70Th Birthday Present

[granny grump]

I want to by grandadg a hip flask but not sure what is the best size to carry about Please can you help

[granny grump]

oops buy

[BlackadderV]

Depends on how much he tipples. Personally I thought hip flasks went out with cigarette cases. How often do you see one of those these days?

[tonyav]

You may see one that takes your fancy on here, granny. various sizes to.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R1.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xhip+flasks&_nkw=hip+flasks&_sacat=0

[Psybbo]

They do very well at auctions, BlackadderV. the silver ones

[vakayu]

It all depends on where you think he is likely to comfortably carry it,tonyav
has kindly given you a site to peruse,good luck and hope he likes it!

[granny grump]

He does like a tot in the evening but is mainly a real ale drinker. I didn't know what to get him for his birthday but he happened to say if anyone asks He'd like a hip flask.

The family are getting him garden vouchers. He does go walking and on a cold day a little snifter when its cold

I've seen them sized in ounces but not sure which is pocket sized

[Sam1960]

I've always got one in my rucksack with a "wee Drambuie" in it :)
Its 4 oz and does what it says on the tin.
Good luck

[Buenchico]

I've just had the calculator out.

Pubs used to serve single measures of spirits as 25ml, and many still do, but some now use 35ml measures.

Using the OLD way of measuring, an 8oz flask holds 4½ DOUBLES. Using that as a reference point, you should be able to see whether, say, a 3oz or 4oz flask would be big enough. (It might well be if the function of the flask is simply to be able to tip some booze into a coffee in Costa. It might not be if the purpose of using the flask is to get somewhat 'relaxed'!)

[tonyav]

I suppose it would depend on the size of his pockets ( or if it's to be carried in his trouser or jacket pocket ) and what he he would be comfortable carrying, granny.

[tonyav]

Well done, Chris.

[Buenchico]

>>>I've seen them sized in ounces but not sure which is pocket sized

That depends upon the size of his pockets! (Country jackets, such as those that made Barbour famous, tend to have very large pockets. Lounge suits often have far smaller ones).

Looking at some examples on Amazon though, provides these typical measurements:

10oz: 13.8 x 9.3 x 2.2cm
8oz: 14 x 10 x 3cm (which is marginally bigger than the 10oz example!)
6oz: 9.8 x 9.3 x 2.2cm
4oz: 10 x 9 x 2cm

[granny grump]

I think that 4-6 oz sounds about right - thank you all for your help off to google and tonyv's site

[granny grump]

Thank you all for your help I managed to get a super 1970s leather covered 6 oz flask from ebay £5.70 + £4.00 postage - it is in mint condition and I am so pleased with it. Granddad G's birthday is tomorrow so I hope that he likes it.

[Sam1960]

Glad you managed to get one gg
I'm sure grandad g will love it
;-)

[granny grump]

Thank you sam