Our story
The StubCup Story: Why We Built a Stubby Cooler and Coffee Cup
How two of us went from a frustrating pile of drink gear in a Sunshine Coast garage to the StubCup, 20,000+ customers and our own warehouse in Bari...
Stories, guides and gift ideas
The RUGD Journal
Buying guides for stubby coolers and coffee cups, gift ideas, and tips for camping, road trips and days at the beach, from our team on the Sunshine Coast.
Buying guides
Christmas Gifts for Dad in Australia: Ideas for Every Kind of Dad
Christmas gifts for dad, sorted by the kind of dad he is: the fishing dad, the camping dad, the 5am coffee on the tools dad, the BBQ dad, the golf ...
Buying guides
Coffee Cup and Stubby Cooler in One: What to Look For
How a coffee cup and stubby cooler in one actually works, what to check before you buy (insulation, lids, can and cupholder fit), who it suits and ...
Buying guides
What to Look for in a Stubby Cooler: The Multi-Use Feature Checklist
A practical checklist for choosing a stubby cooler, especially the multi-use kind that also does coffee: insulation, lids, fit, base, opener, finis...
Outdoors
Best Travel Accessories for Going Remote in Australia and What Actually Earns Its Space
When you're solo travelling remote Australia in a 4WD, every item gets interrogated. Does it earn its space? Does it do more than one job? Travelle...
Gift ideas
Road Trip Essentials Australia: What to Pack When Space Is Everything
A practical road trip packing checklist for Australian drives, from documents and car kit to fatigue, offline maps, comfort, kids and pets, plus ho...
Buying guides
Does My Can Fit? The Complete Guide to Slim Can Coolers and Standard Australian Can Sizes
Not every can cooler fits every can. Here's the complete guide to Australian can and bottle sizes, what fits a slim can cooler, what fits a standar...
Buying guides
Best Stubby Holders in Australia 2026: An Honest Buyer's Guide
Our honest 2026 guide to stubby holders in Australia: the main types, what to look for, a comparison table by type, and where our StubCup does and ...
Buying guides
How to Choose the Right Stubby Holder for Your Next Backyard BBQ
A foam stubby holder lasts about 15 minutes in 35-degree heat. If your BBQ runs longer than that — and they always do — here's how to choose a stub...
Gift ideas
Stubby Holders for Parties and Events: What to Know Before You Order
Foam and neoprene stubby holders are fine for a one-off. But if you want something guests actually keep and use long after the event, here's what t...
Buying guides
What Cans and Bottles Fit the StubCup? The Complete Australian Fit Guide
Which cans and bottles fit the StubCup from RUGD? This complete guide lists every standard 330ml, 355ml, and 375ml Australian beer, cider, RTD, ene...
Gift ideas
Engraved Stubby Holders in Australia: A Personalised Gift That Lasts
Engraved stainless steel or printed neoprene? How a personalised stubby cooler for one person differs from a bulk promo holder, how our engraving w...