poolside – cspierdowis' Product Review Blog https://cspierdowis.com Sun, 23 Oct 2016 03:55:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9 83694181 Time for a cold one. – Buy Chiefs’ Stainless Steel Beer Bottle Koozie Insulator Twin Pack https://cspierdowis.com/time-for-a-cold-one-buy-chiefs-stainless-steel-beer-bottle-koozie-insulator-twin-pack/ https://cspierdowis.com/time-for-a-cold-one-buy-chiefs-stainless-steel-beer-bottle-koozie-insulator-twin-pack/#respond Fri, 12 Aug 2016 01:37:39 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=5011  

We have become fans of the stainless steel tumblers on the market, and use them daily. Stainless Steel is such a durable material. It does not rust. It does not naturally harbor fungus, bacteria, and mold. That is why its’ the material of choice in professional kitchens. I am so happy to see the market expanding. If we buy specialty drinks or beer, they normally come in glass bottles. Drinks taste pretty darn good out of the glass bottles too. So, we were very happy to see this set. It is fantastic. Just unscrew the bottom of the container, and slide your bottle in, and close it up. This set is amazing. It has a screw top for the top to keep out nature debris, and bugs, and then the bottom opening, to place your drink into it. This set is a 2 pack. In it you get: 2 Stainless Steel Bottle Holders, 2 Stainless Steel Bottle Openers, and 2 Neoprene bottle sleeves, along with an ebook on brewing beer. You really can’t beat it. The beer bottle holders will hold most 12oz bottles, so you don’t have to drink beer to use these.

Here is a list of some beers the company says fit these stainless koozies:

Angry Orchard Hard Cider

Avery

Ballast Point

Bass

Becks

 Bells

 Big Sky

Black Diamond

Boulder

Breckenridge

 Bud Light

 Bud Light Lime

 Bud Light Platinum

 Bud Light Aluminum

 Budweiser

 Coors

 Coors Light

Dogfish Head

DuClaw

Fosters

 Goose Island

Gordon Biersch

 Harpoon

 Heineken

Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer

Johnny Appleseed Cider

 Kirin

 Michelob Light

 Michelob Ultra

 Miller Genuine Draft

Miller High Life

 Miller Lite

Pepsi Glass Bottle

 Redd’s Apple Ale

Samuel Adams

Shiner Bock

Yuengling

These koozies are insulated. They have a neoprene liner, and the bottom cap, also has a neoprene liner in it. This also helps keep the bottle seated, quietly in the koozie. I love that they added a neoprene external sleeve, to put the stainless bottle holder in. Each neoprene sleeve has a stainless steel bottle opener attached to it too. This is the ultimate holder for parties/bbqs outside in the summer. This set up definitely helps keep your drink colder, longer! I had an unopened bottle stay cold for 10 hours in this set up. And that external holder, makes it so easy to hold onto them as well. Since they attached the bottle opener to the holder, you also always have that handy as well. It really is a well thought out set. So far, I haven’t noticed any problems with the threading on the bottom opening. Could they improve on it, yes they can. But, it is working well so far. Otherwise, I have no complaints. It’s a great, and highly useful set. Perfect for gift giving.

(The Corona bottle is a little too tall for the Koozie. It fits, but the screw on top does not.)

I received this, at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Buy Chiefs’ Stainless Steel Beer Bottle Koozie Insulator Twin Pack + Two Bottle Openers + Two Bonus Insulated Bags + E-Book + Gift Box. Pack of 2.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ7D9IC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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A formidable opponent in the tumbler industry. – Greatness Lines’ 30 oz. Tumblers Value Pack. https://cspierdowis.com/a-formidable-opponent-in-the-tumbler-industry-greatness-lines-30-oz-tumblers-value-pack/ https://cspierdowis.com/a-formidable-opponent-in-the-tumbler-industry-greatness-lines-30-oz-tumblers-value-pack/#respond Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:42:00 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=4765  

Here is another cup that has entered the Stainless tumbler arena. I like how strong it came out to the market. It arrived with all the bells and whistles. I have the original 30oz Yeti Tumbler, and I love it. We also have quite a few of the competitors now, lol. Let me tell you, I compare them all to the Yeti, and against each other. I am very picky now, and demand that my ice not melt quickly. I always have a glass filled to the top with ice, and then I add my drink. With my constant anaphylactic reactions, I always have a swollen and raw throat. An icy drink all day, and I mean 24/7, really helps. So, I do not hold back if the cup doesn’t live up to my expectations. I am very, very happy to say, that this cup does indeed, keep my ice, ice, for a long time. I can take my cup, fill it with ice to the top, pour in room temperature soda, and then sip on it, like I usually do. When I go to refill it, I only have to add a couple cubes to keep it filled to the top with ice, lol. The cup measures out at 4” in diameter, at the top, and 8” tall to the top of the lid. It is just slightly more narrow at the top than my Yeti. I have a black carry handle, and it fits this tumbler by Greatness Line, but it just fits. It slides up to almost the top of the cup. But, the accessory is still quite usable and I am using it. Leaving my cup sit over night with ice and water, I still had a lot of ice left in the cup in the morning. It really works like my Yeti, so I am very happy with it. It’s made well. The tops seal very well. I love the straw and extra top that come with the cup. The stainless steel straw is thick and durable and long enough to really fit the cup. The diameter is large enough too, for a smoothie. The You can never really feel the temp of the drink inside of it, when holding it. It is always a comfortable temperature to hold. It is made out of 18/8 stainless steel. It will fit into my cup holders in my Honda. I’m sure due to the size, it might not fit into some. I have large cup holders in mine, fortunately. I really like everything about this complete set. You really can’t beat the price it’s at. Currently it’s at $19.95 for everything, which is great. It’s a formidable opponent in the tumbler arena.

I received this at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Greatness Lines’ 30 oz. Tumblers Value Pack with 2 Lids and Extra Stainless Steel Straw.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H42XZDU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Still fits your cup holders. – GLO Handle For 30 Oz YETI Rambler and more. https://cspierdowis.com/still-fits-your-cup-holders-glo-handle-for-30-oz-yeti-rambler-and-more/ https://cspierdowis.com/still-fits-your-cup-holders-glo-handle-for-30-oz-yeti-rambler-and-more/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:38:29 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=4339

Ironically, I recently had the chance to review a handle for my 30oz Yeti tumbler. When this one from Grab Life Outdoors on Amazon, came up, I was highly intrigued, and highly skeptical. This handle has no bottom support for the handle itself. I thought, no way is this going to work well. No way would it not be bendy. Well, let me tell you what, this handle proved me wrong 100%. Kudos to the handle. This is one tough and ridged handle. It has not even flexed on me. They made this tumbler handle out of BPA free, food grade Nylon. I do have kitchen cooking tools made out of that material as well. And they really have held up.  So, I am very familiar with it. This handle is easy to clean and keep clean. It really doesn’t show any fingerprints. It stays a consistent temperature and has always been comfortable to hold and use. It’s easy to grasp onto as well. You do not need a large hand to hold onto it comfortable. On the flip side, a larger man’s hand still has a comfortable grip on it as well. What I really like about this style of tumbler handle, is that I can still use it on the go in my car’s cup holders. They are pretty deep, and the double wrap around style handle needs to come off before placing my cup in the cup holder. If you have strength issues and already struggle with the 30oz Yeti when it’s full, this handle does add a little bit of weight to it. In case that is a concern for you. On the upside of that, the grip on the actual cup is easier with the handle on it, so that may make this still beneficial for you. I love how durable it is. Once you slide it onto your cup, and lift your cup up with it, it really holds in place well. It does not slide down at all. I always fill my cup to the top with ice, and then add my beverage. So, even fully weighted with liquid and ice, the handle stands true. You can run it through the dishwasher, however, I hand wash everything anyhow. I am very comfortable recommending this product. It’s a great benefit to the cup.

I received this in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – GLO Handle For 30 Oz YETI Rambler Tumblers, RTIC, SIC Cup, Ozark Trail And More.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CN1F70Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Makes it easy to carry your tumbler. – K3 Brands’ 30 Ounce Yeti Tumbler Handle. https://cspierdowis.com/makes-it-easy-to-carry-your-tumbler-k3-brands-30-ounce-yeti-tumbler-handle/ https://cspierdowis.com/makes-it-easy-to-carry-your-tumbler-k3-brands-30-ounce-yeti-tumbler-handle/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:19:24 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=4335

My mom and I use our 30oz Yeti Tumblers every day. She had a handle like this for her Tervis, so she was so happy to see this handle for the Yeti. This handle is from K3Brands on Amazon. It is made to fit the 30oz Yeti Tumbler, and their competitors as well. It fits like a glove too. Just slide you cup into it, and it holds on perfectly. It doesn’t slide down at all when you place your cup down on the table. It does make it easier to grab and go. You can actually carry more things since you have a firmer hold on your cup. It may sound weird, lol, but it’s true. The handle is made out of a thick, black plastic. This plastic is a “Food Grade Polypropylene”. The handle does not bend on you at all. It is a very sturdy, and reliable handle which is a great relief. I know I do not want to spill my icy drink all over me. I always have a glass full of ice, and a nice cool beverage. My mom always has her large ice coffee with her. We discovered that this handle does add a little weight to the lot, but not enough to make it too cumbersome; even for an older person like my mom. She even has some arthritis in her hands. The handle does make it easier to carry. The handle does not bend under the weight. It’s just very reliable and sturdy. It’s really easy to keep clean as well. The material doesn’t show fingerprints. It seems to always look nice and clean. I am very happy to see that it is just as useful as I hoped it would be.

I received this at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – K3 Brands’ 30 Ounce Yeti Tumbler Handle.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCPAW1I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Another great tumbler. – Simple Modern Vacuum Insulated 30oz Stainless Steel Tumbler. https://cspierdowis.com/another-great-tumbler-simple-modern-vacuum-insulated-30oz-stainless-steel-tumbler/ https://cspierdowis.com/another-great-tumbler-simple-modern-vacuum-insulated-30oz-stainless-steel-tumbler/#respond Tue, 31 May 2016 20:58:09 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=4159  

Let me tell you, we had been converted Tervis people. Then, my son moved us over to the Yeti stainless cups. We have officially been converted over to the Yeti side, lol. I have tried other competitor brands, but this is my first 30oz competitor cup. I use my 30oz Yeti every day! I just love it. So, I was very, very curious and excited about testing out this competitor. I love the challenge. This mug looks just like my Yeti. It has a smaller bottom area, so it can fit in my car cup holder. I will not use a cup, if it doesn’t fit in my car. My throat swells shut all of the time due to numerous life threatening allergies. My throat is always swollen and sore. I always have a cup fully of an icy drink to sip on, 24/7. My throat wakes me up during the night, and I sip on the icy drink. It really helps. So, it is very important to me that my cup can keep my drink cold for an extended period of time. I did an ice test on this cup first thing. I filled it to the top with ice, and then placed the top on. The top has silicone rings around it, and it creates a great seal. Mind you, there is a drinking hole in the lid. You can fit a narrow straw through this. I have thin stainless steel straws that we use with these cups. After 25 hours, there was actually still some ice left in the cup. It performs as well as my Yeti, which makes me very happy!!!! It even comes in 8 different color choices, for no additional cost. It is made out of 18/8 stainless steel, and has the double wall construction. It is toxin free, chemical free, and safe to drink both hot and cold liquids out of it. My husband took his coffee to work with him. He had a 3 hour drive to the office, too. He is very happy with how this cup is performing with hot liquids. The double wall construction is great. I wouldn’t have it any other way. The cup never sweats. It is comfortable to both hold and drink out of this cup. You can put steamy hot coffee right from the Kuerig in here, and not feel the heat through the cup. We haven’t been able to find any negatives with this cup. It has held its own against our Yeti. Enjoy.

(The 2nd picture here is after 12 hours of being in the cup.)

30oz tumbler 8

(This last photo was after 25 hours of being in the cup.)

I was afforded the opportunity to review this product, at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.: Simple Modern Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler – Double Walled Travel Mug – – 30oz.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Modern-Insulated-Stainless-Tumbler/dp/B01AINHTH0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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Wine, I think I will. – Jokel Product’s Foldable wine bottle set. https://cspierdowis.com/wine-i-think-i-will-jokel-products-foldable-wine-bottle-set/ https://cspierdowis.com/wine-i-think-i-will-jokel-products-foldable-wine-bottle-set/#respond Wed, 04 May 2016 03:49:46 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=3903

My husband and I do enjoy a glass of wine now and then. We happen to be on vacation currently, and brought our Jokel Foldable wine bottle set with us. This set consists of two 750ml flasks, 1 bartenders tool and a collapsible funnel. It is the neatest set. The two flasks are made out of food grade plastics with no BPA in it. The tops twist off and on, so they are easy to operate. The center is clear so you can see exactly what you have left. The funnel that comes with it has to be the coolest funnel I have ever seen and used. It cracks me up, that it’s collapsible. How handy is that. It is s portable and easy to store this way. I am not sure what the funnel is made out of. It feels like silicone to me. I love that the wine flasks are non-breakable. They seal very well too. We are able to lie them in the smaller fridge in our room with no concern. You can carry them to the beach, RV’s, camping, friends home, etc.., and you don’t have to worry about breaking a bottle. If you have parties’ poolside, these are perfect for that. No worries about broken glass with these. The bartenders tool is pretty great. The corkscrew works perfectly, and makes opening a wine bottle quite easy. There is a bottle opener for beer bottles on the handle. There is even a small knife blade to cut the foil with, and more. You could slice your limes with it if needed. I have used wine flasks in the past, but I love this complete set. I will use that funnel a lot, and not just for wine, lol. As far as using these for vacation, they are perfect and we couldn’t be happier.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Jokel Product’s Foldable wine bottle – 2 Pack plastic reusable collapsible 750ml wine flasks includes easy-pour funnel & bartender’s corkscrew bottle opener, for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Foldable-wine-bottle-collapsible-bartenders/dp/B01AHWYBAK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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Performs like my Yeti! – Kryogear’s KRYO KUP – 20oz Tumbler Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug. https://cspierdowis.com/performs-like-my-yeti-kryogears-kryo-kup-20oz-tumbler-vacuum-insulated-stainless-steel-travel-mug/ https://cspierdowis.com/performs-like-my-yeti-kryogears-kryo-kup-20oz-tumbler-vacuum-insulated-stainless-steel-travel-mug/#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2016 05:31:12 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=3818

I am a big fan of these new double walled stainless steel cups. We have the name brand one, Yeti, already. I was excited to compare the two. I like a challenge. This particular cup is by Kryogear on Amazon, and it is the 20oz version. They have the name Kryo nicely etched on the side of the cup. That is literally the only difference between the Kryo cup and the Yeti cup. My cup came with 1 lid and 1 stainless steel straw. It is supposed to come with two lids, but that was of no concern to me, so I never said anything. If that happens to you, you can request the 2nd lid. This cup is made out of 18/8 stainless steel. It is thick and durable. I love stainless. It doesn’t naturally harbor fungus, bacteria, or mold. The lid has a great seal on it and works perfectly. I placed ice in the cup, and after 12 hours of sitting in my living room/kitchen combo space, it had melted approx.. only a 1/6th of the way. I was very impressed indeed. It matches up to the Yeti perfectly. This cup is comfortable to hold when it’s full of ice. Since it is made with a double wall of stainless, hot drinks stay hot longer as well, and is just as comfortable to hold. We love using our cups like this one. I always keep a drink on hand with a ton of ice, even when I go out. I suffer from frequent anaphylactic reactions, and my throat is always sore and swollen. I have to have an icy drink with me. I can rely on this cup to even stay icy throughout the night! I can’t express how important this is to me. I love how they include the straw with the cup. It’s great for those who don’t have a supply on hand already. I love using our stainless straws. Yet again, no chemical worries. With this set up there will be no chemicals leaching into your drinks. This company even offers a lifetime guarantee! I am very comfortable recommending this product. It’s pretty top notch!

I was afforded the opportunity to review Kryogear’s KRYO KUP – 20oz Tumbler Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug With Regular Lid + 20oz Tumbler Replacement Lid + Stainless Steel Drinking Straw, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this awesome cup, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/KRYO%C2%B0-KUP-Insulated-Stainless-Replacement/dp/B01DS8RZU8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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