I have been trying to find a nice pocket flask for bourbon or whiskey. I am trying to avoid buying the same one China makes for everybody and they just stick their label on it. Does anyone know who makes a nice not too big, not too small flask that is made in the states. I would think there would be a market for these. I have been looking at the older models on ebay but even there am unsure. thanks in advance
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I got one from Orvis years ago. Don't know if they still sell them.... Maybe Duluth Trading Company.
I got one from Orvis years ago. Don't know if they still sell them.... Maybe Duluth Trading Company.
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Plastic 1/2 pint bottle, the stainless ones leave a lot to be desired.
Plastic 1/2 pint bottle, the stainless ones leave a lot to be desired.
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Don't have one, but may want to look at Stanley...the same folks who make the thermos's. I've got a few of the thermos's. Not made in the US anymore though:
http://www.shopstanley-pmi.com/category/classic/spirits
Don't have one, but may want to look at Stanley...the same folks who make the thermos's. I've got a few of the thermos's. Not made in the US anymore though:
http://www.shopstanley-pmi.com/category/classic/spirits
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You can carry a pint in plastic for about the same weight as a half pint in stainless steel unless you're into concealed carry. Just sayin'.....
You can carry a pint in plastic for about the same weight as a half pint in stainless steel unless you're into concealed carry. Just sayin'.....
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metal and leather are classic, but for usefulness, durability, strength vs weight, etc - get a Nalgene flask (REI, Sportsmans Whorehouse, etc carry them). The lid doubles as a 1oz shot glass, while still leaving the flask closed and the outer sleeve works for a handy cup if you need one. Absolutely won't leak unless you break the entire thing....in which case you need to stop drinking for the night.
http://store.nalgene.com/category-s/31.htm
metal and leather are classic, but for usefulness, durability, strength vs weight, etc - get a Nalgene flask (REI, Sportsmans Whorehouse, etc carry them). The lid doubles as a 1oz shot glass, while still leaving the flask closed and the outer sleeve works for a handy cup if you need one. Absolutely won't leak unless you break the entire thing....in which case you need to stop drinking for the night.
http://store.nalgene.com/category-s/31.htm
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Filson has one with a nice leather cover - made in USA according to the website. http://www.filson.com/products/leather-stainless-steel-flask.69030.html
Looks classy, but $70 would get you a lot of whiskey to put in a $9 Nalgene flask.
Filson has one with a nice leather cover - made in USA according to the website. http://www.filson.com/products/leather-stainless-steel-flask.69030.html
Looks classy, but $70 would get you a lot of whiskey to put in a $9 Nalgene flask.
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Why carry 6 ounces? Might as well get three miniatures and throw them away when empty... The nalgene flasks are really the best unless you have an occasion where you really need to be really sporty.
Why carry 6 ounces? Might as well get three miniatures and throw them away when empty... The nalgene flasks are really the best unless you have an occasion where you really need to be really sporty.
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screw the flask, take the whole bottle
screw the flask, take the whole bottle
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Snow Peak Titanium
Yea, yea, yea... $125 is a lot of scratch to spend on a flask. Hell, you could buy several bottles of decent whiskey for the same price. BUT when that whiskey is gone you'll have nothing ('cept maybe some good memories), the Ti flask oughta last forever and then some! I've been wanting one for years ever since I first saw 'em. Either didn't have the money or they were out of stock when I wanted one. Just ordered one up today after seeing your thread, thanks!
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Snow Peak Titanium
Yea, yea, yea... $125 is a lot of scratch to spend on a flask. Hell, you could buy several bottles of decent whiskey for the same price. BUT when that whiskey is gone you'll have nothing ('cept maybe some good memories), the Ti flask oughta last forever and then some! I've been wanting one for years ever since I first saw 'em. Either didn't have the money or they were out of stock when I wanted one. Just ordered one up today after seeing your thread, thanks!
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I wouldn't worry about loosing a $5-10 nalgene flask...a $125 titanium flask would be neat, but then I would have less to spend on booze, and would just have another neat thing to keep track of and make sure it doesn't get lost or stolen.
I guess I would buy 2-3 nalgene flasks, and spend the remainder of the $125 on some fine single malt scotch. There would probably be enough Scotch to fill all three flasks at least once.
I wouldn't worry about loosing a $5-10 nalgene flask...a $125 titanium flask would be neat, but then I would have less to spend on booze, and would just have another neat thing to keep track of and make sure it doesn't get lost or stolen.
I guess I would buy 2-3 nalgene flasks, and spend the remainder of the $125 on some fine single malt scotch. There would probably be enough Scotch to fill all three flasks at least once.
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Best place to find one is a big gun show. That is where I got the one I have.
Best place to find one is a big gun show. That is where I got the one I have.
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Scottish shops, and Highland games always have nice flasks for sale...go figure.
Scottish shops, and Highland games always have nice flasks for sale...go figure.
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