CamelBak Forge 16oz Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug - Leakproof & Temperature Control for Coffee, Tea & Drinks - Perfect for Commuting, Office & Outdoor Adventures

You could even call it a coffee mug fetish.It has been a long time since I last succumbed to my lust but when I saw this mug it broke my resistance and I had to have one.I have a large shelf in the pots and pans section of my kitchen cupboards filled with the evidence of my fetish but this mug will never find itself there unless something drastically changes.First the lid. In my opinion, this mug has the most functional and well thought out lid of any mug that I have used. Very simple mechanism. It drinks well. The thing that I like best is the fact that your drink doesn't pass through the mechanism on every sip. Nope. It just goes through the hole and into your mouth. Nor does the mechanism reside inside the mug being bathed in beverage. This also makes for easy cleaning. No hidden parts or dissembling into 5 different pieces to get it clean. It is all exposed after disengaging the valve. I don't feel the need to bleach it 3 times a week to make sure it is clean. If your favorite beverage is full of sugars, dairy, or other such marvelous items, this is huge! Some have stated that it doesn't open wide enough for gulping. I leave it beside my bed at night as a water glass and it keeps up with my water chugging so I don't know what they are getting on about. They may not be opening it fully or something. The loop is very handy when walking out to the car with hands full of lunch, technology must haves, etc. I have read complaints about there being a little liquid left in the lid after sipping. I have trained my self to keep the trigger depressed until the mug is returned to the upright position thereby allowing the backwash to drain into the mug. This has eliminated that problem for me.Then there is the shape. If there is such a thing as an elegant coffee mug this would be it. My only regret is that I bought the black one. I may soon be drawn back into my mug lust to purchase a more colorful version. Something less manly perhaps but maybe purple or green...And the last point. Does it keep it hot? Well, it isn't the best mug I have at keeping my weekend coffee or weekday green tea hot. BUT. The subtle flavor changes in coffee as it cools cannot be enjoyed if the last sip 5 hours into the mug is still hot enough to raise blisters on the roof of your mouth! If my coffee lasts 2 hours in this mug, it has cooled to the same temp as it would in about 15 minutes in a coffee cup. So. I have to give my nod to this mugs thermal qualities as well.My opinion may be swayed by the new love in my life. I hope it is lasting love and not just the latest romantic fling. Maybe that is why I have gone through so many, I just haven't found perfect love.I will be ordering at least one more for myself and may even buy a dozen or so for Christmas gifts to my slurping friends! :)Absolutely love this thing. Sitting next to me now. I've used it nearly every single day since I got it, and it's not leaked once on me. The only time it "leaks" is when I forget to let the top drain out (just hold the trigger down for a second to keep the hole open after you take a sip).Pros:* Very easy to use. Easy one-handed operation was a must for me, and this delivers. Just gotta pull a trigger, no worrying about trying to flip up a nozzle with one hand.* Fits in cupholders. The slim body fits in every normal cupholder I've run across.* Does its job as a thermos well. I've had cold water sit in a flaming hot car for several hours (120-130 F inside), and although the outside of the thermos was too hot to hold, the water inside was still room temperature, if not cooler. Also keeps hot drinks hot basically for an entire work day at an office.* Really easy to fill back up. Most travel bottles and mugs are like this, but just figured I'd throw it in.* Sturdy. I've dropped it a handful of times, a couple of them on concrete. Some of the black paint has worn off, and there's some light chipping on the very hard plastic bottom, but it's still in great working shape.* Ergonomic. The loop on the back is INVALUABLE for holding this along with other things (such as my lunch cooler bag, bible, or whatever else I need to carry in and out of my car). I usually have this hanging on my pinky and all my other stuff in my hand so I can have my other hand free to use my house or car keys. It sounds like a little thing, but since I carry this thing everywhere it's a huge help to be able to not take up a hand to carry this.Cons:* Not a huge con, but it can be a little difficult to clean, due to the narrow inside. You'll need a bottle brush or something similar to clean the inside past rinsing it out. It's solid stainless steel inside though, so no corners or seams for stuff to catch in. Got a rounded bottom too, so not even a corner to accumulate grime. The top you'll need to make sure to pull the trigger to get to all the spots when cleaning.I checked out a lot of travel mugs before getting this one. I wanted something that would keep drinks properly hot for at least a couple of hours, would have a good seal to prevent spillage and would be easy to clean. Having seen or owned other mugs that failed in one way or another I was doubtful there was anything good out there. I saw this product online but thought it looked fiddly; then I saw one at a friend's house and realised that the lid was really clever and worked well. It has been perfect for what I want. The lid has none of the dirt-harbouring nooks and crannies that are present in other mugs. The lid can be put in the dishwasher, but it is so easy to clean that it isn't worth it. The main body of mug has to be hand cleaned, but that's easy. No spills, keeps drinks hot (or cold), and is really well designed. I love it!I am writing this review over 2 years after purchase. This mug is the best I ever had. It does all it is supposed to do. Keeps you drinks hot/ cold, 100% leak proof, easy to operate with one hand. It’s absolutely amazing for when you drive as you can easily trow it on passengers seat, right after drinking without worry it could spill thanks to its auto seal.I definitely recommend itWas looking forward to the flask arriving after spending ages looking for best flask, i can only say it looks good also is easy to use but i was really gutted that it never kept my tea hot for more than an hour, i did pre heat with boiling water before but it made no difference, such a pity as the mug itself was great, returned and got full refund, please dont waste your time if for hot drinks.If you close the lid properly it wont leak. Less mechanisms inside so it is easier to clean than Contigo.I fell out of my bag when cycling and landed on tarmac, a small scratch but no cracks.I would give it 4.5 stars if I could. If you don't pay attention and don't close the lid properly it will leak in your bag. I would recommend to go for non painted option I have as there are plenty of complaints of paint coming off.I already have the silver and blue one which definitely keeps my coffee hot for more than four hours. I bought this just for a colour change and it works perfectly but after it had been in my bag with my blue one the white was scratched really badly and now looks like I've had it a long time and that was after the first time I used it! If you can keep it away from other metal it may be ok as it does what it should but I'd buy the silver and blue as this looks as good as the day I bought it.