Travelling…this is the one thing I absolutely love and I know many people would be able to resonate with this love of mine. It’s altogether a different pleasure to travel to new places, witness serene scenes, have peace, explore new things and meet new people. But while travelling, it’s important to have all the requisites you would need so that the pleasure and peace at the trip isn’t hindered at any point.
What’s your favourite type of location?…For me, I love exploring mountains and also love hunting. The scenes are beautiful enough to leave an imprint on your mind and soul. It’s a great feeling. But as stated above, your peace shouldn’t be disrupted because of the unavailability of anything which you might need. So, make sure that your requisites list is updated and fully available.
One of the most important requirements for me on any trip is the coffee. It’s an essential for me everyday, especially on the trips to keep me fresh and keep me warm in case I’m traveling during the winters or to a place which has lower temperatures. This constant love and requirement of coffee adds on another very important required item to my list i.e. Thermos. And I’m sure that most of you would definitely need it, especially while travelling.
But there is another question which needs to be addressed here.
And the question is which Thermos would be the best for travelling as it really becomes important to choose the best one out of the numerous options available in the market. In this article, I would be further clarifying all of these confusions with a specific focus on hunting. Thus, the question that will surely be answered ahead in this article is What is the Best Coffee Thermos for Hunting?
So, what are we waiting for???
Let’s begin!
Before stating the list of the best Thermos options you can go ahead with, let me first tell you the reason why there is an utmost need of the specialised Thermos for Hunting.
So, here we go…
Why do you need a specialised Thermos for Hunting?
You might be thinking that you have a Thermos which you use in your daily life to keep your beverage hot. So, why can’t that thermos work for the hunting as well.
Here is an answer to that. Your coffee would not know the surroundings it has been subjected to and nor does your Thermos know it. Coffee would react as per the surroundings. And since, hunting would involve you to sit out there in open places for a longer period of time and walk all around, the Thermos with some specific specialised features would definitely serve the best.
Features to look for while purchasing the Thermos for the Hunting purposes?
The different parts of the Thermos serve different purposes and it’s always important to get the best one as per the purpose we need it. So here is a short list of some specifics we should definitely look at.
Thermos Flasks
The Flasks of the Thermos are designed in such a manner to prevent any radiation of heat to enter it. This is done using vacuum as it serves to be one of the best insulators because it would allow very less heat to escape from it. Thus, it helps in keeping the temperatures of the beverages relatively constant when stored in it.
Construction & Insulation
This is one of the feature which will definitely have an impact on how long will your Thermos be able to keep your beverage hot. There are many models available in the market which are made up of different materials like plastic, glass, pressed tin etc. but the only material which according to many people would serve best is the Stainless Steel. The double wall construction of the Thermos made up of Stainless Steel will not only add up to the strength of the model and hence the durability, but will also help with excellent hear retention capability along with scratches and corrosion resistance. Also, the fact that the Stainless Steel allows the very high quality vacuum only adds on to its benefits.
Capacity and Other Features
Capacity is one such feature in which you have the various options of quantity available in the market and thus, you can go ahead with purchasing it as per your requirements. However, my suggestion of Thermos for Hunting would be to take up as bigger size as possible. But make sure you consider it as per your trip plans since in case of hiking plans where weight is one of the very important considerations, you must in that case pick the size accordingly.
Thus, above stated are some of the features we must definitely look for while purchasing the Thermos for our hunting trip.
Now, having seen what are the specifics you must look at, let us now have a look at what would be some of the best Thermos options to go ahead with in case you are looking for one for the hunting purposes.
So, without any further ado, let’s move ahead.
Some of the Best Available Thermos Options for the Hunter
Following are some of the Best Thermos options out of which you can select the best one for your as per your individual needs and preferences:
Hydro Flask
This is an option which would definitely add color to your requisite list as it is available in 10 different color options. Thus, you have the option to pick up your favourite color. Also, it is available in many different sizes ranging from 18 to 64 ounces. The material used to make these flasks include the food-grade stainless steel and the BPA free plastic which is completely non-toxic and hence, completely safe.
This Flask has the ability to keep your coffee hot for the entire day and it’s an easy to handle product because of its feature of the powder coat which helps in ensuring a strong grip while holding it.
If ordered, you will be receiving this product with a wide mouth lid which has a flex cap. The lid of this Flask has three styles i.e. wide flex cap, wide flip lid and wide straw lid and these three styles would definitely fit into your individual specific needs.
This mug only has one drawback because of one of its features and that drawback is that this Flask is not dishwasher safe because of its feature of powder coating. Apart from that, this is definitely one of my personal favourite flasks. Adding to its long list of benefits is the lifetime warranty with which it comes.
Yeti Rambler
This is one of the most popular and highly recommended brands among the travellers who are out exploring the new places for most of the time. The Yeti Rambler products also come with a lot of color options and thus, you have the choice to pick up your favourite one.
The capacity of this container is 26-ounce which is quite enough to carry a good quantity of coffee with you. It has the ability to keep your beverage hot for the entire day and thus, saves you from the wastage of time involved in heating it again and again.
The frame of this Ramble is designed in such a manner which makes it quite a durable product. Also the construction of this container is such that it is easy to handle with a cover which provides you a strong grip to hold it easily. You can also attach it to the backpack using this handle. However, make sure that it is closed tightly so as to avoid any leakage.
Yeti Rambler is completely dishwasher safe and comes with a warranty of 5 years.
Thermos Stainless King 24 ounce
The name of this brand itself resonates to the idea it is best suited for i.e. for keeping your beverages hot. The title of the brand holds synonymous with the purpose of its products and thus, without a doubt, it is one of the most trusted brands which makes the best quality insulation bottles out of the various brands available in the market.
However, this bottle definitely has two differentiating characteristics which gives it’s truly deserving significance in the market. These two differentiating factors include the shape of this bottle and the way it opens. This bottle has a locking lid which makes it easy to handle as it’s just one push on the button and the lid will open.
As per the popular opinion and the producer’s guidelines, this product is considered as dishwasher safe. But it has been in many cases that the outer layer of coating flakes off after some time in case it’s washed that way. Hence, it’s definitely preferable to hand wash this bottle.
Isosteel’s Double Walled Slimline Vacuum Flask
This Flask is one of my most favourite options, reason being my love and believe in the flasks made up of Stainless Steel. This is a container made up of 18/8 Stainless Steel and comes with the capability to ensure you the hot beverage upto 24 hours. The fact that it was rated as the “Editor’s Choice” by Popular Mechanics adds up to the assurance of the benefits and the quality of this Flask.
Also this is a Flask which can fit in the budget of many people quite easily and thus, this might be the best option for many people out there. This model does have capacity which is good enough and does have a good heat retention capacity. Thus, you can definitely be sure of the fact that with regard to this product, it’s definitely not a compromise with a quality when it turns out to be of a lower price.
The quantity this Flask can hold is 25 oz which would work fine enough for people who just need it for holding a few cups of coffee. Also it’s lid can act like a cup for you and is also easy to handle and carry. This Flask comes with a 5 years warranty and is definitely a good option to go ahead with in case the quantity of it works fine for you.
Isosteel VA 9553
This is a container which will serve as your true companion even on the hardest and difficult trips. It has a body made up of Stainless Steel which makes it durable and will thus, last for a long time. One point which makes it different and a go-to choice is it’s easy to handle features. It can be handled with just one hand quite easily and you can also use the shoulder strap which makes its handling even more easier.
This container is very much like Thermos which can serve the dual purpose of the container and it’s lid being serving as an ideal cup for you to sip the coffee from on your trips. This container has 34 ounces of capacity and has the capability to keep your beverages hot for upto 12 hours.
This container is dishwasher safe but it is always suggested to hand wash it so that it lasts and works well for a longer period of time. The additional benefit of this container is that it can also be used to keep the cold beverages to stay at the constant temperature and not just hot beverages. This model comes with a 5 year warranty and thus, is definitely a good investment to go ahead with.
Mira Classic Vacuum Bottle
This is that model of bottle which is available in the middle range in the market but it’s suggested to not expect any extraordinary features other than the normal bottles. It serves well for the basic requirements. Like it can hold a quantity of upto 40 oz and thus, serves well for long journeys. Also it will definitely assure that your beverage stays at its perfect temperature with a leak proof vacuum seal preventing any kind of leakage. This model has a wide opening and this gives it an advantage of being a model which is quite easy to clean.
Zojirushi
Capacity requirement also acts as one of the major pointers which affects our choice of purchase. Thus, if you are looking for a small sized cup which serves its purpose in the best manner and is available in various color options, Zojirushi is your way to go. It is available in various small sizes which includes 12, 16 and 20 ounces. The structure of this model involves double walls which ensures good heat retention. It also has a locking mechanism which makes it to prevent any sort of leakage and this stopper can be removed while cleaning so that it can be done easily. All of the pieces of this model are completely dishwasher safe.
An additional feature which makes this model one of the best options to go ahead with is the fluorine coating in the inside layer of this bottle. The benefit of this layer is that it helps in increasing the durability of the product by ensuring that any kind of odor doesn’t stay inside the Thermos for a long period of time.
Fijoo Stainless Steel Thermos
This model is yet another container which is equipped with the structure of double walls, thus, helping in keeping the beverage at a stable temperature. It also uses vacuum technology to ensure a good heat retention and has the capacity to hold upto 16 ounces. The best part of it is that it is a quote affordable Thermos and thus, can fit well in many of your needs.
One of the differentiating beneficial factors of this model is that it uses two different lids which can screwed on as per the need. One is the airtight lid and another is the lid which can also be used as a cup during the time of travel. This Thermos is extremely portable and thus, is convenient to carry and handle. The material of this Thermos is Stainless Steel which makes it a durable product and this is well proven from the fact that it comes with a money back guarantee.
Aladdin Heritage Vacuum Bottle
‘Old is gold’ is the perfect saying for this model. Many people prefer to have some retro look to the material they wish to own. It can be because of one’s age or preferences. This model fulfills those wishes of yours by providing you with a Thermos which has a retro look. It’s that model which lies in the middle range when it comes to prices and is strongly built and hence, a durable product for a longer period of time.
However, despite having a double walled structure, this model is only best suited to keep your beverages warm for upto 12 hours. This Thermos has the capacity to hold upto 2 ounces of coffee. The difference of this model from the older models of this type is the glass interior. This model doesn’t have a glass interior which makes it even more durable.
Contigo Auto Seal
If you need just a small sized durable Thermos which has the heat retention capacity of upto few hours, then this is your go to model. This package comes with two items in it, one being 16 ounces traveller mug made up of Stainless Steel and the other is a 20 ounces water bottle. Both of these pieces in this set are vacuum related which ensures a stable temperature inside this container.
Though some parts of this model are dishwasher safe but it is always recommended to hand wash it so as to increase the durability of its products. This model always comes with a lifetime warranty. Though this is a good option for those who need small quantity container to keep the beverages warm for some time, this is definitely not a viable option in case you are looking for a container with a huge quantity and wants the heat retention capacity of upto 24 hours.
Thus, the above stated are some of the suggestions of the Thermos out of which you can choose your travel partner as per your requirements and preferences. These models will surely serve as your true companions while hunting, all set to render with the hot coffee whenever you need it.
So, now having stated the suggestions for the Best Coffee Thermos for Hunting, we can finally go ahead and conclude this article.
Conclusion
Life is a journey in itself in which we undertake many journeys, some for work and some for fun. It’s important in these times to have all the items of your requisite list by your side to assist you whenever you need it and coffee is definitely one of those beverage which is needed time-to-time. Thus, thermos is also one of the requirements which one must have on the trips, especially when you are travelling in winters or to the colder regions.
But having any thermos as your travel companion won’t work. You will require a special set of features in your thermos to ensure that it serves well for all your requirements in your hunting trip. The above stated Thermos options will definitely serve as the best options to go ahead with. You can pick any model as per your choice and the need.
With this, I’ll take your leave by wishing you a good time with your hot coffee and a Happy Travelling experience.