Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 20oz, Gunmetal

I just figured out that I’ve had this mug for 8 years and it still works perfectly. It’s skinny enough to fit in any cupholder, though it’s tall so not the cupholders under the dash. It still keeps drinks hot/cold AAAAALLLLLL day long. The paint has flaked off in some places but not horribly. It never leaks. Ever. It’s been sideways in the bottom of many bags and backpacks and I never have to worry about it. It’s so large I can use it as a thermos and get 2.5 cups of coffee out of it throughout the work day. I’ve also used it as a water bottle while hiking and had cold water the whole hike. And when I clean it, the mouth is wide enough to get a brush all the way down to the bottom for scrubbing. This is a good cup.

I almost didn't buy this Contigo mug. My previous Contigo West Loop autoseal mug developed a funky mold in the lid from creamer getting trapped in the complex closing mechanism (I'm not someone who lets dirty dishes sit. I washed/rinsed the mug everyday but I obviously wasn't getting the lid properly cleaned. It was so nasty. I've included a picture so you can see for yourself all of the places that need to be cleaned on the West Loop versus the simplicity of the Byron lid.) After my Contigo failure, I went with a Thermos brand hydration bottle, but then it voluntarily opened its lid on its own all throughout my bag... the bag containing my (now-dead) MacBook. Back to the drawing board for a new mug for me because I don't trust the Thermos, and no more putting my coffee mug into my laptop bag. I looked closely at this Byron mug before I bought it and saw that the company redesigned their lids. Thankfully, you can get at all the parts to clean this Byron snap seal's improved lid. The difference between this Byron model and the West Loop autoseal model is that you have to constantly push the button in while drinking the West Loop model, making it spill proof. This Byron mug has a thing you flip to drink and then flip back to close it. It definitely takes some force to open it. I can't get the lid to open/close unless it's on the mug and my hands can't be wet. Another difference versus the West Loop versus the Byron is that the Byron stays open till you close it. For clumsy folks, this Byron mug may not be your best bet. You can tip your mug over while the lid is open and make a mess - ask me how I know ;) On the plus side, since this Byron one is so tight, I've never had this it open itself on its own on me like a Thermos one did. These Contigo mugs should be hand washed (the lids not soaked for a long time) and rinsed really well. On my previous Contigo lid, it absorbed the taste of dish detergent not too long after I got it because I soaked it too long in the soap. Yuck, yuck, yuck. That was a terrible surprise to start my workday one day. I had to work to get the soap taste eliminated - took a lot of soaking in baking soda to get it gone. Although it says you can, I wouldn't advise putting the lids in the dishwasher because it may develop a funky taste from your detergent. Also don't put the bottle itself in - if you buy a colored one, the paint will come off the outside in the dishwasher. Even though I hand wash, I chose to go with the gunmetal so if I banged this mug into things (ok, when I bang this mug into things), it won't have spots where the color is removed. This mug keeps drinks scalding hot for a half hour or so and very warm for hours. If you want to drink right from the mug relatively soon after filling it, I'd advise leaving the lid off of it for a few minutes after you make it. It stays cold even longer than things stay hot, and doesn't leave sweat rings. To make the hot or cold last for even longer, you can preheat or precool the mug by placing boiling water or ice cold water in and letting sit a few minutes before adding your beverage. All in all, I'm very happy with this new improved mug. There are pros and cons to the Byron versus West Loop but I'd rather be sure I'm drinking out of a clean lid with the Byron and remember to close my lid when I'm not taking a sip.

These mugs are amazing! We've purchased several of the autoseal contigo's previously and loved those so thought I would give this one a try mainly due to it's larger size and lower price tag. I would say that it might have a slight edge on the autoseal version when it comes to utility (size, comfort in-hand, and the rubber grip) but is not as convenient for single hand operation. In our experience the button's on the autoseal contigo's can break over time. The snapseal's top feels a bit more rugged when opening and as someone who tends to be a big heavy handed, this is a good thing! I also find it edges the autoseal in maintaining a consistent temperature. On a given day I leave the house at 8am and after a 45 minute commute it's sometimes still too hot to drink when I get to the office. On several occasions I haven't had time to drink it until noon or even after and it will be the perfect temperature...not too hot, not too cold. Speaking of, it works even better on cold drinks. Since it's summer time now, I've started drinking iced tea. I can go the better part of the day and still have ice cubes going strong in the mug. Went to see a movie the other day and I left it sitting in the cupholder (about 80 degrees outside) without the top on. By the end of the movie still had ice cubes. All this to say it's an excellent mug and an absolute steal at this price point. There are a few minor issues that may not be an issue for everyone. It is a large mug and if you have small cupholders or if they have removable inserts, you may have a little trouble getting them to fit. Both of our vehicles aren't an issues although I have walked into the office and noticed the rubber cupbolder insert decided to tag along on the bottom of the mug. Another issue is more of an annoyance and that when you open the top it tends to spray a mist of whatever you are drinking onto your hand. If the contents are under pressure from very hot liquid then sometimes it's a little worse. Nothing alarming but it can be annoying especially if someone is sitting next to you. To avoid this I make sure to relieve the pressure right after pouring and securing the lid. All in all this mug is an excellent buy and I will be purchasing more in the future. You won't be disappointed!

I've always been a huge fan of Contigo products and this travel mug is no exception. It's highly durable and looks great. I've seen some other reviews saying that the seal is too tight and hard to open, which leads me to think that some mugs end up with a tighter seal than others. I find it easy to open with one hand and it is still completely leak free when closed. I bought the 20oz and I wasn't sure it would be big enough, but the product picture makes it look smaller than it is. It fits at least an extra large coffee. It keeps coffee incredibly hot for an extremely long time. I'd been throwing away lots of coffee recently because I tend to sip away at it slowly so it always got cold halfway through the mug. Definitely not having that problem anymore! It stays piping hot for at least four or five hours and is still more than warm for hours after that. If you have a mouth that's sensitive to temperature extremes (like me) I'd recommend trying to leave the lid off for a minute or two after filling it up. I've scalded my mouth a couple times because it keeps stuff so incredibly hot. Another nice bonus is that the outside of the mug doesn't change temperature at all. The only teeny downside is that it can be a bit tricky to clean. I have small hands and there's no way I could get into the mug with a sponge as it is quite narrow. I have a great dish brush so it doesn't bother me but just something aware of for people who prefer to use a sponge for dishes.

LOVE THIS !!! I never leave the house with out it!! I commute approx. 45 min to work so sip all the way. I am a cold bev person, not hot. I put ice it in in the morning and top with H2O.... my ice will stay all day, unless I add a room temp drink - but as long as I am topping up with cold, my ice is good until at least supper time. Cant say enough how much I love this mug - hubby says all I need I life is my phone (carries my id and $cards) my ipad to read and this mug - and I would ditch everything else - these are my essentials. I would recommend Contigo to anyone - the double stainless really works for keeping your temp as you like it - the seal NEVER leaks, it doesn't condensate on your desk/table and it holds lots of ice plus any can of soda you may like - or a full water bottle.

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Recieved in perfect condition. My first contigo purchase was from canada and i am using it since 4 years. IT IS PERFECT. I was scepticle abt buying from amazon india but i took a chance and they r original contigo mugs. As for the brand, their mugs are PERFECT. No leak. Keeps hot/cold. Easy to use, easy to clean. Fits in purse. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Excellent value for $$$ Works as described keeping coffee hot for several hours - I’ve never had coffee last 7hours to see if the 7 hours is true but definitely for a couple of hours. Easy to clean and great that it had a lifetime warranty. Would buy again.