth Flask Review

Special times call for special measures. The Stanley Classic Easy Fill Wide-Mouth Flask has a sleek, vintage design that holds up to 8 oz of your favorite liquor.

Fitting easily in the back pocket of your jeans, take this puppy with you when to celebrate life’s greater moments—even if that’s just simply a night with the guys. It’s made of 18/8 stainless steel, with a leak-proof cap for security.

Pick from any of the five traditional colors for this packable Stanley flask. Get it for $25.

Stanley Adventure Easy Carry Outdoor Cooler Review

Tailgating? You may want to bring your Adventure Easy Carry Outdoor Cooler along. Holding up to 21 cans, you can have enough for you and your friends to enjoy your day out at the stadium.

Offering 2x the amount of foam insulation of other coolers on the market, this large but light cooler keeps things supremely cold for 36 hours.

Made in green, navy, and polar covers, this attractive cooler is a conversation piece, not just for its look, but for its construction. It features rugged latches, an adjustable bungee system, and an easy-grip handle.

Keep things cold in the great outdoors with the Stanley Cooler for $80.

Stanley Classic Lunch Box Review

With a retro design, the Classic Lunch Box comes with personality. It’s big enough to hold everything you need for a full day at work—from breakfast all the way through to dinner, including a Stanley food jar and 36 oz water bottle!

Available in hammertone navy and hammertone green, this traditional, roomy Stanley lunch box is $45.

Stanley Classic Perfect-Brew Pour-Over Set Review

Just because you’re away from home doesn’t mean you can enjoy a good strong brew. This genius Stanley Perfect-Brew Pour-Over Set is made from 18/8 stainless steel and has an incredibly easy-to-clean reusable filter that means cleaning up in the wild isn’t a hassle.

All you need to do is add some coffee, pour in hot water, and you have a fresh, steaming cup. This set comes with a 20 oz Pour Over with a built-in filter and a 12 oz Camp Stanley Coffee Mug with a lid.

Enjoy hot coffee wherever you are with this Stanley pour-over set in polar or hammertone green for $35.

Love coffee but want a bigger format? Try the Stanley French press.

Stanley Adventure Stainless Steel Cook Set for Two Review

One of the best parts of camping is breakfast. With a smoky, crackling fire, cool morning air, and a gorgeous day ahead, you’ll need to make sure you fuel up.

The Stanley Stainless Steel Cook Set for Two includes six different 18/8 stainless steel pieces:

• Bowls x 2
• Sporks x 2
• 1 Liter Pot x 1
• Vented Pot Lid x 1

Nesting into each other, this set takes up minimal space in your pack. Enjoy cooking on the trail with this Stanley cook set for $25.

Who is Stanley for?

Stanley is an outdoor gear brand for those who like to get out and explore. Its sturdy, durable drinkware and coolers are for the adventurer at heart, one who wants to keep food fresh and drinks warm.

Whether you’re a surfer who wants a warm cup of tea after a morning in the sea, or simply want to keep sandwiches fresh at the park, Stanley has got you covered.

Comparison: Stanley vs. Yeti

Yeti is a brand that needs no introduction. You may have seen cooking TV show hosts pull perfectly chilled treats from within its coolers or spotted the modern-looking thermoses in the hands of an outdoorsman on your hike.

From coolers to drinkware to duffel bags, the outdoor brand has become synonymous with adventure and quality. Since this is a Stanley thermos review, we’ll put a Yeti mug up against one from our featured brand’s collection to see how they compare.

Yeti Rambler 24 oz Mug with Maglisder Lid:

• 8 colors
• 18/8 stainless steel
• Double-wall vaccine insulation
• Free shipping & returns
• 5-year warranty
• 10k reviews
• $35

Stanley Big Grip Beer Stein 24 oz:

• 3 colors
• 20 hours iced
• 5 hours cold / 1 hour hot
• 18/8 stainless steel
• Double-wall vaccine insulation
• Lifetime warranty
• 15 reviews
• $20

Perhaps it’s the free shipping that makes Yeti more expensive, but it may have more to do with the name. Take a look at any of its products and you’ll find over 5k reviews. But funnily enough, though Stanley has much fewer, its stats rival its competitor.

Is one better than the other? We’re going to need to hear from customers to find out.

Want to learn more? Then check out our full Yeti Cooler Review and see how they stack up!

Stanley Reviews: What Do Customers Think?

You’ve seen how our featured brand stacks up against a competitor, but you still may be wondering what customers think about its products. This section of our Stanley thermos review is here for that very reason.

Here, we’ve compiled a bundle of information gathered from sites across the web, making sure to highlight only the most helpful information that shines a light on the quality, durability, and function of Stanley drinkware and gear.

To give you a general feel for how customers enjoy the brand’s product, we’ll start things off with a few ratings taken from its website.

• Classic Perfect Brew Pour Over Set: 21 reviews for an average of 4.6/5 stars
• Classic Lunch Box: 46 reviews for an average of 4.7/5 stars
• Stanley Adventure Cooler 16 QT: 11 reviews for an average of 4.3/5 stars
• Classic Easy Fill Wide Mouth Flask: 9 reviews for an average of 4.9/5 stars
• Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler 40 OZ: 1,449 reviews for an average of 4.9/5 stars

Impressed by the popularity of the Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler 40 oz, we decided to zoom in on its comments section.

Buyers write of long chill times and enjoy its convenience. One Stanley thermos review read, “Love it! Fits in all cup holders and keeps my ice cold forever!” Because it’s so big, many users say that it encourages them to drink more water, or serves as the perfect thermos for outdoor activities.

In need of a little more detail, we headed to Outdoor Gear Lab to see what its outdoor experts had to say about the Adventure 30 Cooler.

Its team gave the cooler a 3.5/5 star rating and the following scores:

• Insulation 2/10
• Durability 4/10
• Ease of Use 6/10
• Portability 8/10
• Features 5/10

Though the review spoke of a few issues they found with the cooler (mainly insulation), the majority of the text was positive. Writing of “durability,” along with “no leaks,” and easy-to-use features.

One of the best things about this cooler is its shape, which makes it easy to pack tall items, like Pringles, or even a long stick of salami, or maybe a cucumber—whatever you’re into.

Hitting up trusty old Amazon, we checked out ratings for the Stanley Classic Trigger Action Travel Mug, which were very impressive.

Over 7k customers gave the mug an overall score of 4.6/5 stars. We’ve included the rating snapshot below if you’d like a better idea of how that score was reached.

• 5 stars: 84%
• 4 stars: 9%
• 3 stars: 3%
• 2 stars: 1%
• 1 star: 2%

With such great reviews, this mug is held in high regard for its new and improved design. One customer said that it’s “slimmer than before,” that the “top has been totally redesigned and works much more smoothly,” and that it keeps coffee hot for hours. That last one is greatly appreciated—especially on busy days!

We were really impressed with what we found out about Stanley’s gear. Durability and function seem to be a common thread, and quality is something that looks to have improved over time for some items.

Is Stanley Worth It?

Stanley drinkware and gear rival some of the more popular brands out there, and yet, it’s much more affordable. It’s always great when a brand has a ton of options, and customers certainly seem to appreciate the spectrum of sizes for each of the brand’s products.

What else makes us believe this is a premium brand is its spare parts section. For example, if you need Stanley thermos parts, simply search and order what you need.

Based on customer feedback, price, variety, and accessibility, we believe its products, from the Stanley bottles to coolers, are worth the buy.

Stanley Promotions & Discounts

The brand has some really great prices, but that doesn’t mean a little discount here and there doesn’t hurt!

Throughout this Stanley thermos review, we collected every last deal we could find offered on the brand’s website. Take a look at what we uncovered:

• Summer Deals Clearance Section
• Refer 5 friends and get $10 off your next purchase, each friend will get 10% off their order

Where to Buy Stanley

You can find the brand’s gear at tons of retailers including Walmart, Target, and Amazon. But, if you want to cash in on its deals, we recommend buying directly from stanley1931.com.

FAQ

Where is Stanley made?

From what we could during our research for this Stanley thermos review, it looks like the brand’s outdoor gear is made in China.

What is Stanley’s Shipping Policy?

Stanley serves the US and its territories, APO, and FPO addresses. You’ll have a few shipping options to pick from, and we’ll outline them all below:

• USPS First Class: 7-10 business days
• UPS Ground: 5-7 business days
• UPS 3 Day: 3 business days
• UPS Overnight: 1 business day

Once your order ships, Stanley will send you a confirmation email with a tracking link that you can use to keep an eye on your package’s progress.

Stanley does not ship internationally as of the time of this review.

What is Stanley’s Return Policy?

Only items that were bought directly from Stanley1931.com can be returned through the website. If yours was and you wish to return it, be sure to get in contact with the brand within 30 days of purchase.

For your return request to be accepted, your item must be:

1. In original condition
2. Unused
3. With its original packaging

To make a return, use any of the contact methods listed in the final section of this Stanley thermos review. From there, a customer service rep will tell you what to do next.

How to Contact Stanley

If you need any other information that this Stanley thermos review did not include, you can get in touch with the brand by using the information below:

• Contact Form: on the brand’s website
• Phone: 1-800-251-4535

The brand’s customer service team is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST.

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