Surely there is no better accessory to have when heading outdoors than the Thermos flask. Tuck it into a glove compartment or a rucksack and it will be your best travelling companion, always there in readiness when a nice cup of tea is called for.
Whether you are setting off on a road trip with the intention of stopping somewhere scenic (but, more likely, ending up in a layby on an indifferent A-road), watching a football match, or simply going for a ramble, a Thermos makes the outdoors comfy. When showers are squally, winds are frisky and boots are leaky, there it is offering warmth and sustenace.
How clever then of Scottish scientist James Dewar to invent such an item. Granted, it was a byproduct of his some-would-say-more-important work in the field…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, 01-Jul-2015