How do you carry your booze?

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So for those of you out there that like to drink when you're when your out in the wilderness, whether it's hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, etc. how do you carry your booze? What do you bring? When do you bring it?

Obviously if you are car camping the question doesn't really matter. And I'm not a hunter myself but is imagine it's not the safest thing to be drinking when you plan on shooting things. But it's always amazes the most remote places you still find beer cans/bottles. I prefer not to drink on hikes because it's really counter productive for something that's physical. But when your sitting around the fire or out waiting for the fish to bite sometimes a little whiskey is all you are missing. Any special flasks or gear you have found that work well? Everyone's got different ways and systems of doing everything, I was thinking maybe I would learn something about a new piece of gear or different implementation. Feel free to post pictures especially if you have an old family flask or something.
 
I have a bunch of Titanium bottles, flasks, and Thermoses. Once the booze is gone, I have to drink branch water. There are some high proof bourbons out there (121 proof) that are kind of like dehydrated food. You add water to put them in the normal drinking concentration.
 
I have an 8oz Stanley 1913 flask, and a 20oz Sigg vintage style flask for longer trips. My friend's dad called any booze carried on the trail "ground softener", for its ability to temporarily alleviate discomforts associated with less than ideal camp spots when consumed in sufficient quantities. I usually carry a vsop cognac, single malt scotch, or bourbon.
 
I take a 5oz flask, and a jigger cup:

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I did get this in the mail yesterday. A 6oz flask, and two, 2oz collapsible shot glasses:

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I dont have a flask but have carried a little bit in an empty plastic bottle before. Or just bring a couple cans of beer (and an empty plastic bag to carry it out in!)
I agree it is somewhat counter productive as far as energy and hydration are concerned, but its a nice reward for when you get to the top of a mountain, and helps me relax for a bit and feel even more "content".
 
tiguy7 said:
I have a bunch of Titanium bottles, flasks, and Thermoses. Once the booze is gone, I have to drink branch water. There are some high proof bourbons out there (121 proof) that are kind of like dehydrated food. You add water to put them in the normal drinking concentration.
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Wow that's really interesting, exactly why I asked. I never heard of such a thing but I guess it makes sense if you're traveling and don't want to be bogged down by carrying a bottle of something like alcohol.
 
When in the wilderness, I used to bring a special plastic flask of whiskey. Nowdays though, I just buy the plastic-bottled whiskey from the store. MANY Canadian Blended Whiskies are so packaged (1/2 pint, pint, fifth, half gallon).
 
Am I the only one who's hiked in a glass growler full of delicious beer? Must be an Oregon thing. ;)

If you're into wine, some of the boxed wines are actually pretty good these days. When you're done they pack flat and are pretty light. That's what my wife and I usually carry when we do some boozing.
 
If going any distance it's bourbon in a small flask. Did a short one today and brought a few bottles of beer and a bottle of wine...obviously not just for myself. :)
 
The neat thing about the Titanium containers is they won't affect the flavor of your 15 year old Scotch. They will handle wine, beer, white gas, orange juice, nitric acid, drano, dill sauce (for bloody marys), etc. You just have to remember the last thing you put in the bottle. 151 proof Rum is the highest alcohol beverage I have run into.
 
The Warrior said:
I take a 5oz flask, and a jigger cup:

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I did get this in the mail yesterday. A 6oz flask, and two, 2oz collapsible shot glasses:

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I really really like the flask and cups set. Where did you get it. I usually fill a flask and 1 or 2 plastic bottles, depends on how long I'm backpacking for. Generally bourbon or single malt scotch. I have been known to get hikers along the way drunk, this kind of fun is worth the weight.
 
An 8oz steel flask full of Everclear is a pretty tough item in my haversack. It's hard to break and a small splash in any liquid goes a long way. Great in sweetened herbal tea at trails end, yet really makes anything a quick liquor. Blackberries, wild grapes and Pine needle tea with sugar are a few of the trailside things that come to mind. Sure as heck cleans up a cut nice...

:)
Mark
 
Kansas Mike said:
I really really like the flask and cups set. Where did you get it. I usually fill a flask and 1 or 2 plastic bottles, depends on how long I'm backpacking for. Generally bourbon or single malt scotch. I have been known to get hikers along the way drunk, this kind of fun is worth the weight.
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ePrey.
 
I carry a pint Nalgene bottle. It is designed as a flask, and has an outer shell that you can use as a cup. Right now, it has Knob Creek Bourbon in it. I used it at a campout in Georgia over the past weekend. After a number of years, I have found it to be bullet proof.
 
While backpacking I tend to lean towards the lightweight gear, except when it comes to food and adult drinks. My go to whiskey/ tequila crarrying system is simple: a 32oz Nalgene bottle. Nothing to pack out (bottles or cans, plus beer is best unshaken and cold) and I refill it with water for those long stretches between watering holes. I keep it clipped to the outside of the pack for easy access.
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