Looking to buy a flask. For those that have tried several different brands, which work best and why? Any to avoid?

The Hammer flask … you are talking about a gel flask? I’m sure there are others yet I’ve always gotten my Hammer’s for free with purchases of gel bottles. They never leak and are easy to clean.

I’ve tried the Nathan flasks*. They are ok but if the gel is thick flow is not so good. Plus, I could really only get about 2/3rds of the contents squeezed out ever. I tried just re-using the EFS liquidshot ** flasks. I thought they worked well even for a thick gel but they don’t hold too much & …

The PlanetX one looks really interesting… and while my grip strength is good, relatively speaking, not likely to make a CoC list!

I did not like the Hammer or EFS flasks. Too hard to get the last little bit (or third, for EFS) out. Lots of problems with leaks too. I like the HydraPak SoftFlask. It’s easy to actually get every last drop out, and the bite valve keeps it from leaking when it’s not up to your mouth. Easy to fill, …

I remain partial to the Hammer Flask. Used exclusively by our race team. Very easy to single handle open top and close with teeth, can store upside down in jersey pocket w/o leaks, and can consume at full speed even in the drops (as I did during road races). 4 parts gel/1 part water for easy mixi…

I just tried soft Gu flask for the 1st time this weekend. Overall, it was fine, but flow out of it is a little slow.

Third for the Hammer flask. It’s worked well for me with multiple brands and consistency of gels (Hammer, SiS, and Honey Stinger). No leak issues, normally upside down in my jersey pocket. Flow is fine. Inexpensive so when it gets gross I don’t have any issue tossing and replacing. All in all, way m…

[image] kurt.braeckel: Inexpensive so when it gets gross . . . i have not had that issue - i just let soak in a small container of soapy water for a while; and then shake and rinse

Yes, that’s what I do, but after a season or so the rinsing and cleaning doesn’t cut it anymore and I just fork over the $3 for a new flask or two.

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bbarrera August 30, 2019, 10:16pm 20

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