If you're anything like me, then you'll have already planned out your goals for 2025, and one of them we may share (seeing as you're looking at this page) is to keep hydrated this year. So what better way to kickstart the healthiest version of you, than investing in a high-quality water bottle that will make sure you're sipping all day long? Thought to be the greatest tumbler on the market, the Stanley Cup was the water bottle that went viral in 2023, and was owned by pretty much every influencer on my Instagram feed. While it has been confirmed by many that a Stanley Cup is a great investment, it has come as no surprise that lots of my favourite retailers have emulated the brand's clever sippy cup design for half the price.
Closer's best Stanley Cup alternatives at a glance:
Best Stanley Cup alternative overall: Hydrojug Harvest Berry Traveler , £33 on The Hydrojug
Best popular Stanley Cup alternative: Hydro Flask Double Wall Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler, £28 on John Lewis
Best bestselling Stanley Cup alternative: Contigo Streeterville Tumbler 1200 ml, £29.75 on Amazon
To make sure we're finding you the best Stanley Cup alternatives, I've pinpointed what makes the Stanley Quencher so special. Made from 90% recycled stainless steel and designed with smart vacuum insulation, this sustainable water bottle is proven to keep your water cold for up to 11 hours, and even 2 days when iced. The advanced flow state lid also features a rotating cover with three positions: a straw opening designed to resist splashes while holding the reusable straw in place, a drink opening, and a full-cover top. Plus, it's also dishwasher safe.
Boasting a range of colourways, the Stanley Cup is a hydration must-have, but unfortunately will set you back £45. Seeking out Stanley Cup alternatives that have similar features and a leak-free design has been essential for me when creating this list, so I've made sure to include a host of options that give the Stanley Cup a run for its money, including alternatives from HydroJug, Chilly, YETI, and more. They also make the perfect practical Valentine's Day gift for her this February.
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Best Stanley Cup alternative overall
Hydrojugwww.thehydrojug.com
Similar to the Stanley Quencher with its host of colourways, the Hydrojug Traveler is definitely the model that rivals the Stanley Cup the most. Different to the Quencher, the traveller comes with a flip straw, promising a leak-free experience when using. It also comes with triple wall insulation and is compatible with most cup holders in cars. Not to forget, it comes in three different sizes, as let's be honest the Quencher is huge.
Best popular Stanley Cup alternative
John Lewis
Slightly less capacity than the Stanley Quencher, we think this HydroFlask is one of the most practical sizes on the market. Made with an ergonomic design and thick handle, this water bottle is made for being on the go. The straw is also designed with a clever flexible structure and not to forget, the tumbler is dishwasher safe.
Best bestselling Stanley Cup alternative
AmazonOne of the best leak-proof alternatives available, this Contigo Tumbler claims to keep your drinks cold for up to 29 hours. Its lid is also designed from BPA-free plastic and comes with multi-function options for drinking with or without the straw. All parts of the bottle are also dishwasher safe.
Best highly rated Stanley Cup alternative
AmazonWe're in love with this baby blue colourway from Somerway, and think it's the perfect gift for her. Made from durable, rust-proof, heat-retaining and easy-to-clean stainless steel, this mug is ideal for when travelling and can fit into most cup holders in cars. If you're not keen on baby blue, this tumbler is also available in beige, grey, black, light pink, dark pink, red and white.
Best close Stanley Cup alternative
Chillywww.chillys.com
One of the few alternatives made without a handle, this Chilly 2-in-1 insulated switch cup comes with a cup feature and a straw function - suited for any type of drink. It's also designed with double wall insulation, to help keep your drinks hot or cold when on the go or sat at your desk. To complete the design, Chilly has also used a stainless steel straw, which comes with a handy cleaning brush.
Best practical Stanley Cup alternative
ASOSwww.asos.com
If you know someone who loves baby pink, this water bottle is made for them. Designed to keep any liquids warm for up to 4 hours and cool for up to 6 hours, this insulated mug can be used on anything from your iced coffees to a hot brew on your commute. Plus, it can hold just as much liquid as the Stanley Quencher too.
Best budget Stanley Cup alternative
Argoswww.argos.co.uk
Holding a litre's worth of hot or cold drinks, this option from Argos is our favourite budget option to buy this year. Complete with a pop-up cover and straw for sipping, this water bottle will be the best travel buddy, and promises to keep you hydrated, for a quarter of the price of a Stanley.
Best compact Stanley Cup alternative
Yetiuk.yeti.com
If you're looking for an option that really rivals the Stanley Quencher, but is around half the size, we introduce you to the Yeti Rambler. Available in 25 oz, 35 oz and 42 oz, its compatible design makes it the perfect travel-friendly mug/water bottle. Designed to be used on specifically cold drinks such as water, iced lattes and more, you can also use this mug with hot drinks, however, you would have to purchase the MagSlider lid for this cup if so.
Christina Geggus is a Commercial Content Writer at Closer. She covers fashion, beauty, homes and anything trending. When not writing, she can be found at her favourite Blaze gym class or on long walks with her loved ones with an overpriced coffee.