ContigoSteel Travel Mug, 24 oz, Matte Black

These mugs are amazing! We've purchased several of the autoseal contigo's previously and loved those so thought I would give this one a try mainly due to it's larger size and lower price tag. I would say that it might have a slight edge on the autoseal version when it comes to utility (size, comfort in-hand, and the rubber grip) but is not as convenient for single hand operation. In our experience the button's on the autoseal contigo's can break over time. The snapseal's top feels a bit more rugged when opening and as someone who tends to be a big heavy handed, this is a good thing!I also find it edges the autoseal in maintaining a consistent temperature. On a given day I leave the house at 8am and after a 45 minute commute it's sometimes still too hot to drink when I get to the office. On several occasions I haven't had time to drink it until noon or even after and it will be the perfect temperature...not too hot, not too cold. Speaking of, it works even better on cold drinks. Since it's summer time now, I've started drinking iced tea. I can go the better part of the day and still have ice cubes going strong in the mug. Went to see a movie the other day and I left it sitting in the cupholder (about 80 degrees outside) without the top on. By the end of the movie still had ice cubes.All this to say it's an excellent mug and an absolute steal at this price point. There are a few minor issues that may not be an issue for everyone. It is a large mug and if you have small cupholders or if they have removable inserts, you may have a little trouble getting them to fit. Both of our vehicles aren't an issues although I have walked into the office and noticed the rubber cupbolder insert decided to tag along on the bottom of the mug. Another issue is more of an annoyance and that when you open the top it tends to spray a mist of whatever you are drinking onto your hand. If the contents are under pressure from very hot liquid then sometimes it's a little worse. Nothing alarming but it can be annoying especially if someone is sitting next to you. To avoid this I make sure to relieve the pressure right after pouring and securing the lid.All in all this mug is an excellent buy and I will be purchasing more in the future. You won't be disappointed!

Really keeps my coffee warm and it has a large volume at 20 ounces. Great product for the price!UPDATE: Okay so I am going to give this cup 5 stars because of the price, spill proof lid, durability and the fact that this cup simply feels great in your hand. The rest of the Contigo cups are a solid 4. Their are a lot of comments about why would anyone want a cup that holds Ice all day and your a snob who is living like the Joneses. Well here is my simple explanation. I spend a lot of time on the lake almost every day in 90+ degree heat and always mix drinks a cup that holds ice like these do means your pulling less ice out of your cooler to make drinks witch at 3-4 dollars per 10 pound bag adds up to a lot of money buying when your buying 20 pounds of ice on Friday and Saturday to keep your cooler cold through Sunday nite because your constantly pulling ice out to make drinks. Just add that up over a 5 month boating season. You can do the math! I have tried a number of these cups and honestly have to say that Contigo makes my favorite. They have the spill proof lids and hold Ice forever and at about 15 dollars they are a fraction of the Yeti price. The 20 ounce cups are my favorite and I have saved a lot of money on ice since using them. I fill the cup with my ice maker and it last all day and sometime into the nite mixing drinks with the chilled items in my cooler. I have been getting through a whole weekend on one 20 pound bag of ice instead of three since switching to these cups. Additionally it is hands down better to have closed containers on your boat and not beer cans laying around if you get safety checked. Also the Contigo cups are air tight and keep a beer not only cold but carbonated. I love the Yeti and use it every nite for cold water by the bed. The Yeti was a Xmas gift from my daughter. But for any type of actual activity the Yeti cups are over priced and the lid simply falls short. Save your money and get one of these you will not be disappointed. The Contigo cups are all great. I am not a huge fan of the narrow neck because it is difficult to get ice in it under your ice maker but this model has a wide neck and takes ice well. Additionally the lid threads around the outside of the cup so you can fill it all the way to the top with ice and still get your lid on. I am surprised this is the cheapest of the Contigo cups I have one or two of almost every model as I require every passenger to have there drinks in a sealed container. Absolutely no beer cans allowed. The cups are simply awesome. Cheap, durable, stylish, spill proof, and COLD. Don't just get one get 4-5 for the price of one Yeti they make great gifts. I have 6 of this model unfortunately I have lost 2 lids. Hope this review helps. I don't usually do reviews but I have saved so much money since using these cups I feel like spreading the word.

TL/DR version: Buy this and handwash it and you'll love it. (Snap Seal if you're in a wheelchair)Okay, the first one I bought was at a hotel gift shop (We won't discuss the price.) I was desperate at a huge convention and as a wheeler those flimsy to go cups are a no go for me. I fell in love with it in 24 hours. I used it constantly for the rest of the event. After I arrived home, one of the first things I did was buy 6 more of these things. It keeps coffee blazing hot and water cold for hours. My husband is active duty military and let's just say he's not the most gentle on stuff.We have been using these mugs for over two years. One of them even deployed and came home. (Yes, it had a few paint scratches and even a dent, but it's still leak proof and totally functional.) I use them daily I'm at my computer working all day and I live on coffee and water. I've dropped them inside and outside, and the worst is a few scratches.No, you can't put them in the dishwasher, but that's the only downside. A bottle brush makes cleaning these a breeze. I have now shipped a few of them halfway around the globe to friends as gifts. One of my friends has asked me to send more, as everyone is trying to steal hers. We take them everywhere and there's even one pre-staged in my travel bag so I'll never be without my beloved mug again. The snap seal is amazing and allows me to just drop it on my lap and roll on if I'm just running around the house or headed to my car.After over two years of constant use and abuse, I can say it's a well-made product that I have and will continue to use. They have replaced all other travel mugs in our house.