If
you are considering buying hip flasks either for yourself or as a gift, you may
be wondering what are the best types of hip flasks to buy and what are the key
considerations you should know before purchasing one. Fret not, we will take a
look at some considerations that are good to know when buying a hip flask.
Material
Hip
flasks in the olden days used to be made of many different materials including
glass and pewter. However, most hip flasks now are made out of trusty stainless
steel as they can keep hard liquor well for a couple of days with a minimal
metallic taste. There are still different qualities of stainless steel which
you can choose from:
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Standard Quality: Standard Quality
flasks are made out of 201 stainless steel. The steel body is .4mm thick and
the flask is soldered at its joints. You can opt for a standard quality flask
if you use it sparingly or just want a basic and functional flask.
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Upgraded Quality: Upgraded Quality
flasks are made out of 201 stainless steel as well but boast a number of
upgrades, one being that these flasks are laser welded instead of soldered.
Additionally, they are more aesthetically pleasing as the flask surface has
been polished several times to be free of any blemishes. The cap is also
leak-proof and has been tested with air and water pressure. These flasks are
great for sellers as they are of better quality than standard ones and are more
marketable.
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Premium Quality: Premium Quality
flasks are made out of 304 stainless steel. They have a thicker body at .5mm
and weigh much heavier than the standard quality flasks. They are also laser
welded at the joints and have been tested by air and water pressure to be
leakproof. This flask is of great quality and perfect for those who use it
often or if you want to purchase it as gifts for events.
Size
Hip
flasks come in a variety of sizes from very small (containing only a single
shot) or very large (up to a liter!). However, the most common sizes are 6
ounces and 8 ounces. 8 ounces can hold up to about five shots of hard liquor.
These sizes are perfect for keeping your hip flasks in your jacket pocket.
Cap
The
cap is also important as it eases the use of the flask. It is best to go for
flasks that have hinged tops as the cap will always be attached to the flask.
That makes it easier to open and close the flask and you also do not have to
worry about losing the cap anywhere. Some flasks also come with a small funnel
so you can fill up the flask easily.
Design
Stainless steel flasks mostly come in one color,
but you can buy flask covers made out of different materials such as leather for the men or if you are a lady who enjoys
some bling, you can opt for a cover finished with rhinestones! Getting a cover will open you to more designs.
If you want to personalize the flask for yourself or as a gift, you can opt to
engrave the flask with words, logo, or art on the flask itself or on the cover.
