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Megalightweight thermos

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SirTobyThe3rd M · · Salt Lake City · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 2,100

When I climb long routes, I try to skip anything un-necessary and heavy. Especially when it comes to very long and challenging climbs.... I am trying to find a container that would not be much heavier than a Nalgene, that would keep the liquids hot. Is there a thermos suitable for alpinism, or do you guys get your warm liquids when you stop and brew?

Tim Zander · · Breckenridge, CO · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 30

Zojirushi tuff slim

Mark R · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65

Klean Kanteen makes an insulated bottle, it's supposed to keep things hot for 6 hours vs. the longer time of the zoji but it weighs a little less. Still more than a nalgene.

amarius · · Nowhere, OK · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 20

Search for "glass vacuum insulated" products, they will be lighter than stainless steel. Keep in mind, they tend to break easily :(
Not sure what your capacity requirements are, this is one is 16oz Thermos

Cody E · · Colorado Springs, CO · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 40

Hydro Flask is an option to consider as well. Little pricier, but have a lifetime warranty and claim they'll keep hot stuff hot for up to 12 hours (cold up to 24).

Groch · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 0

You can insulate your nalgene. I made a parka for my nalgene out of bubble wrap insulation and duct tape that works surprising well (although probably not as well as a thermos) and is super light. I use mine mostly to keep my water from freezing in the winter, but it also keeps hot drinks very hot for at least a couple hours. Outdoor Research also makes a water bottle parka that is 140g.

Max Forbes · · Colorado · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 108

Hydro flask makes a great product

RDW · · Toronto, Canada · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 185

Granite Gear also makes a phenomenal insulating sleeve for Nalgene bottles. Similar to the OR version, but much lighter.

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