Hopsulator Trio Push Lock: How the Can Lock Works
By BrüMate | Premium Insulated Tumblers, Drinkware, Coolers ... | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how the Hopsulator Trio push lock secures a 12 or 16oz can, plus a step-by-step setup and fit check to avoid leaks and loose cans.
Quick answer
The Hopsulator Trio push lock secures a standard 12 or 16oz can when the can seats fully and the OctaLock tab clicks into its locked position. If the tab does not click, stop and reseat the can before adding ice or closing the BevLock lid.
What the push lock actually does
The push lock is the mechanism that holds the can in place inside the cooler, while the BevLock lid seals the top. On the Hopsulator Trio, the OctaLock tab is the part you push to lock the can. The lock is not a substitute for seating the can correctly: if the can is tilted or not fully down, the tab may feel engaged but the can can still shift.
This matters most with 16oz cans, which sit taller than 12oz cans. The lock still secures the can, but the lid has less clearance, so check that the can rim sits below the lid gasket before closing.
When the push lock is not the right choice
The Hopsulator Trio is designed for standard 12 and 16oz cans. Slim cans, bottles, and oversized cans do not match the fit the lock is built around, so the tab may not engage reliably. If you regularly switch between can sizes, test the fit with an empty can first rather than assuming the lock will adapt.
Also note that the catalog does not list a separate replacement OctaLock tab for this model. If the tab feels loose or does not click, check the can seating and the lid gasket before assuming the lock is faulty.
Step-by-step: lock a can in the Hopsulator Trio
- Start with a standard 12 or 16oz can: Use a standard can in the 12 or 16oz range. Common mistake: grabbing a slim or oversized can and forcing it, which prevents the lock from seating correctly. If the can does not drop in freely, stop; the size is likely wrong for this cooler.
- Seat the can fully before locking: Lower the can straight down until it rests at the bottom of the cooler. Checkpoint: the can rim should sit below the lid threads, not above them. A tilted can is the most common reason the push lock feels stuck.
- Push the OctaLock tab to lock: Press the OctaLock tab until it clicks into the locked position. Common mistake: pushing the tab before the can is fully seated, which can leave the lock half-engaged. You should feel and hear a distinct click; if not, reseat the can and try again.
- Close the BevLock lid and test the seal: Close the BevLock lid fully, then tip the cooler slightly over a sink. Checkpoint: no liquid should escape around the lid. If you see a leak, open the lid, reseat the can, and re-lock before use.
Product facts
- Hopsulator Trio | Lilac Dusk | 12/16oz Standard Cans: The Hopsulator Trio Can Cooler is built for 12/16oz standard cans and features the BevLock lid, BevGuard triple insulation, and OctaLock tab. The OctaLock tab is the push lock you operate, and the size range tells you which cans the lock is designed to secure.
Hopsulator Trio | Lilac Dusk | 12/16oz Standard Cans
