How thick is this flask? Is it more like an army canteen or is is slim like a non-metal flask?
768806
Its pretty thick. I wouldnt worry about breaking it. Also it doesnt leak. edit: It is thicker then a flask but not as thick as a canteen. It can be easily concealed if you wanted to "hide" on your body for any reason.
768807
Not as thick as a canteen but not too thin either, works great for the jacket pocket.
768808
If I may, the flask is shaped well and fits into my cargo vest pockets very well,smaller than a water bottle in Dia.
105951
Honestly, I do not know. It is a pretty big flask, but the top will not even close because the latch doesn't even reach all of the way to fully close it.
746617
This is a stainless steel copy of the steel canteen and cup issued during world war II, should fit
622410
i'm not sure, but it is pretty weighty. I was surprised at the weight. My dad said it was just like the real ones he used when in the army.
147666
It is really slim. It is about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. I have used it a bunch and it gets the water out quick. Great piece of gear
445466
I honestly haven't gotten a chance to test mine, yet. it's been on the shelf since i got it in january. i'm getting ready to go into the woods this weekend though! i will say, i'm pretty sure this is stainless. the pack and the canteen are heavy duty. without the pack, this thing feels heavier and sturdier than alumium, i just haven't put it in a fire, yet. i am pleased with mine, and glad i am, because yes.....$40 for a canteen...that thing better actually be stainless steel. it is. order with confidence on this product.
403557
The one I bought was a powder, I measured out just the amount I wanted with a tiny spoon. The opening of the bottle wasn't very wide tho, thus a slim spoon. I used a long-handled iced tea spoon.
2176858
The handle is not flimsy, it's thicker plastic, they also make a pour spout similiar to a coffee cup carrier that is really inexpensive that I bought through Amazon.
1239747
The canteen comes with a surplus nylon canteen cover with two three inch (3") long clips-less than a quarter inch wide-that are secured to a cloth belt by lifting the circular tabs on the top of each clip. Or you can feed a leather belt through the clips. The cover isn't ideal (and not the WWII type that hangs from holes in your web belt either), but without it, the canteen cup won't stay attached by design. If you don't like the configuration, you can pick up another cover at an Army Navy store, but you'll never regret getting this canteen and cup.
1241371
It is a replica of the WW2 canteens that were used. So in regards to that era, yes it is. As for the modern day canteens, no it is not. It holds the same capacity of water (1 Qt) but you can not switch canteen cups.
1148268
The measurements of the flask are 3 and 3/4 inches wide (straight measure) and almost 4 inches tall (straight measure). The flask has a slite bow to it and that makes the measurement a little harder to do. It does fit in most of my pockets real nice.
1543171
the flask is less than $5, light but ok. Probably not that hard to crush but really sturdy for pocket use. I wouldn't sweat it.
1241368
Sorry for the late response to your question I was out of town for the holiday, just got back.To answer your question, The genuine GI stainless canteen will not fit 100% in our cup, it sticks out about an inch, and GI plastic canteen does not fit at all. In aprox. three weeks I will get bigger canteen cups that fits both canteen
1731695
It's very thin. Maybe a half inch. I just bought one at Walmart for $89. So, don't buy it here.
94462
A lot thicker.. this is not a case you should go for if you're going for keeping it Slim and Light.
542822
the lid is a little bit smaller and a different threading than the popular plastic GI canteen, and the cup is a little bit smaller as well. i don't have a stand for this canteen but i can imagine it would fit loosely. as I've said in my review though, I would get this canteen. If you need to boil water you don't even need the cup, just attach a stainless keyring at the point where the chain meets the canteen for easy removal and you don't have to worry about melting it. I have no complaints about this canteen at all.
746618
I happen to have a WWII USMC canteen and cover as well....it does not have the cup with handle, and is simply a water canteen. The new stainless steel canteen I purchased recently does indeed fit in the WWII cover. The WWII cover has the crossing straps. Interchangeable, in my opinion.