One commenter said you can't drink through the lid. So it's NOT a travel mug. How can you use this in the car? Wouldn't that be dangerous?
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The lid is designed to look like a real lens. Adding a drink hole would clearly take away from that. However, the lid does have a good seal therefore allowing you to travel safely with it. Use it for soups or something for lunch...or simply drink coffee/cocoa/tea/etc at a table. It really does look better than the picture & is neat to have/use.
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It pretty much acts like a travel mug. The lid screws on and you can cap the hole you drink thru/put straw in. If that is open, then yes, some of the liquid will get out if spilled. Overall, I have been very happy with this item.
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Hi BB You can put a lid on this mug but , This is a fake , NOT FOR HOT PRODUCTS , PLEASE LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PICTURE AND SEE THE WORDS : NO - - OR HOT ... To drink cold water, cold drinks OK ,But for Canning , jelly and jams NO WAY... Hope this helps Thank You Maribel
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You have to unscrew the top, you can't drink with just the thin part removed it's not designed to work that way. The purpose of the elaborate top seems to be to allow for expansion from steam from hot liquids while preventing leakage, not for drinking through just the thin top. If you follow the cleaning instructions, you'll see that there's a rubber plug of sorts that would prevent any liquid from coming through.
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I personally would NOT put any gas storage container in the trunk of a car on a hot day, except for very short periods, of time 10-15 minutes tops, and only for emergency purposes. This is a good can, but the "no spill" feature I think is related more to the transferring of liquid from one container to another, not from one place to another - atleast that's what I use it for.
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It doesn't have lid that you can drink out of, just a top that screws on, so only way to drink out is taking lid completely off. So not really designed to drink out of.
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It may be unpleasant to you, as the purpose of the container is to keep liquids hot and/or cold. If one uses it with out the cover and the straw, they might as well drink from any container, from a kitchen glass to a coffee cup. My advice to you, is this: If you are looking for a product that will keep your hot drinks hot OR your cold drinks cold, this product is fabulous and very affordable. If you are looking for a 16 ounce glass or plastic product, buy another. Good Luck... :)
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you can drink directly from the mug while driving, however it is a screw top, not a sliding drinking port that opens the top. so if you are worried about spilling, yes you can spill as the entire top is open (there is a mesh strainer since this is originally designed for drinking loose leaf tea), however if you are worried about leaks from the seal, no I've never had mine leak.
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The lid is not tight. It is just meant to be a cover to maintain the heat. It's also very loose at that. If a 3-year-old were to knock it over, they might get burned, if the water contained within the tea cup is hot. I would not have this tea cup around children.
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No..this is not a flip top product. Unscrew the lid and then you can drink. A little tricky if you are driving.
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"car cup holders" are for cups. These water bottles are taller than a cup and therefore top-heavy. However, they will fit most cup holders, which is probably a better idea than laying them on the seat and letting them roll around. The lids are just about as leak-proof as anything I've ever used so whether you put them in a cup holder or lay them on the seat, you're safe.
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If the plastic straw were to be removed, water would spill out. What keeps the water from spilling is that when the lid is shut it pinches the straw closed. The straw fits down inside, then spreads out like a gasket as it approaches the opening, then gets skinny straw-like on the other side and that is where you sip from. I am opposed to having my drinks or food in plastic. However, I think that my sister researched this and found out that it isn't the bad kind of plastic for food. Also, I keep only ice cold drinks in it. I think that the gases that leach into food from plastic do that under heat. I bought this thermos because it wasn't aluminum. I will not drink or eat from aluminum--not even aluminum foil or pots and pans. I LOVE my thermoses and bought two for my precious grandson. If I thought that they were unhealthy because of the plastic, I wouldn't have gotten them for him. I will not let him have (not do I have) plastic water bottles. Good luck in your search. You sound like a good, caring, informed mom. Learn about GMOs also.
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Amazon (through Backcountry) has finally started selling the lid. It's not airtight (the tumbler isn't threaded for a cap), but will keep things the right temp longer and maybe reduce spills.http://www.amazon.com/Klean-Kanteen-Pint-Lid/dp/B00IPOT5B8/ref=pd_sbs_sg_5?ie=UTF8&refRID;=140VDB5S7KMC6A577RPM
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I got this specifically because it's designed to drink right out of the Thermos instead of using a cup. There are other similar models that have a cup though, so you should be able to find one you like :)
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It's as good as you're likely to get, short of a thermos. I've had mine for a few years now, and the lid is still pretty good if you're carrying something thick like a stew, but a tiny bit leaky if you're carrying something really liquid like chicken stock, especially if the lid is cold. I always tie the mug into a plastic bag if I think it might tip in my backpack. The advice to hand-wash the lid rather than putting into the dishwasher is good: I think if you did that the lid would keep its watertight qualities longer.
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One handed without spilling - easily done. Burning your lips? Depends on the temperature the coffee was when you put it in the mug. If it was hot enough to burn when you added it, then you'll probably burn when you drink it (AMAZING temperature retention, but if your drink is super hot, let it cool before adding or leaving the lid open are your best bets). Obstructing your vision? Depends on if you are focusing on the lid or not. I can see the road just fine and if I'm focused on traffic, I might turn the mug ever so slightly to the side while drinking. It doesn't bother me at all.
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The lid is a press - not insulated, but I doubt it would be worthwhile for it to be insulated. This is not a thermos, but a French press that does a pretty good job keeping coffee hot for longer than a glass carafe would. Use a tea cozy or put the coffee in a real thermos if you want long term heat retention. And....it won't break - a real plus.