Some like it hot – especially when it’s coffee or soup and things are getting a bit autumnal out there – so Chris Rowlands picks the best heat-keepers
MEDIUM MUGS
The beefy brewer
Lifeventure TiV Wide Mouth (800ml)
With a handle and wide-mouth spout, this flask is short and stout. Tougher than any little teapot, it’s copper-coated to contain heat for up to 8hrs. A second cup inside the lid means you can make it a party for two, while the grabber on the side folds down flat for post-pour packability.
£25 / lifeventure.com
The winter warrior
Sigg Thermo Flask Gemstone IBT 0.75L
When it comes to bottling winter warmth, the Swiss do it with utilitarian flair. Packing for a trip to Hoth? With its sci-fi lines, the Gemstone’s full metal jacket is built different: an ultra-thin inner wall saves weight, while those sculpted grooves improve grip and enhance durability.
£33 / sigg.com
The circular server
Yeti Rambler with HotShot Cap (532ml)
Bleary-eyed before your first coffee, you can’t be expected to navigate a directional lid – so the HotShot cap on this one supports 360° sipping. It’s leakproof when closed, and once the caffeine has restored your cognitive functions you can stick all its bits in the dishwasher.
£25 / uk.yeti.com
COMPACT CONTAINERS
The caffeine carrier
Hydro Flask Coffee (354ml)
No doubling-up of paper cups can compete with the abilities of this leak-free flagon. Its vacuum construction is made to keep your rocket fuel steaming for up to 12hrs, and its Flex Sip lid should ensure zero spillage. It comes in three sizes, from this handy 354ml model up to 591ml.
£29 / hydroflask.com
The trendy tippler
Eva Solo Urban Thermo Flask
If you value a low-key brew, try this tidy click-top flask. Its two-piece setup is a lesson in drinking simplicity, while the one-colour shell makes a statement in understatement. Capacity is 500ml, and nobody ever needs to know you’ve got strawberry Nesquik in there.
€35 / evasolo.com
BIGGER BOTTLES
The lasting legend
Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle (1.9L)
Some things are built to stand the test of time… and this flask is one of them. Synonymous with winter walks and Scout outings, the big green barrel is tougher than a pack leader who wears shorts all year round. Durable by design, it’ll keep drinks hot for a full 45hrs.
£69 / uk.stanley1913.com
The two-way topper
Zwilling Thermo 1L Flask
What’s smarter than a cap that becomes a cup? A leakproof lid that unlatches with a single finger. And this streamlined canteen be
