Because of the handle, for example, you won’t be able to put them into the side pockets of a backpack either. I imagine this is because of the vacuum seal; however, the directions for the Yeti tumblers say they can be put in the dishwasher, including the lid. We keep a small quantity of other colors/bottles on hand, and can source other colors/sizes for you upon request. Ship time depends on manufacturer availability and shipping. The third and final tumbler that soared through the leaking test (along with the Simple Modern and Owala), this 32-ounce cup is smaller, lightweight, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Double wall insulation and double wall lid keeps liquid hot and cold longer compared to previous tumbler. Both have a 40-ounce capacity paired with a smaller base that fits into most cup holders. Plus both options are made of vacuum-insulated stainless steel for optimum temperature regulation. They’re both designed to be dishwasher-safe, BPA-free, and have a lifetime warranty. When it comes to premium coolers, travel mugs, and insulated tumblers, Austin-based Yeti is probably the most well-known name in the game. Ozark Trail, on the other hand, is a Walmart-owned brand under which the company sells similar products, although at much lower prices. Additionally, when holding each tumbler, I couldn’t feel any heat or chill through the material, which makes either ideal for drinking exceptionally hot or cold drinks. I also took into consideration how cold or hot to the touch each tumbler was when filled with liquid and tipped each one over to see if they would leak. Obviously, the performance of this significantly more affordable travel mug is not as good as that of its rival. While Ozark Trail 12 oz mug does feature double-walled vacuum insulation, it is not capable of maintaining the temperature of the beverage for a very long time. Not everybody has the money to buy the most premium hiking water bottle out there. There was a similar amount of ice remaining in both tumblers when I came to check them in the morning. However, there was more melted water in the Ozark Trail tumbler. Whichever stainless steel tumbler you choose, you will likely find you carry it with you often. It should be noted, Ozark Trail sells a pink tumbler as well. When they were first released, the only option was stainless steel. The proprietary Permafrost insulation of this Yeti cooler, on the other hand, helps with ice retention, while the Fatwall (another proprietary technology) design provides 2” of ice insulation. During drop-testing, Yeti Rambler 26 oz ended up with only a couple of dents on the bottom of its body. In other words, this is a very sturdy and well-made hiking water bottle, and I’ve expected nothing less from Yeti. The final feature of this phenomenal bottle is its wide mouth – it makes cleaning easy and allows you to throw as much ice into it as you want. This is what makes Yeti different from many other insulated tumblers. Unless you really care about being able to wash your stainless steel tumbler in the dishwasher, the Ozark Trail tumbler is a more practical option than the Yeti tumbler. They aren’t porous like plastic tumblers so they won’t stain or retain odors. We love using a straw to drink from, especially while driving. They are made with food-grade 18/80 stainless steel and are BPA-free. Therefore, a cup that is sturdy, reliable, warm, cold and easy to carry is very important. ©2024 Reviewed, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network LLC. The ones that didn’t (the Simple Modern and Owala, most notably) had tighter silicone seals holding their straws put. It was to the point where I had to forcefully pull the straw out of the Simple Modern to get it to budge. If a leakproof tumbler is your priority, you now know which one to get. A few of the tumblers (the Owala, Hydro Flask, and MiiR) had straws located in the center of the lids. For most (i.e. those who aren’t testing 10 insulated tumblers side-by-side) this placement will be unnoticeable. However, I did find straws that were located closer to the edge and set at a slight angle were more intuitive to drink from. In other words, the ice is held closer together and not allowed to spread out. As the ice melted in each tumbler, the water was poured into a measuring cup at roughly 8-hour intervals. I started by filling each cup with 15 ice cubes, set them in my kitchen with the lids on, and started the clock. We’re testing the quality between high-end YETI tumblers vs. the very affordable Ozark Trail brand from Walmart. Seeing as not many outdoor enthusiasts actually buy and use these things, my analysis of this (and Ozark Trail’s) lowball will be brief. I was also impressed by how much ice this premium cooler can hold. You can put the Yeti tumbler anywhere in the dishwasher but the Yeti lid should always be on the top rack. Ozark Trail offers a tumbler similar to Yeti for a discounted price. This pink Yeti tumbler is to honor those battling and recovering from breast cancer. The Yeti pink tumblers are available in the 20 oz and 30 oz Ramblers. Its cold retention was great, too, and its handle had an indent that ran its length, which made it nicely grippy. To evaluate these tumblers, I drank from them (duh), tested their cold retention, looked at how much they leaked when tipped over, and more. Watching ice melt was probably the most difficult task of the tests I performed—only because it seemed to take forever for the ice to melt in each tumbler. I started the test first thing when I got to the office and was waiting for hours on end. By the time I left the office about eight hours later, the ice still wasn’t entirely melted and the water levels in both tumblers seemed to be at the same level.