Many men know firsthand that winter fishing is an incomparable pleasure. How nice it is to be away from the bustle of the city and go back to your roots - to feel like a real hunter! But the pleasure of hunting and a long stay in the fresh cold air can end in a very bad way - you can easily get sick, and in some Russian regions the winters are so cold that they resemble the North Pole.
In addition to reliable equipment (for example, a membrane jacket and overalls, waterproof boots), care should also be taken to keep food and drinks hot. Fortunately, there are thermoses for this - some of them are so compact and reliable that they become a lifesaver. Let's find out which thermoses from which companies should take a closer look.
Arctic 109-1800M
Material : stainless steel
Price : 5,359 RUR
The name itself is encouraging - Arctic 109-1800M , which means you can safely take it on an expedition to the north?! Perhaps, because the thermos keeps the drink warm for quite a long time (2 days). The thermos is large in volume - 1.8 liters. There is a handle on the inside, which is convenient and pleasant to take during the cold season.
The set includes 2 cups - one for yourself, the second, probably, intended for a friend. The kit also includes containers for sugar, coffee, tobacco, herbs and tea - you can have a real feast in nature! Unfortunately, the handle in the thermos does not fold, this can cause problems, because it takes up additional space.
The most common defects of thermoses
- The thermos does not retain heat well. Most often, the reason for this lies in the non-sealed lid and the fact that there is no vacuum in the flask.
- The thermos lets water through. This is an indication that the silicone gasket or lid is not sealed.
- The water in the thermos cools quickly. This happens as a result of the fact that the volume of the flask does not correspond to the storage period.
We will give you advice on how to increase the duration of heat retention in a thermos. Before use, fill the vessel with hot water and wait until the flask warms up, then drain the water and pour coffee or tea into the thermos - this way your drink will stay hot for much longer. It is also recommended to keep the thermos vertically; according to experience, this also increases the time period for retaining heat by an average of half an hour.
Thermos NCB-18B
Material : metal
Price : 6,999 rub.
According to fishermen, Thermos NCB-18B is the best thermos of all possible options. Why did they like him so much? The main thing why fishermen love it is its long temperature retention time, followed by admiration for its long service life and the presence of a durable body. This is the case when the price justifies the quality.
Keeps the drink hot for 48 hours - as promised by the manufacturer, it does not leak and is of high quality. As buyers say, they have never seen such an amazing thermos in their lives, and are very pleased with their purchase. The Chinese know how to surprise! The drink remains hot even in severe frosts.
Reviews
Many people have already purchased and actively use thermoses while fishing; below are some of their opinions about these devices:
Pavel: “I constantly had problems with thermoses; I couldn’t find the right option: they either didn’t want to keep warm, or they started to leak. At some point I bought a Zojirushi SJ-SD 10 XA, I doubted it for a very long time, since its price was rather high, but in the end I never regretted this purchase. I have been actively using it for three years now, the thermos is still in excellent condition and does not cause any complaints.”
Irina: “During my life I have tested many different thermoses and came to the conclusion that Thermos and LaPlaya are the best brands I have come across. At home there is already a whole range of different accessories for the car, work or fishing, but they are all united by a high level of quality and ease of use.”
Evgeniy: “During my last fishing trip, I managed to forget a thermos at home, so I bought the most budget option on the way - “Arktika” for 680 rubles. There were no special expectations, but the container holds heat very well and overall looks reliable. I liked this model so much that I still continue to actively use it.”
Konstantin: “Of all the thermoses that I have had, I can highlight the Zojirushi SJ-SD 10 XA, which my wife gave me. For the last 1.5 years I have been going fishing only with it, its design is thought out to the smallest detail and ensures ease of use. I really like the plastic bottom; thanks to it, the thermos can be placed directly on ice or another cold surface without any worries, and this will not in any way affect the preservation of the heat inside it.”
Denis: “Lately I’ve been using a Thermos Everyday thermos, it was very cheap, but at the same time high quality. Even in severe frost, the drink remains hot, and the container itself is very easy to clean. The best option if you evaluate it in terms of price and quality ratio.”
Komandor
Material : steel
Price : 950 rub.
Komandor thermoses are suitable for both fishing and long trips. Many fishermen love to be in nature at any time of the year - in the summer on the shores of a beautiful lake surrounded by family, and in the winter warming up alone with a hot drink.
When you hold a caught trophy in your hands in winter, your hands are cold, and after a few hours of being among the ice blocks you want to warm up. In this case, a thermos helps perfectly - how wonderful it is to open the lid and drink hot tea! From the Komandor line, fishermen especially liked the “Best Fisherman” thermos - it holds heat excellently and is relatively not heavy. The drink can remain warm even after 2 days.
Fun RK-2007
Material : steel
Price : 703 rub.
If you want to give a gift to a loved one, take a closer look at the Zabava RK-2007 with a pneumatic pump. The metal body is decorated with a decorative coating, and the glass flask does not absorb odors and maintains the temperature of the drink for a long time.
This bright thermos is made in Russia and is equipped with a reversible handle for easy carrying. Many buyers are very glad that they chose a thermos with a glass flask - in their opinion, these keep the heat longer. The only thing that customers didn’t like was the pneumatic button. The pneumatic lever makes pouring the drink easier and faster. But overall, the 2-liter thermos is excellent.
Types of thermoses
Classic thermos
This thermos is designed specifically for storing liquids such as tea, coffee, compote, etc. It is equipped with a narrow neck, which allows you to retain heat for as long as possible.
They are suitable for taking with you on a hike or fishing in the winter. You can drink hot tea or coffee throughout the day, despite the sub-zero temperature outside. Such thermoses have a volume from 0.5 to 2 liters. Basically, they buy classic thermoses, since the majority of fishermen do not go fishing for more than one day.
Thermos jug
As a rule, such thermoses are equipped with a comfortable handle, which makes its use very comfortable. Using the handle, you can easily pour tea or coffee. Unfortunately, such structures take up a lot of usable space. This is especially true when camping, when every centimeter of usable space counts. This is where people start thinking about which thermos is better.
Thermos with pneumatic pump
Such designs have a number of advantages. Firstly, you don’t have to constantly open the thermos, which leads to heat loss. Secondly, the design of the pneumatic pump is quite simple, which allows even a child to use it. The pump button can be locked to prevent liquid spillage. Such thermoses are produced with a capacity of 2 liters or more. Although they are considered more advanced, they can take up a lot of space and sometimes their use is questioned.
Thermos barrel
These are so-called food thermoses and they are intended for various dishes. Therefore, a fisherman can put his lunch in it and safely go fishing. The set of such thermoses may include folding spoons, as well as lids-plates, which is very convenient. Similar thermoses with a volume of 0.5-1 liter are produced.
LaPlaya House Living
Material : stainless steel
Price : 2,860 rub.
“In three years, not a single complaint,” one thermos owner told LaPlaya House Living . This device has some advantages: high-quality thermal insulation, a reliable pneumatic pump and a convenient rotating mechanism. The LaPlaya brand specializes in the production of products for winter recreation, including thermoses.
The range of thermoses is quite large, but let's talk about House Living with a capacity of 2.2 liters. The specifications state that the thermos retains heat for about 8 hours - this is true. If you pour a hot drink in the morning, you can drink it cold until the evening during the day. Evaluation of this model - you can buy it for yourself and give it as a gift without shame.
How to choose a thermos for winter fishing - parameters
In any season, it is very important for a fisherman to drink warm drinks and eat food at a comfortable temperature. Therefore, when purchasing products, it is important to pay attention to every detail.
Manufacturers
According to market research, the brands of thermoses that are best to use are:
- Arctic (Russia);
- Thermos (Germany);
- LaPlaya (Germany);
- Biostal (Russia).
These companies produce products in Europe, China, and Russia. The products produced by these companies meet modern requirements, are ergonomic and environmentally friendly.
LaPlaya and Thermos companies produce high quality products, but they are quite expensive. Arktika and Biostal produce high-quality products, but cheaper.
Housing material
There is no need to use plastic utensils for fishing. This material cracks quickly and does not retain heat well.
For fishing, it is better to use stainless steel utensils. It will allow you to keep warm for a longer period of time. Also, such thermoses have an interesting appearance and are protected from rust.
Let's celebrate! To retain heat for as long as possible, it is better to purchase this cookware with an additional compartment between its inner part and the edge.
Bulb material
The flask is made of metal, plastic or mirror glass. Glass is better. Metal material rusts and is difficult to clean. Plastic is not environmentally friendly and holds temperatures worse than glass.
Requirements for a glass flask:
- so that it is integral with the body;
- there was no extraneous noise when shaking the thermos;
- The higher the flask is located, the longer it can retain heat.
Volume
To choose the volume, you should decide whether you buy a thermos for one or several people. If the dishes are intended to be used by the only person who will fish for several hours, then a capacity of 500 ml is sufficient. Such dishes retain heat longer and are easy to carry.
If more than one person goes fishing for several days, then you need to take dishes with a volume of 1.5 to 2.5 liters.
Biostal NG-1500-1
Material : stainless steel
Price : 1,420 rub.
The Biostal NG-1500-1 thermos, tested and free of foreign odors, is ideally suited for outings in the cold season, in particular for fishing, because it retains the heat of the drink for a long time.
The device has a comfortable handle and a wide neck (you can not only pour tea, but it’s also suitable for soup). The set includes 2 cups, which are convenient for snacking. For convenience, the kit includes a removable webbing strap. Thanks to the valve, the lid opens in such a way that makes this event hygienic (which cannot be said about push-button thermoses, where the drink then flows through the button that the fisherman used).
TIGER MHK-A150
Material : steel
Price : 5,490 rub.
The Japanese thermos for fishing TIGER MHK-A150 can please every fisherman for whom long-term preservation of the drink’s heat and ease of use are a priority. This high-quality model has 2 folding handles and a strap for easy transportation. Appearance The appearance is quite stylish.
The set includes 2 cups: one holds 360 ml, and the second 130 ml. The valve mechanism works flawlessly. There are two protrusions at the top of the plastic cover, so the thermos can be placed on a flat horizontal surface - it will not roll. Since the thermos is large in size, it is inconvenient to hold it with one hand to pour tea, but the problem is solved by folding handles.
Interesting fact: aviators were among the first to appreciate thermoses. At the beginning of the 20th century, the first airplanes (they were called whatnots) had open cockpits, and the pilots were very cold. But they were literally saved by a thermos of hot tea.
What is a classic thermos
A thermos is a thermally insulated portable device designed to keep drinks and food warm or cold. All thermoses, regardless of size, weight, or brand, have a common fundamental design. Indispensable elements: a flask with double walls, between which there is no air, a sealed top lid.
The vacuum layer allows you to minimize the process of heat exchange with the external environment. To enhance the effect, the walls of the vessel are given reflective properties through a mirror coating for glass and careful polishing for stainless steel. Some manufacturers use an additional layer of foil. The outer casing can be decorative (metal, plastic, supplemented with various insulating materials) or is the outer part, the second wall, of a stainless flask.
Grays QE-032
Material : stainless steel
Price : 790 rub.
Thermos Grays QE-032 at a reasonable price is perfect for lovers of tourism and winter fishing. It is made of stainless steel outside and inside, and the outer surface has an anti-slip rubber-like “soft touch” coating.
Due to the fact that thermoses entered people’s lives somehow unnoticed, not everyone knows what to look for when choosing them. But we will help you - this model can withstand the initial temperature of the drink for a long time (and this is the most important thing), and stainless steel is an excellent material that is actively used in the technical and food industries. The material lasts a long time, and this is its undeniable advantage.
THERMOS ARCTIC 107-1000
Flask and body made of 18/8 stainless steel. Interesting handle design. True, such a handle is not the best solution for winter fishing. Blind stopper with thermal insulation and channels for pouring in a slightly open state.
There are a lot of decent thermoses, but no less and not of high quality. When choosing a thermos, be sure to disassemble it and check the quality of the materials. The thermos can't smell like chemicals! Not from metal, much less from plastic. After all, here it must be food grade. It’s better to add 500 rubles and buy a worthwhile container than, in an attempt to save money, buy rubbish whose cap will burst in a few months.
TONAR HS.TM-032
Material : stainless steel
Price : 1,255 rub.
Buyers definitely recommend taking a closer look at the TONAR HS.TM-032 . It lasts for a long time - you can take it to work, fishing or snowmobiling. Even a day after an active winter holiday, the drink remains hot.
After a while, the flask from tea and coffee darkens, but the situation is easy to fix - just clean it, and it’s as good as new. The strainer included in the brewing kit is the highlight of the thermos. It is difficult to find such a thermos on sale. The model has a stopper for carrying bulk products: herbs, sugar or tea, which adds another plus to this thermos.
Reviews from anglers
I've been using a thermos for many years. Its capacity is 1 liter. This is a classic version with a screw-on lid. However, it retains heat for almost a day. Grade:
Andrey
I bought a thermos. Absolutely dissatisfied with them. It's boiling water in the morning and cools down in the evening. In my opinion, this dish should be taken for testing. If you are not satisfied with its quality, then it is better to return the thermos. Grade:
Maksim
I use an Arctic thermos. Satisfied. It is inexpensive and keeps heat for a long time. It has a unique design and the material is stainless steel. Grade:
Ivan
The best brand of thermoses is Thermos. Ideal for hunting, fishing and hiking. It has a glass flask, its walls are unbreakable, and the temperature is maintained for a long time. The only negative is the high cost. Grade:
Andrey
I bought a cheap thermos. Dissatisfied. The material smells very strongly. The smell does not go away even after several washes. The only plus: the set includes a mug. Grade:
Anton
I can't get enough of the thermos. It is inexpensive and keeps heat for a long time. During the entire period of use, not a single scratch or dent. I haven't seen a better model. Grade:
Alexei
Despite the high price, I recommend it. The product has an interesting style; the set includes a handle and a thermal mug.
Maksim. Score 4
