No family picnic or road trip is complete without an
old-school vacuum flask. We tested 15 to see how well they retained heat, how
leak-proof they were, how easy they were to use and more. Here are our top eight
performers
Outdoor favourites
These vacuum flasks are perfect for outdoor family
get-togethers. We loved the nifty stoppers that double as storage units for
tea, bags coffee or sugar. The flasks retained heat, didn’t leak or spill when
pouring and were easy to use. The perfectly designed handle of this two-cup
silver flask ($160, cape Union Mart) (1) made it much easier to handle and
carry. The Milton Esprit ($49.99, Pick n Pay) (2) and the navy flask ($74.99,
Clicks) (3) also come with two cups, and both were favourites too.
Two-cup silver
flask $160
Milton Esprit
$49.99
Navy flask $74.99
Stylish finish
These stylish flasks kept the hot drinks and cold drinks
cold and didn’t leak or spill when pouring. The cool blue design of the Simple
Choice flask ($99.99, Game) (4) makes it stand out from the crowd, as does out
from the fabulous silver, two-cup flask ($199, @home) (5). The Isosteel flask
($379, Duesouth) (6) got the thumbs up for its push-button stopper, which
closes automatically when you screw the cup back on. It also has two cups and a
solid-grip handle.
Simple Choice
flask $99.99
Two-cup flask $199
Isosteel flask
$379
Bright ideas
We loved these flasks’ large and sturdy design. They
retained heat and didn’t leak or spill when pouring. Add a pop of colour to
your outdoor essentials with this radiant orange flasks ($69.99, Checkers) (7),
which comes with three cups and a screw-in stopper that ensures a tight seal.
Get the classic picnic look and opt for a bold, red flask with a tartan design
and two cups ($79.99, Checkers) (8).
Orange flasks
$69.99
Two cups $79.99
