1 / 7Polar Gear 400ml Insulated Food Flask with Spoon
Polar Gear’s 400ml insulated food flask is a compact option for carrying soup, porridge or other meals to work or school. The listing claims up to six hours of hot or cold retention when the flask is preheated or precooled first, and describes a spoon held against the flask by a silicone band.
At a glance
- 400ml capacity, described in the listing as suitable for a tin of soup and other packed meals.
- The listing claims up to six hours of hot or cold retention. Preheat with hot water or precool with ice-cold water for five minutes before filling.
- Wide opening is intended to make eating directly from the flask easier.
- The listing says a PP spoon is secured by a silicone band around the flask.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Compact capacity and wide opening suit a single packed meal and make eating from the container practical.
- A spoon is claimed as part of the design, held against the flask rather than stored separately.
- Stainless steel construction and a stated hand-wash-only care routine are specified.
Cons
- Hand washing is required, so it is less convenient for buyers who want dishwasher cleaning.
Technical specifications
13 specifications| Brand | Polar Gear |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 400 Millilitres |
| Colour | Berry |
| Shape | cylindrical |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 10L x 9W x 14.7H centimetres |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 220 Grams |
| Material listed | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| BPA status | BPA Free |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Care instructions | Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe. Take extra care with hot contents. |
| Closure type | Flip Top |
|---|---|
| Airtightness | Airtight |
| Other listed features | Air Tight, Durable, Insulated, Leak Resistant |
What to know before buying
- The claimed six-hour hot or cold retention depends on preheating or precooling with water for five minutes. The listing also alternates between flip-top closure and screw-lid descriptions, and calls the flask leak-resistant, leakproof and airtight. Confirm which closure and sealing claims apply to the selected listing. Take extra care with hot contents.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback reports that meals stay hot through the day and describes the compact size and wide opening as handy, including for school lunches. Some also report easy cleaning and good quality, while durability feedback is mixed, including reports of a lid breaking within three weeks. That makes the reported convenience relevant to packed meals, but buyers should weigh it against the mixed durability comments. The listing’s six-hour temperature-retention claim requires preheating or precooling, and the flask must be hand washed.
Positive themes
- Customers praise temperature retention, compact size, ease of eating through the wide opening and usefulness for school lunches.
Negative themes
- Some customers report that the lid broke within three weeks of use.
Mixed feedback
- Durability feedback is mixed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the flask hold?
The listed capacity is 400 Millilitres. The product description says it can fit a tin of soup.
How long does it keep food hot or cold?
The listing claims up to six hours for hot or cold contents, provided the flask is preheated or precooled with water for five minutes first. This is a listing claim, not an independently verified result.
Can it go in the dishwasher or microwave?
No. The listing says it is not dishwasher safe or microwaveable, and instructs users to hand wash it.
Is a spoon included?
The product title and feature text claim a PP spoon held by a silicone band. The supplied package inventory does not separately confirm bundle contents, so check the selected listing.
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