Inspired by hunters, YETI added a new one-of-a-kind camo pattern to their popular Rambler tumbler collection
and it’s perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. (Jessyca Sortillon photo)
November 27, 2018
By Jessyca Sortillon and Chelsie Walters
“Lukewarm coffee in the deer stand at 5 am is the best!” Said no one ever.
Let’s face it, not just any cup will do in the outdoors. Traditional coffee mugs and disposable plastic cups don’t cut it in the whitetail woods or on the lake. They break easily, are more likely to spill, and don’t retain your drink’s ideal temperature.
What’s the best drink vessel for hunters and anglers? One that is portable, will perform, and is built tough enough for the outdoors.
We tested several travel mugs and put a whole list of ‘em together that fit the bill. Why? Because no matter where your outdoor adventure takes you, you deserve to enjoy your favorite beverage, exactly how you like it. Whatever your cup of tea, we’re confident one of these tumblers will work wonderfully for you in the outdoors.
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OtterBox Elevation Tumblers OtterBox Elevation 20 in Coastal Chill Blue and Elevation 10 in Frozen Shimmer Blue (Jessyca Sortillon photo) From rugged phone cases to high-performance coolers, OtterBox continuously offers quality outdoor gear. It’s no wonder the Elevation collection from OtterBox made our list of favorite tumblers.
Available in three sizes (10, 20 and 64 ounces) and nine vibrant colors, the Elevation tumbler is a versatile mug ready for adventure. It’s stainless steel – so it’s strong – and features an internal copper lining to retain temperature.
If you get the Elevation 20, be sure to check out the available accessories for it. There is a Thermos Lid (perfect for soup!), a French Press Lid (so you can brew right in the cup), a Hydration Lid , and more.
Specs/Features:
100% stainless steel Internal copper lining Sweat-resistant design, leaves no rings Sizes: 10 oz, 20 oz, 64 oz Sold separately: Shaker Lid, French Press Lid, Infuser Lid, Thermal Lid and Tumbler Sleeve Limited Lifetime Warranty MSRP: $19.99-29.99 Contact: OtterBox
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YETI Rambler Collection YETI Ramblers from left to right: 10-ounce Lowball, 20-ounce Tumbler, 14-ounce Mug, 30-ounce Tumbler (Jessyca Sortillon photo) Obviously, this wouldn’t be a “best tumblers for the outdoors” list without the Rambler collection from YETI. Like the brand’s coolers, these tumblers are made to perform and adventure-ready. From Mugs to Lowballs to colors like the new Camo pattern , you’re bound to find your perfect everyday cup within the Rambler family.
Each Rambler is stainless steel and insulated, so they are tough and work great for both hot or cold drinks. When you take a Rambler full of cold brew off the beaten path, you can rest assured it will be ice cold every step of the way.
We love how simple it is to clean these tumblers too. Both the cup and lid are dishwasher safe. The magnetic slider on the lid can be easily removed for a thorough cleaning – which isn’t the case with most tumblers (you know how that gunk can build up under there … gross!).
Specs/Features:
Stainless steel Double-wall vacuum insulation No sweat design Dishwasher safe MSRP: $24.99-39.99 Contact: YETI
Grizzly Grip Camp Cups Grizzly Grip Camp Cups are available in a textured powdercoat or brushed stainless finish. (Jessyca Sortillon photo) Meet the Grizzly Grip Camp Cup . This 11-ounce mug will quickly become your favorite coffee cup at deer camp. It’s a great insulated tumbler that will keep your beverage hot (or cold) for hours.
You’ll never have to worry about spilling your brew in a Grizzly Grip Camp Cup. It’s built-in handle and finger grips make it easy to hold and the TwistTop lid is splash-proof. You can set this mug down just about anywhere as the non-skid pad on the bottom prevents the cup from sliding.
The Grizzly Grip Camp Cup is a rugged little cup and we love it (for coffee, hot chocolate, and Moscow mules)! It’s so unique, we guarantee you won’t find another tumbler like it.
Specs/Features:
Stainless steel Double-wall vacuum insulation Built-in hand grip and handle Rubberized grip pad on bottom TwistTop lid Sweat-free exterior MSRP: $19.99 Contact: Grizzly Coolers
S’well Teakwood Collection S’well Teakwood Collection from left to right: Bottle, Tumbler, Roamer, Traveler (Photo courtesy of S’well) A woodsy tumbler from S’well pairs perfectly with a day in the forest. Keep your iced tea cold for up to 24 hours or your cider hot for 12 in a tumbler from the S’well Teakwood collection . Featuring a distressed wood pattern, these to-go mugs are offered in four styles (Bottle, Tumbler, Roamer, and Traveler) and multiple sizes.
The 60-ounce Teakwood Roamer is awesome for an on-the-go cocktail to share with your friends or fill it with ice-cold water and finish it by the day’s end to hit that hydration goal.
The Teakwood collection is so darn good lookin’, we recommend personalizing your tumbler to prevent your spouse or coworker from requisitioning yours! Or, you could always gift them their own.
Specs/Features:
Stainless steel Vacuum-insulated BPA free Sweat-free exterior MSRP: $25-75 Contact: S’well
Mizu Tumblers Mizu Tumbler 20 and V10 Bottle with self-cinching rope handle. (Jessyca Sortillon photo) The Tumbler 20 and V10 from Mizu are quite the pair and fantastic receptacles for hot or cold drinks.
If you want a go-to cup for daily use, choose the Tumbler 20. It fits in any standard cup holder and is perfect for your morning tea or that celebratory cocktail at the end of the day.
For bigger adventures, get the 34-ounce V10 thermos. It’s self-cinching rope handle makes for easy transport and can be clipped to your pack with a carabiner. The vacuum-sealed cap doubles as a cup too! We don’t recommend taking a cup of scorching hot coffee on a four-wheeler, but if you did, this is the tumbler to use for the job!
Specs/Features:
Stainless steel Insulated double-wall design with copper lining BPA free Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects MSRP: $29.95-39.95
Contact: Mizu
Hydro Flask Tumblers Hydro Flask drinkware from left to right: 32-ounce Tumbler with straw lid accessory, two 10-ounce Rocks tumblers, 20-ounce Coffee Flask (Jessyca Sortillon photo) In the last couple years, the Hydro Flask brand has quickly become one of the hottest trends in the tumbler world. Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are ditching those free water bottles they picked up at a tradeshow for these well-insulated, stainless steel containers.
One noteworthy Hydro Flask product is their 10-ounce Rocks . This vessel incorporates their TempShield double-wall vacuum technology, allowing you to enjoy a well-deserved spirit on the rocks without worrying about your ice melting. So, pour yourself a few ounces of whiskey, and watch as your plastic-cup drinking friends look at your tumbler in awe as they sip on their watered-down drink during your next camping trip.
Specs/Features:
TempShield insulation keeps beverages cold up to 24 hours and hot up to 6 BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free Lifetime warranty MSRP: $29.95-39.95 Contact: Hydro Flask
Manna Stack Growlers Stack Growlers by Manna Hydration (Jessyca Sortillon photo) Regardless of what you use it for – home brewed beer or a giant jug of iced tea – the 64-ounce Stack Growler from Manna will bring people together. It’s big enough to hold half a gallon of your finest brew and friends like it when you share.
This amazing growler is lightweight when empty and will keep liquids cold for 24 hours or hot up to 12. We recommend filling it up with rich hot cocoa and then divvying it up around a campfire (because sharing is caring). No need to pack cups when you take the growler along either. Four stainless-steel cups are included and conveniently stack atop one another on the lid.
When someone boards the boat with one of Manna’s growlers, you know you’re in for a good time.
Specs/Features:
Stainless Steel Double-wall vacuum insulated Includes 4 stackable cups Condensation free BPA and lead free Lifetime warranty MSRP: $49.99 Contact: Manna Hydration
Corkcicle Tumblers 16- and 12-ounce Walnut Wood tumblers by Corkcicle. (Jessyca Sortillon photo) We couldn’t help but add another woodsy tumbler set to our list – the Walnut Wood collection from Corkcicle. These gorgeous tumblers are available in three sizes (12, 16 and 24 ounces). Pick the size that’s right for you and use it to boost your fluid intake on that hike up the trail.
Don’t let the Walnut Wood tumbler’s good looks fool you though, it’s a tough cup with amazing temperature control. Its triple insulation will keep your drink cold for more than 9 hours and hot for 3. We left ours on the shore in the sun for 5+ hours, and it still had ice!
We have a feeling you’ll love these timbered canteens as much as we do.
Specs/Features:
Non-slip silicone bottom Easy-grip sides Spill-resistant, shatter-proof lid Sizes: 12oz, 16oz, 24oz MSRP: $29.95-34.95 Contact: Corkcicle
EcoVessel Tumblers EcoVessel drinkware from left to right: 10-ounce Wine and Whiskey Tumbler in Rose Gold, 16-ounce Triple-Insulated Coffee & Tea Travel Mug in Black Shadow, 16-ounce Tumbler in Mystic Mango. (Chelsie Walters photo EcoVessel began nearly a decade ago when its founder Jon Fox struggled to find a safe and environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical-ridden, plastic water bottles. Motivated as ever, he created EcoVessel and boy, are we happy he did!
We filled their 16-oz triple-insulated tumblers with piping hot coffee and took them on a long Colorado hike in 25-degree weather. To put EcoVessel’s “8 hours hot” claim to the test, we purposely left the mugs half full and didn’t check them until the end of the excursion. We can tell you firsthand that eight hours later, the coffee remained hot, warming us from the inside after a chilly day.
The 16-ounce tumbler also features a push button lid for one-handed operation and a removable tea/fruit strainer for a truly versatile and functional product.
Specs/Features:
Premium 18/8 stainless steel BPA free 100-year warranty MSRP: $19.95-$24.95 Contact: EcoVessel
FIFTY/FIFTY Tumblers FIFTY/FIFTY Bottles with Wide Mouth Flip Lid in Cool Mint, Slate Grey, Aqua and Coral. (Chelsie Walters photo) Initially, we were drawn to the FIFTY/FIFTY collection because of their perfect cool mint colored tumbler , but this brand made our top picks because of its insulation and flip cap. The café flip cap snaps to prevent spillage when closed, and also snaps into the back when open so you can sip comfortably without any upper-lip lid interference.
In addition, FIFTY/FIFTY offers a product discount for all military and first responder personnel, so if this means you, we encourage you to take advantage of this deal and thank you for your service!
Specs/Features:
Customizable Fits in a standard cupholder Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects MSRP: $16.95-24.95 Contact: FIFTY/FIFTY
Klean Kanteen Tumblers Two 16-ounce Insulated Tumblers and an 8-ounce Insulated Tumbler . (Chelsie Walters photo) It’s no accident that you see the name “Klean Kanteen” nearly everywhere you go. With what seems like an infinite amount of style and color options to choose from, it’s inevitable you’ll be clicking the "add to cart” button more than once.
Although we have many favorite Klean Kanteen products, one of our top picks for the outdoors is their Insulated Tumbler . Its versatile design lets you interchange the lid from tumbler to straw so you can sip to the style of your beverage contents. Klean Kanteen is dedicated to making sustainable products for a healthier planet, so making their tumblers built-to-last is just as important to them as it is to you.
Specs/Features:
18/8 Stainless Steel construction Splash proof Chip resistant MSRP: $17.95-23.95 Contact: Klean Kanteen
