After a review in which I tested a snack tray that attached to my Stanley Cup, I received several requests to try similar accessories. Today, I’m diving into three popular gadgets designed to work with Stanley Cups and other tumblers. I’m testing a tumbler wallet, an anti-spill kit, and a silicone ice mold set to see if they live up to the hype.
Where to Purchase
Below are links where you can purchase the items in this review.
The Tumbler Wallet & Anti-Spill Kit
First Impressions
The tumbler wallet, a pouch marketed as a “fanny pack” for your Stanley Cup, looked promising at first glance. It attaches to 30 and 40-ounce models with a Velcro strap, and it’s advertised to hold essentials like keys, cards, and even a phone. However, the color was underwhelming, a sort of dingy pink that wasn’t quite what I expected.
The anti-spill kit came as a two-part set, one piece for the lid and another for the straw. The idea is to make your Stanley Cup leak-proof. Installing it seemed straightforward in theory, but in reality, it took a lot more effort than the Amazon video led me to believe.
Testing the Anti-Spill Kit
Once I finally got everything in place, I filled my cup with water and tested the anti-spill feature. Right away, I noticed some leaks, particularly around the straw area. I tried several times to readjust the pieces, and while it eventually got a little better, it still wasn’t 100% leak-proof. By the end of the day, I noticed fewer leaks, so it seems like it might improve with use, but it’s not completely foolproof.
Loading Up the Tumbler Wallet
Next, I tried loading the tumbler wallet. While the side pockets worked fine for cards and cash, my phone didn’t fit well, especially with my keys in there. Even with a smaller phone, it felt cramped and a bit awkward, and with everything loaded, the cup felt slightly unbalanced.
The Silicone Ice Mold: Keeping Things Cool
Setup & Freezing
The silicone ice mold set comes with three differently sized molds that stack to create a wall of ice inside the tumbler. It’s designed to fit snugly into 30- and 40-ounce Stanley Cups, which supposedly keeps your drink cold longer with large, slow-melting cubes.
After filling each mold and putting it in the freezer overnight, I popped out the ice cylinders. They were big, solid, and had an impressive stackable design that perfectly fit the contours of my Stanley Cup. With the cup loaded with all three pieces of ice, I could still add about 24 ounces of liquid.
Real-World Test
In practice, the ice wall worked as advertised. My drink stayed refreshingly cold throughout the day, and because of the large surface area, the ice melted slower than standard cubes, so my drink didn’t get watered down as quickly. While it’s not necessarily revolutionary, it’s a nice touch if you’re looking to keep a drink cold over a long day.
Real-World Test: Taking Everything Out for a Spin
With everything set up, I took my Stanley Cup, loaded with the anti-spill kit, tumbler wallet, and ice mold, out for a real-world test at a poolside gathering.
- The Tumbler Wallet: The wallet worked fairly well for holding cards and small items, but it struggled with bulkier items like my phone and keys. With everything loaded, the cup felt awkwardly weighted, and I had to frequently adjust it to keep things balanced.
- Anti-Spill Kit: By the end of the day, the anti-spill kit seemed to be functioning better. It wasn’t completely leak-free, but the dripping was minimal, so it did improve with use.
- Ice Mold: The ice mold kept my drink cold for hours, and the large cubes melted much slower than regular ice, which was a definite plus.
Conclusion
Overall, these Stanley Cup accessories each had their pros and cons.
- The Tumbler Wallet is convenient if you’re only carrying a few small items, but it’s limited in capacity and adds bulk to the cup, which could be uncomfortable to carry around.
- The Anti-Spill Kit isn’t completely leak-proof, but with repeated adjustments, it got better over time. It may work for reducing spills, but don’t expect a perfect seal.
- The Ice Mold was probably the standout of the three. It does what it promises by keeping drinks cold for longer without excessive dilution.
If you’re interested in any of these products, they might be worth a try depending on your needs, but it’s worth keeping their limitations in mind. If you’ve tried these gadgets yourself, let me know what you think in the comments below.