On camping and backpacking trips in Utah’s mountains, a flask filled with stomach-warming liquor becomes standard gear in the packs of some high-country travelers. The problem with many flasks, however, is that they just aren’t rugged enough to withstand the beating outdoor gear endures. Enter the Stanley 8oz flask.
Stanley, the makers of iconic steel vacuum-bottles, makes a flask along with other high-quality gear suitable for outdoor adventures including mugs and coffee pots. Their eight-ounce flask is built with the same rust proof stainless steel material found in all of their products.
What sets the Stanley Flask apart is the leak-proof wide mouth opening that makes pouring alcohol into (and out of) the flask super easy. It also has a unique angled body to make it more packable so it fits easily in a ski-jacket pocket, and (bonus) the shape fits to your body better when smuggling it into concerts or anywhere else security might pat you down.
I took the Stanley Flask backcountry skiing for those pray-for-snow toasts to Ullr atop Wasatch Peaks, as well as on camping, hiking and backpacking trips, and found that it is light weight, durable, and never leaks. I also thought the wide mouth made it easier to share a drink with friends, and allows for easier cleaning once back at home.
Overall, the Stanley Flask is a good container for transporting and enjoying a drink in the mountains and deserts of Utah, it looks manly, and its bomber construction means it will allow you to pack liquid courage for years to come.
The Stanley 8oz Flask is available at Backcountry.com.
To see all the other stainless steel bottles that are available, visit Stanley’s website.