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IT’S DIFFICULT TO find fault with this brand, whose mission is all about making top-quality insulated products. All of the items in the range are highly functional, beautifully designed, sturdy, and handy companions for any outdoor trip (or road trip; day in the office; or time spent being busy around the house, garage or garden). If you like your beverages kept piping hot or icy cold, invest in a Hydro Flask.

The Beer Growler is designed to keep your beer fizzy and frosty no matter where you go, but specifically for the top of a mountain after a long, hot day’s hiking, or for around the campfire deep in the wilderness while gazing up at a heavy blanket of stars.

The stainless steel 64 oz (1 900 ml) model boasts Hydro Flask’s special TempShield technology, with doublewall vacuum insulation that keeps fluids cold for hours. The Fresh Carry System is integrated with a cap that seals tightly to prevent loss of carbonation. It also makes it easy to carry and pour with one hand – gotta look good while pouring beer, after all. The container is fully leakproof, and all Hydro Flasks carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.

And the best part (well, aside from enjoying a refreshingly cold brew wherever you are)? It’s BPA- and phthalate-free, it doesn’t taint the flavour of your beverage, and you’re saving the planet by choosing to use a reusable container.

(Though many colour options are produced, only the black model is available in South Africa right now.) // RRP R1 299 Buy it from Sportsmans Warehouse, Cape Union Mart and select outdoor retailers. adventureinc.co.za