Contigo West Loop Mugs
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Impossible to spill, and 100-percent leak-proof. Those are pretty bold claims, but they are what Autoseal is all about. Need a leak-proof travel mug to use in the car? Need a spill-proof coffee mug to use at your desk? Need a travel mug that will keep your coffee hot for hours? How about all of the above? Autoseal has you covered. The stainless steel Autoseal mug has a double wall and is vacuum-insulated, ensuring that your hot coffee or other beverages stay that way for hours.
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12:28 am on September 2nd, 2009
1. I drink about 16 to 20 fl oz of coffee a day. Most of the insulated coffee mugs hold only 12 fl oz (or less). This one holds a full 16 fl oz because of its good design — the cover screws to the top of the canister and none of it sits below the level of the rim. This distinguishes it from a product like the Highwave Original Ultimate Travel Mug (which I also own). The Highwave is a good product, but it only holds 12 fl oz (if that). This is because part of the cover for the Highwave sits inside the mug and below the rim, taking up valuable “real estate” that could be used to hold coffee.
2. Although the seal looks like it will not keep tight if the mug is transported into a briefcase or backpack, this is deceptive. I found that the mug did not leak at all when it was tossed about in my messenger bag. Full disclosure: I’ve only had it for a few weeks, so time will tell. But so far, it has withstood lots of jostling.
3. The mug did not keep coffee as hot for as long as the Highwave, but it did keep java hot for several hours, which is more than adequate for my purpose.
4. I take the subway to work and don’t own a car, so I’m not sure whether it will fit in a standard-sized cupholder, but I suspect that the manufacturer’s claim that it will is correct.
5. The shape of the mug, the autoseal function, and the hole for sipping are all great design elements. The shape is ergonomic–it fits my hand and the autoseal button is precisely where it needs to be. There is no danger of spilling it on your shirt when you drink, because you don’t have to tip it high enough for the liquid to clear a “well” in the top of the mug (like the Highwave) — the hole to sip is flush with the top of the cup. And the manufacturer is right — there is no sputtering. Whomever designed this thing did his homework. Plus, it looks cool, no?
I am extremely happy with this purchase.
12:35 am on September 2nd, 2009
My husband called my old car “the cheesemobile,” because I often spilled my white chocolate whole-milk lattes between the seats while driving and couldn’t clean up the mess before it soured and stank. Hot summers in that car were not fun.
My new car is the same color as this beautiful insulated mug, and the car smells fine because the mug works so well. Screw on the lid and your drink is secure – hot or cold. Simply press the button and drink. When you release the button and put the mug down, the drinking port closes tightly. Knock the mug over and the most that will spill (assuming the lid is screwed on securely) is the one drop that might be left in the drinking port. Keep the button pressed until you put the mug back in the cupholder and even that drop probably won’t be there. No levers to forget to close. No lids you need to align, or snap on and wonder if the snap worked.
Because the mug is designed with two-layer construction with an air gap, hot things stay hot, and cold things stay cold for longer than it usually takes to drink the contents.
The steel construction makes this a durable item I expect will last me for years. The sleek design is very attractive and well-proportioned — it fits in most cupholders without being top heavy, and it feels good in my hand.
Even washing the mug can be fun: put a bit of soap and half a cup of really hot water in, close the top tightly, shake vigorously, then point the top away from you into the sink and press the button. Enjoy the dramatic fountain spray! (Just watch for the backsplash, and don’t get burned…)
My one complaint: the blue paint isn’t as durable as the plain brushed steel finish. My husband’s steel version still looks new, while my blue one looks a bit scuffed.
If I ever lose this mug, I’d replace it in a heartbeat.
12:36 am on September 2nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
JUST BUY IT!!
OMG!! I LOVE MY MUG!! I’ve had travel mugs by the dozens and although some were ok, they were JUST- ok. This one is awesome!
1:16 am on September 2nd, 2009
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not so fast – Beware of the chunky black things!
I bought this mug after reading all the great reviews but as far as I am concerned, it is unusable. When it arrived, I opened it up and examined it; right away, I could see it…
1:56 am on September 2nd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
no more spills !!!!
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2:19 am on September 2nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much better than expected.
I own several double SS mugs, including Migo and no name Chinese made products. This one, while made in China, does the best by far at keeping coffee warm.
2:27 am on September 2nd, 2009
I like the mug, it keeps my coffee warm and spill-free. The only reason I’m giving it a 4 instead of a 5 is for something you don’t think about with a sealed mug – it builds up pressure when the air inside warms up. If you pour hot coffee in, I’d suggest you vent the mug a few times in the next 10 minutes, because once the air gets hot and you vent it to drink, it can shoot hot water vapor out the vent. It’s not unsafe, it just makes the mug a little weird. Everything else about it is great, I look the look, and it fits perfectly in my car’s not-huge cupholders.
3:06 am on September 2nd, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointed
I bought this (rather expensive) mug on the belief that it was a perfect seal. Now, approximately four months later, it has begun to leak – not a whole lot as of yet, but I…
3:11 am on September 2nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Contigo AUTOSEAL® Stainless Steel Mug
This is the best mug I have been able to find and I have tried a lot of them. The Extreme Mug is double-wall stainless steel and vacuum-insulated, ensuring that your hot coffee or…
5:00 am on September 2nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
The search is over!
Hands down the best coffee mug I’ve ever tried; and I’ve tried a lot.
Completely leak proof I throw it in my backpack with no worries.
6:21 am on September 2nd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Travel Mug
I, like many here read lots of reviews on this mug before laying down the credit card. I’m happy that I made the choice.
9:17 am on September 2nd, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
Does its job and looks good doin’ it, but…
Pros: It looks great. It is easy to use (both the release and the spout). It keeps the contents hot or cold for a LONG time. It NEVER leaks!
10:47 am on September 2nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT travel mug!
Bought this for my husband to take to work, and will be ordering one for myself very soon! Excellent design, easy to clean, doesn’t spill.