My new backpacking Scotch bottle

Oh, Doug, Doug – are you really so shallow and superficial? It's what's on the inside that counts, after all – inner beauty and all that… ;-)

(But seriously: I agree, it's a thing of beauty!)

I don't blame you, it's a nice piece.

How did I know it was you when I read the thread title? You're just too classy Doug.

Did you not have their flask previously? I'm having a Yamazaki now. They make some real fine stuff over there.

"Did you not have their flask previously?"

I still have their flask, the curved, round one, somewhere. But it's too small, since I always share my single malt when I'm out backpacking with friends.

"It's what's on the inside that counts, after all"

I agree! That's why it'll always be filled with some fine single malt! :-)

I'll fill it next time I see you.

Yes with single malt.

You just cost me almost $200. Just so I can carry my Whisky in the backcountry in something other than a cheap plastic bottle.

Now I have to figure out if I really need 540ml of Ardbeg while hiking. Luckily my partner enjoys a wee dram at the end of the day, too.

More of a Lagavulin guy myself.

Wow! Is that pricey. To rich for me, but it is gorgeous.

Please, please never carry a good single malt in a plastic bottle. It's just not right.

Nice find, Doug. Absurdly expensive, but gorgeous.

Please, please never carry a good single malt in a plastic bottle. It's just not right.

Nice find, Doug. Absurdly expensive, but gorgeous.

"It'll always be filled with some fine single malt"

Now THAT is inner beauty!

The best vessel for my beloved scotch I've been able to find (after many many trials) is this:

http://www.rei.com/product/876211/vapur-incognito-flexible-flask

The best vessel I have found is my stomach.

"The best vessel I have found is my stomach."

That could be awkward if you wanted to share.

Now you'll be needing these Toaks Ti shot glasses to go with it:

http://www.amazon.com/TOAKS-Titanium-Shot-Glass-Pack/dp/B00HE09K8C/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1438814755&sr=1-1&keywords=titanium+shot+glass

$10 a pair, cheap as chips.

—"More of a Lagavulin guy myself."

Try a bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail if you get a chance. I like Lagavulin too. :)

I've been lusting after this and a set of Saki cups after I saw them in Japan. More than good enough for home too.

Out of interest, how do people find their double walled mugs? I've always struggled with hot drinks in single wall Ti/Al/Steel mugs, lip burn. For home use I like the idea of them (love the aesthetic) and they would literally last forever.

"Out of interest, how do people find their double walled mugs?"

I've been using Snow Peak double walled titanium mugs while backpacking for a few years. Love 'em. Keeps stuff hot/warm longer, but easy to hold pretty much right away as the outside of the mug isn't overly hot. Not the lightest, but I wouldn't backpack without mine.

Second the Uigeadail

Beautiful! But volume? What do you carry for a trip longer than an over-nighter?

I love the photo of the guy. Clean boots. Big, bad, heavy watch. Wedding ring to let you know he isn't a total dirt bag. His hands are so so clean.

"Beautiful! But volume? What do you carry for a trip longer than an over-nighter?"

I bought two of them, of course. There are two side pockets on my pack, fer crying out loud. One in each….

The old joke-

Do you know why Jack Daniels bottles are square?

It is a safety feature-

it prevents them from rolling under the brake pedal.

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How 'bout trips longer than a weekend?

http://gearpatrol.com/2014/10/03/best-flasks/

I have always likes the look of copper.

http://www.surnamegoods.com/shop/solid-copper-flask#.VcTv4ksbRua

I think it's sharper looking in person than in pictures. Looks extra nice next to a fabulous Japanese single malt, don't you think?