A water bottle is a key piece of gear for backpacking. It can be used to hydrate on a hike, but it can also be packed with hot soup during a cold alpine camp or used to melt snow for drinking water in the winter. These bottles come in a variety of sizes, materials, prices, and features. Personal preference, the desire to pack as light a bag as possible, and environmental concerns will all play into which kind of bottle you choose.
Some hikers will opt for hard-sided plastic bottles like the Nalgene, while others may prefer a collapsible bottle or a flexible reservoir. Many of these options feature wide-mouth technology that facilitates loading, pouring, and cleaning, although some readers note a plastic taste that can be removed with daily use of soapy water or deodorizer tabs.
Other bottles are insulated to keep water cold for long periods of time, and some will even accommodate coffee or other hot liquids (though check reviews first to make sure different drink mixes don’t leach flavors into the water). Some of these are also made from recycled aluminum that reduces waste by diverting previously discarded aluminum to be reused rather than thrown away as single-use plastic.
Several backpack brands offer sleeves designed to hold water bottles, and these are popular with hikers because they allow the user to access their beverage without having to remove the entire pack from their back. This allows for easy hydration while hiking, and it prevents spills that can ruin other belongings in the bag.
Joy Walker Waterproof Backpack Rain Cover, 8000mm Waterproof Level, Upgraded Anti-Slip Cross Buckle Straps, Four Strengthened Layers for Hiking Camping Traveling
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Eberlestock Bando Bag - Tactical Men's Fanny Pack w/Adjustable Waist Belt, Zippered Pockets, Compact Lightweight Belt Bag, Everyday Hip Pouch for Travel Outdoor Running Hunting, Black
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Trail maker Classic 17 Inch Backpack with Adjustable Padded Shoulder Straps
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Osprey Daylite Plus Commuter Backpack, Tan Concrete
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INOXTO Running Hydration Vest Backpack,Lightweight Insulated Pack with 1.5L Water Bladder Bag Daypack for Hiking Trail Running Cycling Race Marathon for Women Men
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AOSTIHOT Crossbody Small Sling Backpack Sling Bag for Women Men, Chest Bag Daypack Crossbody for Travel Sport Running Hiking
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EVANCARY Small Sling Bag for Women Men, Sling Backpack Chest Daypack Crossbody Backpack for Travel Sports Running Hiking
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Mdvora 1/2/4/8 Pack Hydration Bladder, 1.5L/2L/2.5L/3L Water Reservoir, Leakproof Water Bladder Hydration Pack, Large Opening Water Storage Bladder Bag, for Cycling Hiking Camping
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WANDER PLUS Anti Theft Crossbody Bag, Sling Chest Bags for Women Men, Shoulder Bag Anti-theft Design for Travel, Sport, Work
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