Thermoses
A good thermos keeps coffee hot through a forest day at minus 20. In winter kit it matters as much as a proper sleeping bag.
These are double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel flasks. Capacities mostly run 0.5 to 1 litre. The best hold drinks hot for 12 to 24 hours and cold even longer. Look for a stopper you can work with gloves on. A lid that doubles as a cup helps, as does a shell that survives a drop onto rock. The most popular for soldiers is the Web-Tex thermos that fits into a magazine pouch - . A full litre covers a whole day outside. Thermoses sit in our food and water containers range next to boxes and other food containers.
Our reservist team knows from experience which models survive winter camps. Ask for a recommendation before you buy.
