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Never underestimate the capabilities of high quality camp cup. Use it for your breakfast oats or morning coffee, afternoon tea, evening dinner portion or nightly hot chocolate around the campfire. The right camp cup can do it all. But the right mug for backpacking may not be the right mug for car camping—or walking the dog for that matter. With this in mind, we've scoured the internet for the best camping mugs available, whether you're looking for an ultralight companion for backcountry camping trips, or a sturdy travel mug for use around town. And everything in between.
The following camp cups are our top picks. No gimmicks like collapsible coffee cups, tumblers, or discount specials from Amazon—just tried and true designs from well trusted brands.
One last thing: the difference between single wall and double wall vacuum insulated mugs is huge—and one isn't necessarily better than the other. It's more situationally dependent. And up to personal preference. A single wall stainless steel or titanium camping mug will be much lighter in weight and capable of being used over an open flame (meaning you can boil water directly in your mug). But the single wall design means it won't retain heat for very long. If temperature retention is your main goal, double wall should be your go-to.
Regardless, titanium will always be the lightest and strongest—but most expensive—option. Stainless steel is a nice middle ground. While some lightweight, insulated plastic options exist, too. From the following 15, everyone oughta be able to find something that fits their criteria for good design, great functionality, and even sometimes, affordable budget (sometimes).
The 13 Best Camping Mugs for Adventures Near & Far
Snow Peak Titanium Double Wall 600 Mug
When it comes to camping mugs one comes to mind above all overs—Snow Peak's double wall vacuum insulated titanium mug. The design-forward Japanese outdoor retailer is a favorite here at Field Mag, and their range of camping mugs is both fun and functional. The made in Japan Ti-600 double-wall titanium camping mug is as good as it gets—it's lightweight, capable of keeping drinks at temperature for hours, and feature foldable handles for compact packing. Plus the titanium material also won't rust or transfer metallic flavor into your beverages. For a more accessible price point, check their 450ml double wall stainless steel mug—pair either with a high-quality camping coffee maker and your campsite caffeine fix will be set.
Price: $65
Weight: 5.1 oz
Capacity: 20oz / 591ml
Montbell Stainless Steel Thermo Mug
If you're not familiar, Montbell is one of the most underrated outdoor outfitters out there. The longstanding Japanese brand makes thousands of products from outerwear to tents to well, camp cups. And each is as well-designed and well considered as the next. This double wall stainless steel camping mug is the perfect example of Montbell's unique brand of functional minimalist. Everything you need, nothing you don't. All the way down to the branding. At 310ml it's a tad on the small side, but we like it that way. For larger sizes check their titanium options.
Price: $18
Weight: 4.7 oz
Capacity: 10.5oz / 310ml
Dangle Supply Ti Cup
If you're looking to elevate your outdoor experience, look no further than our high minded friends in Montana, Dangle Supply, and their dank selection of design-driven products for recreational use. Likely the most visually pleasing design on the list—and certainly the lightest—the single wall 420ml Ti Cup titanium camping coffee mug is ultralight, durable, and burner friendly. Ideal for backpackers looking to go light and fast.
Price: $49.69
Weight: 2 oz
Capacity: 14oz / 420ml
and Wander Dinex Camping Cup
If you're old enough to have never been on Tiktok—or Instagram for that matter—this plastic double-wall camp cup may bring back childhood memories, as DINEX was a big player in outdoor camp cookware a handful of decades ago. Now, Stateside, not so much. But in Japan, their classic wares are still going strong. Not only is this cup a classic, it's crazy lightweight, thermal insulated, made in USA, and comes with a carabiner, making it more difficult to lose. Plus, it's emblazoned with the logo of one the hottest brands in the GORPcore movement, and Wander. IYKYK.
Price: $25
Weight: 9.6 oz
Capacity: 8oz / 236ml
MiiR Camp Cup
Easily one of the best modern interpretations of the classic enamel camping mug, this 12oz camp cup from MiiR is made with thermo 3D molded double wall vacuum insulation—and a old school speckle finish. The minimalist camper mug design is capable of keeping hot beverages hot and cold beverages cold for hours. Bonus points for a lid to keep beverages from splashing when roaming around the campsite, walking the dog, or commuting to the office.
Price: $25
Weight: 9.6 oz
Capacity: 12oz / 355ml
REI Co-op Insulated Camp Mug
Like a grocery store's generic brand, REI Co-op continually offers the same quality gear as the big names, at a considerably lower price. This double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel cup from America’s favorite camping gear retailer features a trusty BPA-free lid and fun graphics, and will keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for hours.
Price: $20
Weight: 8.4 oz
Capacity: 12oz / 355ml
Hydro Flask Insulated Coffee Mug
Made of durable stainless steel with double-wall vacuum sealed insulation and a soft touch silicone coating, the Hydro Flask Coffee Mug is as at home at the campsite as it is around town (perfect for morning pooch-walking duties). The ergonomic travel mug design feels nice in your hands, and thanks to a press-in insulated lid, it works well on the move, too. The sleek design allows for use around town (and at the office) without making you feel overly outdoorsy. It’ll keep hot drinks hot for six hours and cold drinks cold for 24 hours, regardless of outside temps.
Price: $28
Weight: 10.2 oz
Capacity: 12oz / 355ml
Yeti Rambler Stackable Mug
Like all Yeti products, this 10oz camp mug is overbuilt and heavy duty (emphasis on heavy). But in the best of ways. Made of dishwasher safe stainless steel, the stackable, vacuum insulated mug is a real workhorse. Plus it comes with a secure removable lid and is available in a wide range of colors, making it a Yeti best seller and one of our favorites for home use and car camping.
Price: $25
Weight: 12.6 oz
Capacity: 10oz / 300ml
Snow Peak Ti-Single 450 Anodized Cup
Snow Peak's iconic single wall camping mug has returned anew, swapping the shiny raw titanium for fresh matte anodized finish. Updated graphics modernize the legendary ultralight camp cup, while three different vibrant colorways make it stand out in all environments. Perfect for the camper looking to add a little fun—and no extra weight—on their next backpacking trip.
Price: $45
Weight: 2.4 oz
Capacity: 15oz / 450ml
Toaks Titanium Cup
Toaks is a lesser known outdoors brand based in California and specializing in titanium cookware designed for lightweight backpacking and camping. Their single wall 450ml cup weighs just 2.7 ounces and is perfect for cooking in, eat from, and drink with. Plus it's about one-third the price of other ti mugs. What else could you want?
Price: $20
Weight: 2.7 oz
Capacity: 15oz / 450ml
Stanley 12oz Titanium Camp Mug
The timeless & classic drinkware brand is going strong, delivering quality pieces since 1913. The latest for the Seattle-based brand is a three-piece Titanium drinkware set, which includes this 12oz vacuum insulated titanium camp mug, available in two sleek finishes. Like the other double wall titanium camping mugs on this list, it ain't gonna come cheap. But with a traction pad on the bottom and lid, this mug is one that you're going to want to keep around for a long time. Best use case, IMO, is at the office, home, camp, commuting, walking the dog, etc.
Price: $93
Weight: 6.7 oz
Capacity: 12oz / 350ml
CamelBak Camp Mug
A new product for the brand best known for backpack bladders and hydration packs, this durable mug is surprisingly good looking and built to last. Double-wall vacuum insulation and a secure lid helps keep cold drinks cold for up to six hours and hot for hot for up to four. The rugged powder coat finish and no-slip silicone pad on the base are nice touches, too.
Price: $25
Weight: 9.6 oz
Capacity: 12oz / 350ml
Limited-Edition Field Mag Enamel Camp Cup
For our first official product, we went back to our roots and made a classic enamel camp cup. To raise the bar, we worked with a family-run factory in Poland that's been making some of the world's best, toughest, and highest quality enamelware since WWII. Our enamel mug is heavyweight, fired at 850°C, and built to last a lifetime. Support Field Mag! Buy a mug! Impress your friends!
Price: $29
Weight: 5.1 oz
Capacity: 12oz / 350ml
Published 02-10-2023
