I Tried High Camp Flasks’ Torch Flask—And Here’s Why It Might Be My Favorite Product From the Brand
Apparently, one High Camp Flask wasn’t enough for me. After spending some time with the brand’s Parkside Flask, which is a win for wine lovers, I’ve moved along to one of the brand’s tiniest offerings: the Torch Flask.
This small-but-mighty flask from High Camp recently underwent a bit of a revamp thanks to its new one-press flip lid. With its double-wall insulation, it’s ideal for enjoying a nicely chilled spirit of your choice or pouring some into your favorite cocktail.
After trying the Torch Flask for myself, I’ve got a lot to say about what might just be my new favorite from High Camp. Check out my thoughts below!
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What Does It Do?
SImilar to the Parkside Flask, which I previously reviewed, the Torch Flask is a high-quality vessel made to hold your booze. The Torch Flask in particular is capable of housing 9 oz. of the spirit of your choice. It features a screw-cap with a precision one-press flip lid. There’s also a magnetically integrated shot glass.
Not only is it a solid pick for early holiday shopping, it’s a must-have item to toss in your bag for those upcoming cabin/camping trips. The flask retails for $119, and it’s available in five colors: Copper, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Gunmetal, and British Racing Green.
My First Impression
Upon unboxing the flask, I was really impressed with the packaging. Instead of being thrown in a bunch of bubble wrap, the Torch Flask arrived in a sturdy blue and tan box. Inside that box, the flask was placed inside a duster bag. I especially appreciated the duster bag, because if you’re paying a good amount of money for a product, you want to preserve it for as long as you can.
Truthfully, I was really hoping for the “British Racing Green” color (a vibrant emerald green hue), but I received the “Copper” Torch Flask. I was pleasantly surprised though—it’s far more stunning in person and it’s such a great color for the cooler months.
What Did I Love?
I already mentioned this in the previous section, but I do really love the look of the Torch Flask. It’s stylish and sleek enough to toss into a small or medium-sized bag. I haven’t taken my Torch Flask out in public yet, but when I do, I’m sure it’ll be as much of a conversation piece as my Parkside Flask.
And when I say you can toss it in your bag, I mean just that. It’s sturdy and well-made enough that you don’t have to worry about any leaking. I gave it a good 15-second shake and no parts of the flask leaked. You also don’t have to worry about the magnetically attached shot glass going anywhere. Although there isn’t much effort needed to take off the shot glass, I assure you it won’t be falling off at all. It’s very secure.
Something else I loved is that it pours like a dream. Liquor doesn’t spill to the side leaving you with a sticky mess. Instead, you get the perfect stream.
Also, I really didn’t want to admit this, but I fear I must. I had a whole paragraph written up in my head about how the Torch Flask is a little difficult to fill from the top. Low and behold, after doing a thorough read of the product page I realized that the bottom of the flask can be removed, revealing a fillable wide-mouth base. The good folks at High Camp have really thought of everything.
What Did I Hate?
Come on now. Hate is a strong word. There are few things in this world that I hate aside from raw yellow onions, Aperol, and seaweed on vacation (I’m looking at you Playa del Carmen!) But in all seriousness, there isn’t anything about the Torch Flask that I hate.
Similar to the Parkside Flask, the exterior is pretty smooth so it can make for a slippery grip. And given that it has some serious weight to it, it can become even harder to get a solid grip. On the plus side, I did write “possible weapon?” in my review notes because of the weight of the flask paired with its steel exterior. So this one is definitely pulling double duty on that cabin trip.
I also wish there was a way to attach a second shot glass to the flask. You can purchase additional shot glasses, but only one can be attached magnetically to the Torch Flask.
Something I would love, love, love to see from High Camp Flasks in the future is a specialty cleaning kit. I really want to keep the copper hue of my Torch Flask looking as vibrant as possible and I’m afraid that my cleaning methods might not be ideal. On top of that, the bigger flasks like the Parkside Flask are harder to clean.
Overall, I’m really enjoying my little tour of the High Camp Flasks collection. Be sure to stay tuned for more reviews of the High Camp lineup!