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Backpacker Magazine – Fall Gear Guide 2009

Gear Review: Stanley nineteen13 Flask

This 8-ounce flask is made of stainless steel.

by: Testers Berne Broudy, Jonathan Dorn, Shannon Davis, John Harlin, Kristin Hostetter

Stanley nineteen13 Flask (Courtesy Photo)
Stanley nineteen13 Flask (Courtesy Photo)

Though the optimal hooch for hiking is hotly debated among our seasoned testers, the best flask is not: Our staff prizes this personal-size (8-fluid-ounces) container. It's made of light yet rock-solid stainless steel that we've smashed, bashed, and drop-kicked with no significant dents or leaks.

The mouth is easy to sip from (neither too large nor too small) and a leash keeps the lid from getting lost. Smart: The thin shape slides into the most overstuffed winter pack, yet the flask stands on its own without toppling. $20; 4.3 oz.; stanley-pmi.com



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Bought one recently and love it. I thought the plastic was kind of cheap at first too. While I would prefer an all metal construction for cosmetic purposes, the plastic seems pretty sturdy. It seems that it will last for years.
Posted: Apr 08, 2011 John S.

I LOVE the Stanley flask.
I'm enamored with it. I worked at Yellowstone all summer, and this little guy was my companion...

and now that I'm back in the Pacific Northwest, there's nothing quite like having your little stanley flask full of Pendleton Whiskey on those cold winter nights. A+
Posted: Jan 28, 2010 Candy Smith

Looks cool, don't like the plastic hinge that holds cap on... seems cheap.
Posted: Jan 24, 2010 Nathan T

Buy it for $20 at REI instead.
Posted: Jan 04, 2010 John P.

It's $30, not $20 at the site.
Posted: Dec 15, 2009 John G.

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