Pioneer Flasks SVP1500 Vacuum Insulated Leakproof Flask with 2 Cups and Retractable Handle, Stainless Steel, 1500ml / 1.5L

As lockdown eases a little I have to go out and about a bit in my role as a key worker. Because there are no cafes open I unearthed an old flask and then, treated myself to the up-to-date version. I'm absolutely delighted with it.Technology has moved on since I last bought a vacuum flask. The liquid is still kept hot, or cold, by means of a vacuum but in the modern world this means two sheets of metal with a vacuum between; so no danger of smashed glass as I used to sometimes find in my school bag.The lid of this vacuum is very ingenious - to add the liquid before you go out you unscrew the cap, but then, once out and ready for a drink you simply press the middle section of the cap and it pops up to reveal a pouring feature. This cap pours liquid without spilling even on a moving train.The flask keeps liquid hot for 8 hours - not that you'd want to but I noticed when I came to clean it. The flask is easy to clean but has a narrow neck, so I find it's best to do it by hand with a bottle brush.The flask is easy to dismantle and use even for a person with a visual disability like myself.I have seen the previous reviews that say these flasks leak but I've not had a single episode. It is vital, of course, to ensure that both rings of the cream-coloured screw-in cap are pressed down firmly before travel - otherwise the flask would most certainly leak. I carry it upright in my backpack, securely wedged between the side and a chunky book.At £9.99 I feel it's very good value.Absolute winner.

I've had this product a couple of weeks and I absolutely love it, have been using it most days during lockdown. It keeps the liquid really hot for hours (I even forgot and left it in my van overnight in January and it was still warm the next day..)I bought this because its compact and slightly smaller than most flasks, which is great, and I've found it still gives enough tea for two people. The cup is little but insulated and overall the size is perfect.Design is lovely, it feels strong and quality in your hands. The only thing that seems a little delicate is the click-button to pour, I'm being gentle with this and it has been working fine.Some people said this flask leaked but I have not had any problems at all. When you wash it, make sure you rinse the little pouring section, and click it open and closed while you clean and dry it. I think this may hold some water which could be why people think its leaking.Love my flask! And affordable too! Great product.

The one gripe with this flask is that the larger screw top needs to be tightened exactly in the right way, otherwise you may have leaks. Other than this, the flask is very good. It is a good size, which results in you being able to get about 5 mugs of tea/coffee out. It stays warm throughout the whole of the working day, and it seems to be pretty durable as well. The retractable handle is good, and seems sturdy. Although we haven't used the shoulder strap, this would be useful for if you wanted to take it on a walk.

Good flask keeps heat in for a while

I’m in a van and as things get moved around and end up upside down sometimes, I found it didn’t leak at all!!They say things stay hot for a few hours but I found making tea at six in the morning and then opening it up at 8 o’clock in the evening to empty out what was left it’s still piping hot!!!It’s worth paying a little more than the cheap ones around as they often break when knocked but this one is solid.

Great flask and capacity.

I bought the 350 ml versions - black for coffee and silver for tea. I needed to carry drinks round the house in a cross body bag following an operation and these are perfect - they don’t leak! They’ve fallen over in the bag and still don’t leak! I put milk in the silver one overnight for morning tea and it’s fine - still cold. I don’t yet know how long a drink would keep hot as I tend to drink it immediately. The 350 ml size gives 3 x the cup provided, if you fill the flask, and is really light to carry. Cleaning - I use a standard bottle brush. The rubber seal comes off for cleaning and goes back on again easily. It’s really easy to pour - you just press the white button at the top, which pops up, and then you can just pour the liquid into the cup (it doesn’t spill or drip and you can do all that with just one hand, so you can hold the cup in the other hand), and then press the white button again to close it. So easy. I’m really glad I chose this brand and would definitely recommend!