Travel flask buying guide Buying tips + authentic travel flask brands

The travel flask is a practical tool for camping and all kinds of nature tourism and mountaineering trips. The travel flask is used to drink a variety of hot and cold drinks in nature, as well as to carry different foods.

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you must have proper information about the professional tools you need, such as tents, flasks, and more. When buying a travel flask, in addition to size and appearance, you should pay attention to its material and insulation. Some of the reliable travel flask brands include Stanley, Unique, Thermos, and Regal, which vary in price depending on their features.

Everything you want to know about travel flasks:

What is a travel flask?

The travel flask is one of the most important camping tools and supplies, which is used to carry hot and cold liquids; Of course, there are also different types of flasks for carrying food. Flasks are usually made of plastic or metal and have different shapes. All kinds of flasks are mostly made in cylindrical form and depending on the model and quality, the storage time of the materials inside them is different.

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Flasks have a body with thermal insulation that prevents temperature changes of its contents; In this way, all kinds of hot drinks and ingredients stay warm in the flask, and cold liquids stay cool. The protective cap of the flask also prevents liquid leakage and heat exchange with the environment with an insulated cover.

One of the most important features of the travel flask is its easy portability. This device is one of the most important tools for climbers and has different capacities. Nature walkers and mountaineers use flasks to carry tea, coffee, water and food. The capacity of all kinds of flasks usually varies from half to two liters, and one-liter flasks are the most used. Small flasks are used in mountaineering and short-term and solo trips, and larger ones are used for long or group and family trips.

Flasks usually keep food warm for eight to 24 hours; But professional models have the ability to keep materials at the right temperature for up to 40 hours. The appearance of flasks for food is different from flasks for liquids, and these flasks are usually more voluminous. You can use double and multi-compartment flasks to carry different liquids and food.

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In general, flasks can be divided based on their type, size, shape, and efficiency; Based on this, flasks are divided into two types of metal containers, double-walled with an inner layer of glass and an outer layer of metal, and double-walled with an inner layer of glass and an outer layer of plastic.

In terms of the capacity of half and one liter flasks for individual use, one to two liter flasks are suitable for two to three people and more than two liters for family and group use.

Flasks have different types based on their appearance, such as books and cylinders, and are divided into different types of mountaineering, nature tourism, and long-term trips based on their use. The ability to store materials for long periods of time is very important in some nature trips, and therefore professional climbers and nature walkers should carry flasks with high temperature retention time.

Flask or Flux?

Flask is an English word (Flask) which is translated as Qamqmeh or “Damaban” in Persian language. In Persian dictionaries, there are various explanations of the equivalent of the word flask, all of which refer to the property of keeping hot and cold drinks and foods by maintaining the temperature of this device; Thus, flask is the correct pronunciation of the word for this camping device.

The word Flux, which is spelled “Flux” in English, means shedding, instability and flow and has nothing to do with camping gear.

How a travel flask works

Travel flasks do not have a complicated structure and their function is the same as their appearance; In this way, metal flasks have the same functions and glass flasks have similar functions.

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Flasks of any gender consist of two parts: body and cap. The body of the flasks is made of materials such as soft steel and compact and resistant plastic and has a cylindrical or book shape. The body of the flask must be strong enough to hold liquids so that the contents inside do not leak out from anywhere. The cylindrical and book shape of the flasks is also designed in this way for easy carrying.

The flask cap is usually screwed to its body. The better the quality of the flask, the tighter the cap and the better it acts as a thermal insulator. Some flasks have two caps, one with a lock and the other with a screw. In this sample of flasks, the second cap is also used as a glass. Some caps also work as a latch, pump or pressure, for which there are examples with various qualities in the market.

It is not difficult to use a travel flask, and to use it, you only need to pour the desired food or drink at the desired temperature into the flask compartment and then close the lid tightly. Remember that maintaining the temperature of the material inside the flask also depends on the nature of the food inside it; For example, boiling water cools later than tea or coffee.

Most of the travel flasks are double-walled and therefore act as insulation. In higher quality flasks, insulating materials are also used in the section between the walls, which will maintain the temperature inside the flask for a longer distance. In some flasks, it is filled with gas between two layers, which acts as a stronger thermal insulation.

Important points in buying a travel flask

Despite the simplicity of the structure of travel flasks, choosing the right type of this essential tool in nature tourism is a challenge for many tourists. The most important point in buying a suitable travel flask is knowing the reliable and high-quality brands available in the market. If you are familiar with travel flask brands, you will have the best travel flask choice for you according to the following points.

Type of travel flask

Choose the desired travel flask according to the style of your travels. Metal flasks are more resistant than double-walled plastic flasks or a combination of plastic and glass. These flasks are impact resistant and keep the temperature of the food inside well.

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Metal flasks are the best options for climbers. These flasks are also suitable for long nature trips; But high capacity samples of these flasks are heavy. On the other hand, metal flasks of half or one liter are lighter and are not so difficult to carry.

Plastic flasks are lighter compared to metal and steel ones. These flasks usually consist of two compressed plastic walls or one plastic wall and one glass wall. If you get high-quality samples of plastic flasks, you will easily be able to carry high-quality hot and cold drinks.

In general, glass flasks preserve the quality of hot drinks and are easier to clean; But the possibility of breakage and damage of these flasks during the trip is also more. On the other hand, food items in glass flasks have a lower temperature shelf life. These flasks are good options for short-term nature trips, family use, and also one-day picnics.

Travel flask capacity

Paying attention to the capacity of the travel flask is one of the important points in preparing this efficient nature tourism tool. If you travel alone or are a mountaineer, the best choice for you is half or one-liter flasks for one person. For this purpose, you can also use a variety of thermal insulation mugs that have a structure similar to a flask. Small single flasks are much easier to carry on solo trips than large flasks.

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If you intend to buy a travel flask for group and family trips, you should choose flasks of two liters and above according to the number of people. These flasks carry a larger volume of liquids and are suitable options for group outings in nature. Twin flasks are also very useful for mass circulations.

Flask with proper thermal insulation

Some travel flasks from reputable brands keep food and drinks hot or cold for a long time. If you are planning to buy a flask for long nature trips or special destinations, choose options with proper thermal insulation and long-lasting temperature.

Different types of travel flasks are examples of strong insulation. You have to pay more to buy these flasks; But the quality of food and drink is preserved more in these flasks. Many reputable brands of travel flasks provide tourists with proper information on how long to keep food at a constant temperature in the manual.

Appearance of the travel flask

Travel flasks have a variety of designs. To choose the flask you need, pay attention to the type of travel and the available space to carry your luggage. For solo trips with long routes, it is important to choose a book flask or a long cylinder with the possibility of being placed in backpack pockets and side pockets of clothes.

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If you don’t have space limitations or you travel a large part of the nature tourism route in a group and with a vehicle, you will not have a limit to choose the appearance of your travel flask.

When preparing a travel flask, choose options with a suitable handle so that you don’t get into trouble if you need to carry it by hand. Many flasks also have long handles in their packaging, which you can install for easier carrying.

The price and features of the travel flask

Undoubtedly, the price of the travel flask is one of the most important points in buying this camping tool. Although travel flasks from world famous brands are very high quality, their prices are sometimes very high. On the other hand, due to the conditions of the Iranian market, it is not possible to procure the parts of some foreign flasks and repair them in Iran, and if they are damaged, they will not be used.

To buy the right travel flask for you, you will be able to make a better choice by checking different brands and user opinions. In many cases, according to your needs, there are far more practical and cheaper travel flasks than expensive foreign models, which you will find with a little searching, and the high price of foreign flasks is not a guarantee of the best choice for you.

Authentic brands of the best travel flasks

Currently, a wide variety of foreign and Iranian brands of travel flasks can be seen in the market. Some of the world’s most famous brands of camping equipment companies are more than 100 years old and also produce the best travel flasks.

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By choosing reliable travel flask brands, you will be able to use these camping tools for years. Many reputable brands also have long-term warranties, and the most expensive global camping brands guarantee their camping products for the rest of their life; In this way, in case of any kind of failure in them, there is a lifetime replacement guarantee for these appliances.

Obviously, by choosing high-quality foreign brands in travel flasks, you have to pay several times more than unknown and domestic brands. On the other hand, many domestic brands have increased the quality of their products and now produce high-quality camping equipment.

Among the best examples of foreign travel flask brands in the market, the following options can be mentioned:

• Stanley
• Thermos
• Sig
• Unique
• Snowhawk
• Primus
• sunrei
• Hydro Flask
• Peacock
• Romantic Home
• Happy Line
• Good
• Mijia
• Rober
• Paint
• Nespresso
• Tefal
• Regal

Most of these flasks are made of stainless steel and the shelf life of food in them is high. Nowadays, in these companies, besides flasks for drinking, all kinds of flasks for keeping food are also produced. One of the most famous and best Iranian flask brands MGS, Bita and Reza can also be mentioned.

Important points in using a travel flask

After choosing the right travel flask, by observing the following important points, the life of your flask will be prolonged and you will have better quality food and drinks during travel and nature tourism.

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• The capacity of the flask specified on its body or in the manual of the flask is associated with a percentage of error, and there is a possibility of its lower capacity with a low error.
• Do not overfill the flask.
• Do not leave the flask open during travel except when using it.
• Close the flask carefully so that the passage of air is completely closed.
• When buying a flask, look inside it so that the inner and outer walls are not separated.
• After emptying the flask, be sure to wash it quickly so that it does not take the smell and color of the material.
• Use long soft brushes to wash the flask so that all parts inside are cleaned.
• Do not wash the flask with strong and scented detergents.
• After washing the flask, do not close the flask before it dries.
• Choose the flask you want at the time of purchase from reliable and high-quality brands.
• Do not expose the flask to sunlight during your trip.
• When buying a flask, choose options that can be repaired and whose parts can be found in the Iranian market.
• As much as possible, pour the same food into the flasks; For example, always use a flask for tea or coffee or boiling water and do not put different food in them.
• Hitting the flask causes gas to be discharged between its two walls and reduces the quality of food storage.
• The storage time of food on the body of the flasks is approximate, and it is possible to change the temperature of the food in an earlier time interval.
• Keeping boiling and cold water in a flask does not mean that their temperature does not change, and always after the passage of time, boiling water is associated with a relative decrease in temperature and cold water is associated with a relative increase in temperature.
• The most stable food in the flask in terms of temperature is ice.
• If some metal flasks are not properly cleaned, there is a possibility of rust in these flasks.

The price of a travel flask

The price of travel flasks is determined according to features such as brand, capacity, material and duration of storage of food and drinks. The variety of foreign and Iranian flasks in the market is high and these camping containers have various prices.

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In general, the price of a travel flask in the market (in 1403) starts from the base rate of about 150 thousand tomans. This cost is for Iranian flasks with limited capacities, and the more the capacity, facilities and features of the flask increase, the higher its price.

Many of the foreign flasks are made by world-renowned brands with the latest technologies and are of high quality. The price of these flasks (in 1403), due to the high exchange rate in Iran, is more than one million Tomans, and for modern flasks with high capacity, it reaches more than several million Tomans. Obviously, to buy travel flasks from the most famous global brands, you have to pay much more than these amounts.

Authentic flasks of world-famous brands have certificates, and the best way to buy these products is to visit their representative stores or order them from reliable online sales sites.

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In this article, we introduced different types of travel flasks and provided comprehensive information to buy the best flask. You can also continue to share your experiences and opinions with us and other Kajaro users.

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