Like to drink pounders? Like hot coffee? Dislike "Abominable" brand products? Buy this! Updated!
I'll admit that I rather like to drink beer in 16oz cans. I'd been using those free 12oz foam koozies you get, and they're OK, but I decided I'd like a 16oz one. Started looking on Amazon and discovered "they" make insulated stainless coolers. Not being on-board giving money to that "Abominable" company that makes a similar product (and unfortunately supports political views I don't approve of), I decided to give this item a try. I am glad I did!This product is well engineered and works wonderfully. I am impressed by everything, even the clever packaging. In the package, you get the cooler, a can insert, a 12oz adapter, and a sealing lid from which you may drink.The cooler itself is constructed from nice, heavy stainless steel. I got the plain SS finished version, but I'm sure the other colors/patterns are just as good. I like that the cooler has two "flats" on either side to help orient it in your hand. They also make it easier to grip when changing out cans or screwing/unscrewing the drink lid. Another nice touch is the rubberized coating on the bottom of the cooler, making it less likely you'll commit the cardinal sin of spilling your beer!The cooler comes with the can insert installed. It is a tough, rubbery "gasket" that screws into the cooler. This provides a perfect, almost air-tight seal on a standard 16oz can (I'm partial to Guinness, but can also attest that it works with PBR and Miller High Life). I like that you simply push the can into the cooler without having to unscrew the lid, insert your beer, then screw it back on like you do with some other brands. It fits the can tightly, it isn't coming out unless you want it to. To remove, just grasp the top of the can and pull. You can actually feel a slight vacuum as it releases. Then pop in another one (you ARE having more than one, aren't you)?Want to drink something, hot or cold, that's not in a can? Simply unscrew the can insert and use the, for want of a better term, dispensing cover. This plastic, o-ringed cover screws into the cooler for a very tight seal. The flip-up cover for the dispensing orifice snaps down to seal the hole with a rubber stopper. This cover stays down when put down, and up when put up to drink. If you're traveling, flip the lock to make it spill resistant. This is great for drinking coffee or whatever when out and about.Also included, though I'll admit I've not tried it yet, is a plastic insert that you may drop into the cooler for use with 12oz cans. I'll likely give this a workout soon, as I'm craving some Modelo Especial and that's only available in 12oz cans in this area.Conclusion: This is a very nice product that does exactly what it's advertised to do. I love it when a product just plain works! I don't know how you can go wrong with this cooler, whether you're drinking hot or cold beverages, it will do the job, and do it well. Excellent value for money, in my opinion.Update 12/14/23--So I went against my own advice and didn't remove the drink cover after a day of enjoying cheap Coffee Brandy and 2% milk (pretty yummy, once in a while) and the next day, that lid was glued on there permanently. No amount of hot water, soaking in soapy water for three days, the application of various rubber objects to increase purchase, nor tapping (hoping to not break) the raised plastic part of the lid had ANY effect. Just plain stuck. So, naturally, I did what the manufacturer specifically says not to do--I stuck it (empty) into the freezer and forgot about it for a day. Took it out, and that cover screwed right off, lickety split. No damage at all to any component of the cooler. So, although of course I'd never suggest anyone go against the manufacturer's orders, this is the answer (YMMV, of course).