Thermos Stainless King 16-Ounce Leak- Proof Travel Mug with Handle, Midnight Blue

by Thermos

Product Features

• Ultra-durable travel mug with handle for hot and cold beverages; 16-ounce capacity
• Unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior
• Leak-proof Drinklock sealing lid
• Stays cool to the touch with hot liquids and is condensation-free with cold
• Hand wash only

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.3 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002PY7AYI
• Item model number: SK1000MB4
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,003 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #16 in Kitchen & Dining > Storage & Organization > Commuter Mugs & Tumblers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The ultra-durable, leak-proof Thermos Stainless King travel mug with handle features an unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior, making it a great companion for use in rough-and-tumble situations such as construction sites, delivery work, and more. Offering a 16-ounce capacity, the Stainless King features Thermos' TherMax double wall vacuum insulation that locks in temperature to preserve flavor and freshness--it stays cool to the touch with hot beverages and is condensation-free with cold. The contoured body is comfortable to hold and fits most automobile drink holders. Hand wash only.

Product Description

The Thermos brand is well known as the quality and performance leader in insulated food and beverage products. The Stainless King series creates a new chapter in Thermos' storied history with a modern line that blends our newest technology with a dash of the past. The Stainless King Food Jar has TherMax double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold. The unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior keeps drink cool to the touch with hot liquids and sweat proof with cold liquids. The Leak Proof Mug with handle has a Capacity of 16-ounce/.47L.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Mug - best ever, but Bad handle, September 7, 2010

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CoffeeDrinker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thermos Stainless King 16-Ounce Leak- Proof Travel Mug with Handle, Midnight Blue (Kitchen)

I've owned roughly 15 Coffee mugs over the last 10 years (Contigo, Trudeau, other Thermos, etc.), always searching for one that could keep my daily coffee hot for more than 2 hours. This is by far the best mug I have ever owned.

Pros:
The double-wall insulation keeps the coffee hot for HOURS on end. One trick I learned is that if you put boiling water in the mug for 5-10 Minutes prior to putting your coffee in, it will keep even longer, I'm talking upwards of 8 hours.

This is the 1st mug I've owned that is truly is leak - proof. I sometimes put milk and sugar in with my coffee. When I got this mug, I simply add both in and close it and shake it to stir, and have not had a single spill.

The cover to the mug also comes part in 5 pieces that are easy to disassemble and reassemble. I've had numerous mugs that end up with a bad smell because the top gets coffee or milk trapped in it and festers. This mug let's you take apart the cover and clean it thoroughly.

Cons:
To echo another review, the handle is the only weak point of the mug. I had it for 4 weeks and returned the mug twice because of broken handles, and gave up when the 3rd one broke and took it off. Hoping that Thermos redesigns this mug with a better handle in the future...this is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 stars.

Overall, great mug and despite the handle, will definitely purchase again in the future, highly recommended.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Be extremely careful with handling the handle!, August 31, 2010

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A- One-Day Reversal (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thermos Stainless King 16-Ounce Leak- Proof Travel Mug with Handle, Midnight Blue (Kitchen)

This product keeps it hot or cold for the period it says on the label. It is also leak proof.

Crack in handle happens a lot and its just made of black plastic on outside and hollow inside.That is the weakest part of this item so my rating drops to 3 star. This handle seriously needs some redesign with a stronger handle.

Do not put in a dishwasher since the extreme heat may cause the handle to crack much quicker than you would expect.

Your smartest choice would be to buy the other kind with no handle before you buy this item.
Thermos Stainless King SK1005MB4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Blue

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very high quality, August 4, 2010

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Brian LaShomb "bshomb" (Brooklyn Center, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thermos Stainless King 16-Ounce Leak- Proof Travel Mug with Handle, Midnight Blue (Kitchen)

I picked this up at Target locally, and I too was a little concerned that the handle might be a problem. However after a month of daily use and going into the dishwasher (and getting droped a couple times), it performs great. Keeps things hot for 4-5 hours without a problem. Handle has held up well enough, although if you're concerned, they make a model without a handle. I've also seen models at Target recently in a steel grey color which they call "Smoke".

This is replacing my 10-year old Zojirushi Tuff Road which started to leak from the plastic seal, and this feels better made. I expect it will last a long time.

EDIT: 10/16/11... I've been using this over a year now, and it's been great. The handle has been a non-issue for me. No water has gotten stuck in it from the dishwasher. However, the paint has chipped badly. If I bought another one, I would just get the stainless steel, and mine is currently half blue and half stainless. For that reason I've dropped it down to 4 stars.