Thermos mugs

[lookrider]

Morning people ..I am after a mug or flask to keep coffee hot as mine seems to have lost ability to keep things hot
I no idea how this is as there's hardly wear and tear on a flask as such
I was thinking on a stanley mug as there British made .
I need it kept hot for a 4 hour ride any more and we will stop at a coffee shop anyways
So no need to pay huge money to keep hot " overnight"
Half litre is more than enough
Would want a press type top so as the heats locked in as opposed to opening up to pour
I'm not that bothered about it having a drinkable top on as I can use a mug that slides over the flask reducing storage
I've tried a search on thermos flasks but it only comes up with the thermos make and not the entire range of flasks
Perhaps feedback on
Stanley ...yeti ...or others
Thanks everyone

[Bearbonesnorm]

Best flask I've ever had is a Thermos 'Ultimate' flask. Mine's the 500ml version and while not the smallest or lightest of things, does a great job of keeping brews very hot. Given how good it is, I'd happily take a punt on a Thermos 'Direct Drink' flask / mug: https://thermos.co.uk/direct-drink-flask-470ml

[Shewie]

Another vote for the Ultimate although it has a screw top rather than a pop top, does me and the mrs fine for a brew stop on day hikes or rides.

I had an old Eurohike(?) thermos for years which had the pop top but it started to leak quite badly so I replaced it with the Ultimate

[fatbikephil]

They look good, I think I have an xmas present! Should fit in a bottle cage as well.
My cheap skate option is a 0.25l stainless flask (one of those bargain basement ones) gaffa taped into the bottom half of a water bottle

[benp1]

My favourite is Zojirushi, love it.

[Rob S]

I have a 500ml Stanley, it works well but you have to unscrew the top a turn-and-a-half to use. Never tried it on the bike though.

[Teetosugars]

Big fan of Kleen Kanteen here.

[whitestone]

Stu, what make were those that you handed out at one of the winter events?

We've got a Thermos here that might fit the bill. Still got the sticker on the base - JMW-500PCH-HT, looks like that model is superseded but this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermos-Direct ... th=1&psc=1 looks very similar. Has a lockable flip top with an integrated drinking spout.

Just asked Cath if it keeps things hot for four hours and she replied "Oh yeah!"

[Dave Barter]

Best flask I've ever had is a Thermos 'Ultimate' flask. Mine's the 500ml version and while not the smallest or lightest of things, does a great job of keeping brews very hot. Given how good it is, I'd happily take a punt on a Thermos 'Direct Drink' flask / mug: https://thermos.co.uk/direct-drink-flask-470ml

An amazing flask. Scalded my hand on hot tea 24 hours after filling mine

[Bearbonesnorm]

Scalded my hand on hot tea 24 hours after filling mine

Were you still trying to get the instructions out?

[Dave Barter]

Scalded my hand on hot tea 24 hours after filling mine

Were you still trying to get the instructions out?

They are getting inserted somewhere else when I meet a certain someone

[psling]

Scalded my hand on hot tea 24 hours after filling mine

Were you still trying to get the instructions out?

Good recall!

[RIP]

Scalded my hand on hot tea 24 hours after filling mine

Were you still trying to get the instructions out?

Good recall!

that was ages ago!

[Al]

I’ve had a Camelback chute for quite a few years now - work well with bottle cages

[boxelder]

10% off code for the Thermos too - thermos10 (though you may still need to sign up to there emails - can't be many about flasks.....can there?)

[ledburner]

Bodem clear thermo cup are very good, they have a vacuum & selling lid. they fit in bottle cages. approx 350ml
stainless versions will keep a drink hotter longer.
they can be picked up at TK-Max for under £15 rather than £20
Alpkit ti thermo mugs - double wall Ti, , but not cookware good as well for in camp.. probably 300ml.
both with a look at

[Cheeky Monkey]

I'd not recommend the AK mug. Insecure lid (loose push fit, not screwed) and very mediocre performance (temp and duration). At least that's my experience of the one I have.

I also have what looks suspiciously like one of those thermos drinking flasks but from Morrisons (unbranded). Lives in my hill bag and great bit of kit.

[ledburner]

I'd not recommend the AK mug. Insecure lid (loose push fit, not screwed) and very mediocre performance (temp and duration). At least that's my experience of the one I have.

[edit:] b]Bodum[/b] clear thermo cup are very good, they have a [double wall] vacuum & [screw fitting] lid. they fit in bottle cages. approx 350ml

stainless versions will keep a drink hotter longer.
they can be picked up at TK-Max for under £15 rather than £20

Alpkit ti thermo mugs - double wall Ti, , but not cookware good [edit: only] for in camp.. probably 300ml.

Hey you Cheeky Monkey thanks for reviewing my post, I think you knew what I think I should have typed..
the Bodum s/steel flask will keep a drink. v. hot for over an hour. Eg if its boiling & brim full, an hour later you can still scald your lips. the polycarbonate one will still be hot.
the s/steel one is 390g polycarbonate 190g, both over 350ml TK max £12, RRP £27
Agreed the AK kelvin keeps drinks hot lid not secure...

[lookrider]

Thanks all for the information and recomendations
Can anyone please square me off about the merits of the drink from the flask types as opposed to the cup types in that
I'm expecting the contents to be really hot
So hot that it is not possible to drink straight from the flask by pushing on a
device/trigger and getting a mouthful of scolding water???
I'm aware that in this instance you should only make the flask upto the temperature that you want to drink at ....so is that what you do for these type flasks
I've no experience with these type of flasks so pardon the "basic" sounding question

[Bearbonesnorm]

I make my flask as though making a brew at home. I also pre-warm it with boiling water. When I come to drink it, it's pretty much as it would be had I just made it. I use the cup which forms the lid. There is nothing quite so disappointing as coming to drink a much anticipated brew only to discover it's lukewarm.

[psling]

I make my flask as though making a brew at home. I also pre-warm it with boiling water. When I come to drink it, it's pretty much as it would be had I just made it. I use the cup which forms the lid.

I'm with Stu, I pour into the cup rather than drink from the flask. I much prefer to drink from a cup - I even remove the plastic caps from take-away drinks to drink them

Only other thing I'd add is that if you fill the flask with boiling water don't overfill, always leave space at the top otherwise it'll be more likely to leak. And if you like your drink really hot then carry milk (if you take it) separately.

[lookrider]

I likely opt for the "cup" option
I was not bothered about the straight from flask option and now I think it's just an extra payments for a devive that's not a huge benefit...I gave a camp cup with top on anyways that slides over the flask so it takes up no extra room ...I guess these drink flasks try to sell these as a way of reducing cup space
I've looked at YETI website and they seen reluctant on stating any info on how long anything will stay hot ...again I assume it be a guarantee nightmare starting these figures if somebody comes back for a refund if the data fails by just 10mins
However thermos and stanley do provide this

So has anyone any experience of YETI products

[ScotRoutes]

A flask with a small opening will definitely keep the drink hotter.

If drinking straight from the flask, it will often/usually be too hot to drink without scalding.

Then you need a cup.


If you don't need to keep the drink scalding hot for hours then a mug type might be better. That's what I now use for post-swim warm up drinks. It's much more convenient, especially as I'm likely to be shivering and could end up spilling/scalding while pouring from a flask into a cup.

I got an Ordnance Survey one but Lifeventure are widely available.

https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-thermal-mug/

[boxelder]

I bought the Thermos Direct Drink Stuart linked to and the tea was still scalding hot after 6 hours up the fells today.
Luckily I'd taken an old cup......
With the double catch and decent seal, it's not going to leak and it's obviously well made - 10/10

[Specialist Hoprocker]

I use a Lifeventure Thermal Mug. The screw top version stays hotter longer, but both are good if you have a rucksack to throw them in and forget about them. They chill down failry fast if they're in the open. I'd suggest 4-6 hours is the longest for a warm drink. I always pre-warm them before filling.