text: Bought these to use on the beach. They're nice for drinks and help keep them studier. However, they don't work for snacks because they're so low to the ground that there's no way that sand doesn't get kicked into them. I think they'd be useful for drinks for almost any outdoor venue to give a little extra spill protection, although they'll only work on a fairly flat surface. The plastic is quite thick and hard, so they seem very durable.