Choosing covers for a thermos

Thermos covers are more useful than meets the eye. Thermos cases for 1 liter, 5 liters, 750 ml and others protect the device from mechanical damage and provide additional thermal insulation. This article will show you how to choose the right thermal cover.

Not all thermoses are immediately equipped with covers, so it is advisable to purchase them separately. Moreover, among the abundance of species, there is always a suitable option.

• The simplest models are a pouch made of fleece or Cordura 1000 fabric, which is closed with a zipper or a rubber tie with a lock. Thermal insulation is often installed between the walls of the case. Such a cover will protect the shiny surface of the thermos from scratches, but it is not capable of more.

• The neoprene tube with plastic walls will save you from scratches, dust, dents and dirt. Often there is a carrying handle and decorative leather inserts. And so that tea or coffee is not lost in the dark, reflective stripes are sewn onto the fabric.

• The tactical thermal cover will hold both a thermos and a container with sandwiches or equipment. For this, he has one or more pockets. You can also attach additional modules to it thanks to the Mollet system.

• Insulated picnic bag. Everything fits into it - drinks, snacks, knives and forks. And thanks to the foil walls, the contents will not cool down or heat up for a long time.

Cases come in a variety of sizes. They accommodate thermoses with a volume of:

• 0.5 l;

• 750 ml (0.75 l);

• 1 l;

• 1.5 l and others.

Everyone can sew such an accessory. But to get it right away, it is better to buy a finished product. We have prepared several decent options.

• Tramp EXP 1,2. The plastic case is covered with polyester on the outside, and on the inside with foamed isolon with foil. This keeps the drink hot longer. From opening, the cover holds a lace with a clip. The case is designed for the Tramp Expedition Line 1.2L thermos, but will also fit similar models. It costs around 500 rubles.

• "Equipment" has a diameter of 8 cm and a height of 29 cm. It is simpler and more versatile, there is a carrying handle and a belt clip. It also closes with a lace. The price is about 600 rubles.

• HaDeSey protects a thermos or a 1.6 liter bottle from dents and the contents from cooling. It can be worn both horizontally and vertically and has a detachable shoulder strap. It costs about the same as the "Equipment".

• Ranger - This is a rigid tube that provides the greatest protection. When closed, the lid is held in place by a zipper. Its volume is 1.2-1.6 liters, but there are other sizes. Price - 800-1000 rubles.

• LeRoy manufactures tube covers for thermoses with a diameter of 8, 9 and 14 cm. Outside the product is covered with Oxford cloth, and inside there is a soft foam lining.

And many more other models that were not included in the list. It remains only to choose the right one.

Finding the right color is not difficult. And so that the thing is still practical and functional, when choosing, use the advice of specialists.

• If you carry the thermos in your backpack, use a model with a zipper rather than a drawstring. Otherwise, they will become entangled with the rest of the equipment.

• For the same reason, straps on the case, which is in the bag most of the time, are not recommended. Or they must be removable.

• During long hiking trips, every gram of excess weight is harmful. Therefore, you should not take a thermos with a glass flask, better with a metal one. It is more durable, and you can take a case with thin plastic walls and less protection for it. The result is a weight gain.

• Despite the name, tactical models are only suitable for light conditions. They are convenient if all the necessary things are placed in a case. For more severe hikes, it is better to take a backpack, and then additional pockets will only get in the way.

• And if you buy a case on the Internet, be sure to shoot the unpacking with the camera in one take. So, in which case, it will be easier to prove your case.

And most importantly, you should like the accessory. Then tea drinking in nature will be fun and enjoyable.

How to make a case for a thermos with your own hands, see the next video.