The StubJug from RUGD is Australia's first vacuum-insulated tallie and longneck cooler that is also a full-time waterbottle. A 4-in-1 insulated jug that fits 750ml longnecks and tallies, holds 600 to 850ml bottled drinks cold, works as a 1000ml water bottle with the straw lid, and has a bottle opener built into the base. Cold for 12 hours, iced for 36. Launching in Black, Blue and Purple at $79 AUD.
There's one drink that's never had a proper answer. Not the stubby — we sorted that with the StubCup in 2023. The tallie. The 750ml longneck. The bottle of VB or XXXX or Coopers that comes out of the esky and starts warming the second it's in your hand, because nothing was designed to hold it.
We looked. There is no insulated water bottle on the market that fits a full 750ml tallie or longneck, keeps it cold, opens the bottle from the base, and works as a proper 1000ml water bottle too. That combination doesn't exist anywhere else. So after 18 months of development, we built it.
What the StubJug does
Four functions in one product. We haven't found anything else on the market that does all four together — particularly the tallie fit combined with a built-in bottle opener on what is also a proper 1000ml water bottle. That combination is new.
Tallie and longneck cooler
Drop in a 750ml longneck or tallie, fit the silicone beer lid over the neck, and the StubJug holds it cold. The inner design locks the bottle so it doesn't rattle or tip. VB, XXXX, Carlton, Coopers, Tooheys — every standard Australian tallie fits. This is the function that doesn't exist anywhere else.
1000ml insulated water bottle
Fill it up, put on the straw lid, and it's a 1000ml insulated water bottle — cold for 12 hours, iced for 36. The same jug that held the knock-off beer is your water bottle for the drive home. Capacity is 950ml with the straw lid on, to leave room for the straw mechanism.
600ml to 850ml bottle cooler
Ice Break 750ml, Dare iced coffee, Oak choccy milk, Powerade, Gatorade. The big servo drinks you've been holding warm in the ute for years because nothing fit them. That's exactly what this is for.
Built-in bottle opener
Permanently in the base since the first prototype. Can't be removed, lost, or left at home. A built-in bottle opener on a 1000ml water bottle — that's not something you'll find on any other product. Flip it over, open the bottle, done.
The two lids
Both lids come in the box.
Silicone beer lid
Goes over the neck of a 750ml tallie or longneck and grips it inside the StubJug. Soft silicone, seals the bottle, holds carbonation. Fits when a bottle goes in.
Straw lid
Water bottle mode. 1000ml, stainless steel straw included, flip-top opening, leak and sweat-proof. Use this for anything you're pouring yourself.
The specs
| Capacity | 1000ml / 34oz |
| Cold retention | 12 hours |
| Iced retention | 36 hours |
| Bottle cooler range | 600 to 850ml bottles |
| Longneck and tallie fit | 750ml longnecks and tallies |
| Material | 18/8 stainless steel |
| Exterior | Powder-coated |
| Insulation | Double-wall vacuum |
| Lids included | Silicone beer lid and straw lid |
| Base | Tapered, cupholder friendly |
| BPA free | Yes |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Launch colours | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Price | $79 AUD |
One jug, the full day
Water on the way to the ramp. Iced coffee from the servo cold in the cupholder. Knock-off tallies at the end of the day opened by the base. That's it — one product from first light to last, nothing to switch between.
The handle makes the 1000ml feel right in hand. It carries like a mug. And when someone asks where you got it, there's genuinely no comparison to point them to.
Does my drink fit? Check below
The StubJug is built for 600ml and up: tallies, longnecks, big iced coffees, choccy milks, sports drinks. Search your drink below to find out.
StubJug Fit Guide
What fits in the StubJug?
✅ Fits perfectly
❌ Doesn't fit
For cans and stubbies 330ml to 375ml, the StubCup has you covered.
Black, Blue, Purple. $79 AUD.
Three colours to start: Black, Blue, Purple. Same 18/8 stainless steel, same 2-year warranty. Built for the drinks the StubCup couldn't reach.
If you're reading this from one of our emails, you're seeing it first. The StubJug is available now at getrugd.com.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the StubJug?
The StubJug from RUGD is Australia's first vacuum-insulated tallie and longneck cooler. It's a 4-in-1 insulated jug that fits 750ml longnecks and tallies under a silicone beer lid, holds 600 to 850ml bottled drinks cold, works as a 1000ml water bottle with the straw lid, and has a built-in bottle opener in the base. Cold for 12 hours, iced for 36. $79 AUD, launching in Black, Blue and Purple.
Does the StubJug fit a tallie or longneck?
Yes. The StubJug was specifically designed to fit 750ml tallies and longnecks. Drop the bottle in, fit the silicone beer lid over the neck, and the StubJug holds it cold. Every standard Australian tallie fits: VB, XXXX Gold, Carlton Draught, Coopers, Tooheys, Emu Export, and many more.
How long does the StubJug keep drinks cold?
The StubJug keeps drinks cold for 12 hours and iced for 36 hours using double-wall vacuum insulation. No sweat on the outside, no condensation on the table, no warm drink on a hot Australian day.
What two lids come with the StubJug?
Both lids come in the box. The silicone beer lid fits over the neck of a 750ml tallie or longneck and grips it inside the jug. The straw lid turns the StubJug into a 1000ml insulated water bottle with a stainless steel straw. Swap between them depending on what you're drinking.
Does the StubJug fit in a car cupholder?
Yes. The StubJug has a tapered base that slides straight into standard Australian vehicle cupholders including utes, 4WDs, and most passenger cars.
What's the difference between the StubJug and the StubCup?
The StubCup is a 5-in-1 insulated stubby cooler and coffee cup at 400ml, built for 330 to 375ml cans and bottles. The StubJug is a 4-in-1 insulated tallie and longneck cooler at 1000ml, built for 750ml tallies and longnecks, 600 to 850ml bottled drinks, and as a full-size water bottle. Different products for different drinks. Both have a built-in bottle opener in the base.
Hi Wendy! Yes it absolutely does, it’s designed to keep hot for up to 6 hours so plenty of time to drink your coffee.
Hi cup lover! The StubJug is a lot bigger (1000ml) than the StubCup (400ml) so the lids are not interchangeable from the Cup to the Jug unfortunately!