Outdoor eating and drinking gear

Because it can take a knock and does not retain smells or flavours after a summer in a backpack. You trade off weight for that, and that is the only real consideration.

That varies by brand and product: from two years to lifetime. For the large brands in this category, five years or a lifetime warranty is common. The warranty period is listed with each product.

That is specified for the drinkware: virtually all mugs, tumblers, food containers and coffee makers are PTFE-free. It is listed as a specification for each product, so you do not need to guess.

Yes, and that is usually the cheapest route. Lids, caps and ice packs are available separately, so a broken spare part does not mean you need a new product.

From a few euros for a loose spare part to considerably more for a large cool box. Insulation and size determine the price; the type of product much less so.

Start with what needs to go in it and how long it needs to stay at temperature. The buying guide above these questions runs through that by type, from bottle to cool box.