# What are the best 1 gallon thermoses for keeping ice? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 26, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819 "2024-07-26T16:08:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/1 "2024-07-26T16:08:19Z")
We just took a 2 day trip, our cheapy Igloo 1 gallon thermos was filled with ice at 9am Wednesday and by 9am Thursday was just cool water. I’ve heard the very expensive Yeti can keep ice for days. Are there any others that aren’t $130? That is a little steep for someone that doesn’t camp or hike. I can go back to refilling the Thermos each morning at the hotel ice machine if I have to. I should have done that yesterday. ETA: I’m seeing some good reviews of Stanley. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/2 "2024-07-26T16:19:11Z")
I have some Stanley cups and a Hydroflask. The Stanley cups have a plastic lid that’s less insulated so they do melt ice faster, but around the house they are more convenient because of the straw; I’ll load them up with ice and fill up water, drink it, fill it up again, etc; the ice melts more because I am adding fresh liquid water than because of time. The Hydroflask is amazingly insulated, it would definitely keep things frozen overnight. I’ve had all of these for years, IIRC we bought a set of Hydroflasks for my wife and me, but she lost hers at some point. The Stanley cups were a gift a couple years back. I just had the handle to my Stanley fall off. I emailed the company and they are shipping me a new one free (Stanley has a lifetime warranty I guess). ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/3 "2024-07-26T16:20:54Z")
How big is the Hydroflask? ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/4 "2024-07-26T16:25:32Z")
I have a Stanley 40 oz mug that is fantastic. I fill it with ice before school, pour at least 2 room temp teas into it over the course of a day and when I get to school the next morning, there is always ice left in the mug. If the rest of their products are that well insulated, go Stanley. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/5 "2024-07-26T16:27:00Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > How big is the Hydroflask? Oh, it looks like they get up to a half gallon. (64oz) Not bad. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/6 "2024-07-26T16:30:59Z")
I’ve liked my RTIC jug. Can’t say I have tested it and maybe there is better but at $50 the price is good for a 1-gallon jug. Seems [popular on Amazon.](https://www.amazon.com/RTIC-Gallon-Graphite-Matte/dp/B07VR25SYC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1SPTLL0IBNOXP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8i3vYIGGJ5ey7_MtvVfkaPOoRQUKcp_M9uMGlz8gU2OboxJLmJEGhNOGHkTHIKMy026Xma0bVkx6tMhmYcare3mUYBIQi4YWJHi8qA1PjEZ_wx4A8TidjNl2_TtfPnUfJKWv-_YaEvwfT5EA16J6feclBRju6x1nCM9ixPF45Q1arq542cCZro9J9upx-mvFPG2BoLu7lBpiVUWb2WKG1rWabQPPr7FPssLV9RcEWWPzEHYWhPjvwQiy0LHyOr90ieyMGDmmKTVgbtI3XvEvqyaba3Mexc_ykru2u013Eho.GjVyE_KvMo9n7gTck2oN2TqdqvoMsVy6gQzWpYS97MM&dib_tag=se&keywords=rtic%2Bone%2Bgallon&qid=1722011336&sprefix=rtic%2Bone%2Bgallon%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-4&th=1) ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/7 "2024-07-26T16:32:44Z")
Here are the sizes they come in: [![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816IhZ9KMjL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg) ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816IhZ9KMjL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg) My wife had the 32 oz one and I had the 40, I believe. She had a lid with a straw (one that pops out, unlike the Stanley which is more like a normal plastic lid with a hole and a regular straw) while I have the normal mouthpiece. The only drawback to these sizes vs the 18 oz is that ours don’t fit in a cupholder in the car (but since the lid closes you don’t _need_ one, the hydro can go on its side without spilling). The smaller Hydro does fit, I believe; but with how much ice I like to stuff into my water cup, I need a bigger cup so I don’t run out of water so fast. The Stanley cups do fit in a cupholder - they’re thick up top but thin out right at the bottom. Which is good, because unlike the Hydroflask, they do spill if tipped over. All the Hydroflask lids are interchangeable. I strongly recommend either a straw or the mouthpiece; otherwise it’s a bit uncomfortable to drink straight from the metal lip of the cup. But I did it for years before I bought the replacement lids. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/8 "2024-07-26T16:34:36Z")
The size is great and the price is cheap, but 24 hours is not really my goal. I’m hoping to find one a little better at keeping ice. Thus far I haven’t seen the RTIC come up high on reviews. But I’m still searching too. * * * * * * I am looking for a large container. No smaller than 64oz. (1/2 Gal) ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/9 "2024-07-26T16:37:07Z")
FWIW the video below shows some ice left after 24-hours but yeah…I think if you want better performance it will cost more (jump to @3:00 in the video): [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/88HRhpcVL4o/hqdefault.jpg "RTIC One Gallon Insulated Jug Review") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88HRhpcVL4o&t=180/) ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/10 "2024-07-26T16:38:07Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > The size is great and the price is cheap, but 24 hours is not really my goal. I’m hoping to find one a little better at keeping ice. When I fill my Hydro all the way up with ice and cold water from the Brita in the fridge, I still have at least some ice the next day. If I’m chugging water and refilling it, the ice goes faster. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/11 "2024-07-26T16:45:55Z")
That makes sense. I tend to use the 1 gallon container to refill thermal cups. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/12 "2024-07-26T16:46:57Z")
For my sons’ band camp, I froze three blocks of ice each in the deep freezer (-15ºF), put them in their gallon jugs, dumped in as much Ice from the regular freezer as would fit, and filled them with refrigerated water. Band Camp ended Wednesday. I finally conjolled them into emptying and cleaning their jugs this morning (amazing what not letting them have their phones will do), and there was some ice left (a chunk about as big as my fist). I stuck my instant read thermometer in one before it was dumped. The water was about 40ºF. Their water jugs are from Coleman. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/13 "2024-07-26T16:50:34Z")
I always liked Coleman, good to know. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/14 "2024-07-26T16:54:21Z")
It is a hassle but you could always buy a few different ones off of Amazon (or a local store) and test them at home and then return the ones you do not like. It’s a lot of fuss but, you know, for science! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/15 "2024-07-26T16:54:24Z")
We have a couple of Yeti mugs that keep coffee hot for a long time. I’m guessing their other products are also good, but expensive (like the OP said). ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/16 "2024-07-26T16:57:11Z")
Without question, their reviews are great. But the price of the 1 gallon Yeti is a little steep for my use. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/17 "2024-07-26T22:47:58Z")
I found a Hydroflask in 1 gallon on Amazon. > **[Amazon.com : Hydro Flask 128 oz. Oasis Water Jug Stainless Steel, Reusable,...](https://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Flask-128-Oasis-Water/dp/B0BWPJ49HG)** > > Amazon.com : Hydro Flask 128 oz. Oasis Water Jug Stainless Steel, Reusable, Vacuum Insulated Leak Proof Cap,Black : Sports & Outdoors ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/18 "2024-07-27T18:37:40Z")
I poured through a lot of reviews and options. I’m pretty sure I’m going with this FIHISS 136oz one in silver. > **[Amazon.com: 136 oz Gallon Insulated Water Bottle with lifting handle and grip...](https://www.amazon.com/Insulated-lifting-Stainless-Camping-Office/dp/B0CJ84F7BZ)** > > Buy 136 oz Gallon Insulated Water Bottle with lifting handle and grip handle -Water Jug Large Stainless Steel Metal Vacuum, Keep Cold 48H Hot 48H, Ideal for Home, Camping, Gym and Office.: Sports Water Bottles - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on... Should keep ice for 2 days and not cost a crazy amount. Only $35.77 instead of $113 or $130. It has some nice features like two different handles and the old school soup bowl lid. * * * * * * The construction of the Coleman’s I saw was lesser. Just insulated and a tendency to leak with a little age if on their side. * * * The Yeti and Hydro Flask are more than I want to spend. I’m not a camper at my age. I couldn’t really find a Stanley 1 gallon for some reason. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819/19 "2024-07-30T16:46:07Z")
Since the OP is answered here is something for fun: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/P6WTg6RGtoA/maxresdefault.jpg "How YETI was invented #shorts") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6WTg6RGtoA)