Is the inside of the container straight up and down or does it have "shoulders" where the opening is narrower and then widens inside the container? the 10 oz Thermos I have is straight and much easier to clean. I have another insulated jar that has the "shoulders" and is a little more work to wash. Is the inside of the container straight up and down or does it have "shoulders" where the opening is narrower and then widens inside the container? the 10 oz Thermos I have is straight... » Read More Is the inside of the container straight up and down or does it have "shoulders" where the opening is narrower and then widens inside the container? the 10 oz Thermos I have is straight and much easier to clean. I have another insulated jar that has the "shoulders" and is a little more work to wash. « Show Less
624519
it doe have a narrow opening, but it is not hard to clean. it keep my kids food warm for lunch, but they didn't like that the food was hard to eat from the jar.
624520
It is pretty much straight up. The top part is narrower because of the cover had to screw onto the body. I consider this one as a "Wide Mouth". I just put the thermos into my dish washer (NOT THE Cover, I learnt from my other mistakes, the cover is plastic and subject to heat the heat in the dish washer warped a couple of miy thermos).
981135
I don't have a thermos brand mug but this one' slid is a little more detailed to take apart and clean but it has never leaves uncontrollably on my. I sometimes let it roll around on the floor of the truck I drive and it's not leaked. The 16oz stays hot longer than the 29oz. And the 16 doesn't tip over in my pickup cup holder like the taller 20oz one does. Neither leak. ~love em!!!
723657
i think it's just the different on the outside. They are both the same for the internal materials. I mostly use my mug for hot stuffs and it stays hot for the whole day. Sometime, i forgot to clean it at night, the next day, the drink is still warm. It kept my drink hot for a longgggg time. For cold drink, it did a good job too, but i read from somewhere that we shouldn't leave ice in there for too long. I'm not sure why.
2271073
Oh yes indeed...I felt the same way my last thermos was terrible...held odors couldn't get to every nook ...you will not have to worry about this one...... cleanup is a breeze!!! The entire top comes apart...Absolutely love it.Hope this helps.
1311416
The inside basket is black plastic, quite strong. Treat it with some care and it will last a long time. It is easier to clean than a steel one would be. Not that it needs regular cleaning, but an occasional wipe down doesn't hurt. It fits fairly snug inside the steel outer can; it sits on a hard plastic lip inside the can, a lip on the plastic basket slips right into the lip for a good seal so garbage shouldn't fall down inside. The lid is hard black plastic. I don't care for the bags the manufacturer sells, they fit snugly (almost too snug) but I can fill one up in a day, two at the most and I'm the only one that uses it. I use regular plastic garbage bags, and then use a small bungie type cord that I slide down over the plastic bag to hold the extra plastic it in place. Then when I take the garbage out, I have enough room to put all the other garbage from the three small wastebaskets in my apartment, and thus have one bag to carry downstairs. With the manufacturer's bags, if I fill up their bag, there is no room left for anything else.
1878444
I returned it :(I don't remember why. My thermos is best ever. Made by thermos.
1878443
I returned it :( I don't remember why. My thermos is best ever. Made by thermos.
274860
You do lose some heat from the lid and the small gap around the handles,, but it works better than I thought it would. Usually I use some insulator over the top just to make it more efficient. For example,,Yesterday I made 3 quarts of yougart. The mason jars were submerged in water right up to the metal bands. The temperature of everything was 115f when I added 2 frozen cubes of starter per jar. I capped the jars put the lid on and placed in the thermos with a tee shirt as an insulator. 8 hours later the temp had fallen to 103f,,I heated it back up to 105f and went to work. 10 hours later the temp was 99f. I have been making yogurt that is better than anything I ever tasted with this device. You do lose some heat from the lid and the small gap around the handles,, but it works better than I thought it would. Usually I use some insulator over the top just to make it more efficient. For example,,Yesterday I made 3 quarts of yougart. The mason jars were submerged in water right up to the metal bands. The temperature of everything was 115f when I added 2 frozen cubes of starter per jar. I capped the jars put the lid on and placed in the thermos with a tee shirt as an insulator. 8 hours later the temp had fallen to 103f,,I heated it back up to 105f and went to work. 10 hours later... » Read More You do lose some heat from the lid and the small gap around the handles,, but it works better than I thought it would. Usually I use some insulator over the top just to make it more efficient. For example,,Yesterday I made 3 quarts of yougart. The mason jars were submerged in water right up to the metal bands. The temperature of everything was 115f when I added 2 frozen cubes of starter per jar. I capped the jars put the lid on and placed in the thermos with a tee shirt as an insulator. 8 hours later the temp had fallen to 103f,,I heated it back up to 105f and went to work. 10 hours later the temp was 99f. I have been making yogurt that is better than anything I ever tasted with this device. « Show Less
414643
I have both models and I believe the Thermos is the newer model as Nissan/Thermos vend the same products. The lcoking mechanism isn't really so different functionally, the actual spout and under the cover is different. I personally like the Thermos model better because it is easier to clean. Both work to retain heat.
1877347
Because it would be tougher to make a true Dewar flask and air is still a pretty good insulator. So yeah, not as good as a real Thermos at keeping things cold/hot, but better than a ceramic mug of similar dimensions.
1218591
The cup cannot be turned upside down, as it WILL leak if you do that. So it's not airtight. But if you don't plan to carry it in a briefcase or backpack, and can keep it upright, it's a great thermos. I use it exclusively for ice water, and as other reviewers have stated, you can fill it in the morning, keep it in a very hot car for 8 hours, come out and find over half the ice still there and the water still ice cold. The main advantage THIS thermos has over those you can tightly seal (screwtops), is that this one has a large opening which is easy to fill with ice. All screwtops I've seen have only a small 1 inch or 1.5 inch diameter opening; not good for ice cubes. The cup cannot be turned upside down, as it WILL leak if you do that. So it's not airtight. But if you don't plan to carry it in a briefcase or backpack, and can keep it upright, it's a great thermos. I use it exclusively for ice water, and as other reviewers have stated, you can fill it in the morning, keep it in a very hot car for 8 hours, come out and find over half the ice still there and the water still ice cold. The main advantage THIS thermos has over those you can tightly seal (screwtops), is that this one has a large opening which is easy to fill with ice. All screwtops I've seen... » Read More The cup cannot be turned upside down, as it WILL leak if you do that. So it's not airtight. But if you don't plan to carry it in a briefcase or backpack, and can keep it upright, it's a great thermos. I use it exclusively for ice water, and as other reviewers have stated, you can fill it in the morning, keep it in a very hot car for 8 hours, come out and find over half the ice still there and the water still ice cold. The main advantage THIS thermos has over those you can tightly seal (screwtops), is that this one has a large opening which is easy to fill with ice. All screwtops I've seen have only a small 1 inch or 1.5 inch diameter opening; not good for ice cubes. « Show Less
883206
Sorry...I wish I could help you. My daughter just lost it...I will be buying another one because I loved it so much! It kept food warm. I own another thermos, and the lid is plastic...hope this helps...
2115514
Took a quick look and saw that the 'spout/pour section' narrows down to accommodate the stopper. It might be difficult to access the top of the inside, but I usually will use chemicals to clean my thermos and they would get to everything.I prefer this style of pour where the stopper is slightly loosened and the liquid pours around it. Only necessary to clean the exterior of the stopper.Incidentally I found that BREW RITE does a great job cleaning coffee buildup.I highly recommend this thermos.
846409
we are in our mid 80's and have physical "issues" but have not found it difficult to open or close the thermos....just tighten it enough to seal it but don't go overboard and attempt to *lock it down*!
1070225
After careful consideration of both items, this differs from the Thermos Nissan bottle in which how the lid is designed. This design has two tops, you unscrew the top lid, which also serves as a cup (the selling point for me), then you unscrew another cap to pour the beverage. Also, note that cleaning appears to be easier, then the TN bottle, which has a smaller opening. Although, this item has been promoted for beverage use, a week ago, I actually put a can of progress chicken soup in it, with no problems, and it was still warm 6 hours later. If you prefer the convenient access of one uniformed lid, then perhaps the TN bottle is good for you. Just consider the ease of cleaning the product as well. On a final note, I can voucher for the Thermos Nissan Stainless King 16-Ounce Compact Bottle, Midnight Blue because I own it and beverages stay hot/warm for hours and it's a breeze cleaning it. I hope this helps, if you have any other specific questions, I will be happy to answer any questions.
1338910
I would suggest sending back to the company if you can. This does not sound like a working thermos. We have several of these typs of thermos' in different sizes, and this one does pretty good about keeping food warm for longer hours, so I would say that there is something wrong with it. Hope the company gets a new one for you!
741798
There is a sticker on the bottom that contains the serial number, but the bottom itself seems to be one piece. Best thermos type of container that I've used. Great product.