Flasks

[EdS]

The food flask thread reminded me - time for a new flask.


So any view on Stanley Outdoor vs Thermos Thermax Ultimate?

IT really need to keep liquid hot for 10 -12 hours if unopened and be rugged.

 

[MagiKelly]

This may be of help.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28270

 

[rik_uk3]

I love Thermax, I like Stanely, I love my 60 year old Thermos which still works really well so take you pick...Thermax pips the post for me.

 

[EdS]

Richard - that is what I suspected.

 

[demographic]

As a builder I've had a few flasks over the years.
Glass ones keep things hot better than stainless steel ones but the first time they fall out of the passenger footwell (which is the location they make their way towards most days) of a Transit they are knackered.

The ones with the fancy push button seals start out well but eventually leak. The more expensive it was the more that will cheese you off.
The best one I've had over the years was bought from Wilcos for about a fiver.
Oh and I NEVER put tea into a flask, always just hot water. That way my brew is far nicer and I can have noodles instead if I want.

 

[rik_uk3]

I've two of these, ones an old WW2 army version

It does a superb job, great for slow cooked rice or pasta.

Also one like this, again a civvie version, made in the USA comes with about four cups
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-S.../200703554612?pt=Folk_Art&hash=item2ebadd3434
Open for trade on that one.

 

[Stingray]

As a builder I've had a few flasks over the years.
Glass ones keep things hot better than stainless steel ones but the first time they fall out of the passenger footwell (which is the location they make their way towards most days) of a Transit they are knackered.

The ones with the fancy push button seals start out well but eventually leak. The more expensive it was the more that will cheese you off.
The best one I've had over the years was bought from Wilcos for about a fiver.
Oh and I NEVER put tea into a flask, always just hot water. That way my brew is far nicer and I can have noodles instead if I want.

So true!
25 years of van testing here too.Stainless steel and only hot water.

 

[tiger stacker]

Tescos did a litre flask for £7 stainless steel. Work proof lasted from 8 to around 2 if unopened.

 

[Chrisf]

I used a Thermos Urban Ultimate Steel Flask on my arctic trip in February. Kept water boiling hot overnight at -30.c. But a bit expensive for a flask and the cup is too small. I agree only hot water in a flask.

Chrisf

 

[santaman2000]

If your choice is between Stanley and Thermos you won't be disappointed with either. The stainless are extremely rugged. As to the leak on a pushbutton seal, it's irrelevant. They both have a lifetime warranty and excellent service.

 

[Dartmoor navigator]

The older Stanley flasks perform well, they are what we used with the British Antarctic Survey for the 3 years I lived there... On my return from BAS (20 years ago) I bought one, it is still a superb flask which out-performs all of my others - but it weighs a ton.