Is THIS the world's most useful travel flask? Hi-tech bottle has 15 functions and can carry both hot and cold liquids at the same time
- Chicago-based inventors have come up with the Golchi - a smart bottle that has a total of 15 different functions
- As well as two separate compartments that can be used to hold liquids, there's also a separate space for solids
- Hot liquids can be kept warm for 12 hours and cold liquids can be kept cool for 24 hours - perfect for those on the go
Most bottles have just one function - to hold liquid.
Now, an innovative container is promising to hold not just one but two beverages simultaneously. In fact, one can be boiling hot while the other ice cold.
And the array of incredible functions doesn't stop there - its Chicago-based inventors say that the smart bottle has a total of 15 different features.
A group of Chicago-based inventors have come up with the Golchi - a smart bottle that has a total of 15 different functions
The bottle can be split into top and bottom compartments that carry liquids separately. They can also be joined together to form one bottle
All of the compartments are dishwasher safe and are designed to be easy to clean. It also doesn't retain taste or odour
The 11.3in tall Golchi has four basic configurations.
To start with, the bottle is split into two different compartments for liquids with an additional storage space.
These compartments can be joined together to form a single, larger bottle with or without the separate storage space.
Furthermore, the two compartments can also be separated completely to give two standalone bottles.
Both of the compartments are insulated so they can keep cold liquids cold for up to 24 hours and hot liquid hot for up to 12 hours, making it ideal for anyone heading off on an outdoor adventure.
You can carry the Golchi in a number of different ways, including as two separate bottles, each with their own lid (pictured)
The two different lids have different functions as well. One lid has a sipper function while the other has an adjustable spout
You can adjust the drinking spout on one of the lids according to the temperature of your drink - for example, a smaller opening for hot drinks - and you can mark the container as hot or cold to remind yourself what's inside.
On the other lid, there's a sipper function that lets you sip the liquid inside.
The lids and the drinking spout are also designed to be completely leak-proof.
But the Golchi is not just for liquids.
The separate storage space that's used as a lid between the two compartments can also be used to store things like medicines or snacks.
For an added fee, you can also buy a collapsible tea infuser that fits snugly into the compartment.
All of the compartments are dishwasher safe and the material is designed not to retain odours.
The inventors are currently crowdfunding their creation through Kickstarter and with 19 more days to go, they've already got over $200,000 (£191,000) more than their goal of $30,000 (£22,900).
Once the Golchi launches, the creators expect the bottle to retail at $49 (£37.42) plus tax and delivery charges.
The Golchi comes with a number of different design options and colours. If you have more than one, you can also mix and match
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