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Contigo Huron 2.0 Travel Mug vs HydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz

Buy the HydroJug Coffee Traveler if you want a bigger mug with a ceramic lining that keeps coffee tasting clean and a handle that makes one-handed sipping easy. Buy the Contigo Huron 2.0 if you want a proven, widely owned mug with a snap lid that seals hard and a body that fits cup holders and most single-serve brewers. The Contigo has far more owner feedback and a stronger leak-proof claim; the HydroJug has the edge on capacity, lining and cleanup.

  • Choose the Contigo Huron 2.0 if you want a tough, truly leak-proof 16 oz mug with a long track record and a lid you can open with one hand.
  • Choose the HydroJug Coffee Traveler if you drink larger coffees, dislike metallic taste, and want a handle plus a fully dishwasher-safe body.

Prices

  • Contigo Huron 2.0 Travel Mug: $16.49 at Coleman (checked today)
  • HydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz: $29.99 at Walmart (checked today)
  • Difference: the Contigo Huron 2.0 Travel Mug is $13.50 cheaper than the HydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz today
Contigo
Contigo 16 oz. Huron 2.0 SnapSeal Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Contigo Huron 2.0 Travel Mug

Contigo 16 oz. Huron 2.0 SnapSeal Stainless Steel Travel Mug

4.6(3,024 ratings)
$16.49at ColemanChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • SnapSeal lid stays leak-proof when closed
  • Large base of owner ratings backs the design
  • Fits cup holders and most single-serve brewers
  • One-handed drinking with no cap to lose
Cons
  • Body must be handwashed
  • No handle
  • Bare steel can carry a metallic taste
  • Smaller 16 oz capacity
HydroJug
HydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz

HydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz

4.9(33 ratings)
$29.99at WalmartChecked 4 h ago
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Pros
  • Ceramic lining keeps flavor clean
  • 20 oz holds a full large coffee
  • Handle works in either hand
  • Fully dishwasher safe
Cons
  • Only about 33 ratings so far
  • Lid is leak-resistant, not leak-proof
  • Larger body is bulkier to carry
  • Few color and size options

What separates them

Contigo Huron 2.0 Travel MugHydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz
Capacity16 oz20 oz
InteriorBare stainless steelCeramic-lined
LidOne-piece SnapSeal, leak-proof when closedFlip-top soft-touch, leak-resistant when closed
HandleNoneEasy-grip handle, right- or left-handed
CleaningLid is top-rack dishwasher-safe, body is handwash onlyDishwasher safe
Owner feedback4.6 from about 3,000 ratings4.9 from about 33 ratings
BaseFits car cup holders and most single-serve brewersFits most car cup holders, rubber base
Heat and cold retentionHot up to 6 hours, cold up to 12Hot up to 6 hours, cold up to 12

Price history

$29.99$12.97
Nov 6Nov 10
  • Contigo Huron 2.0 Travel Mug: lowest $12.97 on Nov 9 at Walmart; $16.49 on Nov 10.
  • HydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz: lowest $29.99 on Nov 9 at Anthropologie; $29.99 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

Contigo Huron 2.0 Travel Mug

  • ColemanNew

    In stock

    $16.49Checked 3 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    In stock

    $12.97+ $5.99 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • ContigoNew

    Availability unknown

    $17.99Checked Nov 6
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by elouaidha0 (99.4% positive, 1,900 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $18.06Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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HydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by HydroJug, Inc.Returns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $29.99Checked 4 h ago
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  • NordstromNew

    In stock

    $29.99Free shippingChecked 4 h ago
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  • AnthropologieNew

    In stock

    $29.99+ $6.95 shippingChecked 4 h ago
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $29.99Checked 4 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecContigo Huron 2.0 Travel MugHydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz
actual_colorLicoriceCourtyard
colorClearOther
Capacity15.89 fl oz, 16 fl oz, 19.95 fl oz20 fluid ounces
MaterialStainless SteelStainless Steel
size16 oz—
multipack_quantity1—
TypeTravel Tumbler—
Width (")3.15—
Weight (oz)9.9—
Height (")7.21—
FeaturesHandwash, Leak-Proof, Without Handle, BPA-Free,…—
No. of Pieces (pcs)1—
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SpecContigo Huron 2.0 Travel MugHydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz
Capacity (fl oz)16.0, 16.0—
Insulation type—Double-wall insulated
Hot retention—up to 6 hours
Cold retention—up to 12
Interior lining—Ceramic-Lined Interior
Lid type—Flip-top soft-touch lid
Leak resistance—Leak-resistant when closed
Handle—easy-grip handle for right- or left-handed use
Cup holder fit—fits most car cup holders

What reviewers say

Contigo Huron 2.0 Travel Mug

  • 4.6 / 53,024 ratings

With 4.6 out of 5 from 3,024 ratings, owners mostly report the mug keeps drinks hot for hours and the lid does not leak in a bag. Complaints center on hand-washing the body and the lid taking some force to snap shut.

What people mention
  • Leak-proof lidPraisedOwners say the SNAPSEAL lid does not leak when closed, even carried sideways in a bag.
  • Heat retentionPraisedReviewers report coffee still hot after several hours, close to the 6-hour claim.
  • CleaningCriticisedThe body is hand-wash only, which owners call a chore compared with the dishwasher-safe lid.
  • Lid stiffnessMixedSome find the snap lid stiff to open and close, especially one-handed.

HydroJug Coffee Traveler 20 oz

  • 4.9 / 533 ratings

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, buyers are very positive. They like the clean taste from the ceramic lining, the leak-resistant lid and the handle. Few complaints appear in the ratings given.

What people mention
  • FlavorPraisedBuyers say coffee tastes clean with no metallic aftertaste from the ceramic lining.
  • Leak resistancePraisedOwners report the flip lid seals well when closed and does not leak in a bag.
  • HandlePraisedThe handle is called comfortable and easy to grip one-handed.
  • Heat retentionPraised

Questions and answers

Which keeps coffee hot longer?
Both are rated hot for up to 6 hours and cold for up to 12. The difference is the lining: the HydroJug's ceramic interior avoids the metallic taste bare steel can give coffee.
Which is more leak-proof?
The Contigo. Its SnapSeal lid is rated leak-proof when closed. The HydroJug lid is rated leak-resistant, so it is fine in a bag upright but not built to be tossed around full.
Is the HydroJug worth stepping up to over the Contigo?
Yes if you want 20 oz, a handle and a dishwasher-safe body. No if a hard seal in a bag matters more than capacity and easy cleanup.
Which fits a car cup holder?
Both do. The Contigo also fits under most single-serve brewers, which the HydroJug does not claim.
Which is easier to clean?
The HydroJug, which is dishwasher safe all over. The Contigo lid is top-rack dishwasher safe but the body must be handwashed and air-dried with the lid off.
Which lasts longer?
Both are double-wall stainless steel and should hold up for years. The Contigo has a much larger owner base reporting on durability, while the HydroJug's ceramic lining can chip if dropped.

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