An army flask is a must-have device for every military man. It is a metal bottle with a screw cap. Sometimes it comes with a case, sometimes it goes without it.
What is the army flask used for?
The presented product is a very important accessory for those people who like to go hiking, to the mountains or just to travel. The fact is that you can’t always have free access to water everywhere. Therefore, a small supply should always be with you.
In addition, you can pour not only water but also hot tea into the bottle. If you use a special thermal cover, then you do not need a thermos. Moreover, the flask has a lower weight and compact size.
Product Benefits
Army flask has certain advantages. Among them are the following:
- light weight (therefore, the product can be carried with you in any situation);
- reasonable cost (the simplest product can be bought for 5-10 dollars);
- the possibility of boiling water on fire (the product is made of very durable metal, which is protected from external negative factors);
- reliability;
- the product is made from environmentally friendly material, so any harmful substances will never get into the water;
- practicality and tightness (thanks to the twisting cover you can be sure that your liquid will not spill);
- an army flask can be used not only to transfer water, you can pour alcohol, tea, coffee or other drinks into it;
- shape stability;
- convenient fastener system.
Features of Finnish flasks
The standard Finnish army flask has a small volume - only 0.65 liters. This is an advantage of the product, as it can be put in any travel bag or in the pocket of field pants. The shape of the flask is kidney-shaped. Its advantage is that it is flattened, since in this case it fits perfectly to the body.
Typically, such a flask is made of very durable plastic, but there are metal options. A carabiner is used to fasten the product to the belt. Using the presented accessory is very simple. In order to pour the liquid, you just need to unscrew the cover. Thanks to the ribbed surface, this is not difficult to do. In addition, the flask has a wide neck, so you do not need a watering can to fill it.
Due to the quality materials used in the production of jars, the liquid in them can be for a long time. However, it does not acquire any taste or odor. Water quality does not change. It should be noted that if you pour a hot drink into a flask, it will cool off quickly enough, unless, of course, you will not carry the product in a thermo-case.
Features of the American flask
Particularly popular are products from the United States. They are made of durable and safe metal - titanium. However, this is rather the exception. Standard American bottles are made of plastic. Usually the US Army flask has a flat round shape. In addition, it is made very high quality: all connections are carefully soldered, so that you can not worry that you will have a fluid leak.
It should be noted that the presented product is usually supplied in a canvas cover, which facilitates its use. Another flask is equipped with a sieve that protects the liquid from the ingress of debris.
The disadvantage of this product can be considered low strength. In addition, a plastic army flask can quickly lose shape if a heavy object is placed on it. If you decide to pour hot water or tea into it, then keep in mind that it will quickly cool down. However, the presented product has a small mass and good fixtures, so using it is very simple. And this product can fit in bags of different sizes.
How to choose a jar?
In order for the presented product to serve you well for more than one year, it must be correctly selected. To do this, pay attention to several important parameters. First of all, look at the material of manufacture. Please note that metal is more durable and durable than plastic. However, note that steel or aluminum products weigh a little more.
During the selection, determine the shape of the presented accessory. Although this parameter is not so important. You can purchase a round or oval product. Naturally, you need to pay attention to the method of fastening the flask. If you are engaged in outdoor activities and constantly getting a bottle out of a bag is uncomfortable for you, then a carbine and a long metal chain will be an ideal option for you. Thanks to this fastening, you can safely fix the flask on the belt.
When choosing a product, take a look at how it closes. It is best to give preference to a lid with a thread that tightly twists and prevents the flow of water. Although there are other ways to close the jar. For example, a cork may be inserted into the neck.
An important accessory is the case. It can be made of various materials: dense fabric, tarpaulin, leatherette. An interesting option is the case for an army flask with the function of maintaining the temperature of the liquid inside the bottle. It is inexpensive, but will allow you to do without a thermos.