Cups and Mugs

Recent Cup/Mug Reviews

Sea to Summit X-Mug

Versatile, light, functional! I have always found hard plastic or metal cups and mugs pretty awkward and bulky when packing. They always do the job, and are easy to handle/use, but I've been on the lookout for something more packable.  I finally tried the Sea to Summit mug. It has been a nice surprise. Being collapsible it takes up much less space when packed, and I can even slip it in shorts/pants pocket so that it is accessible at a moment's notice to take a drink when on the trail. The collapsible… Full review

Silipint Half Pint

Perfect for little hands (especially when paired with the travel lid). I wish these were around when we did the sippy cup phase. As a member of another website, I get products to test from time to time in exchange for a review.  I wish I had known about these when we did the sippy cup phase with my son! The cup is perfect size for little hands. We used this for hot chocolate with my son and even though he doesn’t drink his hot chocolate nearly as hot as we do we do still mix it with boiling… Full review

Primus Four Seasons Mug

Can anyone actually possess too many mugs? Primus’s 4 Season Stainless Steel 0.3L Mug offers stainless steels odorless, tasteless, rust resistant, durability that keeps it at the front of the shelf! Primus 4 Season Stainless Steel 0.3L Mug Primus offers several stainless steel bottles and mugs. All of which are crafted from 18/8 food grade stainless steel, which eliminate taste and odor retention...something to be thankful for in the outdoor arena where items can be continually in use for long… Full review

GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Steel Vacuum Bottles

It’s -35° and four hours later the tea is too hot to drink. I purchased two of these 1Lt bottles for treating clients on winter day hikes.  They have done everything that I expected. I usually fill them twice a day and they handle the wear and tear of daily use. The stopper is well built and has a spill proof gap that is great for serving tea. I have also forgotten and left the stopper loose and the cup/cap sealed the top and kept my pack dry. The canister shape does not take up excess space… Full review

Sea to Summit X-Cup

Lightweight, convenient, and seemingly durable for hot or cold beverages at camp or on a backpacking trip. The Sea To Summit X-Cup is a good choice for backpacking or camping if you want a compact, lightweight cup for hot and/or cold beverages. I primarily use mine for coffee or the occasional Crystal Light (or other mix-in water additive). It's nice to have this on hand if i want to drink something besides water but prefer not to make my entire water supply taste like kool-aid. I find the 8.3oz… Full review

GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Steel Bottle Cup

Great solo pot for hunters, fishers, and hikers. This is a great wee pot for the serious solo outdoors person. A trifle heavier that titanium but very robust and will last a lifetime. For casual use or days out it is fine as is, but for extended trips a lid is a must and a lid also keeps the small gas canister, BRS stove, and a mini lighter under control. I have made a small stuff sack for this which solves the travel problem and also holds a GSI Mini Java Filter and a small bag of grounds. This… Full review

Sea to Summit X-Mug

Collapsible, lightweight cup. Purchased with the X Bowls for my wife and I, mainly to use for early morning backcountry coffee. Nothing but good things to say—compact and light. Sturdy upper rim that aids the hold. Even with a hot drink, you're able to hold without it being too hot. Expect to have and use for many years to come. Full review

GSI Outdoors Infinity Insulated Mug

Best darn backpacking mug I have ever used. In the 1960s, I used the stainless steel Boy Scout cup which burned my lip on the first sip and yielded cold coffee on the second sip. In the late 1970s Aladdin came out with a 12oz insulated mug that was very cheap but worked nicely.  I used these until about 2011 or 2012 when I discovered the GSI cup. What an awesome product at a reasonable price! Coffee and soup stay hot, it is easily cleaned and, instead of taking a measuring cup, I took out the Lexan… Full review

GSI Outdoors Infinity Insulated Mug

Lightweight insulated mug that edges out the competition on all the finer points. This mug has been amply and ably reviewed in its various versions by other TSers, but I thought I'd put in my .02 with the addition of some SCIENCE! When my well-used old Sea to Summit mug developed a tear in the outer insulating layer, I picked up the GSI version at a local outdoor store. Since my wife's S2S mug was still intact, I decided to do a head-to-head comparison of these two very similar products. Here are… Full review