Thermos reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 241 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 51 posts to rank the best Thermos brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/yerbamate, r/BuyItForLife, r/tea, r/CampingGear, r/pourover. Top-rated brands include Thermos (4.4/5), Stanley (4.7/5), Zojirushi (4.7/5).
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Reviews241
Subreddits26
Posts51
Brands36
Products74
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#1
Thermos
4.4
(60)
"Been using these for 10+years. It stays piping hot if you prime the thermos with boiling water first."
"Thermos Stainless King Food Jar if everything can be dumped in a single container."
"The Thermos won, when they measured heat retention."
"I have a Thermos Ultimate flask. It keeps water hot for tea/coffee for about 20 hrs. I'm so impressed with it I bought 2."
"For a reliable food thermos, both Thermos Stainless King and Zojirushi food jars are excellent options known for their ability to keep food hot or cold for hours."
"I've had a silver coffee thermos brand thermos for 20 years. No leaks. It's dented and looks 20 but keeps coffee hot for at least 12 hours."
"I have a big old Thermos brand stainless steel thermos."
"A Thermos brand 1 litre thermos flask will keep your water hot all day."
"Thermos (the brand) has amazingly good thermosos, esp their ordinary 1 L ones keep the water hot for ages."
"A thermos brand thermos! They are truly the king of thermos’ or keeps my water/tea warm for 12-24 hours!"
#2
Stanley
4.7
(47)
"I love the Stanley mate! Go for it"
"I also have the Stanley Mate system, and I absolutely love it."
"To me, heat retention is important, and I think Stanley and the original Thermos brand are best at that."
"I've been really happy with the Stanley Mate System."
"The good old classic green 2 quart Stanley thermos is my jam! ... The thermos cap does a great job at holding back leaf."
"I found an old Stanley from a thrift store. It is a dream. ... No plastic parts, just a rubber seal gasket you want to check."
"I have a extra large classic Stanley, my coffee comes out steaming even after an 8 hour shift."
"Very happy and highly recommended!!!"
"The Stanley is known for keeping water hot for 12+ hours so it would undoubtedly perform well in most situations."
"Stanley makes a wide mouth food thermos thing, you may look into that."
#3
Zojirushi
4.7
(39)
"I really love my zojirushi tuff sports 51oz"
"Ive never had any leakage with my zojirushi, but you can pour a laser beam of water out of it. Perfect"
"Love my Zojirushi! I like how they also get some character over time with chipping and dents."
"My 16oz Zojirushi is the only thermos I'll ever need. Well made, stainless steel, and holds the exact amount I want."
"I adore the Zojirushi ones that are Japanese..."
"Zojirushi! And second the tip of warming up your thermos before putting the food in! :)"
"If you want something that will last that long, you need to avoid moving plastic parts. ... Zojirushi guarantees the vacuum integrity for five years"
"Zojirushi"
"My Zojirushi coffee flask keeps my coffee hot better than any other travel mug style that I've used."
"Zojirushi is constantly recommended as the top end of heat retention."
#4
Yeti
4.7
(15)
"I swear by the yetis with the screw top lid. ... My second thermos is always still hot 7 hours after it was filled. Can't recommend them enough"
"I love my Yeti!"
"Yeti has the best features with an insulation combo."
"I haven't found anything that matches Yeti Hotshot in terms of temperature retention."
"I’m obsessed with Yeti anything 😂 They have the added bonus of being dishwasher safe!"
"I have a 12oz yetti. It's about the size of any normal 12oz cup and can keep stuff hot forever."
"Yeti would be the closest."
"Yeti all the way. I’ve broken plastic caps dropping them and they have sent me a new one."
"Either a yeti bottle with the hotshot cap or the yeti rambler 30oz with stronghold lid."
"The Yeti Rambler bottle with the Hot Shot cap meets your criteria."
#5
Klean Kanteen
4.7
(11)
"Stainless steel inner wall on the thermos AND on the cup"
"I have the Klean Kanteen TKPro."
"I think klean kanteen has thermoses with steel on the inside."
"I prefer my Klean Kanteen thermos because it’s so easy to clean with boiling water."
"I have the Klean Kanteen TKPro Insulated Thermos and it’s wonderful."
"I love my Kleen Kanteens. They keep water hot for a really long time."
"Klean kanteen all the way."
"It does everything you want, is spill proof once turned."
"Actually leaning towards the klean Kanteen now based on capacity and the added lid that serves as a cup!! Plus they look to be half off all sizes right now on there site"
"Klean kanteen TKPro. Only thermos that is plastic free that I found."
#6
Contigo
4.5
(10)
"İ have an extremely recommendable experience with CONTİGO brand."
"Contigo, best spill proof lid available."
"Contigo, it’s stainless steel and doesn’t leak!"
"I use my contigo 24 oz thermos inside & outside for tea purpose only."
"My favourite is the contigo from Costco. Never leaks and I can sip from it without removing the lip."
"Contigo y Lumilagro"
"I think it’s good, been using it for a year now and I’m very happy - but it is a pricey piece."
"I have one from the brand Contigo, here in Uruguay cost half of the Stanley one... The generic one has 4 years and still works."
"It keeps hot for hours in all temperatures."
"The Contigo West Loop is great and hits everything on your list."
#7
Termolar
4.6
(7)
"I also love Termolar for me it is awesome and light."
"Personal favourite is Termolar."
"My favorite is the Termolar, especially the revolution one."
"Termolar r-evolution can't go wrong with that"
"I have a Stanley and a Termolar And I feel more comfortable with the second one, especially if I go out, I feel that it is easier to carry."
"I like the Termolar Inox R-Evolution, it’s light when empty, quiet to open and keeps temperatures relatively well."
"I really like it."
#8
Kinto
5.0
(5)
"This one is my fave for coffee and tea. It stays hot for so long."
"I got a Kinto travel tumbler and I'm enjoying it a lot of so far."
"I absolutely love the Kinto Travel Tumbler."
"My fave is the kinto. Best aesthetics by far."
"I have been using a Kinto Tumbler for a few years now and have been so happy with it. I work in construction so have it’s had a hard life and I have never had any problems."
#9
Fellow
4.6
(5)
"I really love my Fellow Carter mug. Small, sleek design, well-insulated, splash guard, and the interior is ceramic to avoid any effect on the taste."
"I'm much happier with my Fellow travel mug than my old Zojirushi ones"
"Fellow makes a thermos that is ceramic lined. I've yet to experience any taste issues. Also, my coffee was still hot 6 hours later, which I can appreciate."
"Fellow Carter"
"Fellow Carter Move Mug works for all of those except for 'taking a sip'."
#10
Lumilagro
4.5
(4)
"I highly recommended this argentinian brand."
"Lumilagro glass thermos, papá"
"Lumilagro does the job"
"I love Lumilagro had them for years but the glass inside breaks and if you leave abroad you have to bin it, I have a thermos and I’m very happy with it"
#11
Iron Flask
5.0
(3)
"I like my Iron Flask thermos a lot! It came with multiple lids, and the straw lid (without the downstraw) is a very nice pourer and it stays hot all day."
"I recommend Ironflask brand. They come in different sizes and styles."
"Big fan of Iron flask. Got the coffee cup for my dad."
#12
Hydroflask
4.3
(3)
"I have a big Hydroflask. I just brew at home, strain it into the thermos."
"Hydroflask recently released a lightweight bottle."
"I love hydroflask brand, and I recently got a new one with a twist to open insulated lid."
#13
Purist
5.0
(2)
"I LOVE my Purist mug."
"Purist is the best mug I’ve ever used."
#14
Hydro Flask
5.0
(2)
"Changed over to a hydroflask vacuum insulated one and it's 10x better."
"I have one from Hydro flask that is leak proof, I bike all the time with coffee in it and never have a problem."
#15
Thermos Funtainer
5.0
(2)
"We like the thermos funtainer. My 1yo, 5yo, and 7yo each have one for water."
"I like my thermos funtainer for my kids."
#16
S'well
4.5
(2)
"I use a S'well Thermos. I shit you not, mine keeps water hot - like scalding hot - for 8+ hours."
"It’s worked pretty well so far."
#17
Tiger
4.5
(2)
"I use an old school version of this: https://www.tiger-corporation.com/en/usa/product/vacuum-insulated-products/mmz-601-a060/."
"People say zojirushi works too well but tiger is just right to me."
#18
Kleen Kanteen
4.0
(2)
"I like Kleen Kanteen, Lifefactory, and Hydroflask."
"Kleen kanteen also has some really nice insulated water bottles and thermoses."
#19
ThermoFlask
4.0
(2)
"For the past three years my go to at work has been a knock-off."
"For the past three years my go to at work has been a knock-off ThermoFlask DoubleWall bottle."
#20
Stanley Thermos
3.5
(2)
"That green stanley works great, you can get it for $25 at walmart."
"The classic Stanley works fine but at those temperatures you're going to struggle to keep anything warm even in a thermos."
#21
Chilly's
5.0
(1)
"Not sure if BIFL but chilly’s do a thermos keep cup which will keep my coffee very hot for several hours and doesn’t change flavor - highly recommend."
#22
Ka Kleen
5.0
(1)
"Whatever thermos you settle on, I highly recommend picking up a bottle of Ka Kleen to rinse it out with."
#23
Kyocera
5.0
(1)
"Kyocera has an amazing one."
#24
W&P Porter
5.0
(1)
"W&P Porter has ceramic lined one, it’s the only one I’ve tried that doesn’t change the taste."
#25
Miir
5.0
(1)
"I love my Miirs because they insulate very well."
#26
Swell
5.0
(1)
"I've had my swell bottle for years and it's amazing for keeping hot hot and cold cold!! So good."
#27
Nespresso
5.0
(1)
"Nespresso brand hot cups are great!"
#28
Bison
5.0
(1)
"Bison mugs. Screp cap and hits all of your requests."
#29
GSI Outdoors
5.0
(1)
"GSI Outdoors Microlite is 50% off right now."
#30
Coleman
5.0
(1)
"Coleman Autoseal FreeFlow Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle"
#31
Frank Green
5.0
(1)
"We have frank greens. Fantastic."
#32
IronFlask
5.0
(1)
"I've been buying IronFlask products lately and I really like them."
#33
Porter
4.0
(1)
"I recently found a ceramic liner travel thermos from Porter at winners and it was like 16$."
#34
Zojirushi Tuff Sports
4.0
(1)
"For keeping fresh brew water hot: [Zojirushi Tuff Sports]"
#35
Simple Modern
4.0
(1)
"I love simple modern for iced drinks."
#36
Pantone
4.0
(1)
"I really like- the lid screws on."
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