U.S.-Made Stanley Thermoses vs. China-Made

[@kctyphoon]

I commend you for being able to do this while the kids are mounting a rebellion in the next room.

[@regulator79]

😂😂

[@benbraceletspurple9108]

Older still had mirror-polish on the inner walls which reflect some of the heat back inside. Then the lid material was also more professional with thicker steel all around They also dent less.

[@peterbidelschwambach7900]

The thing about the pour thru stoppers is once the bottle is closed and if you're not going to open it for a while, you can pour more hot water inside the stopper the screw the lid back on, and it'll act as sort of heat seal. I do that, for example, when I have to be up early and have to brew my coffee the night before.

[@regulator79]

That's a really good idea!

[@ZeraTheRedRogue]

3:39 "Whatever your name is" had me dying, and then how he'll inherit the Stanley empire afterwards is perfect. Thank you for the insight, I'm one who tries to find older-production items in general for a lot of things since there weren't as many corners being cut to maximize profits like companies do in this day and age. I've been keeping my eye on a vintage 1969 Stanley that looks to be in impeccable shape, and for 20 dollars shipped it seems like a fair deal.

[@jackbailey925]

Thanks for the test. I got mine new in 1975 and it still works great. The date code is A 75.

[@regulator79]

My '76 is probably the best one I have. Great Stanleys made in that era!

[@taturtotmorrison2807]

I bought mine during the summer. The code on the bottom of the bottle says 00768. July of 1968?? No other codes besides what the bottle is "A-944B, 100 cup, No. 11 stopper. "

[@MadManInMyVisions]

My dad bought a Stanley Thermos (Classic Vaccum Bottle 1.1QT/1L) in the 90's when I was a kid and he still has it!!! In 1993, Stanley made the Aladdin Stanley Thermos Half Gallon Vacuum Bottle A945DH. It's a monster!!! I would pretend that my dad's thermos was a big artillery shell and play with it. I bought two of the recent versions that are made in China, and gave one to my girlfriend. I use mine daily, for work and my girlfriend uses hers, for camping. I love this thermos and I receive numerous compliments from people on a daily basis. One day I was eating lunch and a man passed by and said, "That's a nice thermos." Another woman said, "That's a whole lot of coffee." They're an awesome product, for hot coffee and soup. It's been around since 1913, so Stanley is doing something right!!! Thank you, for your review. I have a lot of nostalgic memories with the Stanley Thermos. Especially, when I was growing up with my dad.

[@MadManInMyVisions]

Actually, my dad has the Stanley Classic 2.0 QT Vacuum Bottle one with the handle!!! I've recently looked at pictures online, because I haven't seen his thermos in a couple of years. Based off the pictures I was able to determine the model he owns. I remember the day we went to Sears in 1997, or 1998, to buy the thermos. They were expensive back then and I played with all of them in the store, because kids didn't have anything fancy to play with in the 90's. I saw all the different models, including the Aladdin Half Gallon one. My dad used his thermos, so much over the years that the finishing, or blueing (commonly referred to the outer coating on firearms) started to come off. My dad has his thermos somewhere, maybe in storage, but I'd like to find it now and look at it, again.

[@damiandelapp5490]

my dad had one with the cork, 2 large hose clamps with a piece of copper plumbing pipe bent and flattened on the ends for a handle…but we also had galvanized igloo water cans

[@ifonlyunique]

Nice test - I bought one new in 83 - it is so well used that the main body has lost most of the hammer finish and has a hand shined metal patina! It is still in daily use and despite many dings and a hacked together lid (as I can not find the #11 stopper anywhere) it works better than anything I have bought since. Just some test pedantry: you should test equal volumes as, all things being equal, larger volumes will stay hot longer as they start with more energy (thermal mass).

[@downlowaudio]

Came across your comment and I happen to have a used no. 11 stopper and replacement lid I was about to throw on eBay. If you're still looking for one and are interested, let me know.

[@ifonlyunique]

@@downlowaudio Hey, thanks for the kind offer - I have since been able to source new one again. Cheers.

[@TheRoadlord]

well done test. You have some decent "Red Flag" Stanleys looks like. A buddy who works in a guard shack at a trucking terminal, parked his old clobbered Stanley when his wife got him a new one for Christmas last year. He stopped in the other day after work, and I noticed his old green thermos and asked what happened to the new one. He said the coffee would be luke warm by lunch break(5 hours). I know one man's "cold" coffee is drinkable to another, but whatever the reason, his didn't hold enough heat. Talking to him got me looking for a KZbin test between Chiner and USa, and you did good! My old Stanley will have drinkable coffee for me around 30hrs later(noticabley warmer than my saliva) in my test. Treat with boiling water for 15min, add coffee straight from pot, then closed up and left in a corner(house was 72f).

[@mangojulie123]

Conclusion: They don't make 'em like they used to. Not much more you can say about that.

[@KeyboardBuster]

Naw man. A more accurite thing to say is: "the chinese ruin everything".

[@crabtrap]

has nothing to do with China vs US. the bullet nosed top narrow mouth stanleys have vacuum all the way up to spout BUT the company always had complaints about "hard to clean" "cant use for foods" so they went to a more intermidiate size mouth in both US/China. it allowed for bottle brush cleaning and putting stews or hotdogs in bottle. TRADE OFF WAS: having the single wall starting at the cup ridge (lose a bit of heat retention). same for the caps. the solid whiteish cap has a vac air void BUT means you have to remove to pour(loss of heat retention). the chinese cap is by far the best comprimise of pour ability and heat retention. all other china bashing is pour horse shit, as stanley would never contract with a shit factory. FOOD JARS: i have a 1988 US and new china 24oz'ers....same config, same retention times

[@IAMSatisfied]

Thanks for running this test & sharing it! I have my father's A-944B work thermos from 1979, an A-944C possibly from 1968 (date code is 00768), and an NIB A-944DH from 1986 with the fake leather case, in the original box. These things are beasts! 😃

[@benson2873]

I had a stanley mug I found in Great Grandmas cabinet. Unfortunately the bottom was rusted and tossed it out.

[@muzikbiz001]

Probably boils down to the manufacturer vacuuming the thermos right before sealing.

[@11pack09]

A stopper comparison would be cool. I have a ‘91 I recently inherited. Has a double o ringed center pour through plug, seems really nice!

[@TheWatchmanAnon]

Thank you for this informative video. I myself have 2 1/2 gallon Stanley's and use them regularly. Biggest issue is cleaning the inside of them.

[@regulator79]

I agree. Especially the older models with the more narrow openings--very difficult to clean!

[@ahmetarslan1237]

I have a liter Stanley thermos, I use it for tea and coffee, there are too many stains inside, I throw boiling water and a dishwasher tablet into the thermos, I wait 12 hours, it is brand new.

[@edm5378]

Denture cleanser tablets

[@omgwtfbbqstfu]

I've seen ozark trail caps which were busted open at the store, there was standard cooler type foam inside the cap, there might be foam inside the older two thermos plug caps as well. Probably depends how well the vacuum sealed at the factory for the new chinese units, some of the ozarks have been on clearance for almost nothing recently, and most perform pretty decently, the price is going way down on these things.

[@thorshammer8979]

They looks little as artillery shells...

[@roadrunner793]

Hi just bought a 1980 made Alladin Stanley, there's a spot (doesn't seem to be rust) it's just a white surrounding and silver in the middle. Tried to clean it with boiling water and baking soda it doesn't go away, do you have any idea what this is? and how to remove it. There's not a lot only one on the bottom

[@regulator79]

I can't think of anything... how does it do with keeping liquid hot? I don't think it would be anything compromising the steel liner, but probably if it is keeping coffee hot, it's nothing to worry about.

[@roadrunner793]

Made the right choice purchasing the US made and not the China made Stanley, actually the thermos looks brand new on the outside (paint and stainless steel looks flawless). It actually hold the water temperature pretty well after 24 hrs compared to the cheaply made thermos.

[@crabtrap]

@@roadrunner793 2000's chinese preform identical to US of the same design. as to your stain. put50/50 mix of baking soda and hydrogen poroxcide in bottle. then slowly pour in boiling water. it will foam like mad. this should remove stain. you could also try rock polishing media. dump in a cup and shake the shit out of bottle

[@Krugrf]

hi, thanks for the interesting video. I wanted to buy a thermos for outdoor trips and discovered Stanley products. I excitedly ordered the STANLEY MILESTONES THERMAL BOTTLE 1.0 L in the color Black patina 1920. Then I saw your video and we were scared if I had ordered junk from China. After watching it, I was relieved that moving production to China did not have a major impact on quality. Of course, I would be happier to own a thermos made in the USA. But it is probably common today that most traditional manufacturers have their products made in China. I'm from Europe, specifically the Czech Republic, and many of our traditional brands do the same. I understand that, but it's a shame. It would be nice to unwrap a package with a thermos from the USA at home :-)

[@serrucho7]

Hello from Argentina! I need some help from you. I am a fan of Aladdin thermos and I think after 2002 the quality was never the same. I need to buy the replacement stopper. I bought the ones offered on ebay (Eaglego brand I think). Looks as cheap quality and plastic. Can you recommend a replacement for my A-944DH Stanley Aladdin thermos? thank you!

[@regulator79]

I see a lot of stanley stoppers on ebay. Just make sure the opening matches the one you have. I would recommend avoiding the early pour through stoppers from the 90s that are hollow inside and are open at the top. They don't retain heat well at all. This is the type I'd avoid: a.co/d/dpxYGQo

[@alexl6976]

Are these stoppers release plastic odor when they are filled with boiled water?

[@regulator79]

I've never noticed that, although the newer Master Series Stanleys added a metal piece to the bottom of the stopper to ensure that doesn't happen.

[@GortFromAltier4]

Just curious, do you use all of them or just collect? Just bought a 1980 near mint with the intention of using it. Any recommendations on how to clean the inside well?

[@regulator79]

I have used all of them, but I have only one or two that I use regularly. Mostly, it has just been collecting. I find that putting about 2 or 3 tablespoons of baking soda in and then filling it with boiling water and then just placing the cap on top so you don't build up any pressure and then leaving it overnight will do wonders. Anything that is still hanging on after that, add about a cup or two of hot water and then a few tablespoons of uncooked rice, then close it and seal it and shake it vigorously for several minutes. That will scrape off the sides any residue, and I have gotten ones that were almost black inside to have near mirror polish.

[@sage4947]

I just purchased an 81. It has the light cream almost colored cap. Seems like this cap you have to remove every time you want to pour? Is this the best or is there another cap you know of that'll fit that a guy's doesn't have to completely remove to pour?

[@mamertofernandez8709]

Did you test de broken one?🤔

[@southern.pride0]

they did chsnge from char-vac to a different insulation technology in 2009 i think. not sure what anomaly is causing the second newest to have a 20 degree drop

[@ashab1]

I recently picked up a new old stock US made all black all steel Aladdin it has the small mouth the picture on the the box shows it’s extra insulation, that’s where a lot of the heat escapes through the larger plastic stopper. It also has a carbon insulation between the walls so dents don’t affect it so much.

[@KeyboardBuster]

I bought one from a thrift store two years ago for $20. I wanted a non-china thermos for my coffee. Mines from 1991. Old bags who run the thrift store grilled me. Works good.

[@bryanrobbins1884]

Thanks for a great video.

[@georgeguzman9290]

Hey buddy I just bought a 1971 Stanley unbreakable series but the out side of my thermos gets warm when I put boiling water is this normal?

[@regulator79]

No. I don't think that is normal. That may be an indication of a broken vacuum seal. The only way to know for sure is to fill it with hot water and leave it overnight. If you put boiling water in at night, it should be still too hot to touch in the morning. If it's lukewarm, you'll know it's shot.

[@georgeguzman9290]

@@regulator79 ahhh okay thank you! Do you know by any chance if I can fix this in any way?

[@regulator79]

I'm sorry, George, but I think especially in those old ones, once the seal is broken, that's it. If you contact Stanley, they should send you a free replacement under the lifetime warranty, but it'll be a brand new model.

[@yusuftarantino5158]

I am having heat problems with mine, it used to hold like a champ, do you think the seal at the bottom of the cap might have an impact, I think I had it installed wrong after trying to clean it, it's u- shaped ant I put it fat side in and my hot tea was was ice cold after a few hours..."C 05"

[@nicksworkshopp]

Just found my grandpas b 1975 model a-944b haven’t tested it yet. You can barely read the bottom anymore and it’s so rusty you can’t see much of the green paint anymore I’m hoping it works tho

[@regulator79]

Nice! Always cool when they are personally meaningful.

[@arzfranc]

The Chinese factory of Stanley Thermos works under stanley quality standards. you can see below the patent that authorizes them to manufacture them, that's why there is not much difference in the result.

[@regulator79]

After conducting this test, I would agree with you. In fact, my most poorly performing Stanleys have been the US-made ones from the 90s (I have three now: 92, 97, and 98). All three are noticeably worse than both China-made ones and the other US-made ones. Someone said they have different stoppers, but as far as I can tell, the stoppers are the ones they came with and they still are terrible.

[@cukrijger]

How can you tell whitch year its from, bought one yesterday mase in china

[@Njordin2010]

yeah but the overall quality, cost and weight is reduced. they are less durable but identical in heat retainment with the 80s ones.

[@SteveN-gt2ur]

Did you check to see if the one made in China has different taste or the stainless steel is just a coating.

[@regulator79]

I don't detect a different taste.

[@Iameddie2go]

Please, if you want to be taken seriously, control the "background" noise

[@Njordin2010]

Hey i´m a young german dad of two and i like vintage products. wanted to order one of those from amazon and saw that they produce in china! very sad. But i got one from US ebay and it´s already shipping from there to europe (at least i hope so) for 20$ ! New ones cost about 60$ here. Do you know if 1984 stanleys 1QT are another product than the 1985? Thank you for that video =) i hope one day stanley will produce in the US again!

[@regulator79]

Sounds like you got a good deal! The only difference that I could think of between the 1984 and the 1985 would be if they added the side handle to the 1985. But I don't think 1985 has handle yet. Just not sure.

[@Sebut]

Hi Markus. Sometimes you will find pre China models on eBay Kleinanzeigen in a good condition. It is rare but not impossible. This week i bought on eBay Klanz. two mid 90s Versions ,good as new incl Lunch boxes, as a gift for Friends. I found some years ago one on a flew market and my second one last year on eBay Kleinanzeigen. Was everything running well with your order from the US? Cheers

[@michaluebi4038]

Ich habe 3 Stück, teilweise noch selbst in den Staaten gekauft. Die letze gestern bei eBay, Made in USA , sogar nagelneu. Nur die stopfen sind schwer zu bekommen.

[@lhgarage-triplethepricehal1663]

I just bought a 1985 Stanley in green with the original handle and the paint is perfect.

[@regulator79]

Sniper man Jeff, you just bought yourself a quality piece of coffee-holding American history.

[@lhgarage-triplethepricehal1663]

regulator79 if you ever find time do you think you could do a video about the 1991 Stanley thermos? I really liked this one and I think your videos are great.

[@regulator79]

Thanks, Sniper man Jeff! I don't have a 1991, but I will keep my eyes open for a deal, and if I pick one up, I will do a video about it. I am also looking forward to getting one of the new Master Series Stanleys and reviewing that as well.

[@allemander]

regulator79 You got a Master Series yet?!

[@kellydavis3108]

Have you heard that the China versions leave a terrible aftertaste after 1 or 2 uses? Checking Amazon reviews seems to show an issue

[@regulator79]

I haven't really heard that. For me, it's more if you let the old coffee buildup go too long, it affects the taste.

[@KeyboardBuster]

Probably some chinamans pee-pee. They like to play with pee over there you know.

[@nicoharris2571]

The one you dropped leaks cold air around the inside thats why its colder.

[@regulator79]

That's what the Commies want you to believe...

[@nicoharris2571]

Whatever

[@regulator79]

I'm just joking, brother. I hadn't thought about that, but that's the most reasonable explanation I've heard. Thanks for watching!

[@nicoharris2571]

Hahaha😂 No problem.

[@robertthompson5501]

Yippee! Just bought A Stanley thermos at Goodwill. $7. Made in 1994. ! Thanks for tip. Go USA 🇺🇸

[@forrestpittman1667]

Always write down your result for each thermos, and label the thermos too this way there is no dispute or mistake. then you can know your result are correct. stop guessing.

[@alexar.h.5031]

I just scored a vintage (age unknown) Stanley for free with matching little cooler, but it definitely needs restoration. Need to find a replacement repro sticker

[@jl456]

My old school UNO-VAC thermos keeps liquids hotter longer than any stanley I've owned.

[@regulator79]

That's good to know! I have seen some good videos comparing Stanleys to other brands, but my purpose was simply to test the claims that Stanleys made in the US were better than those made in China. ☺

[@jl456]

@@regulator79 I just bought a old stanley recently man it was in good condition also, but as soon as I put boiling water in it i noticed something wasnt right the outside started getting warm then i noticed it only stayed hot for like 2 or 3 hours. So i knew it was no good I must of got a bad one.

[@regulator79]

@@jl456 that happened to me once as well. It was a shame because it was a really nice one from the early 60s.

[@AndyGenova-jr9ol]

My univac is the best will never sell made in conn. Very hard to find ex quality hunt 4 these

[@fluffykittynoodles]

Probably a quality control issue. The old american made ones were packed with charcoal dust then vacuum sealed. The new Master Series seems to live up to the name. I'd love to see them come back to America with this new deregulation administration.

[@barnswallow6414]

The stanly I have is from the 80s it was my dad's and it's all rusted out it still works though and it's great

[@mikebaker3662]

Did you repaint the older ones? If so what brand and color did you use?

[@regulator79]

No... I just got lucky with some in really good condition.

[@borealmat1889]

do you think the problem with the 1985 thermos could be because the stopper ? thanks

[@regulator79]

Hard to know. I think it has to make somewhat of a difference. Having the buffer in between the liquid and the cooler air would be a good insulator. It may be filled with Styrofoam, but my guess is it is just hollow. Still, that air barrier would be important. The pour-through stopper is convenient, but I guess you sacrifice heat retention for that convenience. Nothing is free...

[@donaldstanfield3486]

Yes the solid stopper is better and keeps in more heat than the 2 piece pour stopper.

[@NGMonocrom]

An unfortunate trend I keep noticing. Formerly well-established Made in America brand decides to save some money. Moves production to some already existing plant in China. The one that quotes them the absolute cheapest price. Product starts being made at that plant in China.... quality plummets! Everyone thinks everything is fine, until a couple or a handful of years later when most of the company's most loyal customers for years or even decades start noticing the difference. Stanley is no exception, unfortunately. Was going to order a new Stanley based on their older, proven design. Watched a couple of KZbin reviews about how "good" the current ones are.... Went to their competitor Thermos' official website instead and ordered a couple of their products. Both brands are now made in China. So might as well just judge on quality alone. Funny thing is, when a company starts out making their products in China, they don't suffer from the same ridiculous cheaping out issue mentioned above. I've noticed that too.

[@regulator79]

I've noticed all craftsman tools are now made in mostly China. Maybe they are still good quality, I don't know, but there was something comforting about going to Sears and seeing all that Made in USA.

[@NGMonocrom]

@@regulator79 I genuinely do hate being the bearer of bad news, but unfortunately the quality has significantly fallen off on Craftsman tools as well. Sadly, all I can say is, if you have your father's or grand-father's old tools, hold onto them!

[@mangojulie123]

Consumers vote with their wallets. The typical American consumer is NOT willing to pay for quality. They just want things cheap...so how can you blame Sears for responding to what consumers want? Hence, the failure of the SEARS of the world and the ongoing success of the Walmarts of the world. Sad, but that's what consumers want. Blame the consumers...NOT the Walmarts.

[@Njordin2010]

buy yourself one from the 80s for 10$ ! they are better and if it breaks... well you get sent a new one for free if it got lifetime warranty.

[@Njordin2010]

@@mangojulie123 yes and no. companys and media make "trends" and politics/banks dictate how much money we got. Low on money but indoctrinated with everything must be new/fresh/exciting? better buy cheap.

[@husafel]

Weird how one of them was 125 degrees.

[@alexar.h.5031]

How do you figure out the year?

[@regulator79]

Starting in the late 60s or early 70s, they started printing a the two- number year (e.g., "72" for 1972) and the letter A, B, C, or D corresponding to the quarter of that year it was manufactured in. I show you where to find these in the video.

[@alexar.h.5031]

​@@regulator79Thank you, I skipped to the end because I had a headache. Kids are sweet and just having fun so no worries. I just skipped to the results. So mine is a 1994 (A-94)

[@alexar.h.5031]

​@@regulator79it's in need of some restoration but it came with matching cooler that holds it for free, but I want 60's, 70's & 80's though

[@regulator79]

I love my two from the 80s!

[@97trainman]

I have one of the Chinese ones and had the same problem with the handle tab tearing off. I used a hose clamp to hold it on, and haven't had any trouble out of it.

[@abdulwafiynuai9899]

have you try to text on their website for warranty?

[@MP-ef6mc]

Have a 2009 maybe used it 20-30 times since I bought it new, I went to use it a year or so ago, put coffee in it and 6-8 hours later poured my coffee out and it wasn’t lukewarm it was cold and it was probably like 30 degrees outside so it ease my that cold. I used it again today the same thing, I do have to say they do honor their warranty, I called the number on the bottom gave them the info and they are sending me out a brand new one. Awesome 👍

[@regulator79]

That's great to hear! For the most part, I think their new ones do great, although I think a dud slips in every now and again, and you must have gotten one of those duds. Here's hoping the replacement they send you gives you many years of hot coffee and happy sipping!

[@RobHTech]

you need to sand the area before using epoxy. Good idea. I recall those flasks when I was a kid working with my dad back in the 80s. The damn coffee would come out so hot that you couldn't drink it. I bought my own in 2007. About 3 hours after putting coffee in, it was lukewarm. I tested it. Opening the lid for even 1 min. to get coffee out led to a drastic reduction in temp. Aldo, if I didn't leave BOTH lids on, it would just get cold. It's the outer lid that keeps it hot. I threw it in the garbage. I got a Contigo, and works fairly well, but Thermos seems to work the best. But, I'm using to go type thermals while driving all the time. Contigo has good lids, but the plastic absorbs the odor of whatever you put in it, so someone put ginger tea in my Contigo, and I could never use it again for coffee.

[@weitzfc1]

in china they have saying , a horse is a horse and a tiger is a tiger . meaning sometimes we get it right , and some times we get it wrong , when it comes to the stanley thermos , they usually get it wrong . i bought three brand new ones at a flea market for $3. each . i thought i was getting a deal . they don't hold heat for long and fall apart . i'd rather have thirty year old one , than a brand new one . dad worked at allis chalmers heavy equipment tractor . an operator didn't see dads thermos and dropped a bucket on it and crushed it. at the end of his shift ten hours later , he pulled the stop and steam came out .

[@MsKatrinaSL]

Are they dishwasher safe?

[@regulator79]

No. They say "hand wash only." The new master series says you can dishwash them, but then it gives all the ways that dishwashing them can wear them out faster, so I wouldn't. If you want to get the inside clean, every once in a while you can put in a few tablespoons of baking soda and boiling water and let it sit for a few hours. For stubborn stains, put in a small amount of water and then some dry (uncooked) rice and shake for a few minutes.

[@thegreateastofall]

Is it not difficult to clean because of the small opening?

[@regulator79]

Hi Michael, first, thanks for taking time out of your retirement to watch my video. They are a bit difficult to clean, but usually a few teaspoons of banking soda and some boiling water overnight gets it clean. If there is any residue, put in some uncooked rice and a little water and shake vigorously for several minutes. That strips the stains off the inside. Go Pistons!

[@EdieBabeMonster]

regulator79 you know what else works in a pinch... those little tablets meant for cleaning dentures and warm water leave overnight and rinse well in the morning - shiny clean😁

[@carlrockaway1696]

@@EdieBabeMonster how many tablets did you use?

[@EdieBabeMonster]

@@carlrockaway1696 well depends on size but usually a couple does it. Also I get them from a dollar store on the cheap😜

[@user-sr4qm5gr7c]

How does the wide mouth compare?? I am literally trying to decide right now which one to buy lol. I want to use them for thermos cooking and will deal with the narrow mouth if the original works better than the wide mouth.

[@regulator79]

I haven't compared the wide mouth yet. However, I have read great reviews about the new master series thermos and want to get one now.

[@BarnabaRudge]

I bought two Chinese stainless steel jugs thermoses. One lost its vacuum after about three weeks and the other after half a year. I think the reason was a faulty solder in the middle of the bottom. I think those February in the shape of small lozenges are the Achilles' heel of steel thermos flasks. Or I was unlucky, or this type is so - Chinese...

[@jerrysmith9315]

I have two identical, in a picnic type kit, both made in 1958, in The USA . Corks only, no threads inside, corks in great shape. This goes nowhere, as I have not tested or used them at all....yet !

[@regulator79]

Let us know how they fare!

[@songofyesterday]

I got the one made in China and it’s quite good. Would hold temp well entire 9-5 shift.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

4 kids shall each inherit a Stanley thermos. Not sure which one each will get.

[@regulator79]

5 kids now, actually, and I think I have enough to give them 2 each ☺

[@TheAtl0001]

Can't believe you don't have a Kettle.

[@thomasgauthier98]

I notices the first one made in china has a huge dent and this makes the heat leaking!

[@regulator79]

That's very possibly the case!

[@adamfaust164]

Hey I’m a bit late on this video but my grandpa just gave me his old 1970 Stanley Aladdin little rough but works for what I need it for!

[@regulator79]

That's going to be a good one! My 1976 is one of my best performers.

[@adamfaust164]

regulator79 in the testing it appeared to be better. It has no problem keeping items cold or hot at work. So I presume it’ll have no issue with keeping them hot come winter.

[@regulator79]

@@adamfaust164 You should be fine in the winter, Adam. It helps to warm it up with hot water for about 2-3 minutes before filling it in the morning. also, the fuller it is of liquid, the hotter it stays. For example, if you fill it up only about 20% in the morning, it will not be piping hot later that day, but if you fill it most of the way up, it will stay hot all day.

[@Kompyutershchik]

quality control in China can be an issue, not just for Stanley. Very well made video!

[@KeyboardBuster]

Apple iMacs and whatnot are made there. I assume Steve Jobs screamed at them and had his goons there to keep the rice eaters from slacking off. China CAN produce good stuff, but they are cheap and they are thieves. If you cattleprod them you can force them to toe the line.

[@pulesjet]

Your altitude lowers the boil point.. I'm at 4,400 ft and boiling temp is some 10F less.

[@jimmars]

Thank you for your amazing good video. You got the right idea.

[@questube45]

I've experienced the exact same thing as your brother. The Chinese one sucks the high you know what. I received a free replacement a month ago because mine seemed to have stopped keeping my coffee hot. It was a new one from china. Freaking huge disappointment. I'm glad I did not destroy the old one I purchased in 94. within 6 hours warm coffee. 24 hours my azz...

[@BaberJacks]

When workers are paid pennies on the dollar the care factor becomes pennies on the dollar also. And thus quality acts accordingly

[@JRJUNIOR215]

Not bad in the end they all were still hot/warm

[@codybrookehanson2346]

I would say Virgils rootbeer is the best I ever had. Give it a try.

[@regulator79]

I definitely will!

[@johnnyrabenold6133]

Variance sir. Understand variance.

[@goaliereids3523]

Just picked up a 1976 Aladdin Stanley NOS off eBay for $40 shipped. Anxious to try it out against my newer one to see them side-by-side for heat retention ability.

[@regulator79]

Let me know how it performs!

[@goaliereids3523]

@@regulator79 Will do! Have a feeling the results will be similar to yours as the older ones outperform the newer ones since Stanley shifted production from the US to China in the early 2000s.

[@PAPATexas]

Good job. Nice test. Older ones win!

[@viveviveka2651]

Interesting. Thank you.

[@mickyandchaz]

Don't Thermos make Thermoses?

[@regulator79]

Good point. The Stanleys are officially called "vacuum bottles," but I guess I call them "thermoses" like I call all facial tissues "Kleenex" and all in line skates "roller blades."

[@Osk.S57]

Why do Stanley allow China to manufacture a Stanley product if it's inferior and not up to their standards ? Surely this is mega damaging to the Stanley brand.

[@crabtrap]

becuase the quality is the same but chinaphobes think every factory in china is the same. its pour urban legand.

[@Onthetrowel]

I literally liked this video the moment he made reference to the beer bottles... every man should have a passion 😀

[@bennydubya1]

Funny to think that little baby is now a talking walking 7 year old. Has he watched this video? And had a warm drink from these Stanley containers?

[@mrgoodiejr]

Great video thanks man

[@javigonzalez7669]

I think you measurements are wrong. I believe you had to check the temp on all of them at the same time.just my opinion. 🙂

[@cukrijger]

Thanks for this video. I got one classic vacuum 470ml today. How can i see which year its from?

[@piRaufasertapete]

The plastic lid has a datecode in the bottom. Mine has a year and ABCD Warter Year marking

[@G55-j9z]

Well done on the test, I own 11 Stanley flasks and the USA models are no better than the ones made in China In fact out of my 5 1.1 QT models the USA made one came 6/7th, and my made in China 1.4 QT classic was 10*f hotter than the 1.1 QT made in USA model, and my 2 QT MIC model was still hotter than the made in USA model and out of 7 of them the USA model came joint Last, and no there is nothing wrong with it and it is like new, The Made in China are way better than the Made in USA models for a few reasons, 1 the MIC models have all stainless steel bodies and base caps so no more Rust Pitting and also they do not have the exposed seam at the top where the made in the USA models also rust as well as rusting around where the base caps join the main body, and the made in the USA models if they get scratched they will then rust, where the MIC models are Stainless steel inside and out so if they get scratched they do not rust and also the vertical seam on the out side on the Made in USA is not finished off properly and you can see it after it has been painted, I prefer the models without handles and if you want a modern version without the handle then you need to buy the 1.1 QT 100th Anniversary model and apart from a great looking badge it also has the Best Cup ever made by Stanley where it has a very nice rolled top, with the paint finish of the vintage 1970's models So what you end up with is a Vintage looking flask with all the benefits of the stainless steel and no external seams to rust away or handles to break off, My 1979 model is a great flask but the 100th Anniversary models are the best version of the Classic 1.1 QT ever made, Don't fall for the hype that the Made in USA models are better because they are Not, that is nothing but Red Neck patriotic BS, I was going to buy a load of the American models but they have many design fault and they don't work as good as the made in China models.

[@regulator79]

Comrade Mao, is that you? Just kidding--you offered a lot of good info here with concrete evidence to back it up. And while my own test reveals the China flask to be as effective as the U.S. flasks, my sentimental side and Reagan-era upbringing compels me to use my 1980 Stanley on a daily basis while my 2016 edition sits quietly by, unused and underappreciated, but surrounded by friends. Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@christophercorso3194]

I'll agree the new lightweight ones work swimmingly and offer similar performance to MOST USA made,they also improved the design. however, I have one,with a cork stopper that up and above is the best at keeping liquids Hot. Down falls, it weighs a million pounds, The corks don't last and the cup is by far the WORST idea. A fully chromed metal Cup-it keeps coffee so hot you burn your hands in the uninsulated cup. Currently awaiting shipment of my Master Series.

[@TonyGilbert1]

I have an 87 it's not bad

[@bulldogbrower6732]

What's your point ? If it was made in China for the Stanley Company it was the Stanley Company that set the standard on how they were to be manufactured. Are you intimating that all Chinese products somehow are inferior even if designed and accepted by an American company ?

[@regulator79]

That's literally the claim I was putting to the test. Did you happen to watch the video with sound on?

[@betterment2927]

China products, crap essentially!

[@Fray253]

Hey I have a 1979 one does your no 11 stopper make a rattling sound because mine does and wanted to know if yours does too?

[@regulator79]

Ravenwood253 I'll double check, but I've never heard a rattle.

[@Fray253]

regulator79 ok thank you for checking.

[@regulator79]

Ravenwood253 Had you put a gun to my head before today, I'd have sworn they didn't rattle, but this morning I shook the 1980 and 1984 single piece stoppers, and they both sound like they have a little bit of sand or something in them.

[@Fray253]

regulator79 yeah that's how mine sounds like.

[@dougmorford2011]

Stuff made in China can be great, but the company has be present on the production site keeping tabs on quality control. I think Stanley is probably doing that. The main gripe I have with the newer Stanleys is that they no longer fill the vacuum with charcoal. I have one that's filled with charcoal and a new one that's not. and the one with charcoal is noticeably more durable. The charcoal keeps the outer layer from denting as bad or being smashed. The old one with charcoal feels like a brick. You could probably drive over it and it wouldn't smash. With the new one, I can squeeze the outer layer with my hand and see the steel deflecting. This isn't because of a lack of build quality; it's because of the lack a solid substance (charcoal) inside helping maintain structural integrity. I bet the charcoal also helps reduce radiant heat loss. I plan to buy their Master model to see if it's built well enough to hold up to multiple generations of abuse. It is my opinion that the new "classic" models aren't sturdy enough, but do hold heat good enough for me. On stanley's website, they claim two reasons for discontinuing use of charcoal in the vacuum: 1) environmental concerns. Hippies ruin everything. 2) Manufacturing costs. This is probably the actual reason they stopped using charcoal. They are being cheap, and think they can maintain their brand value while cutting this corner.

[@regulator79]

Great comments, especially about hippies ruining everything! :) I did another video reviewing my new Master Series against the best of the ones in this video. Spoiler: the Master Series does beat out the old school American made ones by a little bit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHPPi3iho9Z0mdU

[@jchiliw]

My buddy rolled his Bronco over going to work. He went back to the crash site and found his Stanley. It was squished from the truck roof rolling onto it. He used it 2 or 3 years until it lost its vacuum.

[@jeffh7021]

I had an older one and just recently bought one that was made in China in 2020. The old one was definitely better. No contest. Still a good thermos, but as usual, the old saying applies. " They don't make em' like they used to". Cutting corners to save a buck will always produce an inferior product. I would rather pay more for a quality product, than settle for a cheap copy.

[@natureme2392]

We don't care about coffee , we only drink tea

[@regulator79]

We throw tea into the Boston Harbor, so.....

[@Y0UT0PIA]

Would you look at that, guess things really were better in the good ol' days.

[@rileypatterson7512]

1 & 2 were about 10 degrees hotter.

[@conniewaite1371]

Wish I still had my o, ld one.

[@flyerfan5350]

I'm still going for made in usa either way

[@bluesman3794]

Switch stopper on the best and worst

[@regulator79]

That's a great idea!

[@crabtrap]

just fill with boiling water wiat a30min and laser temp gun the stoppers. the hot one is the bad one.

[@michaelprosperity3420]

I was at Menards today and saw made in China on the bottom of a Stanley. Well it's not a Stanley then. I am willing to pay extra if it's made here.

[@mr.h5436]

hahahah, great video, good work...but- someone loves his hot water bottles too much

[@regulator79]

But CAN you love them too much? ... AmIRight??

[@user-cordoba]

Где перевод Ютуб!

[@Soyucky]

Dude you don’t know your kid’s name? ...you could be MY dad 🤣

[@regulator79]

Lol I've got 4.. It's gotten progressively worse!

[@AndyGenova-jr9ol]

I own a uniavac 24 oz twice the quality n duribility get u one of these instead way worth the investment made in usà hard to find or over priced buy once cry once great mini cooker life x envestment

[@regulator79]

Searched online and can't find even a reference to a uniavac bottle. Is that the correct spelling?

[@Theylive4213]

Sucks I bought a newer one. Just going to use it for now until I decide to buy a nos USA made one on eBay.