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. . . Hiking Water Bottles . . . Maybe - But There is Another Way

Hiking water bottles are great (especially the ones which filter the water which you come across on your hike) but many hikers and back packers would say that hiking hydration packs (some people use the word ”bladder” but I don’t like that word so I’m not going to), anyway, many hiking enthusiasts would say that hiking hydration packs are even better than the water bottles, just so long as you have clean water anyway.

3 Very Good Reasons Why Some Hikers Like Hydration Packs Better than Water Bottles

1. Hydration Packs are a very convenient way of storing the water you need for your hike, you don’t have to keep stopping to have a drink . . . all you have to do is to make sure that the sip tube is secure in the right place for you to reach (which, to be honest, is sometimes easier said than done but I’m sure you’ll figure it out), anyway, you can simply grab you tube and take a swig without even altering your stride.
2. This convenience and efficiency means that you actually do what you’re meant to do whilst you’re hiking more often . . . take a sip. Hikers with a hydration pack drink more often which reduces the risk of suffering from de-hydration.
3. They’re cool too. Once you use a hydration pack for your back packing trips you’ll be the envy of all your bottle swigging friends . . . you just gotta keep up with the times. Just because you enjoy hiking in beautiful back country where time stands still, it doesn’t mean that your hiking equipment has to!

That’s just one idea of what you could do with your old water bottle . . . .  I must say that was one helluva shot!

Choosing A Hydration Pack for Hiking or Backpacking

• Hiking Water Storage – size matters. Hydration packs and reservoirs are available in different sizes, 1 liter (34 fluid ounces) right up to 3 liters (102 fluid ounces). The size of hydration pack you choose depends on the length of your hikes, whether you are one of those intrepid explorers who hike long distances where there is little water available or whether you’re a bit of a ponse when it comes to re-filling your hiking water supply on the trail.
• Hydration Pack Opening - a large opening on your hiking water storage means that not only can you pop a few ice cubes in to keep the temperature down, you might also be able to get your hand in for cleaning purposes. If your hand is too big then bribe a small child with small hands to do it for you. Tell them you’ll take them hiking with you next time, that should do the trick.
• Hiking backpacks with hydration reservoirs can also carry lots of other stuff, they’re really just a back pack with a built in water reservoir (what do you mean just . . . they’re great). Anyway, the size of back pack you buy with hydration reservoir depends on what type of walking or hiking you do. A 41 liter pack (2,500 cubic inches) should do the job for an overnight hike, whereas 1,800 cubic inches, or 29 liter should be big enough for single day hikers (and married ones).

Very clear, informative and well done. Well done dude!