My Stanley

  The Stanley brand has been in the business a long time. For real. Over a hundred years, to be exact. It was 1913 when William Stanley invented the all-steel, double-wall vacuum bottle and stuck his name on it. Rumor has it, that he wanted his coffee hot all day while he was working, and was inspired to apply some of his theories learned while developing transformers. As it turns out, necessity really is the mother of invention. Since then, the Stanley name has become synonymous for ultra-durable, super reliable products made with an eye for sleek design and real life uses. Generations of people have come to rely on their Stanley bottles, mugs, lunchboxes, cook sets, flasks, growlers, coolers, and more every single day, knowing that they’ll keep their food and drink at temperature longer, all while standing up to life’s wear and tear. Today, Stanley’s Built For Life™ promise means means that your grandad’s thermos that supported pilots in World War II could very well get set beside that brand spankin’ new Classic Vacuum Insulated Bottle you picked up for your weekend camping trip. At first glance, you might be hard-pressed to notice a difference: Same tough construction, same classic look, same Stanley hammertone green finish, although once you pick them up, you’ll be able to tell which is which. So when you’ve been the gold standard for “Unbreakable” for literally generations, one question keeps coming up from our customers who have seen the way Stanley bottles seem to last and last: What’s changed over the years? The answer? Everything and nothing. The Beginning To start out, you have to understand what makes a Stanley a Stanley. When William Stanley invented double-wall steel vacuum insulation all the way back in the Teeming Teens, he set the fundamental groundwork for the technology that would define the company’s reputation for unparalleled performance. At the time vacuum insulated bottles were lined with glass, and they did a fine job keeping coffee hot. That is until one of those suckers got damaged.” Glass in your cup of Joe may ruin your day, but in 1913, the equivalent of having to fork out $150-$200 for a new bottle could ruin your entire month or more. This is where Stanley really came to save the day — with value and durability. One of Stanley’s key innovations was Char-Vac™, where charcoal dust was packed between two stainless steel walls while the vacuum insulation was created. This method made the bottles tougher and more resilient, albeit heavier and bulkier. Stanleys from the time of Char-Vac™ were much coveted and are still in use to this day, with some Stanley fanatics still obsessed with the decades old bottles they bought as teenagers. Stanley discontinued use of Char-Vac™ in 2009, opting instead to thicken the outer steel wall. This resulted in a bottle that was significantly lighter weight and built to the same industry- leading specs. But if we’re keeping it real, then we have to say that the old bottles were built to handle some damn good abuse. A level of tough that our newer Classic Series bottles can’t always compete with. This is why we introduced the Master Series in 2017. It’s designed for the people who need the over-the-top durability of the previous Char-Vac™ model and, the new Quad-Vac™ technology means it’ll keep your drinks hot for days. Other innovations were implemented over the years as we constantly tweaked our formula. Bottle necks were widened for easier filling and cleaning. We switched up the kind of stainless steel we use to make our bottles far more resistant to corrosion. We found ways to reduce body welds, reduce the number of potential fail points. Old Vs. New: Which Bottle Is Better? All of these little changes were and are part of the same obsessive hunt for perfection we’ve had from the beginning. William Stanley invented something amazing all the way back in 1913- and we’ve continued to improve on what made our bottles great to begin with, thermal insulation and unprecedented durability.The new Quad-Vac™ technology used in the Master Series collection is unrivaled in a marketplace of look-a-likes. The conversation of which bottle is better - the new Stanley bottle or the old Stanley bottle - is always coming up. The truth: neither is better than the other, because they’re both Stanleys. The new bottles are part of a constant evolution, of never being satisfied. Like every great inventor the pursuit of perfection never stops. The Stanley name is more than a single product or process, it’s a promise to the people who have come to rely on us for years: we make bottles that last a lifetime. That’s why, whether it's a Stanley you bought in 1965 or one you picked up just yesterday, we will always honor our lifetime warranty to make sure that every product is as reliable and durable as the day you bought it.  

Since O.G. and bottle innovator William Stanley introduced the first all steel vacuum bottle in 1913, the name Stanley has come to mean a trusted and reliable friend to generations. Whether it's the thermos that your granddad got for his 15th birthday that he still uses to this day, or the swanky chrome and black switchback you picked up for a long weekend camping trip, our bottles are made for life and for a lifetime. And when we say a “lifetime” we ain’t fooling: we’ve got a Stanley vacuum bottle here at HQ that was run over by a truck years decades ago and still has coffee in it. Not a single leak. That’s a real bruiser of a bottle right there. When you get to be 100 years old and you make bottles as tough and beloved as ours, you hear some fantastic stories about how people use our products. We’ve heard so many over the years that we coined a word for it: Stanleyness. It’s more than just having an old bottle kicking around that you break out for a sip now and then, it’s a way of a life. And to the people who cherish our bottles like a member of the family, the essence of Stanleyness is about adventure, fun, and pushing things to the limit. These are the stories that define Stanleyness, gathered straight from 100 years of real history from real customers. These are the story of the Unbreakables. 13,435ft - Hot Coffee At Low’s Peak, Mount Kinabalu “It was 1.30AM, the temperature had been near freezing for most of the night. I put on my jacket and long johns, headed out to the camp pantry with my Stanley outdoor vacuum bottle. Honestly it was the first time I’ve ever tried using it. “I poured in a few packets of coffee and sugar, added boiling water, locked it up tight and placed it in my bag and got ready for the hike to the summit at 2.30AM. By the time we were on the mountain, pretty much everything I froze. The warm water I brought in a separate - non Stanley bottle - was ice cold halfway up, so I had doubts as to whether my Stanley bottle filled with the hot coffee I made earlier could withstand what the mountain had to offer. My team reached the summit at approximately 6:00AM, by that time the sun was almost up and the temperature was at freezing point. We snapped a few pictures, and I finally took out my Stanley bottle, shared a cup with my buddy and I dare say the coffee was still boiling hot. Instant coffee never tasted as good as it did 13,435ft up in the sky. My Stanley bottle has proven its worth, no doubt.” -Mohamad Adam Bin Mohamad Yakob Like A Phoenix From The Ashes “My mother bought me my Stanley thermos in 1979 when I joined the plumbing trade. I was working in Maryland years ago and the hotel I was staying at had a freak gas explosion and burnt down to the ground. I was not there at the time, but all my belongings were. I lost everything I had on me there. After the fire was put out and the rubble sifted through, the only thing left standing, basically untouched? My Stanley thermos. “I’ve used that thermos every day since then. It’s not green anymore and has quite a few dents, but still keeps my coffee piping hot all day, every day. I use it at work and when I am hunting or fishing. It is very seldom not with me. It joined the workforce with me and it is going to retire with me!” -Greg Gillard A 1600 Foot Bounce “In 1978, I worked in an underground mine. While waiting to go down to working level, my Stanley was knocked from my hand and rolled into the shaft. I wrote it off, but later that day when checking the sump pumps, I found it floating in the sump. It was banged up from falling 1600 feet and the cup was missing, but otherwise completely solid. I’m still using the same thermos to this day!” -Monte L. Generation To Generation “As a young boy, I can remember with warm feelings my father getting up early in the morning much before dawn. Sometimes I would get up and see the Stanley sitting on the counter next to my father’s huge lunch box. I can remember dad mentioning that there was only one thermos worth packing into the woods - Stanley. He used to say that there was nothing worse than lukewarm coffee. I could remember thinking that one day I would grow up and proudly pack my Stanley into the woods. I soon grew up and went off to college. During the summers I worked in woods. I bought my first Stanley that first summer and proudly carried it off to the woods. When you had a Stanley it was a status symbol. “Now 35 year later, my own son has gone off to college and is working construction during the summer. I get up each morning at 5AM and pack his lunch and fill his first Stanley. He said that it is an amazing thermos. He too proudly carries it onto the job site. My grandfather, my father, myself and now my son all packed Stanley thermoses. From generation to generation, Stanley thermoses remain a family institution. Someday, my grandchildren will pack a Stanley.” -Dennis H. A Badge Of Honor, A Bullet Graze “My Stanley classic bottle has endured 10 years of extreme abuse across the US, Mexico, Central America, Chile, and Peru. While it is now officially the ugliest thermal bottle on the planet, it works like the day it was purchased. Its badge of honor is a bullet graze obtained on a construction site in Guatemala during a robbery attempt. I plan to be buried with Stanley.” -Dave Moreno Stanley Vs. An 18 Wheeler “This is short and sweet: My husband unknowingly dropped his thermos under his truck. He then rolled over it with all 18 wheels, loaded at 80,000 lbs. When he noticed it was gone, he backed up to find it - rolling over it again! “When he got out of the truck, he pulled out the thermos - which only had minor scratches on it! He poured out steaming hot coffee that had been there for at least 8 hours.” -Anonymous 

Our fans aren’t just adventurers and mischief makers - they can be some of the most creative, innovative people in the world. We’re talking certified geniuses when it comes to taking something that already works better than anything else at keeping food and drink hot or cold and finding totally unexpected ways to use a Stanley. Yeah, we’re talking about you. Did we get your attention? Over the years, we’ve seen some pretty out-there uses of Stanley products that we just have to share with y’all. Be forewarned: These are all user generated ideas, so proceed at your own risk! A Stanley Bottle Lamp Years ago, someone turned one of our classic Stanley bottles into a fully-functional lamp. We use it every day at Stanley HQ! If you want to turn your Stanley into a lamp like ours, House of Hawthornes has some pretty straightforward instructions. Let there be light! Ship Hot Or Ice Cold Coffee To A Bud Look, no one is saying you should willfully subvert U.S. Postal code and ship anything less-than-legal across state lines. In fact, we’re definitely saying NOT to (sorry home brewmasters). But we’ve heard tales of enterprising folks who, looking to surprise and delight their friends, filled a Stanley bottle with piping hot coffee/soup/etc, packed it up tight, and overnighted it to their friends across the country. The bottle arrived with the contents still steaming. #BallerMove Shipping Vaccines No joke, we’ve had scientists and researchers tell us that they’ve packed Stanley bottles with ice and used them to ship vaccines. Stanley’s unparalleled thermal retention technology means that the vaccine stays viable and protected on a long trip. Gives new meaning to the phrase “my Stanley is a real lifesaver!” Cooking Food In A Stanley Since our bottles retain heat just as well as they do cold, a Stanley can be a great way to cook simple healthy meals like oatmeal, dried beans and whole grain cereals. The dudes at Thermoscooking.com can get you the skinny on that. Transporting Cooked Hot Dogs This is apparently a thing people do with Stanley flasks, particularly in europe. Hey, we don’t judge. This is just the tip of the iceberg, people. We know you’ve got something wild and innovative up your sleeve, so we wanna hear your best #StanleyHacks!   ABOUT STANLEY The Stanley brand has a rich 100+ year history. Born from inventor William Stanley Jr. who forever changed the way hot drinks were consumed, in 1913 he fused vacuum insulation and the strength of steel in one portable bottle, inventing the all-steel vacuum bottle we know and love today.

SEATTLE, WA (July 12, 2017) – With an entire category built on the technology they invented, the team at Pacific Market International’s (PMI) STANLEY brand continues to perfect upon double-wall vacuum insulation.  Introduced in spring 2017, Stanley is adding new vacuum water bottles to the Master Series which utilizes QuadVac™ technology – adding a double layer barrier to the double wall vacuum insulation for industry leading thermals. The most durable water bottle on the market with double density stainless steel, the Master Series is a professional grade hydration solution for extreme conditions. Available in both 36- and 22-oz sizes, the Master Series Vacuum Water bottles are leak-proof, packable thanks to the fold-down, locking finger loop. All new spring 2018 product introductions, along with the entire Stanley collection, will be on display at the Summer Market Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, Utah, booth #14001. For more information about the entire Stanley brand collection, visit www.stanley1913.com.   ABOUT THE STANLEY BRAND: Invented by William Stanley on September 2,1913 (official patent date), the all steel vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Since then, STANLEY brand products have been delivering superior food and beverage gear for rugged, active lifestyles and remains dedicated to this simple promise: buy STANLEY brand products, get quality gear. Built for Life®. Learn more, visit www.stanley1913.com. ABOUT PMI: Founded in 1983 by Rob Harris and guided by principles of sustainability, community and integrity, PMI manufactures, markets, and designs innovative food and beverage container solutions under three brands.  Their two most recognizable brands, Stanley® and Aladdin®, are both over 100 years old and sold globally.  Migo® was founded in 1999 and is rapidly growing in the Asia Pacific region.  PMI also creates private label products for select global retailers.  Headquartered in Seattle, PMI has offices in Bentonville, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Manila, and Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, PMI has ownership in three manufacturing facilities, one in China and two in Brazil.     ABOUT STANLEY The Stanley brand has a rich 100+ year history. Born from inventor William Stanley Jr. who forever changed the way hot drinks were consumed, in 1913 he fused vacuum insulation and the strength of steel in one portable bottle, inventing the all-steel vacuum bottle we know and love today.

SEATTLE, WA (January 17, 2017) – Following the successful debut and overwhelmingly positive retailer response to the all-new Master Series collection, Pacific Market International’s (PMI) STANLEY brand recently unveiled new additions to the series during Winter Market Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, Utah. New for fall 2017, the Master Series Vacuum Food Jar and Flask will be added to the assortment of vacuum bottles and mug that currently comprise the industry-leading Master Series. With a 24-ounce capacity, the Master Series Vacuum Food Jar will keep food hot, or cold, for 20 hours (MSRP $60). Like the other vacuum bottles and mug in the Master Series, the vacuum food jar also features the QuadVac™ insulation, providing four layers of protection, versus the industry-standard two. Constructed of 1.0mm stainless steel, both the vacuum food jar and the flask are built for the ultimate durability. Both are dishwasher safe and leak-proof. With a generous 8-ounce capacity, the Master Flask requires no funnel for filling thanks to its wide mouth opening (MSRP $35). “The Stanley team is developing, designing and manufacturing product for the most demanding user; those who require gear that will deliver unrivaled, and consistently superior, performance. That same level of attention is brought to the design of products that are enjoyed by everyday outdoor enthusiasts,” explains Kelly Kraus, Vice President of PMI’s Stanley brand. “Whether your job occasionally calls for a double-shift or if your best work is done around a campfire, the Stanley family of products make worktime and playtime more enjoyable.” Daily Grind. For those who enjoy coffee to kick-start their morning, or throughout the day to keep up the pace, Stanley Classic Vacuum French Press keeps the fresh taste of French-pressed coffee hot for 4 hours. Perfect for caffeinating a crowd, or to keep for yourself to enjoy throughout the morning, the handsome styling of the classic hammertone green finish will look equally at home at the campsite picnic table, or on your kitchen table. After the brewing stage, carry hot coffee in style while enjoying the best thermals in a leak-proof/-resistant vessel that’s dishwasher-safe for ease of use. And that’s where both the Adventure Vacuum Wide Mug and Adventure Vacuum Mug come into play.Ideal for the desk, the Vacuum Wide Mug features a distinguished silhouette with a wider base and non-skid foot pad that makes it tough to tip. A leak-resistant flip lid tops the 20-ounce mug that keeps drinks hot for 4 hours, cold 9 hours, and iced for a day (MSRP $30). With a petite stature, perfect for single-serve brewers, the Vacuum Mug has a versatile lid system that can be combined, or used solo, to pack and sip the 8-ounces of coffee kept warm for 2 hours, cold 4 hours, or iced 16 hours (MSRP $15). OUTDOOR KITCHEN. Always enhancing outdoor entertaining, eating and drinking, the new Stanley Adventure Vacuum Steel Bowls offer a cool new spin on the regular old bowl. The all-steel vacuum technology keeps things like ice cream ice cold while soup or oatmeal stays piping hot. Thanks to its vacuum insulation, extreme temps are no issue since it always stays cool to the touch. With tight-fit lids, these bowls can stack infinitely and nest perfectly inside one another. Available in two sizes, 32- and 18-ounces, the new vacuum steel bowls are a great addition to the family camp set-up (MSRP $30 / $25). For more information about the entire Stanley brand collection, visit www.stanley1913.com.   ABOUT THE STANLEY BRAND: Invented by William Stanley on September 2,1913 (official patent date), the all steel vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Since then, STANLEY brand products have been delivering superior food and beverage gear for rugged, active lifestyles and remains dedicated to this simple promise: buy STANLEY brand products, get quality gear. Built for Life®. Learn more, visit www.stanley1913.com. ABOUT PMI: Founded in 1983 by Rob Harris and guided by principles of sustainability, community and integrity, PMI manufactures, markets, and designs innovative food and beverage container solutions under three brands.  Their two most recognizable brands, Stanley® and Aladdin®, are both over 100 years old and sold globally.  Migo® was founded in 1999 and is rapidly growing in the Asia Pacific region.  PMI also creates private label products for select global retailers.  Headquartered in Seattle, PMI has offices in Bentonville, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Manila, and Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, PMI has ownership in three manufacturing facilities, one in China and two in Brazil.     ABOUT STANLEY The Stanley brand has a rich 100+ year history. Born from inventor William Stanley Jr. who forever changed the way hot drinks were consumed, in 1913 he fused vacuum insulation and the strength of steel in one portable bottle, inventing the all-steel vacuum bottle we know and love today.

SEATTLE, WA (July 20, 2016) – After creating the stainless steel, vacuum insulated category over 100 years ago, Pacific Market International’s (PMI) STANLEY brand will reset the industry standard for thermal retention and durability with the introduction of the Master Series for spring 2017. A century of knowhow meets state-of-the-art design in the new collection of vacuum bottles and mug that utilize new QuadVac™ technology for unrivaled performance for those that demand the very best. “While Stanley leads the category, we’re not resting on our laurels. We’re constantly looking for ways to exceed our consumers’ needs and expectations. They’re working and playing harder and looking for gear they can depend on to perform consistently and last a lifetime and that’s just what they’ll get with the new Master Series,” explains Kelly Kraus, Vice President of PMI’s Stanley brand. “The R&D and product design teams at Stanley continue to lead with new innovations, whether in materials, construction or technology, such as the new QuadVac.” QuadVac™ adds a double layer barrier to the double wall vacuum insulation, locking in heat or cold better than any other technology currently available. The four layers offer protection from convective, conductive and radiant energy transfer creating the highest thermal retention rates. To create the most durable bottle, Stanley Master Series uses 1.0mm thick stainless steel, compared to the industry standard 0.6mm, making Stanley’s construction 50 to 100 percent thicker than others on the market.  KEY CHARACTERISTIC OF THE STANLEY MASTER SERIES: 1.0mm 18/8 thick stainless steel throughout the body and base cap that is both rust-proof and naturally BPA-free. 0.7mm 18/8 stainless steel, vacuum insulated lid which doubles as a cup, keeps coffee hot 20 minutes. Steel-lined stopper means no plastic contact for contents inside. Durable steel handle with molded silicone grip for comfort. Extra robust engineering on all components and joints. Available spring 2017, the Master Series and all new Stanley products will be on display at the Summer Market Outdoor Retailer (booth 14001) in Salt Lake City, UT, August 3 – 6, 2016. ABOUT THE STANLEY BRAND: Invented by William Stanley on September 2,1913 (official patent date), the all steel vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Since then, STANLEY brand products have been delivering superior food and beverage gear for rugged, active lifestyles and remains dedicated to this simple promise: buy STANLEY brand products, get quality gear. Built for Life®. Learn more, visit www.stanley1913.com. ABOUT PMI: Founded in 1983 by Rob Harris and guided by principles of sustainability, community and integrity, PMI manufactures, markets, and designs innovative food and beverage container solutions under three brands. Their two most recognizable brands, Stanley® and Aladdin®, are both over 100 years old and sold globally. Migo® was founded in 1999 and is rapidly growing in the Asia Pacific region. PMI also creates private label products for select global retailers. Headquartered in Seattle, PMI has offices in Bentonville, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Manila, and Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, PMI has ownership in three manufacturing facilities, one in China and two in Brazil.     ABOUT STANLEY The Stanley brand has a rich 100+ year history. Born from inventor William Stanley Jr. who forever changed the way hot drinks were consumed, in 1913 he fused vacuum insulation and the strength of steel in one portable bottle, inventing the all-steel vacuum bottle we know and love today.