Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First of all, this review is for the v2.0 version of the Hopsulator Trio, the one currently available. A lot of the reviews and pictures here are for an older version that may not have had the issues I experienced. Even though I really wanted to like this product, I’m not a fan of this new version. I read the reviews and was looking forward to using it, especially with the “arctic adapter” in the summer. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. To start, this is what I liked about it: The idea behind this is great. A koozie that does an even better job of keeping your drinks cold on hot days by adding an internal ice pack. Versatility. I love the idea of being able to use one item for large or small cans, as well as using it as an insulated a pint cup. But, on to what I didn’t like: When I first opened it, the inside was all wet. Upon inspection, it looks like the “arctic adapter” leaked and the gel that should keep it cold had made its way throughout the inside of the packaging bag. I was disappointed, but not deterred… I did an Amazon return and requested a replacement thinking it had to be a fluke. Replacement came. Same issue. Exactly. Contacted Brumate directly to see what they could do, but they just told me to return it through Amazon. Not exactly the reaction I was hoping for, and not looking to order a third to find out that this is just an issue that these have. The frozen adapter was the biggest selling point for me, so this was a big letdown. Unlike any similar products I’ve used, the ring at the top of this does not lock the can into it. I guess it is nice to not have to unscrew the top to put a can in – you can just slide it in, but in the cans I tested the fit was loose. I was just returning it, so I didn’t get to actually use it to drink with, but the cans would spin around freely. Obviously you wouldn’t tip it upside down when you had an open can in it, but, if you did it with a closed can, it slides right out. I think this would also limit the effectiveness of the vacuum insulation… you don’t really want air to be able to move in and out as it defeats the purpose. Definitely looking for a more snug fit. The drinking lid doesn’t use the threads on the top of the container. It has the push in type seal that I’ve seen and used on other insulated pint cups. The problem, again, is the fit. It doesn’t fit as tightly as I’d like, and the seal sits just below the thread, so a slight bump from the underside seems like it could easily dislodge it. Again, I didn’t get a chance to use it since there were already problems when I opened it so it was getting returned, but I could very easily see ice inside your drink knocking the lid off once you get to the bottom of your beverage. I’d love to see some improvements made to this product, then I’d definitely be interested in trying it again.