We designed our Carter travel mug line around one thing: offering you the fullest sensory experience of your coffee wherever you are. Now that we have multiple Carters in the family, we put together an explainer of the key differences between them. Your sipping situation changes, but one thing won’t with Carter—ridiculously good coffee under any circumstances.
Carter Cold Tumbler
Scenarios: Chilling poolside, backyard cocktails, or any outdoor adventure really.
Sip-sperience: Secure straw and insulated body 18+ hours of cold sips on the go.
Secret Talent: Acting as a natural teeth whitener so your cold brew never stains those pearly whites.
Backpack Stashable? No
Car Cup Holder Relationship Status: BFFs.
Brewer Compatibility: Stagg [X]/[XF] Drippers or your (second) favorite pour-over dripper.
Carter Slide Mug
Scenarios: Hanging from a bus strap, stuck in traffic, or anywhere you need a mid-commute coffee moment.
Sip-sperience: Slide it open with your thumb to reveal a thin sippable lip.
Secret Talent: Fulfilling your need to fidget with something while en-route.
Backpack Stashable? Yes. We recommend the sleeve for fast sipping.
Car Cup Holder Relationship Status: BFFs.
Brewer Compatibility: Stagg [X]/[XF] Drippers or most standard pour-over drippers
Carter Move Mug
Scenarios: For sipping from your car cup holder or packed to enjoy at a second location.
Sip-sperience: With a splash guard to prevent spills, this mug is suitable for bumpy rides.
Secret Talent: Keeping your coffee hot the longest of any Move mug (12 hours).
Backpack Stashable? Yes.
Car Cup Holder Relationship Status: BFFs.
Brewer Compatibility: Stagg [X]/[XF] Drippers or most standard pour-over drippers
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Carter Carry Tumbler
Scenarios: For hiking, road tripping, or city exploring with a trusty 20 oz to keep you out all day.
Sip-sperience: A thin drinkable lip and a splash guard to prevent spills.
Secret Talent: Looking as swish as a fancy handbag.
Backpack Stashable?Yes.
Car Cup Holder Relationship Status: BFFs.
Brewer Compatibility: Stagg [X]/[XF] Drippers or most standard pour-over drippers
Carter Wide Mug
Scenarios: At home when you want to keep your brew warm a little longer or for taking to enjoy at another location.
Sip-sperience: The widest mouth for the biggest aromas. This is the muggiest mug of all our travel mugs.
Secret Talent: Hosting cool cocktails for picnics.
Backpack Stashable? Yes.
Car Cup Holder Relationship Status: Complicated.
Brewer Compatibility: Stagg [X]/[XF] Drippers, Prismo, AeroPress® Coffee Maker, or most standard pour-over drippers
PS: Cover all your bases by picking up our all-purpose bundle: Carter 3 in 1 Sip System!