The 500ml Thermo Bottle from Vango was designed with the elements in mind. Made from double vacuum stainless steel, this reusable bottle can keep your liquids at the temperature you want while withstanding all the bruises and bumps that come with , according to its creators. Vango claims that the Thermo Bottle is capable of retaining heat for up to 24 hours and keeping your cold drinks chilled for up to 48.
Minimizing spillages, the sturdy slide lock is there to stop liquid from escaping while a simple button mechanism requires only one hand to open and close the Thermo Bottle. For the past month, I’ve been putting the Vango Thermo Bottle through its paces, bringing it along for hikes and to see how it fares in the elements. Made from stainless steel, the Thermo Bottle has proven extremely durable in testing, keeping its shape despite several drops and bumps.
The BPA-free plastic lid has also proven reliable. No part of the bottle has been dented or misshaped. The paintwork isn’t quite as indestructible.
After a month or so of use, several chips and scratches have become apparent on the body, especially the bottom of the bottle where plenty of stainless steel silver can be seen through the black paint. Damage of this kind is to be expected after rigorous testing, and perhaps is a testament to the number of times I dropped the Thermo Bottle rather than the quality of its paintwork. Still, it’s worth noting the bottle’s sleek black and orange exterior is susceptible to .
