GUIDES.

Skinny cans, cup holders, and the gear we make to keep them in their place.

The four Red Bull slim can sizes (8.4, 12, 16, and 20 oz) in Skinny Can Holders

Why Are Some Cans Skinny?

Red Bull, Michelob Ultra, and more switched to slim cans that hold the same volume in a taller, narrower shape. Here's why brands did it - and why it breaks your cup holder.

A Red Bull can held securely in a black Skinny Can Holder insert

Tesla Cup Holders and Skinny Cans: The Problem and the Fix

Tesla's center-console cup holders are wide and deep, so slim cans like Red Bull and Celsius rattle and tip. Here's why - and the simple insert that locks them in place.

Red Bull 8.4, 12, 16, and 20 oz slim cans lined up in Skinny Can Holders

What Size Is a Red Bull Can? Every Size, Explained

Red Bull comes in 8.4, 12, 16, and 20 oz slim cans. Here are the exact sizes, how they differ, and why the slim shape slides around in your cup holder.

Diagram of the Skinny Can Holder showing its 3 inch diameter and tiered sizes

Standard Cup Holder Sizes: Will Your Drink Fit?

How big is a standard cup holder, why do slim cans rattle in it, and how do you make any can fit? A quick, practical guide to cup holder sizes.

A can held steady and upright in a Skinny Can Holder insert

How to Stop Your Drink From Spilling in the Car

Tired of your can tipping on every turn? Simple, practical ways to keep your drink steady in the car, from cup holder inserts to smarter habits.

A phone held in a snap-in phone holder attached to a Bogg Bag tote

Bogg Bag Phone Holder: Stop Digging for Your Phone

Tired of losing your phone at the bottom of your Bogg Bag? Here's how a snap-in phone holder keeps it front and center, and what to look for in one.

A scoop attachment for collecting dead flies after using a Bug-A-Salt

The Easiest Way to Clean Up After Your Bug-A-Salt

Love your Bug-A-Salt but hate scooping up the dead flies? Here's the fastest, least-gross way to clean up after a hunt, no paper towels required.

A sponge sitting in a holder that drains water back into the sink

Why Your Kitchen Sponge Smells (and How to Keep It Dry)

That sour kitchen-sponge smell is bacteria growing in a sponge that never dries out. Here's why it happens and the simple fix that keeps sponges fresh longer.