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15 Stanley Mug Alternatives That Rival The Viral Sensation

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Love them or hate them, you have certainly *heard* of them. Even though Stanley is not a new company (founded in 1913, to be exact), their tumblers have recently become a viral sensation, with limited edition colors often selling for over $100 on resale sites like eBay. But what exactly makes a Stanley mug so special? And better yet, is it *really* worth that price tag?

DECIDING ON THE RIGHT TUMBLER

Stanley fans aside, there are a lot of ways to choose the perfect tumbler for your favorite beverage. Before you give into the hype, ask yourself this question: What is most important to you?

Is it the longest possible temperature control? Do you want it to be able to withstand anything? 100% leakproof? Easy to clean? Able to fit into any cupholder? Smoothie-friendly? Or just…. aesthetically pleasing? Let’s face it—there simply cannot be just one perfect tumbler for everyone.

STANLEY PICKS:

Image: Nordstrom

STANLEY QUENCHER TRAVEL TUMBLER

Brushed stainless steel.

Image: Stanley

THE CLEAN SLATE QUENCHER H2.0 FLOWSTATE™ TUMBLER

Warm serene brushstrokes.

So, if you can’t bring yourself to give into the Stanley obsession, we’re giving you a complete list of some splurge-worthy (and budget-friendly) alternatives. Whether you want your beverage to stay ice cold for days or simply want it to never let a drop of water escape, there’s sure to be a tumbler on this list that will be more than worthy of becoming your daily hydration companion.

STANLEY TUMBLER ALTERNATIVES

Cruiser insulated tumbler.

This insulated mug has a slim design that not only fits into cupholders easily, but also has a dual function lid that allows you to use the straw or sip without.

Why We Love It: Have you seen this color palette?

Image: Amazon

DOUBLE WALL STAINLESS STEEL CASCADE TUMBLER

Whereas other tumblers on this list have a removable straw, Built’s tumbler has a built-in (pun intended) flip-straw lid that makes it easy to drink and avoid any unfortunate leaks or spills.

Why We Love It: You never have to worry about finding a straw again.

THE COLDEST TUMBLER

The coldest water.

Yes, it’s called the coldest tumbler, but this insulated mug also boasts one of longest durations for hot beverages—13 hours! Does this make it the hottest tumbler, too?

Why We Love It: This is the complete package: a design that fits in 99% of car cupholders, 100% leakproof, and the best part? It comes with a lid trio that lets you customize around your drinking needs, from water to protein shakes to smoothies.

MODERN TUMBLER & SIMPLE FLIP STRAW

What do you get when you combine a circular flip straw, an ambidextrous lid, and a non-slip rubber base? The HydroJug Traveler!

Why We Love It: The straw is detachable, meaning that you can thoroughly clean it between each use to avoid any gross bacteria buildup.

COMMUTER 40 OZ TUMBLER WITH HANDLE AND STRAW

This sleek design is a cup made for active lifestyles. With triple-wall insulation, it can keep your 40oz beverage cold for up to 24 hours.

Why We Love It: It comes with two straws: one standard size straw for your favorite drinks and a larger, wider one for thick beverages, shakes, and smoothies.

VOYAGER 40 OZ TUMBLER

Made with ultra-durable 18/8 food grade stainless steel, you won’t have to worry about odors wafting up from this mug.

Why We Love It: It has a lifetime guarantee!

CHECKMATE STAINLESS STEEL TRAVEL MUG

Simple modern.

Sure, many of these tumblers are leakproof, but do they have Quarter Turn Lid Technology? We’ll leave the twisting, turning, and wondering-if-you-got-the-lid-on-tight-enough worrying to the other guys.

Why We Love It: This checkered pattern has a high-end luxury designer feel.

GLASS & BAMBOO TUMBLER

The only glass and bamboo option on this list, the Tronco tumbler is an environmentally-friendly addition to your reusable cup collection . While the glass might not offer the insulation that the others do, it is heat- and cold-resistant to withstand any temperature from -4℉ to 300 ℉.

Why We Love It: It comes with a straw wide enough for boba!

TRIPLE LAYER INSULATED TRAVEL TUMBLER

The raised lip on this insulated tumbler makes for a splash-resistant lid that also has a convenient straw mode.

Why We Love It: The wide opening makes it easy to add ice or clean!

ERA 40 OZ TUMBLER WITH HANDLE

Talk about innovation! This reusable mug has a Mode Indicator that can open the straw when you’re ready to sip or close it completely for a 100% leakproof seal when you’re done.

Why We Love It: The Era tumbler boasts the first integrated stainless steel straw (that can also be removed when it’s time to clean).

DOUBLE WALLED LEAKPROOF TUMBLER

While you might know Reebok best as a leader in the activewear shoe game, they also make an insulated tumbler that is convenient, spill-proof, and ready to provide optimum hydration, no matter what sport you play.

Why We Love It: It’s the most affordable tumbler on the list!

CARTER COLD TUMBLER

This 16oz tumbler might not look like the typical Stanley design that you’re familiar with, but it has a chic style that promises to keep drinks cold for up to 18 hours!

Why We Love It: This ceramic coating is a standout!

ALL AROUND TRAVEL MUG

Hydro flask.

Their classic large mouth bottles have long been a staple of everyone from college students to professional athletes, so it’s no wonder that Hydro Flask also makes an incredible travel mug . The flexible Press-In Straw makes for a splash-resistant drink that can stay cold for up to 24 hours!

Why We Love It: The colorful powder coating keeps the tumbler sweat-free.

RAMBLER TUMBLER

While they’re one of the few brands on the list that doesn’t make a 40oz size (35 or 42 ounces, you take your pick), it is one of the most durable tumblers on the list. Between the stainless steel, dishwasher-safe design, and vacuum insulation, there is no dent, ding, or scratch that is going to come between you and an ice cold beverage.

Why We Love It: YETI doesn’t just make coolers to last—their mugs do, too!

Image: Target

COLD1 STAINLESS STEEL MUG

Keep it cold for 24 hours? Please! What about 40 hours? Reduce’s patented mug has everything that you could ever need in a hydration partner: a 3-in-1 lid so that you can drink however you please, a Soft Sit base that protects your furniture, and a design that fits most cupholders!

Why We Love It: With built-in ounce markings, you can track your precise water intake all day long!

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Claudia Looi

Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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