Solid thermos, not as insulated as I'd like
342796
The thermos is solid and looks good. However the twist and pour function is messy. At the same time, I like it much more than the snap open lids that Starbucks thermoses often have, because this lid is all one piece and stays much cleaner. It doesn't keep liquids as hot for as long as some others I've had from other companies. It isn't as insulated. But it does the trick for a couple hours at room temperature. I've had mine for over six months, using it almost every day, and it's held up really well. I would recommend it, but I wouldn't say it's the best thermos for keeping coffee steaming hot.
4770909
For better or worse they don't make insulated containers the way they use to. I really enjoy the appearance of the container and that there is rubber gripping on both ends. Stainless steel is more attractive than many others I have seen. The lid seals tight and the weight is pretty light. A run through the dishwasher seems to be alright too. It can go in the dishwasher top shelf to clean.
I have found that in order to keep a warmer temperature for foods, the container needs to be well heated first. Usually hot water sitting  for few minutes then dumping and placing hot foods in can do the trick, like many others have mentioned. My son has recently become a soup fan, of course we live in Phoenix and don't rely on soup to keep us warm,lol.
I chose this based on its smaller size and its appearance. I had wanted something that he could use a spoon to get the soup out. He ends up drinking near the bottom. I guess maybe I was kind of wishing the lid could have had a lid that you could drink or eat from.
I do really enjoy it and my son is enjoying his soups in a whole new way.
3638537
The bottom line is the semi-insulated lid transfers heat too well, so the contents get cold quite fast.
Fortunately for me I use it inside a thermal lunch carrier. Unfortunately, I can't fit it inside the insulated part of the carrier.
I pack hot lunches almost every day, using the zojirushi lunch carrier. It lacks a well insulated lid, and its containers are not insulated either. So I looked for a container to improve my lunches.
Lunchbots had almost the right measurement, at 4.5" dia. it would've fit perfectly (the zojirushi mr version), but unfortunately the cap which measures 5" dia. gets in the way.
No matter, I sacrificed the top two containers from the carrier for this one.
It will do for now, but I'll continue my search for a better lunch carrier.

Cyrus
1794553
Bought the 25 oz one. It's a good solid thermos, more suited for outdoor activity use than for light, home and office. Quite heavy for carrying around in a bag.
4903750
I bought this to replace a Stanley stainless steel thermos that I got as a gift about 20 years ago (and which appears to be completely indestructible, or I would have replaced it sooner).  However, it never really kept coffee hot, at least not for very long.

I've been using it daily at work for the last year, and I finally decided that I really do want my coffee hot, not tepid.  Time for a new thermos, I decided on this one mostly due to the reviews on Amazon.

I've had it now for several months, and so far, I'm entirely happy with it.  It really does keep the coffee very hot all day.  I never actually DRINK from that cup on the top, so I don't much care if it has a plastic liner or not.  And as a few other reviewers have noted, sometimes the handle does jiggle when I'm in the car.  It's really not a big deal, but I put a large rubber band around it -- "problem" solved.

I also purchased the matching travel mug, which I love.  I'm also considering buying the big brother to this thermos, the 68-oz big guy.
676543
Thermos would probably work great.  But it didn't come with the silver cup used for pouring and as a insulator.  Sure it has the plug so that the thermos "CAN" work without it, but who wants to have a product that is incomplete.  If it came with a lid, 4/5
1857171
Pretty color, but much less insulated than similar cups I'd bought several years ago.
2569727
the thermos itself is very good. he keeps the temperature really very long. but the handle is not very comfortable.
3325595
Nice, but it only keeps coffee semi-warm. A bit disappointed.
4766018
This thermos works as it should. In fact, I'm sitting at my desk right now eating from it.

I don't understand why some reviewers had bad luck with their Stanley Vacuum Food Jars--maybe they received defective ones?  I carry homemade soup or stew to work every day in the Stanley jar, and it keeps the food piping hot for at least four hours, sometimes even when inadvertently left in the car in 25-degree F weather. By piping hot I mean I have to blow on the soup in order to cool it enough to put it in my mouth.  And I do not heat the jar ahead of time with boiling water--not at all necessary (I tried it--makes no difference in the ability of the thermos to keep my food virtually as hot as when I pour it from the pan into the thermos, although I suppose it could make a difference if wanting to keep food hot for 8 hrs or so).  Not only that, for extra nutrients I often break a raw egg into the bottom of the jar before pouring in the simmering soup and capping the jar: the egg cooks gently but completely, and I mean firm, not poached or soft-boiled.

So why four stars and not five?  I cannot use my RSVP Endurance stainless steel wide-mouth canning funnel to fill the thermos, which is quite disappointing.  The thermos mouth seems to be exactly the same size as the funnel opening.  If only it were just a few millimeters wider!  Would make it easier to fill, to eat from, and to wash (I use an Oxo Bottle Brush, as my hand will not fit inside it).  I've been spooning my soup/stew into the jar, which is slow and messy.  And frustrating.

So finally I broke down and ordered an RSVP Endurance stainless steel canning funnel from amazon, which is for regular-mouth canning jars (I had to read the reviews to confirm this).  It arrived yesterday and I used this morning.  It works.  But I kind of wish I hadn't had to buy a second funnel just for my thermos.  On the other hand, I use it just about every day, so ultimately it should be worth it in time saved and messes avoided.

In fact, if you're purchasing this vacuum food jar for the first time and you don't have a regular-mouth canning jar funnel in a kitchen drawer, you might as well order one now and save yourself the frustration later!
2385398
Nice size.  I just wish it was an insulated bag for cold/hot stuff, but otherwise nice.
4076098
I bought this cup because I wanted a large-volume, carry-away cup on the go.

From the appearance, one would expect it is well insulated, and the name does say THERMAL which implies it keeps the coffee hot (or iced drink cold).

But that is not the case. The top, where it bulges, does not get hot on the outside when you put hot coffee inside.  But the narrow, tapered bottom does get quite warm on the outside meaning your drink is losing heat pretty fast.

From coffee maker insulated pot to top-less cup to room temperature seems to be about 20 minutes in a room that is about 76 degrees F.

When you dump the cup into a dish pan full of water, it somehow gets water under the jacketing, so when you take it out, you shake and shake and water spatters everywhere.  I haven't tried it in a dishwasher.  Now I just hand wash it.

The lip of the cup is very thick, not pleasant to drink from.  They intended for people to drink from the hole in the detachable top.

The handle is firm and secure to hold even when the cup is full.  I expect the plastic inside

I expect I will buy another of these because I like the convenience of the very large capacity.
4506452
This thermos does it's job well.  Keeps hot beverages hot as long as the outside temperature isn't sub arctic.  If you use the thermos "priming" technique prior to putting said beverage in it will stay hot for a bit longer as well.  The construction seems robust enough for my outdoor adventures.
3215942
This is a great little thermos - but it's definitely LITTLE... it holds a decent size cup of coffee or about as much as a small water bottle, but that's it.  The benefit is that it fits easily in a tote, backpack or lunch box, which is how my nephew uses it, but it's not an "all-day" water bottle, since you'd have to refill it every hour or so.

The lid(s) is(are) tight-fitting, it has an inner "lid" with perforations (holes) so your ice doesn't smack you in the mouth, and both the metal body and plastic and silicone on the top are high quality and solid.  The finish on the metal body is smooth and nice looking, BUT the color is definitely NOT gold... it's clearly bronze.  Not a bad thing, but if you're expecting bright gold (as pictured) you may be disappointed as this is darker, warmer and more "antique" looking.
1988199
I travel  to  work and  have several cups similar to this.  The  slim  cruiser I  chose  due  to the  shape and  size. I needed a  narrow  bottom  for  certain  cup holders.  The  cup  looks  very  nice.  The  cup  handles well and  the lid is  a great  fit.  I  just  do not think  it  keeps the  beverages as  cold as  some  other  brands  do.  I  questioned this  more than  once and decided  to  fill  it with  cold  coffee and  ice  today  to see if the ice  melted down  and  the coffee  stayed  cold....Ice melted and  coffee  was  chilled but  not  cold.  This was over a  4  hour  period ,  I  traveled  to work and  then was  inside  an  air conditioned office.  80  some  degree  days  here  and  not yet  very  hot  for the  summer!
1963963
Super durable and has pretty decent insulation. Not quite that of a thermos but the inside cylinder protects the contents from the Hot/cold outside temps for a decent amount of time.
4416400
One thing that separates this product from others that are similar is the fact that it is vacuum insulated.  This allows it to keep drinks cold during the hot summer day (hot drinks are not recommended).  In addition, it has a one-touch spigot system that allows you to hold the bottle in one hand, press the button with your index finger, and get a drink WITHOUT putting your lips on the bottle.  I like that because it makes sharing much less uncomfortable with regard to germs, etc.

The only reason for the four stars is that it's not really designed for hot drinks.  I have no idea why, perhaps they don't want you to burn yourself, or the plastic won't hold up to hot liquids, or what.  But I have a Thermos for that, so overall not a really big deal.  It seems very durable.