Hip Flask

Syncop8r · **on:** February 21, 2015, 11:05:46 PM

Can anyone recommend a hip flask for hiking?

English333 · **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2015, 12:05:39 AM

Just a standard 8-10oz. false for the beverage of your choice? Check your local grocery store, walmart or liquor store.

NKlamerus · **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2015, 01:48:10 AM

I'd get a Nalgene Flask. But that may be my brand loyalty speaking.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2015, 01:59:22 AM

Sigg used to make a very nice 1/2 liter flask.

Syncop8r · **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2015, 04:17:20 AM

Thanks guys, different to what I was thinking of but having a look...

Grathr · **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2015, 07:21:24 AM

By hip flask, do you mean a small flask for whisky or other spirits?

If so, I have heard good things about the Stanley Hip Flask. A buddy has one, and he loves it.

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Syncop8r · **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2015, 08:31:16 AM

Quote from: Grathr on February 22, 2015, 07:21:24 AM

By hip flask, do you mean a small flask for whisky or other spirits?

If so, I have heard good things about the Stanley Hip Flask. A buddy has one, and he loves it.

Yep, for whisky (mostly). I have seen a Stanley set with shot glasses and something else but I just want a flask.

Zed · **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2015, 08:45:44 AM

Its a shame you live so fare away as ive a spare one you could have,people buy me hip flasks as know i carry one in the winter,but i stick with one ive had for 17 years,its made of silver with celtic patterns on,its also got a dent in it from a night fishing trip some 15 years ago

good luck theres many flasks out there,

Grathr · **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2015, 08:45:51 AM

Quote from: Syncop8r on February 22, 2015, 08:31:16 AM

Quote from: Grathr on February 22, 2015, 07:21:24 AM
By hip flask, do you mean a small flask for whisky or other spirits?

If so, I have heard good things about the Stanley Hip Flask. A buddy has one, and he loves it.

Yep, for whisky (mostly). I have seen a Stanley set with shot glasses and something else but I just want a flask.

You can get the flask separately on ebay and probably amazon too

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Syncop8r · **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2015, 11:59:45 AM

Quote from: Zed on February 22, 2015, 08:45:44 AM

i stick with one ive had for 17 years,its made of silver with celtic patterns on,its also got a dent in it from a night fishing trip some 15 years ago

Yeah something with a bit of character would be ideal.

Zed · **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2015, 12:10:59 PM

Quote from: Syncop8r on February 22, 2015, 11:59:45 AM

Quote from: Zed on February 22, 2015, 08:45:44 AM
i stick with one ive had for 17 years,its made of silver with celtic patterns on,its also got a dent in it from a night fishing trip some 15 years ago

Yeah something with a bit of character would be ideal.

i picked mine up from a antique fair,its old,not sure how old though,the extra knocks add more character

Zed · **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2015, 02:44:56 PM

Some of mine

NKlamerus · **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2015, 03:31:10 PM

This is a thread has a direct look into our getting smurfed issues........

English333 · **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2015, 11:38:20 PM

Quote from: Syncop8r on February 22, 2015, 11:59:45 AM

Quote from: Zed on February 22, 2015, 08:45:44 AM
i stick with one ive had for 17 years,its made of silver with celtic patterns on,its also got a dent in it from a night fishing trip some 15 years ago

Yeah something with a bit of character would be ideal.

Can't get much better than this character right here...

https://www.thechivery.com/products/bill-smurfin-murray-flask

Edit: the link won't work because of a certain word being replaced with smurf. Just replace smurfin with a word beginning with F.

Syncop8r · **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2015, 09:48:53 AM

Quote from: Zed on February 22, 2015, 02:44:56 PM

Some of mine

I like the one on the left.

Quote from: English333 on February 22, 2015, 11:38:20 PM

Can't get much better than this character right here...

https://www.thechivery.com/products/bill-smurfin-murray-flask

Nnnnnnaah not my sort of thing.

Zed · **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2015, 09:54:33 AM

Quote from: Syncop8r on February 23, 2015, 09:48:53 AM

Quote from: Zed on February 22, 2015, 02:44:56 PM
Some of mine

I like the one on the left.

Quote from: English333 on February 22, 2015, 11:38:20 PM
Can't get much better than this character right here...

http://httpsè://www.thechivery.com/products/bill-smurfin-murray-flask

Nnnnnnaah not my sort of thing.

cheers,its my old one,its actually pewter, very dented as sat on it a lot

after reading this post i decided to clean all my flasks,oh and have a glass of bells

Syncop8r · **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:14:25 AM

I was about to ask which metals are good, just looking at some old pewter ones now...

Syncop8r · **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:18:30 AM

This is cool but a bit small: http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/art-deco-retro/other/auction-847798502.htm

This would be sweeeeeet!: http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/militaria/wwii-earlier/auction-850884577.htm

Zed · **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:33:18 AM

Pewter is OK for 3-4 days silver a little longer,but make sure you was them well and dry with lid removed

in cold winters my whisky doesn't last long

Bottom one nice,but expensive, you will find one cheaper

Syncop8r · **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:40:31 AM

Quote from: Zed on February 23, 2015, 10:33:18 AM

Pewter is OK for 3-4 days silver a little longer, but make sure you was them well and dry with lid removed in cold winters my whisky doesn't last long

How do you mean? OK how?

Zed · **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2015, 12:03:10 PM

Quote from: Syncop8r on February 23, 2015, 10:40:31 AM

Quote from: Zed on February 23, 2015, 10:33:18 AM
Pewter is OK for 3-4 days silver a little longer, but make sure you was them well and dry with lid removed in cold winters my whisky doesn't last long

How do you mean? OK how?

You shouldnt leave it too long in the flask,silver starts to go black,ive never left it in long as usually drink it buy thatvtime but ive read the whisky goes flat in 3-4 days,i usually pour it in on the day i use it,ie going on a hike or fishing trip,

Syncop8r · **Reply #21 on:** February 24, 2015, 06:38:00 AM

Thanks, Zed, good to know.

Zed · **Reply #22 on:** February 24, 2015, 09:43:25 AM

Quote from: Syncop8r on February 24, 2015, 06:38:00 AM

Thanks, Zed, good to know.

if you have any left after your hike etc just drink it at home

or decanter it

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #23 on:** February 24, 2015, 10:17:01 AM

I have a couple that haven't been used for a looooong time. What's the best way of giving these a deep clean before using them again?

Zed · **Reply #24 on:** February 24, 2015, 10:40:20 AM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on February 24, 2015, 10:17:01 AM

I have a couple that haven't been used for a looooong time. What's the best way of giving these a deep clean before using them again?

i just use very hot water Al,then let to completely dry with lids removed,some people wash them through with cheap vodka and the like

i would end up drinking it

hiraethus · **Reply #25 on:** February 24, 2015, 10:50:56 AM

Milton/baby bottle sterilising tabs or a weak bleach solution and plenty of rinsing.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #26 on:** February 24, 2015, 12:39:33 PM

Cheers chaps

jstroke · **Reply #27 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:00:17 AM

Quote from: Zed on February 22, 2015, 02:44:56 PM

Some of mine

Hey Zed, really like that tartan one bottom right. Is there an inscription on the leather badge? any chance you might be persuaded to part with it?

Jim

English333 · **Reply #28 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:45:41 PM

This thread brings up a question I've always had about flasks. Here in the states aren't you immediately breaking the law as soon as you leave your property with an open container? I know most of us use flasks in the back country where it's not a problem. But there is still the issue of transporting it to your end location. Can we get some people from the states and other countries to weigh in on this?

Pacu · **Reply #29 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:56:09 PM

Quote from: English333 on March 01, 2015, 10:45:41 PM

This thread brings up a question I've always had about flasks. Here in the states aren't you immediately breaking the law as soon as you leave your property with an open container? I know most of us use flasks in the back country where it's not a problem. But there is still the issue of transporting it to your end location. Can we get some people from the states and other countries to weigh in on this?

in Texas we transport open containers in the trunk or back of the pickup in a cooler. State Trooper said that was the best way to avoid trouble. If youre in a van, suburban i wouldn't do it.

also snowpeak makes some fine Ti flasks...

http://www.amazon.com/Titanium-Round-Snow-Peak-Curved/dp/B001JQ3SL2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425246867&sr=8-1&keywords=snowpeak+flask

http://www.amazon.com/Snow-Peak-Titanium-Flask-Medium/dp/B000AR2ONO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425246867&sr=8-2&keywords=snowpeak+flask

always loved their stuff..but $$$

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