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lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 |
Hi all, I am needing another flask, again. My last one was a blue plastic and glass 1.5l thermos and it was ok. However I still managed to smash it despite lining my bait box with foam to protect the flask. I have previously had stainless steel ones but they have become inefficient after about 6 months use, unless the technology has improved in the last ten years? Ideally it only needs to get from 8 ish to 1 ish. So what is a good durable and robust flask to stand up to the rigours of farming?
Cheers in advance. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon. |
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27th Nov 2017 8:26am |
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Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3021 |
Zojirushi Tuff Boy. Been using pretty much everyday for 10 years and still works like new.
https://www.zojirushi.com/app/category/vac...gs-bottles They are imported from Japan but you can usually find on Amazon, ebay etc. Read the listings carefully though as there are fakes around. Last edited by Zed on 27th Nov 2017 8:46am. Edited 1 time in total |
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27th Nov 2017 8:45am |
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tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279 |
I use an Esbit stainless steel flask for over 6 years now. Still performs perfectly as day one.
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27th Nov 2017 8:45am |
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dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
Click image to enlarge Stanley stainless steel flask had them for over 4 years |
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27th Nov 2017 9:08am |
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AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 985 |
We have a Stanley too - great for when you're in a vehicle, but very heavy so not great for walking.
Been very happy with the recent Thermos stainless steel flasks. Only 'complaint' being that they keep coffee too hot to drink 2 hours after leaving home! If you look on the Thermos website, they specify how long each flask should keep the contents hot. |
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27th Nov 2017 9:55am |
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lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 |
Cheers all. Much as I love a good Japanese product , and I really do, I'm actually swayed by the stanley, I have a few of their products and they are very functional. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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27th Nov 2017 10:17am |
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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5743 |
I have a stainless Thermos one which is around 10yo and works well. As a side note I also have CamelBak stainless thermal cups = 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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27th Nov 2017 10:22am |
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discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2496 |
I can understand forum members asking for recommendations for such things as torque wrenches, hydraulic jacks, mobile phones, smart TV's, car detailing products etc but asking for recommendations for a drinks flask
Can't believe some of you take this so seriously, come on, you'll be asking for knitting patterns next . Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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27th Nov 2017 10:41am |
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lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 |
I work outside for a living doing a job that directly challenges the ruggedness of every item i use. Anything that is weak will die a miserable death. It is therefore not too unreasonable to seek out what others have failed to destroy. Don't get me wrong, I am sure it is very nice having a minion wheel round the organic fair trade coffee served in fine bone china direct to your desk but that is not an option on a livestock farm. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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27th Nov 2017 10:54am |
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LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 |
Car detailing products are a lot closer to knitting patterns than a flask Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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27th Nov 2017 10:57am |
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Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3021 |
Yep. Although I do fill my flask with the finest organic fair trade freshly roasted coffee brewed at 96°C. Man's gotta have standards. |
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27th Nov 2017 11:26am |
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lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 |
True enough. I'm currently on millicano americano for work, but only because Taylor's Jamaica Blue Mountain is far far too good to go in a flask. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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27th Nov 2017 12:37pm |
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Bushpig Member Since: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Risca, Wales Posts: 236 |
+1 for Stanley
Bought 2x 1 litre flasks 12 odd years ago... They have survived daily use in the bush... One did stop working around 3 years ago, posted to Cape Town (where the southern african importer is based) and it was replaced with a barnd new like-for-like, even though there were many dents and scratches, no questions asked & return postaged was covered by them... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams 2012 2.2 Puma |
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27th Nov 2017 1:35pm |
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JJ Member Since: 18 May 2009 Location: Winchester Posts: 932 |
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/h...-landrover You could of course adapt this to go around your flask . HR064 Hampshire and Berkshire 4x4 Response |
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27th Nov 2017 1:54pm |
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