Is 8 oz enough for a day hike?

It holds about four 2 oz shots, so it suits short trips or a shared drink. For full-day outings many owners carry a larger bottle instead.

Does it keep drinks cold or hot?

Yes. The vacuum-insulated stainless steel body holds temperature for hours, which is the main edge over a plain hip flask.

It makes filling and cleaning easy, but the opening is wide, so pour slowly to avoid spills.

It is heavier and holds less than many hip flasks, but it insulates and is easier to fill and clean.

The screw cap is designed to seal, and owners generally report no leaks when it is closed firmly.

The flask itself with its screw cap. Check the listing for any carry pouch or extras.

At Zumiez, for $14.99, 42% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 524 ratings.

13 stores we checked sell it, including The Bicycle Shop, Nordstrom, Stanley 1913, Al's Sporting Goods, Zumiez.

$14.99at ZumiezChecked Nov 4

42% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 13 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.