henry d Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I`ve had a few El Cheapo and always found them a bit wanting so does anyone have the Stanley Aladdin type flasks and what did you think ? Cheers for any (sensible) answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I`ve had a few El Cheapo and always found them a bit wanting so does anyone have the Stanley Aladdin type flasks and what did you think ? Cheers for any (sensible) answers The Stanley flasks are very good :unsure: Unfortunately no-one seems to have managed to make a stainless flask that can compare with the old glass type when it comes to heat retention. They do last a damn sight longer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I`ve had a few El Cheapo and always found them a bit wanting so does anyone have the Stanley Aladdin type flasks and what did you think ? Cheers for any (sensible) answers Just be carefull what you wish for :unsure: sorry had to be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Anyone tried expanding foam round the flask between the walls to try and retain the heat? I was going to try it but ran over my flask last time i went fishing LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I have a Stanley stainless steel vacuum flask and its OK, but not that much better than the cheaper versions. Mine get dented, which is not a problem, but they all seem to eventually fail on the stopper seal. The Stanley has lasted a bit longer, but last week I noticed that the stopper was almost going past the "locking" position, which is a sure sign that the seal is worn and it will soon be leaking. I am convinced that if used regularly (and abused), they last up to two years maximum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 i have had an adventurer for about 15 years and it still works perfectly but on the downside we have not had many adventures together apart from being beat to ****e on a buildind site every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I have 2 aladdin flasks (drink a lot of tea) that are all made from plastic. They must be 20 year old and they IMO are better than the SS ones. They have longer heat retention jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I collected enough esso petrol tokens to get an adventurer, and 12yrs on its still the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Perhaps I screw mine up too tight, it seems strange that nobody else has the same problem . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I had a stanley when I was in the army.......................god did that get a bloody battering............... think it got nicked in the end.............. I use a stainless cheapo now.............its good for a session beating.... Hint......................pre heat the thing for about 15 mins before you use it................pour boiling water in....close it.................then filll accordingly with fresh brew or even better......BOVRIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 i've got a pink barbie one that goes with my packed lunch box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaffman73 Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 i've got a pink lunch box Yes Darebear we know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 I got an "unbreakable" stainless one, dropped it and broke the plastic cup inside the lid Just got another one for £3 from instore/poundstretcher, the little ones hold just enough water to fill two pot noodles Never had a problem with cheap ones losing heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 i've got a pink lunch box Yes Darebear we know ummmm mods? how on earth did you allow him to get away with this one ? slackers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 i've got a pink lunch box Yes Darebear we know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickymiroku Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 robertsons fishing tackle shop in dagenham essex sell a 1 litre stainless steel flask for £4.99. i,v used one and am very pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 i've got a pink lunch box Yes Darebear we know ummmm mods? how on earth did you allow him to get away with this one ? slackers ..............we have the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaffman73 Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 i've got a pink lunch box Yes Darebear we know ummmm mods? how on earth did you allow him to get away with this one ? slackers ..............we have the pictures Now thats got me thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 shurrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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