Klean Kanteen Single Wall Stainless Steel Cups, Pint Glasses 4 Pack in 16oz

So short story about why I bought these. I like iced tea during the day. Normally, I fill a glass pint half full with hot (not boiling, but still hot) water and a tea bag. After steeping, I then fill the glass to the top with ice. I did this for a week or two knowing that science was against me and eventually, the differences in temperature would cause the glass to crack, which is exactly what happened! Isn't science awesome?So I began a quest for a pint that could handle the relatively extreme temperature variations in a short time, yet would not yield to the same fate as glass. Plastic had come to mind, but I generally dislike putting hot liquids into plastic. Obviously, any form of glass or ceramic was out. This led me to metal cups. I originally found these at REI in initial searches, then eventually found them here (several dollars cheaper and I didn't have to spend money on shipping or fuel to get to a store).The reviews indicated that these pints were good. And the reviewers are correct! I have enjoyed using these pints thus far! They are durable enough for me to take camping with me, and the four pack allows me to keep two at the office. If one drops, the worst case is a spill, but I will still have a whole cup which cannot be said of glassware. The only downside is that since I do fill it with ice, it's a bit cold (a drink cozy remedied this situation).I'll also note something that was in another review which is that the lip of these cups is not sealed, there is a small opening where small food particles may accumulate. I haven't had problems with this, however I will be hand washing the cups because of this (I've seen food matter accumulate in other cookware if water pools, and really, it's two minutes at the sink and hardly a chore).The benefits provided by these cups far outweighs any of the issues I've noted as I am not terribly affected by them, so I give it 5 stars.

I bought a 4 pack of these and we love them. They are a great replacement for the dingy plastic cups that we used to use, but would often melt in the dishwasher, or get discolored, etc. The stainless steel works great for cold or hot beverages, they go through the dishwasher beautifully. They are slightly smaller than your typical glass pint glass and stack nicely for easy storage.I would love to buy another 4 or 8 of these and I have heard you can have them engraved.They are great for indoor or outdoor use. We take them to our neighborhood pool, they are really cool looking - a lot nicer than your standard red solo cup!

I currently own several Klean Kanteen bottles of various sizes (with screw-caps) and have been completely satisfied with those stainless steel products. I love them and I carry one with me almost all the time. Wanting to avoid the use of plastic cups, and the potential hazard of broken glass, I purchased two 4-packs (a total of eight cups) of the Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Pint Cups from Amazon.com. The two boxed sets were delivered promptly and arrived in excellent condition.After receiving and opening my order, I used my glass Pyrex measuring cup and verified that the Klean Kanteen stainless steel pint cup did indeed hold 16-fluid ounces, right up to the rim. The size is good for adult hands to hold, but a smaller size for children might be warranted, depending on age and ability of the child. I definitely like the overall shape of the container and the quality of stainless steel. The surface finish on the inside and outside is nicely done. The etched logo, product number, and the noted capacity (in both English and metric units) on the outside bottom is a nice addition that probably won't wear away, and it's good to know the official capacity... information that is usually nonexistent on other drinkware. The gauge of the metal and heft is alright I guess, but I wouldn't mind if it were a tad bit thicker metal with a little heavier feel. However, that's just my personal preference and some people might actually prefer a lighter gauge metal.My primary complaint with this product is that the top edge is a rim, or lip, which is curled outward and downward, not rolled tightly, and therefore not sealed underneath. This outward and downward flare tends to channel liquid unexpectedly along the outside of the container, or around your mouth possibly dribbling down your chin while drinking. So, using a bar napkin or coaster is advisable. Also, when placed inverted in the dish washer for cleaning, since that rim is not completely sealed, the curled lip catches dishwater and does not dry completely. However, if your dishwasher gets really hot in the drying mode, it might solve that problem by thoroughly evaporating the rinse water. Air drying the dishes definitely leaves water trapped inside the lip when the container is upside down, so after cleaning, you should shake any excess water out from inside the rolled rim before returning the pint cup to your storage cabinet or cupboard.Perhaps Klean Kanteen will rectify this design flaw in the future. If they were to make that change, I would bump my appraisal to a full 5-star rating for this particular product.

I must say water taste sweet in this and reminds me of childhood.

We got these for our house because we are trying to stay away from plastic, but our child isn't quite ready for glass yet. They are durable, dishwasher safe, and most of all feel great! Hot summer days just throw some ice,and water in there and BAM instant frosty glass. They do sweat a bit, but I don't mind it at all, just use a coaster on wood.These are definitely a buy it for life type item.pro-tip, get a thermal sleeve, and a 16oz Starbucks type coffee lid and they make a great coffee cup. Yes, I know you can buy the thermal double wall version of this cup, but I can't verify if the coffee lid works on them or not. The lid option is nice for kids too ;)

These cups are the perfect size. They hold up well to daily use. I am a fan of the stainless steel look and feel of these cups. There have been no stains or smells left behind on these for the most part. There are times when I put these through the dishwasher that they might have an unpleasant smell, but I think that is more to do with the dishwasher. We use these around the house mainly, but have brought them on a few camping trips and they are way better than using plastic cups in the wild.