Dimono 500 ml Vacuum Flask with Mug, Double-Wall Stainless Steel
Product description
A flask for carrying a measured amount of tea, coffee or a cold drink has different priorities from one chosen mainly for maximum capacity. This Dimono holds 500 ml and is designed for travel, work and outdoor use.
Its vacuum insulation is stated to keep drinks hot for up to 12 hours or cold for up to 24 hours. A screw cap is described as leak-proof, and the cap also serves as a drinking mug.
The main trade-off is capacity: this is the 500 ml version, rather than the 1000 ml size also mentioned in the product details. That makes it more suited to a single serving than to carrying a larger supply.
Product specs
- Capacity: 500 ml
- Material: Stainless steel
- Colour: Silver
- Dimensions: 6W x 26H centimetres
- Insulation: Hot for up to 12 hours, cold for up to 24 hours
- Features: Double-wall vacuum insulation, leak-proof screw cap, BPA-free and dishwasher-safe
- What’s included: Mug and cleaning brush
The listed capacity and dimensions help give a sense of the space it will take up in a bag, while the mug built into the cap means there is a drinking vessel ready when you stop. The stated hot and cold times are useful comparison points, but actual results can depend on how you use it. The product information does not specify separate insulation times for different drink types beyond the hot and cold claims.
Usage tips
The flask is intended for carrying drinks for use away from home, including at work, while travelling or outdoors. For a commute, the screw cap and stated leak-proof design are relevant if you plan to pack it with other belongings, as with any flask, make sure the cap is properly closed before putting it in a bag. Unscrew the cap to use it as a mug and pour a serving when you are ready to drink.
The cleaning brush gives you another way to clean the inside, while the bottle is also described as dishwasher-safe. If you regularly carry both tea and coffee, the product description suggests using separate bottles to help avoid one drink taking on the taste of the other. That is worth considering if keeping flavours distinct matters to you.
Compared with choosing a larger-capacity flask, this version keeps the amount to 500 ml. A solid pick if you want a portable flask with a built-in mug and stated hot-and-cold insulation times. Better avoided if you need the 1000 ml capacity also mentioned in the product details.
In the box
The product details list a mug and a silicone cleaning brush. The mug is incorporated into the cap, so it does not need to be carried as a separate cup. The brush is intended to help with cleaning, the bottle is also described as dishwasher-safe.
Should you buy it?
Choose this Dimono if 500 ml is enough for your outing and you value having a mug with the flask rather than carrying a separate drinking cup. Its stated temperature-retention periods and leak-proof screw cap suit everyday travel and breaks away from home. If your priority is carrying more drink in one bottle, the 1000 ml size mentioned in the product details is the more relevant version to consider. The available information does not give a weight, so it is not possible to compare how heavy it will feel in a packed bag.