For years, we’ve known Stanley for its robust outdoor and everyday carry hydration. So when a viral TikTok craze sent the brand into Quencher mass production, it was a bit like seeing a friend start hanging out with the mean girls.
From a gear perspective, the craze over the Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler has always been a headscratcher, especially since the must-have item had to be a 32-ounce tumbler. Anyone drinking from a smaller or larger size was seemingly missing the mark.
We normally don’t bite on every little collaboration, but Stanley made sure we saw teasers for its Post Malone Collection and, well, it piqued our curiosity. What new styles will our old friend be rocking on its June 16 debut?
The answer is camo — lots of camo. And tassels. And some Posty Co. keychains. We barely recognized our old friend when we saw the photos, but were pleased to see such a bold look.
Stanley Goes Posty: Post Malone Collab
If Post Malone were making these on his own, perhaps we’d see an homage to one of his many face tattoos or a sly gold tooth reference.
But since Post Malone himself had a hand in designing this collection, you’ll see MultiCam wraps and more classic steel earth tones. If you didn’t know, he’s a fan of camo, as evidenced by his Ford Bronco with a MultiCam wrap and interior (even the panels and seats).
We’ll see how Posty fans take to the MultiCam Quenchers. There are two Quencher versions, both of which include the Posty Co. keychains.
The base Quencher sells for $65, and the Quencher with the faux leather, snap-pocketed, add-on pouch sells for $75. That’s just $10 more for perhaps the most uniquely Post Malone design element — and no, it’s not sold separately.
The collection also includes a stacking beer pint and a flask. The Stanley 1913 x Post Malone collection goes on sale June 16, noon (ET) at Stanley1913.com.
Stanley Quencher Mania
As a historical reminder, Stanley’s 1913 branding is everywhere because that was the year William Stanley invented steel, double-wall vacuum insulation. The brand’s patent expired 100 years later, which is when other drinkware brands dove into making their own versions.
The brand lost ground to YETI and HydroFlask as the cups du jour until late December 2023. That’s when a woman posted on TikTok that her Stanley Quencher survived a fiery car accident, and there was still ice inside. Stanley took that marketing bump and ran with it. Soon, that particular tumbler was an “it” item with limited-edition colors, and they became collectibles.
We get it, though. The 40-ounce Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler fits cup holders, so it works for drive-time hydration. And double-wall vacuum insulation works as well as ever at keeping drinks cold.
And while Stanley mania has subsided somewhat, these limited-edition collaborations tend to sell out quickly. Take Olivia Rodrigo’s purple Quencher and Lainey Wilson’s collab as recent examples. Stanley’s past collaborations also include a Taco Bell 20th anniversary of the Baja Blast, limited to 100 Quenchers sold exclusively through Taco Bell. That one did not go well.
More recently, the Lionel Messi GOAT Collection stepped beyond just the Quencher and includes an 8-ounce Mate Mug.
Who knows? Maybe steel lunchboxes will see a retro interest. We’ve seen them pop up in other collabs already this season. Maybe Stanley will start cashing in on accessory pouches, too.
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