THERMOS Stainless King SK4000 Vacuum-Insulated Drink Bottle, 24 Ounce, Stainless Steel Import To Shop ×Product customization

. One of the Best Thermos’ Ever. Gave A Small Portion of Lost Dignity Back to an Ill Relative, A Quality of Inestimable Value.This thermos was purchased for use in the sickroom, and the review will be written as such. Although the many fine qualities that make it so appropriate for use by one suffering from weakness, and serious illness, will undoubtedly lend to its usefulness in hardier arenas.A relative is suffering from a debilitating illness, one which impairs the proper use of ones hands, and causes ones balance, and judgment of distance to be mightily affected. We have all been engaged in a months long search, which would allow the dignity, and self-control of managing to drink when, and as one chooses .We have tried every type of mug, especially those of the type with a tightly-fitting top, and an opening of a giant, and flexible straw. However, in that category, every mug that seemed to the safe, and above all- stable, inevitably let us down. They were quite heavy, did not maintain the cold or heat of the drink considered , for any appreciable length of time, and were difficult for our relative to coordinate the use of.However, the very worse problem, and the most humiliating, and dignity affecting issue was the ease with which the other styles of drink container tumbled to the ground, or spilled over everything in the vicinity. This gave our believed family member a terrible sense of humiliation, upon being unable to even take a sip of juice of ones own. The dignity lost, and the guilt unnecessarily suffered while watching us make-up the sodden bed, over and over again, led to tears, and an awful feeling of uselessness and lack of self-worth.We tried in every way possible to assuage these feelings, but things were just becoming worse and worse. Drinking with assistance, or under ones own power might seem of little importance to the healthy portion of the population, but it is a huge measure of dignity for those having already lost so much through incurable illness. This simply could not continue. The least that we could do was to find a safe and easy solution to this problem for our beloved family-member.I turned to Amazon, after many family members counted-out the traditional stores with absolutely no success whatsoever. Someone was looking over me when I performed my searches upon Amazon. Almost immediately this thermos sprang into view. Bothf on the page, and in the description, this seemed to be sent to us as the perfect solution for all of the problems being endured by our beloved relative.However, it was one of those things that I really needed to see, in order to ascertain the appropriate, useful, and suitable nature of the product. I also ordered a few other insulated liquid drinking device, just in case this Thermos did not work out. I received the Thermos almost immediately, washed it well, and telling no one proceeded to put this through every test that I could think of.The device works in that a large top screws open, allowing for the addition of the fluid required. The opening was evening large enough for the addition of ice cubes, a luxury we had not even dreamed of asking for.. one adds the liquid and appropriate amount of oce cubes to the Thermos, taking care not to over-fill, otherwise leakage will occur. Then the top is screwed on tightly, and the Thermos is ready for use.There is a small, but more than adequate opening on the Thermos top. This is opened by the slipping-down of a thing metal protective strip, specifically designed to hold the opening tightly closed should it be dropped, or tumble to the floor. Once this piece has been easily opened (A nail file can also be utilized to allow for even easier opening of the metal piece.), one pushes in upon the portion which opens to allow the drinking opening to be exposed, and it is possible to slowly and steadily take small sips of the liquid.Once one is finished, the procedure is reversed, with lastly the oh so important metal strip being snapped back into place. These procedures require bono great hand strength, or depth of vision, and are quite easy to perform. The Thermos states that it will maintain cool liquids for 24 hours, and warm for 12. This is more than true, according to the tests that I repeatedly ran before finally presenting this treasured object to our sad and dejected, beloved relative.At first, there was great reluctance to even try the device. So many had been tested, all leading to failure. However, we were very encouraging, testing the Thermos ourselves, just to demonstrate how practical it was for its intended purpose. Finally, our relative opened the Thermos, and enjoyed a long, cooling, refreshing drink of Cranberry juice. The resulting smile, dancing eyes, and beaming face brought tears to our eyes. Everyone was so happy, and we even threw it on the floor several times, just to demonstrate its hardiness, and durability. We have hardwood floors, and the Thermos suffered absolutely no damage. I can not speak as to its durability upon other types of flooring.Such a seemingly little thing, yet our relative’s life has been so improved by the use of this Thermos. No more humiliating, and undignified ( In their eyes, never ours.) falls, resulting in spillage of whatever the drink was. No more feeling a useless burden to us all ( Again, in their eyes only, our believed relative could never be such to us.), and best of all, in this small, but oh so important area – the feeling of regaining control over at least a small part of ones life, after having lost so much.I will purchase 3 more of these, so that there is always one available as needed.i am returning the other brands which I had ordered, there is no need for them. This Thermos has proven itself as a sturdy, easily used, device which has allowed the return of some dignity to the life of one for whom we have so much love . There will be other issues to be encountered and resolved. But the look of satisfaction and self-sufficiently upon the face of our relative has given us all so much happiness, and added a quiet dignity to a life suffering so much from the loss of the same.We are truly grateful, and can not recommend this Thermos enough for the use as described in the preceding review.

Very usefulI bought this in order to make tea to take to an older person who is shut in now. There were four of us and it held a nice cup of tea (tea cup size) for each of us. Very easy to transport no leaks.

Good but not greatI love the size of this thermos and it keeps luquids cold and for a long time period of time. However it does leak from the lid no matter if I filll it halfway or all the way. That is a disappointment for me for the amount of money that was paid. Also, it is a little oversized on the bottom. If they fix the leaking and make it sized to fit an average cup hold. I would Def buy again.

I love this thermos with one exceptionI love this thermos I think that it works well. The water is kept cold overnight. When I add ice, the ice is also frozen overnight with about 50% melt.The only problem that I have with this thermos, is that it is awkward to carry.If this unit came with some type of a strap to make it easier to carry it would be 100% perfect .

ConvenientI’ve been using this new thermos for a few weeks now. It’s good value for money: very convenient to handle, looks sleek, easy to clean, not fragile. It doesn’t necessarily hold the temperature of the liquid inside for as long as they say, but I’m still happy with my purchase.