Is the liquid pack insulated? keeps cold liquids cold and hot liquids hot?
1500296
It's not insulated, when I've taken this hiking/backpacking, if it's really hot. The water starts to get warm, you can buy a insulated pack to keep the liquids cool but they are sold separately and sometimes aren't compatible with the pack.
1500297
Nope, not properly insulated - just think of it in this way as any other plastic water bottle.
2092980
No, it's very well insulated. It doesn't get hot when there's hot liquid inside, and doesn't sweat or feel cold when there's cold liquid inside.
758592
The lid is not insulated, only plastic, but my husband also works in very hot weather, when using the cold packs (plastic) this is an amazing cooler, as my husband works construction, and this is big enough for a couple meals and extra drinks for the job site, I would highly recommend it. We use it when we go to the zoo etc. with the kids too! Works Great!
2068274
Hot??, that's subjective. If unopened it would keep hot liquid fairly warm. Best you can expect, subject to outside temperature
378707
Sorry, I had to check with my husband, who takes these mugs with him on the road. He said, Yes, they do a good job of keeping liquids how/cold.
1049736
Ice packs definitely help keep items cold. None are included. I use mine as an adult lunch box, holds plenty
1907310
I haven't used it with hot liquids yet but the mug gets super cold with ice. I think just like any other cup this will get hot with hot liquids but the handle doesn't seem to be effected. I would try hot liquids in it myself personally.
408511
Yes, the carrier itself is insulated. Keeps food hot for a long time when using the added microwave-able liner.
724864
Yes, that is normal. The hot liquid inside will warm the air between the inner and outer layer. The warm air will warm the outer layer of the bottle and you will feel it. That is how it insulates and keeps your hot liquid hot for up to 12 hours.
706588
I'd love to help you but we returned the thermos. It didn't keep our coffee hot & we never tried the cold liquids. Sorry.
716127
NO, this product is not insulated. (And it leaks, so if it will be in a backpack or something and there is any liquid in there it will likely leak.)
648523
Yes it is insulated but I can't attest to its ability to keep stuff warm or cold because I haven't tried it yet. I have just been using it as a little snack pouch
235807
This model is not insulated but Contigo deos make an insulated version that actually keeps ice cold up to over 7 hours. My friend bought it recently @ Costco. She put ice in her water and by the end of the workday the ice was still in her bottle though she drank the water.
2139492
there is no ice pack embedded. if you put ice in with your beverage it will stay cold for several hours.
713981
I'm not sure about cold, but it keeps liquids hot for at least 3 hours ( the time it takes us to ride to Vermont to visit relatives. I put tea in it and it's still hot when we get there.) The great thing about this mug is, when it's closed, you can toss it across the room and it won't spill a drop. Don't put anything carbonated in it. When you open it, it will gush all over the place. I hope this helps a little bit.
1808066
No, but it is an insulated carafe, so it will keep it warm for quite a while.
330741
This one is not insulated - the insulated one is "Podium Chill". It does not leak ever! Even if it is in the open position it doesn't leak into backpacks -that's why I think its worth the money...