I have loved Tervis tumblers since discovering them during a vacation to Sanibel Island Florida one year. They have become my go to idea when I need to find a gift for someone and are pretty much all we drink from at my house. When the folks at Tervis contacted me to see if I might like to try their new 24 ounce water bottle, I didn’t have to think about it very long before agreeing. My favorite feature of Tervis tumblers is their double insulating walls that keep cold liquids cold without sweating. Let’s see if the water bottle performs as well as their tumblers.
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The Tervis double wall insulating plastic mug was invented back in 1946 and they’ve been going strong ever since. They are made of BPA free plastic (including the lid) and are dishwasher and microwave safe.
One of the really cool things about Tervis tumblers, mugs and water bottles is the huge variety of designs to choose from. The designs are actually embroidered patches are that are placed between the two walls of the bottle. I’ve had Tervis tumblers for years now and have never had one of the patches slip or shift position.
The water bottle is 10.4” tall with a 3.4” top and 2.5” bottom that is sized to fit most cup holders and bicycle cages. The sides have a flattened area that provides a nice grip. There are also measurement indicators embossed into the plastic that you can use to aid in mixing two liquids together.
The flip lid for the water bottle screws on securely. I didn’t have any problems with liquids leaking.
The top has two parts. The part that screws on to the top of the bottle and the flip lid that has a rubber lined plastic loop that you can use to attach a carbiner.
The lid flips open by pressing in on the rubber button while pressing up on the latch. The lid fits very tightly, so it does take two hands to pop it open and close. One hand to hold the base and the other to open the lid.
If you open the lid as far as it goes, it will stay open instead of flopping closed on your forehead as you’re trying to take a big drink.
There is a rubber ring inside the lid that helps seal the lid tight to the bottle to prevent leaks.
The info on the Tervis site says that ice cubes can fit in the opening. Unfortunately the ice cubes from my ice maker do not fit. But, if you want to add ice, you can just unscrew the whole lid.
The bottle is easy to clean either by hand or in your dishwasher. Just remember to put the flip lid on the top rack…
During my time using the Tervis water bottle, I’ve found it to be just like other Tervis products. It is made extremely well with no defects, scratches, cracks, etc. It keeps cold drinks cold without annoying condensation dripping from the sides or base. Once you discover Tervis tumblers, I know you’ll want more of the products. Trust me. You should see my cabinets.
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| Price: | $20-$25 depending on design |
| Manufacturer: | Tervis |
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My ice cubes fit great and I love my new Tevis bottle as much as I love their tumblers. I don’t use the button to open mine, just push up on the latch. Seems to work easier/better for mine.
I’m glad I found these in the store a couple of weeks ago.
Love my Tervis tumbler, hate the lid….the one part not covered by warranty.
Anyone know of alternatives to the tumbler lids that shatter when dropped?
@Tech The water bottle lid shattered? Seems very odd given that it’s flexible plastic. Did you drop it from the top of a building? I’d think the bottle itself would shatter way easier than the lid ever would. Also, they sell a replacement flip lids.
CamelBack provides replacement lids for free if you ask nicely enough (but that would pertain to a different product).
Not off a building, just out of my hand to the ground…lid edge hit first and left it with a huge crack with piece missing….
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The lid leaks. I mix powered drink mix with cold water and when you shake it vigourusly it leaks from the lid hinge as well as from the lid rim attached to the bottom.
Follow-up post: I did live chat with Tervis chat line
Britney: Thank you for visiting Tervis today, always full of fun. My goal is to make you smile! Please allow me a moment to research your question and I will be with you momentarily.
Britney: Okay I do apologize for the issue.
Britney: When you place the water bottle lid on the water bottle are you lining the lid’s tab up with the center of the emblem or the measurements on the back side of the tumbler before twisting the lid tight?
SCARNG: lid’s tab? don’t understand tab?
Britney: The portion of the lid you push up on to open the water bottle lid.
SCARNG: so once you tighten down the lid the hinge is above the measurements. No I was not doing that.
Britney: Yes.
SCARNG: I will try that.
Britney: Okay. I would suggest placing the lid on this way to line the threads up properly. The lid should not leak then.
Britney: Okay.
SCARNG: it appears to be working now.
Britney: Great!
SCARNG: thanks!
Britney: You’re welcome.
I too had my lid shatter and break when it hit the ground. Very disappointing. I still use the tumbler with half a lid but it defeats the purpose of being able to shut the lid and to carry it by the loop!
Are there replacement lids anywhere? I did not see them on the website.
@lisa Tervis has the water bottle lids for $6.00. http://www.tervis.com/designs/Accessories/Water-Bottle-Lid/f738f66d24b6fb607615de2f5db802
I’ve used my clear 24oz. water bottle for over 2 months now. Personally, I really like the lid, but I’ve had a problem with it leaking sometimes when I’m drinking from it. After reading the response to scarng I’ll try screwing the lid on both ways to see if this makes a difference or not. If the company knows about this being a problem they should include “How To” instructions with this product.
As for keeping liquids hot or cold, I thought it would do a better job (like a stainless steel thermos). I purchased it as a replacement to an aluminium water bottle that has a screw-on cap.
As for durability, I’ve only used it in my home and have not dropped it….yet.
@Cliff mine is still working well. I’m taking it with me to work everyday. No leaks yet.
Now that I know that all I had to do is screw the cap on so that the hinge is on the side where the ounce numbers are, I’ve had no leaks from it either.
I’m using a re-filled Nestle water bottle now since the Tervis problem is still in effect. I had thought that the suggested “screw-on technique” had conquered the problem yesterday, but during the night while I took a drink I also got a bit wet from water leaking from the cap. Not good. This happened more than once.
I like the cap, but not the leak.
I am thinking of purchasing one of these – been on the search for a water bottle that is leakproof and keeps water cold…. But nowhere can I find info on how long it’ll keep liquid cold… say with ice cubes in it obviously, on a hot day or in a hot car or on the beach (these are the areas I am looking to use the bottle in) – any thoughts from users?
THANKS!
Hi,
I purchased my Tervis WB in April. Even though the rubber seal looks fine and I have the cap screwed-on tight like shown in the photo, it still leaks now & then so I have a paper towel ready. It’s been 80* or so in my room lately where I use the bottle so I normally use 4 or 5 ice cubes and cold filtered water from the tap. It stays cold for around 3 hours. The only reason I still use it is that I really like the flip-top cap that’s easy to drink from. If I ever buy another water bottle I’ll be looking at stainless steel ones.
3-4 hours seems to be the range for me with this one.
I have a Thermos brand aluminum tumbler from Walmart that keeps drinks hot or cold for 6-8 hours…it’s really awesome, but smaller than this Tervis…so I use the Tetvis more for water in the summer and the Thermos for hot tea in the winter.
http://www.thermos.com/products/vacuum-insulated-16-oz-midnight-blue-travel-tumbler.aspx
This is the one I love from Walmart or Target.
The water bottle is the greatest idea ever except that you are going to get a shower down the front of your sort ever day when you use it. No matter how you screw the top on, water pours out from under the latch on the seem where the lid meets the cup. I have has 2 sets of replacements lids and no improvement. I love my Tervis Tumblers and am so disappointed with this product. I even sent some as gifts and have to apologize for the leaking. I am really disappointed at the customer service provied thus far from Tervis Tumbler.
@Jane mine doesn’t do this. Do your lids have a rubber gasket?
I am on my 3rd set of replacement lids from Tervis. No matter which way the lid faces, it leaks. Badly. It is nuts. And, yes, they all have the gaskets in place and have all been hand washed, so they have not been warped in the dish washer. I am using them as cups with just weird threads at the tops, but after paying $25 for a water bottle, I am more than a little disappointed. Since I ordered “customized” bottles with initials on them, they will not refund my money.
Thank you!
This makes me feel a “little” better since mine doesn’t leak all the time. I just keep a paper towel handy…Just in case. And I’ve never put it in the dishwasher either, it’s hand washed, the gasket is just the same as when purchased,no warping,no cuts, etc. (at least visibly as far as I can tell. I haven’t put it under a microscope.) The only liquid I put in it is filtered tap water from a $50.00 KDF85/Coconut Shell GAC Cartridge.
Buyer beware!
Epinions dot com is another place you can give a review of this item.
I don’t doubt some of you have problems with the water bottle, but it has been perfect for me. Never leaked. And I wash it in the dishwasher all the time.
My lid leaked and I searched the web and found this review. I was very disappointed in this product UNTIL I made a discovery in my dish washer. The inner rubber ring around the inside of the lid had come off during a wash cycle. Once I placed the ring back in place – NO MORE LEAKS. Make sure your lids have this ring still installed. If not, check your dishwasher!