If I get stuck snowshoeing, can I heat the bottle with a flame to melt snow to drink?
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My guess is no. First off, you would probably damage the bottle, and second, the bottle is so well insulated that it would probably take a long time to get the snow/ice melted. I have heard of people in AZ and other warm states talk about how iced tea, or ice water will stay for hours in their Hydro Flask in a car well over 120 degrees (they even said the bottle was too hot on the outside, but still had ice inside). Now, is it possible? I think it could be, so if you are only concerned about using it emergencies, I think you are okay. Otherwise, I would purchase a small tin cup or something to add to my pack in case of emergencies.
2062291
My guess is no. First off, you would probably damage the bottle, and second, the bottle is so well insulated that it would probably take a long time to get the snow/ice melted. I have heard of people in AZ and other warm states talk about how iced tea, or ice water will stay for hours in their Hydro Flask in a car well over 120 degrees (they even said the bottle was too hot on the outside, but still had ice inside). Now, is it possible? I think it could be, so if you are only concerned about using it emergencies, I think you are okay. Otherwise, I would purchase a small tin cup or something to add to my pack in case of emergencies. My guess is no. First off, you would probably damage the bottle, and second, the bottle is so well insulated that it would probably take a long time to get the snow/ice melted. I have heard of people in AZ and other warm states talk about how iced tea, or ice water will stay for hours in their Hydro Flask in a car well over 120 degrees (they even said the bottle was too hot on the outside, but still had ice inside). Now, is it possible? I think it could be, so if you are only concerned about using it emergencies, I think you are okay. Otherwise, I would purchase a small tin cup... » Read More My guess is no. First off, you would probably damage the bottle, and second, the bottle is so well insulated that it would probably take a long time to get the snow/ice melted. I have heard of people in AZ and other warm states talk about how iced tea, or ice water will stay for hours in their Hydro Flask in a car well over 120 degrees (they even said the bottle was too hot on the outside, but still had ice inside). Now, is it possible? I think it could be, so if you are only concerned about using it emergencies, I think you are okay. Otherwise, I would purchase a small tin cup or something to add to my pack in case of emergencies. « Show Less
228286
Once you get the snow off the roof with the avalanche, put ice melt on the ice. The temperature has to be in the 20's for salt to work, but it will cut through the ice and melt it.
822143
You probably could but not without using an extension hose so the bottle is not inverted too long. Bernzomatic sells one pretty cheap. That's for a small repair. Anything bigger I would look at Harbor Freight for a set up with a hose. Probably the same thing you would use to burn weeds and too heat up any asphalt. Good luck
1767539
I wouldnt, open flame. But it would have no issues heating as it heats my 2 car uninsulated garage in 10 below zero weather no issues
283876
As long as its not raining or snowing! Buy a fire pit youll enjoy that much better outdoors....JW..
1759768
If you remove the strap it would not be a problem. I'm not sure why Sara thinks it being thin is an issue, you can boil water over a fire in a paper cup. As long as it has water in it, the metal can't get over 212 degrees F. Also the water will prevent part of it from getting hot much faster than the rest of it. At that low of a temperature there is no chance the bottle will warp no mater how thin it is. Just be sure it is completely full and the cap is off.
1313847
It would probably get too hot to safely handle- it is really for water or juice
1925118
I believe you can. As soon as the snow melts I am using it to set the iron sites of my Mosin Nagant at 100 yards. s.gallentine @sbcglobal.net and I will let you know how it goes
2123370
I don't think it should go directly on fire - heat up your water and pour it in. I also wish I had not purchased this item.
1671619
yes, because its cold out there! It will liquify when you put it in a warm place. you can put the container in a bucket of hot water to liquify it !
804080
When you use these drops you have to mix the chemicals, let them sit then when you add to water you also have to let it sit for awhile. I don't know if this answers your question but when I used it there was still ice and snow around and I had no problem so it should be ok with the cold.
60660
It can, but needs to be about half unfrozen. Mine tended to smoke if the frozen item was hard.
2127315
I think you could make it work that way but if its a hot liquid you will likely burn yourself since they retain heat so well. Best bottle I've ever owned!
1401207
i havent tryed yet...and dont think i will... i would say if you REALLY want to, put it on the lowest temp. and even then it might melt
724863
Only slightly, if at all. Near the lip, where there is no space between the two walls, it may be warmer than the rest of the bottle. You should be able to put boiling hot liquid in (or ice cold) and it will still be similar to the outside temperature.
663552
I wouldn't. But what you can do is you can put it in a bowl of hot water. It takes a while to get the wax melt and you have to keep the water warm.
2047574
Should work but has to be plugged in and you need to buy the liquid to make the snow