Army flasks: varieties and selection criteria

For every military man, an army flask is an obligatory attribute. It can become useful for a soldier in the most unforeseen situation, and sometimes even save him from dehydration in the field.

They are army flasks a simple bottle, twisting the same cap. Most often, the lid has a nipple that allows you to drink from a flask without opening it. It is issued to soldiers along with a case, and sometimes with a special carrying strap.

In the army, such a container is used more for field conditions and is inserted into a bowler hat to make it easier for soldiers to move around. The capacity of a soldier's flask at different times was different. For example, in the old days in Russia they were cans up to 40 liters. The weight of a modern military flask is 220 grams, and the volume is 1 liter.

In addition to soldiers, this attribute is also used by those who like hiking in the mountains or ordinary travel. After all, not everywhere can be access to drinking water.

This item has many advantages that should be considered in detail:

• first of all, it is a small weight, which allows you to carry it everywhere with you;
• since a flask is a fairly simple product, it is accessible to any person;
• its cost is quite small;
• the container is made of a fairly durable material, you can boil water in it even on a fire;
• the flask is made of environmentally friendly material, so the water in it will be free of harmful additives;
• it is airtight and practical, as it has a tight-fitting lid;
• it can be used not only for carrying water, but also for other drinks, including strong drinks.

Water bottles can be made from a variety of materials. For example, a landing flask can be aluminum, plastic, or a combination. But the most common among them are airborne flasks made of stainless steel or aluminum. In them, the water remains unchanged for a long time. In addition, they are almost all with a case. Not only are they inexpensive, but they also never oxidize.

However, flasks made of silver are truly a real luxury. After all, many believe that this material can clean any drink. But at the same time, this is a rather heavy little thing, which, moreover, will not be very convenient to carry in your pocket.

This flask is quite small. Its volume is not more than 0.65 liters. And this is more an advantage than a disadvantage, because it can be put either in a trouser pocket or in a travel backpack, where it does not take up much space.Its shape is flattened, which makes it possible to fit snugly enough to the body.

Most often it is made of plastic, but metal flasks can also be found. They are attached to the belt with a carabiner. In order to pour water into it, you just need to unscrew the cap. The neck of such a flask is quite wide, so a watering can is not needed.

Flasks from the USA are considered no less popular. Some of them are made of titanium. Therefore, they are highly durable as well as safe. But these flasks are more of an exception, as they are mostly made of plastic. They are also flat in shape, in addition, all joints and connections are well soldered. That's why don't worry about water leakage. They can fit in any bag, backpack or in a regular pocket.

The flask comes with a canvas cover, which makes it much easier to use. Besides, a sieve is also attached to the flask, which allows you to thoroughly clean the water from various debris. But at the same time, the American flask also has some disadvantages. First, it's not very strong. Secondly, if you put any heavy object on it, it will simply lose its shape.

Choosing a flask is a rather difficult task, because when buying, every person wants it to serve him as long as possible. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the following parameters.

• What material will the bottle be made from? It is better to buy one that is made of metal, not plastic. You also need to know that steel ones weigh a little more than aluminum ones.
• You need to choose the shape of the flask for yourself: it will be flat, oval or round.
• The bottle holder is also important. For those who are too active and need to drink frequently, a carabiner mount will be ideal. In addition, you can use a chain made of metal. This will allow you to easily fix it on your belt and use it if necessary.
• Lid. It is best to choose a flask with a thread, because it twists well and therefore does not let water through. In addition, there are also jars that are closed with a cork. However, in this case, water may leak out.
• The case is also considered a very important accessory. It can be made from leather, tarpaulin, or leather substitute. But it is best to choose one that has the function of keeping the water temperature. In addition, the cost of such a cover is not too high, but at the same time, if there is such a flask, then a thermos is not needed at all.

When buying such an accessory for yourself, you must definitely know how to properly care for it. After all, the flask must be washed not only from the outside, but also cleaned from the inside. It needs to be washed after every use. Only in this case the flask will not have an unpleasant smell.

Do not use any detergent, as it will simply be impossible to completely wash out all the chemicals.

If conventional products could not completely clean the flask, and an unpleasant odor remains, it can be removed with plain rice. It must be raw and clean. Rice should be poured into a flask and pour warm water over it, then close the lid tightly and shake it thoroughly. After a while, the rice will completely absorb the unpleasant odor and you can pour it out, then rinse the flask thoroughly with clean water and dry it.

The choice of a suitable army flask is determined by the requirements that you place on this camping accessory. You can take both plastic and metal.

For information on how to modify an army flask, see below.