Then we knocked each one over to see how much, if any, liquid seeped out. Since 2019, I’ve been analyzing, reviewing, and generally obsessing over products here at Wirecutter, where I’ve written about everything from label makers to solar-eclipse-viewing gear. Most pertinently, I’ve written about insulated wine tumblers, and I spent quite ozark trail canopy a bit of time testing the buzzy Stanley tumbler against 40-ounce dupes that line store shelves. Most insulated tumblers—whether palm-sized or gigantic—are made from the same materials. And they function in similar ways, which gave me a leg up when I started my research for this guide.
Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). Stanley’s The IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler combines the leakproof qualities of a water bottle, the easy-access straw of a tumbler, and the insulating power of a travel mug. Yeti offers seven regular colors, including navy, black, and white, plus a handful of rotating seasonal colors.
I then cut around the design so I could save as much of the vinyl scrap for future use as possible. I created the design using PicMonkey and the Cricut Design Space and cut it out using my Cricut Explore. I was sent my Explore for free (love my job!) but I paid for the ozark trail chair vinyl out of my own pocket. Elissa Sanci is a senior staff writer for Wirecutter’s discovery team based in Denver. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, Woman’s Day, Marie Claire, and Good Housekeeping.
The external temperatures on the tumblers read 102.5deg for the Yeti, 105.2deg for the Orca and 104.7deg on the Ozark Trail. The Yeti drained 3 ounces of water, The Orca drained 2 ounces and the Ozark Trail lost 2 ounces. Likewise, the 20-ounce Hydro Flask All Around Tumbler did a great job of keeping cold beverages cold, but the mouthpiece allowed too much liquid through in a rush. And though the press-in lid creates a tight seal around the mouth of the tumbler, when the vessel is on its side, liquid seeps out from both ends of the sliding mouthpiece. The 24-ounce Takeya Insulated Straw Tumbler has a flip straw that’s similar in style to the Stanley IceFlow’s.
No, that is not always the case and any outdoorsmen, gear junkie, or general abuser of products will tell you the same thing. Every so often a brand will fly under the radar producing products that are not only a great value but also great quality as well. Between the Owala and Stanley, the latter is easier to clean, as every piece is detachable and can be washed in the dishwasher or with soap and water. The Owala, however, requires specific cleaning instructions for each part, with the gasket, straw, and base all requiring separate cleaning rituals. Furthermore, the Stanley tumbler keeps beverages cooler than the Owala. As such, you’d rather not use both the tumblers as replacement for your stainless steel insulated water bottle.
The Yeti pink tumblers are available in the 20 oz and 30 oz Ramblers. While Ozark Trail tumblers may not have the immediate brand recognition that Yeti tumblers do, but many consider them to be Yeti’s equal. In this case, Yeti products do have a positive reputation for their quality.
It is made with stainless steel with vacuum-insulated walls designed for regulating ambient liquid temperature. Not surprisingly, both tumblers were better at maintaining cold temperatures than hot with the cold temperatures rising at a much lower rate. Even though the tumblers had slightly different initial temperatures, it took both cups approximately 45 minutes to raise 1°F. You might have to wait closer to an hour for your hot drink to actually be drinkable (around 135°F). The water in the Yeti tumbler did cool down slightly slower than the Ozark Trail one, but not enough to cause a significant difference in experience between the two.
It comes in a few fun colors and there’s also a five year warranty that comes with every Yeti purchase. Finally, I added the vinyl to a piece of transfer tape to make adding the design to my tumbler MUCH easier. Personalize this tumbler with a text, monogram, or graphic to really make it unique. Stanley Cups are notorious for selling out quickly to the point of being used as joke material on Saturday Night Live.