Stanley ProTour (40oz)

Stanley ProTour Tumbler

Highlights: Leak-proof, removable spout, large handle

What you'll learn:

1. ​Why is Stanley's ProTour popular?
2. What makes Stanley's ProTour good?
3. ​What is not good about Stanley's ProTour?
4. How good is Stanley ProTour's insulation?
5. How durable are Stanley ProTour bottles?
6. Are Stanley ProTour bottles dishwasher safe?
7. Do Stanley ProTour bottles fit in cupholders?
8. What are alternatives to Stanley ProTour?

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Stanley ProTour Review

Overview

ProTour's main achievement is correcting the two most glaring issues with Stanley's Quencher and IceFlow bottles that came before it.

The Quencher bottle famously leaks, but ProTour's flip-up lid is completely leak-free.  And IceFlow is leak-free too, but the spout is very difficult to clean around.  ProTour solves this cleaning issue by making the spout removable so you can more easily clean every surface of the lid.

Aside from that, ProTour has a lot of similarities with Quencher because they use the same bottle body and handle shape.  But by having a leak-free lid that's easier to clean, ProTour is certainly worth considering.

Why Buy?

• Leak-Free Lid: ProTour's straw lid design uses a traditional flip-up spout, and the lid is leak-free when the spout is completely closed.
• Large Side-Mounted Handle: The handle is comfy to hold, and is large enough to fit a full-hand grip.  Because it's rigid, it's very easy to pick up and take when you when you're around the house or on the road.
• Easier to Clean: While not as easy to clean as Quencher's more simple straw lid design, ProTour's removable spout makes it much easier to clean compared to IceFlow, which as far as we can tell has a spout that is difficult if not impossible to remove (at least without damaging it).
• Cupholder-Friendly: The tapered design lets this large bottle fit in most standard cup holders.

Why Avoid?

• Bulky: While convenient to carry, the large handle makes the bottle much heavier and bulkier.
• Below-Average Insulation: Our testing shows that the ProTour tumbler performs below-average when compared to other dual-wall vacuum insulated bottles and tumblers.  Realistically though, this insulation is good enough for most people, most days.
  

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Stanley ProTour FAQs

• Are Stanley ProTours dishwasher safe? | Yes, though the lid should go in the top rack or utensil tray.
• Are Stanley ProTours leak-proof? | Yes, ProTour bottles are leak-proof.  Just make sure the seals are correctly installed and the spout is completely closed when not in use.
• Are Stanley ProTours worth it? | Yes, they are very good, reliable bottles.  ProTour solves the two biggest problems from Quencher (leaks) and IceFlow (harder to clean) by having a leak-free lid and a removable spout.
• Are Stanley ProTours safe to use? | Everything we've seen indicates that Stanley bottles are safe to use.  They are made of food-grade stainless steel and food-safe plastic for the lids and straws.
• Are Stanley ProTours BPA-free? | Yes, Stanley bottles are made of stainless steel and food-safe plastic, both of which are BPA-free.
• Are Stanley ProTours lead-free? | No, Stanley bottles use a lead-based solder to seal the vacuum.  The solder is located on the bottom of the bottle, and it is only exposed and potentially dangerous if your bottle has extreme damage (and in that case you probably need a new bottle anyways).

How Do You Clean a Stanley ProTour?

Video coming soon!
For now, check out our general cleaning guide for large stainless steel bottles.

Sip or Skip Stat Sheet

Our Sip or Skip stat sheets combine all the information above in one easy-to-use format to make comparing bottles easier.

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Stanley ProTour (40oz)

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Popular Alternatives

Before you buy, it may be worth looking at these other options.

Hydro Flask

Hydro Flask Tumbler (40oz)

This tumbler is the easiest to clean out of any we've tested (though it does leak a little).

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Simple Modern

Simple Modern (40oz)

This tumbler has much better insulation, and it's also more leak-resistant.

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Brumate

Brumate (40oz)

Brumate's design is one of the only truly leak-proof tumblers with an exposed straw on top.

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Recommended to use these once per month.

In additional to regular weekly cleaning, deep-cleaning your bottle once per month is usually a good idea to prevent germs and buildup, especially around seals.

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Bottle Boot

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