unbreakable flasks

[breezeblock]

can anyone recommend an unbreakable flask after another one has succumbed to getting smashed in the boat I don't know how many we have broken but another one bites the dust at the weekend

[willk]

Originally Posted by breezeblock

can anyone recommend an unbreakable flask after another one has succumbed to getting smashed in the boat I don't know how many we have broken but another one bites the dust at the weekend

Are you breaking stainless flasks or glass lined?

[Pikey Dave]

I've had loads of flasks over the years, many allegedly "un-breakable" that have failed within a few uses. The best I've found is still the original Stanley/Aladdin stainless one. If you can find the 1.9l rather than the more common 1.3l all the better, as the larger volume stays hotter for longer. Saying that, even after a day on the boat, it's still hot enough to make a proper brew. I think Costco had them on offer a while back for around £20.

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by willk

Are you breaking stainless flasks or glass lined?

both the stainless ones do last better

[willk]

Originally Posted by breezeblock

both the stainless ones do last better

Take care when scalding stainless flasks prior to filling - I've managed to burst them while doing this. Fill gently and don't shake while they warm up.

[John Kennett]

After having gone through a number of disappointingly poor flasks I've settled on a 1.2l Thermos work flask and a 500ml Thermos ultimate flask. I've failed to break either of them and they keep stuff too hot to drink all day.

[Fender]

We use this,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iFRwfw-Eh4

not used a flask in a long time ( I appreciate it might fall over in a gale but never had an issue yet - bloody brilliant bit of kit! )

[Brage]

I`m doing a bit of mountain hiking and you have some good optinions here:

Stanley PMI | Mugs, Bottles, Coolers, Cookware

and here:

Thermos® -- Hot Matters. Cold Matters. It Matters.

If you just looking for unbreakable waterbottle Nalgene is good:

https://www.nalgene.com/bottles/wide-mouth/

Cheers

[diver 1]

I use these - they are great and keep drink or soup hot well over 24 hours

Thermos Hercules Floating Flask 1.0L: Official UK Thermos Shop: High Performance Flasks

[HDAV]

Chillybottles are awesome not taken one out on the water yet
Not huge capacity (0.75l) and not cheap

https://www.chillysbottles.com/the-chillys-bottle/

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by diver 1

I use these - they are great and keep drink or soup hot well over 24 hours

Thermos Hercules Floating Flask 1.0L: Official UK Thermos Shop: High Performance Flasks

+1 brilliant flask, used it for work etc, keeps coffe hot for 24+ hrs

[breezeblock]

I think thermos seem to be the best from your replys without emptying my wallet

[Pikey Dave]

Which all raises a bit of a random question..... Does a vacuum float?

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Which all raises a bit of a random question..... Does a vacuum float?

in this case I would say yes as its the displacement of the flask that makes it float

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by breezeblock

in this case I would say yes as its the displacement of the flask that makes it float

Yeah, I'd figured that bit out re. The flask, it should actually float "better" as it doesn't have the weight of air in the vacuum space. But I was musing over in ma heed (too much time on my hands at the mo[emoji849]) if you could produce a "bubble" of vacuum & immerse it in water, what would do?

[willk]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Does a vacuum float?

They can do

[willk]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

if you could produce a "bubble" of vacuum

Oh I geddit now - I misunderstood you. You meant a "pure" vacuum - not the sort with impurities in it. Be careful messing with a vacuum - it's the opposite of the stuff that gets everywhere. Consider PPE. Maybe a vacuum suit...

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by willk

Oh I geddit now - I misunderstood you. You meant a "pure" vacuum - not the sort with impurities in it. Be careful messing with a vacuum - it's the opposite of the stuff that gets everywhere. Consider PPE. Maybe a vacuum suit...

You've obviously more time on your hands than I have.

I wonder how he empties the bag......................