thermos flask?

[bbdave]

I know it's not terribly bushcrafty but having broken yet another glass flask i may be tempted by a stainless jobby. so any recommendations it needs to be big to last a days sailing and stay hot.

Dave

[Chubbs]

Although a little pricey, the Stanley flasks have served me well over the years. Virtually unbreakable and keeps your drink hot all day.

[rik_uk3]

have far too many flasks but find the Thermos 'Thermax' range the best.

[FishyFolk]

I've had a bunch of them. None have failed me thus far. cheap or pricey seem to be no difference.

[Whistle]

Hi BBdave ... I have been very impressed by the two little dumpy food flasks I got by PIONEER

They have a wide range of sizes including a large flask with a pump dispenser which may suit ...

Prices are generally better than the equivalent Stanley items ...

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608052191120591104&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

available in 2.5 and 5 litre sizes ...

Cheers Whistle

[Valantine]

Any stainless flask will do but don't get the type with a push button pouring system in cap they are virtually uncleanable ( trust me I have taken one apart - nasty growth inside :( )

[headshot]

best ones i have ever had have been made by alladin,even after 12 hours its as hot as it came out of the kettle...the model i had was the challenger
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/aladdin-challenger-steel-camping-flask-p135133?gclid=CLfAnYfhl74CFUTlwgodZVAAdA

[Whistle]

Any stainless flask will do but don't get the type with a push button pouring system in cap they are virtually uncleanable ( trust me I have taken one apart - nasty growth inside :( )

Agree with that Valentine ... I only ever have boiling water in my large flasks for that reason ...

Just make your drink in the mug ... Keeps the dispenser clean and sterile !!!

Cheers Whistle

[Peaks]

Stanley have great for me. Thermos Thermax are good too.

[FishyFolk]

I think my next one might be one of those little food flasks. Wide mouth, excellent for keeping a stew, or your hot dogs warm. Negates the need for a fire or to bring a stove on a short hike.
What holds me back is that I love to have a fire and cook outside, as it gives me something to do out there.

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Asaklitt-Food-Flask/Pr315135000

[-Tim-]

Stainless flasks are great, just don't use bleach to clean one, it destroys it.....

Cheers
Tim

[bbdave]

Cheers chaps I'll get a stainless one sorted ASAP .

Or maybe just go for one of these?

http://mikeshouts.com/maxam-enormous-1-gallon-stainless-steel-flask/

Dave

[Valantine]

Does it come with a list of AA meets ?
:happy-clapping:

[headshot]

never mind that..what about this for a survival kit T^

http://mikeshouts.com/gentlemans-survival-kit/

[Valantine]

slurp mmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Blood]

+ 3 for the thermax. I know that Gary waidson aka Wayland took one of these on a arctic trip a few years back. He tested it in his freezer at home and even after 12 hours it was red hot. Cost more but it's so simplistic and durable, you would not buy another for a long time.

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Aye the Alladin thermos, they do keep the water boiling hot. Used to have one we used for Stag Duty referred to it as the 'Howitzer Shell' & I would recommend such too. For our Scottish NBC members, Crockets the Iron Mongers 136 W Nile St, Glasgow G1 2RD http://www.crockets.co.uk/our-stores/ did repairs replacement inners cups etc..
Regards
David

QUOTE=headshot "best ones I have ever had have been made by alladin, even after 12 hours its as hot as it came out of the kettle...the model I had was the challenger.."

[OakAshandThorn]

Stanley is a popular favourite over here, though they are a bit heavier than other brands. I bought an excellent thermos from a Teavana shop on a 30%-off sale some months back, and then some idiot stole it in the store where I used to work :(.
It was one of these - http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-cups-mugs/travel-tea-cups/p/teavana-contour-tumbler
My tea (and coffee) was kept piping hot for hours and hours, and it was lighter than a Stanley.

[Mally]

I can second that. Stanleys are great but are a little on the heavy side. After using one for many years I switched to Colman and it's great. Much lighter too. Been using this for a fair few years now but still have my Stanley.