Mugs & cups

After use, cups and drinking vessels should be cleaned as soon as possible to keep them hygienic. Otherwise, pathogens and germs can very quickly get into the cups during outdoor activities and become established there.

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What materials are travel mugs usually made of?

Metal cups naturally have the major advantage that, in an emergency, you can also use them for cooking. However, you should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use in this case! Most models are also available in hard plastic or polycarbonate, and more rarely in porcelain. Besides the area of use, personal preference naturally plays the main role here. In terms of weight, most materials should not differ significantly, although you should expect a bit more weight with porcelain.

What variants are there?

First and foremost, because they are extremely practical, are folding cups. With these, the walls of the vessel collapse when not in use, so the cup takes up hardly any space during transport. They are also often called telescopic cups. In addition to completely normal cups, there are also models with carabiners as handles, which allow them to be attached to the outside of your gear so that no pack volume is used. As a third option, there are cups with lids, which can of course also be used in the car on your daily commute to work, for example.