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The Master Series thermoses
from Stanley are the epitome
of the perfect Father's Day
gift. These canisters look
badass, feel badass, and
will keep Dad's coffee hot
for literal days. Stanley has
been inventing and designing
thermoses for over 100 years,
so the Master Series comes
with a lot of credibility, not to
mention a lifetime warranty.
The new Master Series comes
in three different sizes—a large
1.4 quart, medium 25-ounce,
and small 18 travel mug. All
share the same durable,
insulating materials and
technology to keep beverages
hot. At the core of the Master
Series is 1.0mm 18/8 stainless
steel and Stanley's Quadvac
technology that creates four
vacuum insulated layers in
every thermos. Even the lids
are steel lined to keep plastics
away from the drinks. Each
of the canisters is covered in a
highly textured black ceramic
coating that feels great to the
touch. All these materials
are dishwasher safe, making
the Master Series easy to
maintain.
The largest of the trio, the
1.4-quart thermos has some
serious weight to it. All that
stainless steel does not come
light. Tipping the scales at
2.9 pounds, it will keep liquids
hot for an unreal 40 hours
plus. A rubber-coated steel
handle adds some much
needed leverage, and a steel-
Master Series by Stanley
lined pour through stopper
means you don't even have to
remove the lid to freshen up
your coffee. Even the cap/cup
is vacuum insulated stainless
steel—to keep your drinks hot
and your hands not—and has
a rubber bottom to keep it
from slipping around.
The 25-ounce thermos
shares a lot of the same
properties with its big brother,
including the steel cup and
pour through stopper. At 2
pounds, however, it's slightly
more manageable and
doesn't require an additional
steel handle. Stanley claims
the middle sibling keeps
beverages hot for 27 hours.
The smallest of the group,
the 18-ounce mug, is meant
2
for travel. It is small enough
to fit in car cup holders, and
its lid features an integrated
loop for clipping to packs or
easily carrying into the shop
with one finger. It's just over
a pound, and will still get
Dad through the whole day,
keeping drinks hot for 12
hours.
If Dad just has to have his
hot beverages, consider
gifting him the thermos to end
all thermoses, the Stanley
Master Series. He won't be
disappointed, and he may
even get a couple of jealous
glances from the other dads
at work.
For more information, visit:
www.stanley-pmi.com
