dizzy1975 Posted June 25, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Wondering what people's preference is for carrying water in port to stay hydrated. At home I love using my Hydroflask but wondering if using a water bladder in a backpack would be better. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meander Ingwa Posted June 25, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2023 For a developed area port walk, or a trip via bus to sites, a conventional bottle. It can be refilled if need be from a public water fountain or purchased bottle water. If it is a long trek, such as a hike in to see a water falls, Like I have done in central or south america, I will use my camelback. I am also likely carrying some of the other 10 essentials such as bug products, a small first aid kit rain poncho etc. My camelback is 2L If it is extraordinarily hot I might use it, then again wearing a backpack in such an environment in heat is not a positive. I think it is more about how available is water for refills since 1 L on a hot dry day does not go far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted June 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Brand of the current water bottle is S'well. Works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted June 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 26, 2023 On 6/25/2023 at 2:47 PM, dizzy1975 said: Wondering what people's preference is for carrying water in port to stay hydrated. At home I love using my Hydroflask but wondering if using a water bladder in a backpack would be better. What are your thoughts? C. Half-liter Nalgene bottles, to which we add lemonade or iced tea powders. In ports we buy more water to repeat. On the rare extended walk, we take more than one each. That we carry in a backpack but not a camelback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1racefan1 Posted June 29, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Agree with pp. It really depends what we are doing. I'm not necessarily going to wear my hydration pack around town shopping or sightseeing, but I'll wear it if we're going hiking or somewhere that it will be hard to acquire water. Sometimes, if I need to carry other items like a jacket, sunscreen, etc I'll wear my hydration pack but not fill the bladder, and still just use a water bottle. I take it as my backpack/carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaD22 Posted June 30, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2023 I like my Hydroflask because it keeps the water cold forever and I just don’t like drinking warm water. Mine has a hook on the lid so it’s easy to carry. I use a 24 oz and that’s been plenty for most excursions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailin Gal Posted July 1, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Unless I’m hiking a trail that will require more water, I love my Chico Bag water bottle sling. Holds a pretty big water bottle and the stretchy pocket securely holds my cell phone.https://www.chicobag.com/shop/bottle-sling-repete-20#attr=30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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