Tervis Traveler NFL Kansas City Chiefs Triple-Walled 20oz Insulated Tumbler with Slider Lid
Product description
If you’re the type who actually cares how your coffee (or water) tastes on the commute, the Tervis Traveler insulated tumbler is built for that. It’s a 20oz stainless steel travel cup made for keeping drinks cold or hot longer, and it’s designed to be practical—quiet, stable, and easy to live with day to day.
This isn’t a lightweight “carry cup” you baby around. It’s a triple-walled, copper-lined stainless tumbler with a chip-resistant, peel-resistant design and a dishwasher-safe approach (with a few care limits). And yes, it’s Chiefs-themed, so it’s also the kind of tumbler you’ll want to grab without thinking twice.
The essentials (what it is and why it matters)
The Tervis Traveler is a triple-walled insulated travel tumbler for drinks like coffee, tea, and everyday hydration. The big promise here is temperature retention: triple insulation helps reduce condensation and keeps drinks hot for up to 8 hours or cold for up to 24 hours. That’s the core buying reason—less lukewarm disappointment halfway through your day.
It also targets the annoyances of typical travel cups. There’s a quiet, nonslip base to prevent noisy slipping and sliding, and the slider lid is BPA-free and designed to be leak resistant while being easy to open and close.
What you’ll notice day to day
The comfort of use is a real part of this tumbler’s design. The nonslip base helps it stay steady on desks, in the car cup holder, and during everyday movement—so you’re not constantly dealing with a cup that shifts under pressure.
Then there’s the lid. The slider lid is meant to be easy to operate with one hand and easier to clean than more fiddly lid styles. If you’re the kind of person who tosses it into the dishwasher after a busy day, the “dishwasher safe” detail matters.
It’s also designed to fit most cup holders for on-the-go convenience. Not every travel cup feels car-friendly, and this one is explicitly aimed at that.
A small but meaningful note: for hot liquids, you’ll want to use caution. Even with insulation, hot drink spills and burn risk are always a thing, so don’t treat it like a magic shield.
Key takeaways (the tradeoffs)
On paper, this is the kind of tumbler that works well for daily routines: commutes, errands, and long stretches where you don’t want your drink to lose temperature fast. The copper-lined 18/8 stainless steel construction is also there to help prevent taste or odor retention—useful if you rotate between coffee, tea, and other drinks.
That said, it’s not “set it and forget it” in every way. The care guidance matters. You shouldn’t soak it or use harsh cleaning materials like bleach or chlorine, and you shouldn’t put it in the freezer or microwave. If your routine includes microwaving cups or blast-cleaning with harsh chemicals, this model may feel restrictive.
Tech specs
- Material: Copper-lined 18/8 stainless steel
- Size: 20oz
- Insulation: Triple wall insulation
- Hot retention: Up to 8 hours
- Cold retention: Up to 24 hours
- Lid: Slider lid, BPA-free, leak resistant
- Base: Quiet nonslip base
Who it suits best (and who should skip it)
It’s a solid pick if you want an insulated travel tumbler that reduces condensation, fits most cup holders, and keeps drinks closer to the temperature you started with. It also makes sense if you care about lid usability (easy open/close) and prefer a nonslip, quieter base.
It may not be the best match if you need a cup you can microwave, or if you regularly freeze drinks in your tumbler. The instructions also warn against soaking and harsh cleaning materials, so keep that in mind if your cleaning style is more aggressive than “gentle dishwasher and rinse.”
Care & maintenance
To keep it performing, follow the stated limits: don’t soak it, and avoid harsh cleaning materials such as bleach or chlorine. The tumbler is described as dishwasher safe, but you still want to treat it like a real insulated stainless product—no extreme chemical shortcuts, and no microwave or freezer use.
Should you buy it?
Worth considering if you’re buying for everyday commuting and you want strong temperature retention without dealing with a rattly, shifting cup in the car or a lid that’s annoying to manage. The combination of triple insulation, a leak-resistant slider lid, and a quiet nonslip base makes this a practical daily driver.
But it’s not the right choice if you regularly microwave or freeze your drinkware, or if you rely on soaking and harsh cleaners. In those scenarios, you’d likely feel constrained fast.
Mini FAQ
How long will it keep drinks cold or hot?
The tumbler is designed to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 8 hours, with standard caution for hot liquids.
Is the lid BPA-free and leak resistant?
Yes. The slider lid is BPA-free and described as leak resistant, and it’s easy to open and close.
Can I put it in the dishwasher?
It’s described as dishwasher safe, but you should still avoid soaking and harsh cleaning materials like bleach or chlorine.
Can it go in the microwave or freezer?
No. The instructions say not to put it in the freezer or microwave.
Is there a warranty?
It includes a limited 2-year guarantee for stainless steel tumblers.