Hiking water bottles
When you head outdoors, it's always a good plan to bring a filled water bottle! There's a good chance you'll get thirsty while hiking, and a filled water bottle is of course indispensable then. But what should you look out for when buying a water bottle?
What kinds of water bottles are there for hiking
As you've already read, it's always wise to bring something to drink whenever you go on a hike, regardless of distance. There are various water bottles you can bring along on your hike.
Thermos flasks
Some people love drinking a cup of coffee along the way. It's naturally lovely to find a beautiful spot and drink your own coffee from your bottle, but how do you keep the coffee at temperature? That's possible with a thermos flask! Thermos flasks are often made from stainless steel or aluminium and treated on the inside with another material, so those materials don't mix into the drink. But thermos flasks aren't only ideal for keeping coffee and tea warm; you can of course also use them to keep water (or other cold drinks) cold! At Plutosport.nl you'll find thermos flasks that can keep your drink both warm and cold for several hours.
Hydration pack
If you're covering a lot of kilometres, it's even more important that you drink enough! If you want to cover kilometres quickly while hiking without too many breaks in between, a hydration pack is your best choice. The hydration pack sits comfortably on your back and lets you drink larger amounts more easily, since you can take bigger sips.
What material should my water bottle be made of?
Many water bottles are made of plastic, think of the well-known reusable bottles, but there are also water bottles made of hard plastic. The regular plastic bottles have the big drawback that the smell of the plastic often mixes into the drink, giving your tasty drink an unpleasant aftertaste. Water bottles made of hard plastic are often made without added Bisphenol A (BPA), which causes the unpleasant smell and taste. Contigo water bottles, for example, are also made without BPA, keeping your drink nice and fresh!