Lightweight thermos

GSI microlite 1 liter is what I use. I primarily use it to keep stuff cold but works both ways. I bought it after Aron and Frank talked about it on kifarucast years ago. It is the same shape and size of a nalgene. I wish the bottom corner had some more radius to it so it would easily slip into the k4 water bottle holder.
 
I use the GSI microlite for water, but I'm definitely gonna be checking out one of those Zojirushi bottles for coffee.
 
Another vote for the GSI microlite. Had the same one for 7 years now. Hunting, fishing, white water canoeing trips, and a damn good bottle for the gym. It does the job.
 
The first guys that mentioned GSI, I thought were referring to the plastic mugs, which is what we use now and don't have a secure enough lid to haul in a pack. I didn't realize they had a thermos. It looks like the zoji has a slightly higher capacity and slightly lighter weight. I went ahead and ordered one to try.
Just an fyi if anyone is wondering about the yeti hotshot weight, it comes in at 17.8oz.
 
I’ve had the GSI microlight and just got the Zojirushi, both in flip top/24oz. Zoji is slightly lighter and slimmer but has smaller mouth. Keeping coffee hot appears to be about the same amount of time. The lid on the Zoji is much better, I’ve had lots of problems with my microlights over the years with leaking and the spring breaking. I’ve got spare lids to help and up until I got the Zojirushi the GSI was really the only option as far as weight and size we’re concerned. Zojirushi is double the price I paid for my last microlight but comparable to what I was paying a couple years ago. If I’m not mistaken my size microlight with the flip top might be discontinued although you can still find em around.
 
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I have been using a zoji for several years. always in my pack. Love how it keeps things hot, and the secure lock ensures no spills. I've owned three. Still have two. My zero turn ate one when I backed over it.
 
Got mine in too, way lighter than the Yeti, not that I was backpacking with it.
The zoji in 7.9oz on my scale. I'll still have to see how well it works.
 
Just got one, Thanks. I have the GSI 24 ounce and the Zojirushi 20 is much lighter and is better insulated.

Yep my 20oz Zoji arrived today. Filled it with coffee temp hot water 5 hours ago and it's still scalding hot. I'm loving it so far. I shook it and tried to make it leak and nothing. Awesome for coffee in my pack instead of leaving it in the truck. I wish it would fit under a Keurig though. I need a hack for that!
 
+1 for zojirushi. If I'm using it at work I’ll sometimes need to add an ice cube cause it’s too dam hot
 
This was the response on another forum when I recommended the Zojirushi

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Ok so this thing showed up yesterday. I didn’t open it until this morning. Right off the bat I was happy because it was taller than I expected which is good because that means it’s thin enough to fit in any cup holder made. I’ve never understood why cup holders in vehicles are not a uniform size, but that’s a gripe for another time.

0830 I fill it with hot coffee.
0831 it’s still hot. Not impressed.
0900 it’s still hot. Ok.
0930 it’s still hot. Big whoop.
1000 it’s still hot. Good.
1030 it’s still hot. Nice.
1100 it might be getting hotter......
1130 still scalding hot. I’m digging this.

Further updates to come.

ETA: I’m drinking straight out of the device and not pouring into a cup so this may take awhile because the contents are still scalding....

1200 it’s still hot.
1227 it’s still reallly hot......

1310 finally getting to a manageable temp, but still very hot.....

1330.....yeah....still hot. Real hot.

1400 still too hot for more than a sip......

1430 yes. Hot.

1500 less fear invoking heat, but still very hot. Gulping not advisable at this point.

1530 no one who likes their coffee HOT would complain about this temp.

1600 finally, more than a sip is possible.

1752 just got off the tractor. Still hot. Not warm. Hot. As in take a full swallow and you gonna wish you hadn’t kinda hot. I’m impressed.

1812 perfect coffee drinking temp if you like your coffee hot. 20oz to start with and there’s still a quarter of that left.

The moral of this story is this thing will make a GREAT thermos if you know it’s going to be a while before you’re going to get to it’s contents. Now if you plan on using it as a travel mug then you have 2 options. The first, make sure your coffee is at a temperature you can handle when you fill the mug. The other option is lid management. Obviously, all of the above is opening the lid, taking a drink and then closing the lid. For a commute I recommend leaving the lid open until the coffee reaches a temp that you want to maintain."

I would HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone.

Kudos to bacondude for bringing this thing to my attention
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Your write-up is like a 5 star rating or you are the founder of the company. Why does it only get a 4.6 rating on Amazon?
 
Your write-up is like a 5 star rating or you are the founder of the company. Why does it only get a 4.6 rating on Amazon?
haha I should own stock in the company for how many I've sold. It's just flat out that good, based on my opinion. I've tried just about everything out there, nothing is as good or functional. Feel free to try it, or don't, doesnt make or break my day.

Also that wasn't my write up,, I recommended it on a saddle hunting forum, and this was some guy I don't know that got one and tried it.
 
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