Hip flask

A Flask (older name: bag bottle ) is a small, flat bottle with a slight curvature that is designed for wearing in the breast pocket of jackets or pants pockets. The German-speaking most frequently encountered capacity of such bottles is 200 milliliters. A hip flask is usually filled with high alcohol content and is " in between small sip " while traveling or on the move as a container for the. Furthermore, the designation Flask also common for smaller commercially available bottles of spirits.

Flasks are available in various designs. They have a flat, usually curved bottle body with rounded corners. Depending on the equipment they are made of bare metal or have a plastic sheath or - in nobler models - Made of genuine leather. There are also Flasks made ​​of glass, clay or plastic. Most men have a simple flat screw cap, which is pivotally connected to the bottle body on some models, so that the lid can not get lost. Some flasks are equipped with a small, inserted onto the screw cups in other models, the cups are housed in a separate case. To the usual accessories also includes a small funnel to facilitate filling. The outer surface of the bottle body and the remuneration may be provided with decorative ornaments, engravings or owner marks.

However, the best-known form is to be seen in the picture standard design in brushed stainless steel. Especially hikers, hunters or travelers appreciate the flask as a practical travel utensil.

Flasks came in the 18th century in the circles of the English landed gentry, they were probably developed from the usually larger flasks, which served a similar purpose.

• Bottle
• Drinking vessel