In cold weather, we bring out boiling water to add to the water bucket for the pet castrated male goats (they'll drink more if it's warm, and stay healthier).This is the best hot water handling device ever.Wide mouth to fill: awesome.Second smaller lid to pour out of-- which stays attached and can't get lost-- beyond perfect!Nice fit finish. Zero leaking (and it's not always upright). Lovely to look at and to the touch. We try to avoid banging it into metal stuff but it sometimes happens-- finish unharmed so far.Sturdy, easy to grab loop handle. We put a hanging strap through it and hang it on fences. Plenty strong.The product description doesn't brag much about heat retention, likely because heat can transfer through the metal cap. The cap does get hot-- seems like there's no real insulation there-- but it works just fine for the hour between boiling the water, and pouring it into the goat bucket.However: I taped together a sleeve out of Reflectix to cover the whole thermos (sides, and multi-layer top) which then keeps the water nice and hot all night if needed. So, this thermos is also useful for storm prep. The Stanley thermos keeps water hotter longer (especially with its own Reflectix cover) but this one wins on affordability, volume, ease of filling emptying, and-- especially-- the slick functionality of the can't-lose-it lid.5 weeks of daily use, and I'm here to buy a second one. It's equipment that makes every day better.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]