equipment$18–30used in 1 side quest

Insulated stainless steel food jar

Wide-mouth thermos that keeps soup hot or salad cold for 7+ hours. Lets you eat well at outdoor markets and festivals without paying vendor prices every time.

What to look for

  1. 112–16 oz capacity (smaller gets cold fast, bigger won't finish before temp drops)
  2. 2Wide mouth for actual spoon access (narrow necks are miserable)
  3. 3Stainless steel interior (plastic absorbs smells)
  4. 47+ hour heat retention rating

Skip

  • Narrow-mouth designs marketed as food jars (they're really for liquids)
  • Anything under 5-hour rating

Used for: Bringing hot meals to winter markets · Packing cold salads for summer festivals · Budget-friendly all-day outings · Outdoor events where food is overpriced

Side quests that use it

Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.