Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon, maybe a cocktail before dinner... and yes, lots of water in between. I've been testing a device that can handle all of these, and it does so in a compact, easy-to-transport container: the Hibear 32oz All-Day Adventure Flask.

It looks great on the kitchen counter, and it's completely at home on the road. I've been using mine for pour-over coffee in the morning and green tea in the afternoon. The Hibear comes with all the attachments your need except for the #2 paper filters for the cafe.

Pour-over has been my camping go-to for years. But it was one mug at a time, and the coffee cooled quickly if left unattended for cooking and other chores. With the Hibear, the brew is stored in a double-walled stainless steel container that holds up to three mugs, and I only pour out what I need at the moment. The remaining coffee stays hot until I'm ready for it.

The clever system works by unscrewing the top part of the flask, inverting it, screwing it into the multipurpose attachment, then adding the paper filter and coffee. I boil water using my Stoke Voltaics Electric Kettle, pour it over the grounds into the insulated container, re-invert the top, seal everything up until I'm ready to enjoy a cup of piping hot coffee.

The kit also includes a micro-perforated steel basket that also connects to the multipurpose attachment. I use it for brewing loose-leaf tea. Once again, everything stays hot until I'm ready to enjoy it.

If I want to change gears and go cold, I can use the Thermal Core that I prefreeze. It also screws into the multipurpose attachment. The advantage of using this instead of ice is that the drink stays cold, but doesn't get diluted as the ice melts. This works with tea, cocktails, and even soft drinks.

When I'm out and about, I like to drink coconut water diluted 1:1. Using the Thermal Core, the drink remains exactly as I mixed it, hours later, and it's still refreshingly cold. Once the day is done, I rinse off the core, dry it, and store it in the freezer so it's ready for the next adventure.

On the bottom of the container is a silicone sleeve that can slide off and be used as a drinking cup. Removing it reveals the commissioned artwork for that model of container. It's a nice touch.

The entire kit weighs 2.18 pounds, is 11" tall, 3.7" wide, with a 32-ounce capacity. All of the materials are top quality, and replacement parts are available if needed, including an extra set of silicone gaskets.

The Hibear 32oz All-Day Adventure Flask Kit is available for $95, and there are several design options. I've been using mine at home and on the road, and love it!

Other Articles in This Series

The Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station Review

The Stoke Voltaics Nomad Cooking System Review - Camp Meals Reinvented

The Bluetti AC70 Power Station Review - Off-the-Grid Freedom.

Perfect for SUV Camping - The Bodegacooler 36L Car Refrigerator Review.

Roadtripping with the BODEGAcooler Mini 12V Portable Fridge/Freezer - A Review.

Hot Coffee, Soup, on the Road with this Portable Electric Kettle.

A Hands-On Review of the TentBox Go Roof Top Tent.

The BodegaCooler Dual-Door 48-Quart Review.

The Hele Box Car Camping Platform Review.

Author's Note

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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,041, March 3, 2026. Today's theme is, "5 Tips for Small Sensor Photography." I'm Derrick Story.

I just returned from a trip where my large-sensor camera was an OM-3 Micro Four Thirds, and it got smaller from there with a TG-7 and iPhone 17 Pro. And I love the pictures! So I thought it would be fun to talk about techniques for shooting confidently with a small sensor camera. All of that, plus industry news, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

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5 Tips for Small Sensor Photography

I just returned from a trip to the coast where the only cameras I had were the OM System OM-3 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless, the OM System TG-7 compact, and the iPhone 17 Pro.

We all know that the MFT sensor is quite a bit smaller than an APS-C or Full Frame chip. And the 1/2.3" sensor in the TG-7 is even smaller. Why would anyone endeavor the capture the beautiful California Coast with this gear?

Well you can. The shots will look great for sharing and printing. And unless you're a pixel-peeper, you'll probably be thrilled with the shoot.

That being said, there are a few tricks to maximizing image quality and beauty from your photos. Here are 5 things that I do when working with smaller sensors.

• Pay Attention to Shutter Speed and Aperture - Even though all my cameras have built-in image stabilization, I try not to over-depend on it. For handheld photography I keep my speed at 1/30th or faster and aperture stopped down 1-2 stops.
• Use Good Shooting Technique - Holding the camera with a steady grip and lightly pressing the shutter does make a difference.
• Record in RAW+Jpeg - Sometimes the Jpegs are absolutely amazing, and other shots require my working the RAW file. Of the 15 images gallery I'm sharing in the Show Notes, 12 shots were processed as RAW, and 3 were Jpegs. That ratio varies from shoot to shoot, but I'm always glad to have both.
• Photomator Super Resolution and Denoise - Once I've cropped and edited the image, I run my favorites through Photomator Super Resolution to increase pixel count, and if necessary, Denoise to clean things up. There are many other apps that do this as well. Take advantage of the technology that's available.
• Image Enhancing Filters - My favorite filter for small sensor cameras is the K&F Concept Diffuser 1/4 & Circular Polarizing in-1 for $22.99. This filter on a small sensor camera renders the images more photographically without the digital look that sometimes appears. Plus, quite frankly, there is less image editing in post.

Simple techniques, yes. But together they can help you travel super light and come home with satisfying images that will impress those who see them.

Creative Photography Techniques with Rob Knight

Rob's Becoming a More Creative Photographer Online Workshop begins this Thursday, March 5th. For those of you who haven't signed up yet, you might be interested in this conversation with Rob about this very cool workshop. Listen in to hear what he has to say.

This Week in the News

The 8 best cameras for travel in 2026 as featured on DPReview.com

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Why Physical Media Is Making a Comeback Among Younger Generations as featured on FStoppers.com

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We now have the dates set for the Hot Air Balloon Classic and Micro Brewery Photography Workshop that begins on July 17th and ends on July 20th. We'll go behind the scenes at the Balloon Classic for an inside look at how these beautiful aircraft are designed, maintained, and piloted. We'll photograph the Dawn Patrol launch, the big bash, and even rise up in a balloon if you want. We'll also explore the vibrant Micro Brewery culture in Sonoma County, home for Russian River Brewery, Lagunitas, and more. And if you add on to your adventure, there are days and days of photographic opportunities from majestic redwoods, to rugged coasts, to hillside vineyards. What a wonderful getaway. Place your deposit today!.

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