GoKawiilIt's never more important to stay hydrated than when traveling, but a great reusable mug or bottle serves you long before and after you hop on a plane. Most of us aren't drinking enough water daily -- and, if we're honest, a flimsy bottle we don't actually like using isn't helping.
As someone who logs roughly 30 trips a year, I've become particular about what makes the cut in my carry-on, and Zojirushi's affordable, functional and stylish GoCafe travel mug has earned a permanent spot in my backpack. Insulated, leak-proof, light, and genuinely pleasant to drink from, it's the rare everyday object that quietly changes a habit just by being good at its job.
Zojirushi's stainless-steel mug has Stanley's beat
In addition to traveling regularly, I also write about kitchen appliances and tools, and I don't dole out superlatives when they're not earned. I know from experience that many best lists come down to nuance or personal preference, but not here.
As someone who has touched her lips to many an insulated bottle to gauge how much plastic I'm asked to tolerate to enjoy the liquid inside, I can say without hesitation that Zojirushi's offering is in a class by itself.
It has a sharp design. The thin frame makes it easy to grip and sip. Zojirushi
If the brand sounds familiar but you're not aware of their bottles (since they've not reached the fever pitch of Stanley mug fever), Osaka-based Zojirushi is best known for its well-regarded, sing-songy rice cookers. However, Zojirushi offers a variety of travel mugs, and yes, they are insulated to a degree that you may want to consider using for too-hot coffee that remains too hot for many hours.
Let this be a testament: Despite also receiving many promotional insulated bottles that I could have used for free, when I inadvertently left my Zojirushi behind at an airport once before boarding, I had my finger on the Amazon trigger for its replacement before the plane even took off. (I hope that it's bringing daily joy to whoever found it.)
All the features that make Zojirushi's bottle giftworthy
The delicate sipping mechanism staves off gunk better than others I've tried. Zojirushi
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