Article: The ultimate drinking flask, the search continues

[Lithril]

You can view the page at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=474-The-ultimate-drinking-flask

 

[Humpback]

I think you must have been unlucky with the contigo as I have one (not the version you show though but which is leak proof even when rolling around my car seat. I'm very please with mine.
Alan

 

[Springheeljack1]

Not big but delivers a damn fine filter coffee if your on a commute

 

[widu13]

Not big but delivers a damn fine filter coffee if your on a commute

I've the 1/2 litre version which is brill and holds plenty. Very bulky to pack though and NOT leakproof.

 

[Graveworm]

I have the stainless version of the Primus and I think it might work for you, it seems to be a different design. One to cross off the list before you even start is the Kleen Kanteen insulated. Works well but leaks and doesn't fit most cup holders.

 

[Edventure]

Surprised the Contigo leaked. I have 2 of them. Never leaked.

 

[rik_uk3]

Thermos Thermax is the best flask every made and the best of the bunch when you limit yourself to the half litre mark.

 

[Bardster]

I have a stainless starbucks travel mug, it fulfils all your criteria and has never let me down. I have a couple of the plastic versions too and they are pretty good. The stainless one is so good that the coffee is often still too hot to drink after a 40min journey. Got mine from hong kong via ebay.

 

[Wayland]

I took one of these on my Arctic trip.

It was ideal for me as it didn't leak and the insulation was a bit less than perfect.

That may not sound very good but I don't like my drinks too hot so they did at least cool down slowly in this.

The other advantage was that the escaping heat warmed the outside of the mug enough to use it as a hand warmer.

Having said that, it retained enough heat to stop my drinks freezing overnight so it worked well enough for me.

 

[Graveworm]

Thermos Thermax is the best flask every made and the best of the bunch when you limit yourself to the half litre mark.

+1 but you can't drink straight from the flask.

 

[Lithril]

Cheers guys, I was quite gutted with the contigo, I'll wait and see what they say about the lid but the design does look pretty much perfect. I'm wondering if the rubber seal is shot, trouble is you can't get into the lid enough to check it, does also make cleaning difficult.

Might get the stainless Primus as well just for comparison sake, not that I'm starting to get a thing for thermal flasks.... Has anyone tried the bubba kegs from the states?

 

[petrochemicals]

dear buddy,

i know its a long time ago, but was going through the articles.

Thermos the ultimate !

www.thermosonline.co.uk/products/JMY-500-Leak-proof-Travel-Flask-/Travel-Mugs/products/4537

 

[almac]

try Stanley. they make a pretty nice 'utility' flask in stainless with 'drinking lid'.

 

[tiger stacker]

I tend to fill this with tea when am on a long journey, good heat retention.
http://www.thermosonline.co.uk/stor...product/287/m/product_writer/m2/write_product