What should I look for in a thermos? Simple hikes and EDC
3 years ago by koorool to c/ultralight
Hello dear ULemmings,
I'm looking for a thermos (UL, of course) and for some reason I don't know where to start at all.
Maybe it would be nice to have a cup that I drink of.
What are some important features to look in a thermos? What should be avoided? What system do you prefer (screw / click mechanism / something g else)?
What is your objective - do you want a hot drink while hiking? I've never used a thermos hiking. In fact I don't even use a fancy water bottle anymore. It's either a bladder with a bite valve or a grocery store bottled water with a flip top.
I don't buy a lot of bottled water but I seem to every few months. Then I just refill at home and use until the flip top breaks off.
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I've never done a thermos on a hike, although maybe I will start for winter. I would recommend a cup to drink out of, because otherwise you run the possibility of burning yourself on too-hot liquid. However, if you already have an insulated cup, you could get away with a simpler thermos.
How much volume do you want? How long do you want it to be warm? What is the use case (liquid only, or chunky soup)? A travel coffee container might be sufficient.
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