YETI Rambler
Let’s start with a dirt simple, one-size-fits-all item that’s pretty much perfect for any who, a.) Enjoys cold or hot beverages, and b.) Wants their beverage to stay that way for as long as it takes to enjoy it. For this not-so-rare type of individual (who you may not have any other ideas for), we highly recommend the YETI Rambler.
Yes, for travel mug at least, the Rambler is not exactly cheap. But for a Christmas gift, it’s not really all that expensive either. And the fact is that the Rambler, in all honesty, is the highest quality travel mug we’ve ever tested, and that includes some of the offering from some very direct competitors.
Interestingly enough, what sets the Rambler apart isn’t actually the vacuum insulated, no-sweat design of the tumbler itself; it’s the lid. YETI’s MagSlider lid is just extremely well insulated and seals up tighter than a duck’s butt. We wouldn’t go so far is to call it spill-proof, but the lid is substantially better than the imitators.
For $35, the 30oz Rambler is about as nice a travel mug as it gets. Plus, there’s the cachet of owning something that says YETI on the side, if that does anything for them. If you’re shopping for a coffee drinker, the 20oz is ideal. For folks who like to ice it down, we’d suggest the 30oz.
Retail: $35 on Amazon