Ditch the Quencher: People are loving these Stanley cup alternatives

Stanley Quenchers, the giant 40 ounce tumblers you’ve seen everywhere, are worth their hefty $45 price tag, if you ask us. They keep drinks cold all day and come in many attractive color options. But a $45 bottle of water isn’t in everyone’s budget.

If you want to ditch single-use plastic and switch to a reusable water bottle that suits your finances and lifestyle, keep reading. We’ve found Stanley Cup lookalikes that cost less and will give you a similar drinking experience. We also found some tumblers you might like more than Stanley because of their lead-free construction. (Stanley mugs use a small lead bead to seal their steel layers and create double-walled vacuum insulation. This bead does not come into contact with your drink.)

These Stanley Quencher alternatives from Amazon and Walmart come in a variety of bright colors, feature handles and straws, and are designed to fit in cup holders despite their large size. These customer-favorite tumblers all have a four-star rating or higher and include tons of positive reviews, praising the tumblers’ ability to keep drinks at the desired temperature.

Hydroflask All Around Travel Tumbler (40 oz.)

The 40-ounce Hydroflask All Around Travel Tumbler, available in 14 colors, is $5 less than Stanley. Its double-walled, vacuum-insulated interior keeps drinks cold for as long as a Quencher will. Some reviewers prefer the Hydroflask tumbler thanks to its lead-free design and spill-proof lid—it will retain water, even if the cup tips over.

“Excellent quality from Hydroflask, as always,” says one reviewer. “Not only is it lead-free, it doesn’t spill everywhere when knocked over like the Stanley.”

Another reason to love Hydroflask? You have the option to customize the color of your cup for $5 more, choosing different options for the cup, lid and reusable straw. For an even more personalized tumbler, you can add an engraving ($6).

Simple Modern Tumbler with Handle (40 oz.)

This Stanley lookalike keeps drinks hot and cold for hours and has a leak-resistant lid. Find this tumbler in 27 colors and prints.

The Simple Modern Tumbler with Handle has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon from over 29,000 reviews.

“Discovering this hydration masterpiece, it was as if the universe aligned to provide me with the perfect vessel for my sacred mission of optimal hydration,” says one enthusiastic Amazon customer. “This tumbler has become my faithful companion, ensuring that each sip is a refreshing step toward hydrological enlightenment.”

Ozark Trail Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler (40 oz)

This very affordable tumbler keeps your drinks cold for up to 25 hours and hot for up to six hours. Its lid has two openings: one for a straw and another wider opening for drinking. Its lid is splash-proof. This tumbler is backed by a lifetime warranty.

The Ozark Trail Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler has a 4.6 star rating on Walmart. One reviewer wrote: “I bought several of these because I love them so much and my family keeps stealing them! They keep the ice frozen for days and my drink is always ice cold. Much better than a Stanley and much more affordable!! Currently I have two more in my cart for purchase!”

Maars Charger Insulated Travel Tumbler with Handle (40 oz)

This insulated tumbler is available in a range of color and texture options. Find tumblers in ombre and solid colors, as well as tumblers with a “soft touch” finish. There are 13 options in total. This 4.4 star rated tumbler can keep your drinks hot and cold.

“I was given this mug for my birthday,” says one Amazon customer. “It holds 40 ounces, fits in the cup holder, doesn’t sweat, the outside doesn’t get cold, it keeps ice for at least two days and is constantly in my hand. I use it all day, every the days with my frozen drinks I dropped it off my desk at least three times – not even a scratch.

Coffee Mug with Handle (40 oz)

This colorful mug keeps drinks cold for up to nine hours and hot drinks, like coffee or tea, hot for up to six hours. Its waterproof lid has an opening for a straw and another for sipping.

The Coffee Mug with Handle has a 4.4 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer wrote: “Keeps ice for over 12 hours,” said one Amazon customer. “I love it, the quality is great and it fits in the car cup holder.”

Yeti Rambler Tumbler (42 oz.)

When it comes to water bottles, the name Yeti is almost as trendy as Stanley. The brand’s colorful insulated cups are a hit with CBS Essentials readers.

Reviewers rave about how the Yeti tumblers maintain their temperature all day long. “I left the ice cubes for two days and they kept very well,” says one of them.

Yeti Ramblers are dishwasher safe. Although the tumbler can be used for hot and cold drinks, the included BPA-free Rambler straw lid cannot. Instead, you’ll want to add a $10 MagSlider lid for use with hot drinks.

Yeti Rambler tumblers come in four main colors, with five special edition colors currently available, including the newest color, Great Wave Blue. Personalization is available for an additional fee.