Does HydroFlask’s New All Around Travel Tumbler Stand Up to Stanley?

Reusable water bottles are having a moment, and I’ve never been more prepared. As someone who drinks a metric ton of water every day, hydrating in an eco-friendly way is important to me. I’ve tried all the usual suspects when it comes to reusable water bottles: Stanley, Yeti and HydrateSpark! included. However, the brand I keep coming back to is HydroFlask. Their leakproof tumblers and stylish beer koozies are my favorite summer essentials.

Recently, HydroFlask made headlines with its newest release, a direct competitor to the trending Stanley Flowstate tumbler. Between the double-wall insulation that keeps drink temperatures controlled for hours and an attractive powder finish, I’m already hooked. Here’s what I thought upon testing this newest addition to the brand’s drinkware and cooler lineup, the HydroFlask All Around Travel Tumbler.

What is the HydroFlask All Around Travel Tumbler?

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The HydroFlask All Around Travel Tumbler is HydroFlask’s newest travel tumbler. This large and in-charge cup keeps drink temperature consistent for hours, offers an easy-grip ergonomic handle and fits in most standard-sized cup holders. Fill it early in the day and enjoy iced water throughout your entire work shift. When there are fewer refills needed, folks tend to drink more water overall—what’s not to love about that?

While the HydroFlask All Around Travel Tumbler is the brand’s latest buzz-worthy addition to their collection, there are tons of cool finds on their site. Like Stanley’s Outside In collection, HydroFlask offers an assortment of non-tumbler kitchenware and coolers on the site. Some of my favorite finds include their Cut and Serve platter and attractive Carry Out soft cooler.

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Pros

• Large 40-ounce and smaller 32-ounce sizes
• Flexible straw
• Sturdy handle
• Fits into most standard-size cup holders
• Several colors to pick from
• Regulates temperature for hours
• Durable powder coating for chip and scratch-free colors
• Lifetime warranty

Cons

• Pricey
• A bit heavy

How We Tested It

Setting up the HydroFlask All Round Tumbler was incredibly simple, as expected. I simply rinsed it with gentle soap and water before filling it with filtered water from my fridge. Once filled, I added a few ice cubes and popped in the lid. Then, I waited.

Three hours later and the ice was still present. Two hours after that, the ice was slightly melted, but still very much there. Verdict? The HydroFlask All Round Tumbler certainly lives up to its claim to keep iced drinks iced for several hours. Win!

Similarly, my morning coffee stayed piping hot throughout my shift, only losing minimal heat somewhere around the six-hour mark. When I had to scoot over to a doctor’s appointment after work, my HydroFlask All Round Tumbler slid securely into my Ford Focus’s cupholder—no jamming or squeezing required.

As a bonus, I once accidentally knocked over my tumbler while working, and at half-full, I didn’t get any leakage. Now that’s a leakproof cup!

What’s the difference between HydroFlask and Stanley?

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With both brands offering similar bottles and styles, shoppers may wonder if there’s a big difference between the two. Stanley’s greatest “pro” over HydroFlask is that they offer nearly three times the number of varieties, colors and sizes. Stanley often does partnerships with other brands, leading to creative collaborations like the Stanley and Pendleton collection.

HydroFlask may not offer all the bells and whistles of Stanley with its assortment of only 10 colors. However, anyone who purchases a HydroFlask won’t regret their purchase. Both bottles look great when sitting on a tailgate table or in a cup holder, and both also assist with keeping our oceans free of plastic.

HydroFlask color coatings are slightly more resistant to chipping and scratches. In my experience, it’s also been more leakproof thanks to the built-in bendy straw and tight-fitting lid. They’re also slightly less pricey than Stanleys, though the All Around Travel Tumbler and Stanley Quencher retail at around the same price.

In a direct comparison of the HydroFlask All Around Travel Tumbler vs. the Stanley Quencher Flowstate Tumbler, there are a few key differences. The lid of the HydroFlask pops in rather than twists, making it a bit more accessible. While the Stanley Quencher has a convertible lid that supports sipping, the All Around Tumbler from HydroFlask doesn’t.

However, HydroFlask does offer a separate lid for sipping available on the site for those who prefer it. It also arrives with a fun leak-free bendy straw. Plus, the 32-ounce size is slightly bigger than Stanley’s 30-ounce counterpart.

Stanley Quenchers recently added personalization options to their site for $10, so it’s easier than ever to add custom text and art to their bottles. HydroFlask also offers personalized engraving services that cost slightly less than Stanley’s options at only $6.

The Bottom Line

Overall, both Stanley and HydroFlask offer seriously durable reusable water bottles, coolers and camping gear. Both of these eco-friendly bottle brands also offer lifetime warranties and stylish choices. I am a HydroFlask girl through and through, but that doesn’t mean that Stanley isn’t a great reusable water bottle.

That said, the HydroFlask is my personal top pick. The simple design, scratch and chip-resistant finish and incredible insulation made a great impression. Plus, I love that there’s an option to snag a slightly smaller 32-ounce tumbler for those who find the 40-ounce size too large.

Pick a side and become a brand snob, or collect a few from each store and draw your own conclusions. Some folks may even decide to skip both brands for a smart water bottle that tracks drinking metrics. Whichever you choose, prepare to change the way you drink water throughout the day. Any bottle that makes it easier to hydrate is a “win” in our book!

Where to Buy the HydroFlask All Around Travel Tumbler

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The HydroFlask tumbler comes in two different sizes, a larger 40-ounce size that retails for $45 and a smaller 32-ounce size that rings up at under $40. Both fit in most standard-sized cupholders and come in a variety of colors.

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