Yahoo Autos We tested the $16 REI Camp Mug to see how well it stood up to Yeti and MiiR
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Up until receiving the REI Camp Mug, every single cup of my morning coffee for the last two years has been consumed from one of three vessels: a cheap enamel mug that I use while camping, a 12oz MiiR Camp Mug that is remarkably similar in looks to the REI version, or a Yeti Rambler 14oz mug. Since the REI Camp Mug is insulated like the MiiR and Yeti mugs, let’s use those for comparison.
REI Camp Mug - From $15.93
To test heat retention, I filled all three mugs up with hot water, 194 degrees to be exact, and put on each of the mug’s lids. After 30 minutes the water in the Yeti was at 171 degrees, the MiiR was at 173 degrees and the REI Camp Mug was at 156, still hot, but quite a bit cooler (for reference, coffee's flavors are best highlighted between 120°F and 140°F. Beyond 150°F, distinguishing the coffee's true taste becomes challenging).
