(Part 2) Best water bottles according to redditors
We found 1,268 Reddit comments discussing the best water bottles. We ranked the 715 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Biore Watery Essence Sunscreen --$9
This gym bag for $25.99
These wireless Bluetooth headphones for $16
Leave in conditioner with some biotin and keratin for $14
Nalgene water bottle for $10
I also buy a lot of Korean skin care products on Amazon for under $25 :)
an 8X10 equinox tarp, $45 shipped:
http://www.amazon.com/Equinox-145774-Egret-Tarps-8-Feet/dp/B000C3MIL4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394138363&sr=8-1&keywords=equinox+tarp
Wetterlings Forest axe, $110
http://www.amazon.com/S-A-Wetterling-Axe-Wetterlings-Axes/dp/B002NWT68K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394138611&sr=8-1&keywords=wetterlings
wide mouth stainless steel water bottle, $16
http://www.amazon.com/Klean-Kanteen-Stainless-Brushed-64-Ounce/dp/B0093IS22I/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1394138674&sr=8-6&keywords=klean+kanteen
Mora bushcraft, $50 (includes firesteel)
http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Bushcraft-Carbon-Survival-Starter/dp/B00BFI8TOA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394138730&sr=8-1&keywords=mora+bushcraft
100 feet of parachute cord, $9
http://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Commercial-Paracord-550-Pound-50-Feet/dp/B000S5ODN2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394138780&sr=8-2&keywords=paracord
MSR stainless steel pot: $20 (I have one of these, they're fantastic)
http://www.amazon.com/MSR-321109-Stowaway-Pot-1-1-Liter/dp/B000FBSZGU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394138913&sr=8-1&keywords=msr+alpine+pot
leather work gloves, $13
http://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-Grain-Leather-Driver-Glove/dp/B005I34I5W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394139051&sr=8-2&keywords=leather+work+gloves
That all adds up to $263.
brand isn't that important, but you can also find the following on Amazon for probably around or under $60-$70 total.
The remaining money, probably about $150, I would put on a gift card to EMS, REI, Cabela's, or some other outdoor goods store where he can get some basic outdoor clothing or fill any remaining gaps with his gear, such as a pack. I generally don't recommend bags over the internet because it's so important that you try one on in person before buying it.
A lot depends on the style you're looking for. I'll also say that security in a bag is a myth. There are things to discourage certain behavior, but ultimately a bag should never be seen as a secure container. (after all it can always be cut)
What I chose.
I traveled for about a month in Europe staying in hostels. Even though it was only a month I could have traveled for about a year (adding only a tablet) with the bag/things I brought.
Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack - $150 (Discontinued)
[Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack
I love this bag but it might not be the single best option for you. It's low profile, turns into a duffle bag (more about that later) and although it doesn't look like a school backpack, it doesn't standout like this either.
The reason I love that it turns into a duffle bag is because theres a semi hidden velcro pocket in the bottom where the cover rolls into. This is a great place to sew or velcro a small zippered wallet or bag to store extra money or valuables. It's not secure as much as its hidden. This won't help you if they steal the whole bag, but it will help you if they just ransack the place and steal from the open compartments.
Other Options
There are a ton of other options. I suggest watching the VagaBrothers Video - How to Choose the BEST Travel BACKPACK | Pros & Cons Minimalist Backpack Review and Travel Tips: Packing Hacks, Tips & Essentials
The F Stop bags look great, but are pretty pricy. Depending on what lenses you're bringing (18-55mm kit lens VS 70-200mm VR f2.8) it may or may not be worth it for size and configurability. I personally bought a Sony a6000 and left my big DSLR at home. That was actually a really good choice for the type of trip I did, but if I was going for a year (like you are) I understand needing the big camera. You might want to get camera/lens inserts like this (but not necessarily that one, I just clicked on the first one I saw on amazon) to store and protect those other lenses.
Hope that helps.
The following is copy and pasted from an email I sent to family friends traveling abroad. It gives links and ideas for things that help when traveling minimally.
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Security:
Since I was traveling alone, and in hostels, security was a slightly bigger deal for me. I carried my passport on my person or locked in my hostel (many had lockers or metal lock boxes).
At all times I had a photo copy of my passport and everything in my wallet, some local currency, and a print out of all the embassies in the area. (Attached to this email.) I printed this double sided and had multiple copies with me.
I told my mom, "At any time I want to be able to have everything stolen, but still have a way back home.” My credit card will do cash transfers internationally and also includes a continuous travel insurance package.
I would highly suggest making three copies of your passport and all credit cards and other ID you are taking. One lives on your person when your passport is stored elsewhere (hotel, for example), one lives in your luggage (preferably hidden/tucked away), and one stays with a trusted friend or family member that will be in the States for the duration of your trip. If anything happens they will be able to assist with proving your identity to the State Department, thus speeding the process along. I suggest keeping some cash tucked in your passport (along with that embassy list), your copy of the passport in the luggage, and then the copy of the passport and embassy list in your wallet. At this point you have three possibilities of things to grab to prove your identity/pay for a cab/tell you where to go.
While this may seem a little overboard, I find it doesn't take that long to set up and helps greatly should anything bad happen. Also consider registering with the State Department. This helps them track Americans abroad should anything happen, and also gives you alerts, should anything happen. https://step.state.gov/step/
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Tech Tips
I also used a service called Line2 to give me a US phone number to call from and receive calls to while I was away. I have T-Mobile that gives me included unlimited international data. As long as I had a 4g signal, I also had a phone I could make and receive calls on. Google Voice and Skype would also do this. Do be aware of how much international data costs. Wifi is easy to find, but I suggest using a VPN on your phone or laptop for any web surfing. And even with the VPN I would not suggest logging into any financial (bank, etc) while abroad unless you are on a trusted wifi network (aka, friends).
For maps you can download parts of Google Maps by searching the city and clicking “Download." This should work on Android and iOS versions of Google Maps.
He could just buy the actual bottle
/u/fetch04 is right. You are going to want to learn from youtube and practice before you show your son.
-Skills you will want to acquire:
-Basic equipment you'll want:
-Resources
This one?
I usually just take my PoGO+ and one of these big honkin' batteries. It's got 3 USB ports, so my non-existent friends can charge their phones too! I'll take a water bottle too sometimes, but usually not if I can avoid it, since it's pretty big.
Both are pretty cumbersome to carry around, and I prefer to travel light. If anybody knows of any small/light backpacks that they'd recommend, definitely let me know.
this fold up water bottle is my must. you can put it in your pocket when it's not filled up.
I take .75-1L bottle with me when walking around the city. Tap water is great in NYC so I just re-fill it wherever I am. Asking for a cup of tap water is free wherever you go, so I'll stop in to McDonald's or Starbucks and buy a cookie and ask for a cup of water with it and use it to refill my bottle. Bonus points for using one of those roll-up water bottles to save space.
We should just replace all the water bottles with these
Yes, stainless is indeed known for impacting both the flavor and color of a Whiskey, there have been posts here in the past about it. I don't know about Titanium though.
I can recommend a Nalgene(plastic) flask though, I've had mine for a few years now and I have never noticed any off flavors or problems. Added bonus, it will get through metal detectors. Here it is on amazon.
You know what works SO well? A garden mister! You pump it a few times and then it sprays continuously for a good amount of time. Definitely use warm water.
This is the one I use, and it’s amazing for birdie showers as well as for so many things like cooling off at the beach (Add ice cubes!), cleaning, and gardening.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WHIFDQE/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My Moluccan cockatoo is my only bird (of 6!) that doesn’t love showers. He’s such a wimp! So that mister works really well and he tolerates it much better than actually being in the shower with me.
They are just so incredibly dusty that it’s important that they get a shower otherwise your whole house will be covered more than it already is LOL.
I have macaws, and the dust from the cockatoos gives them respiratory issues and could even cause them to die, so I have to have an insane amount of expensive air purifiers and keep them in a separate room just so they can breathe cockatoo dust free air. The amount of dust is out of this world!
If you look at a cockatoos nostrils, you will notice that they are super thin and tiny so that they don’t breathe in all their dust. Most other bird’s nostrils are much more open and large.
I wish I could package the dust, it seems like it would make a great face powder lol
I use one of these nalgene 12 oz flasks: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001C1SSN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_52U3CbM3794T4
-Won't affect taste or interact with any alcohol
-Store alcohol in it indefinitely
-Large capacity
-Won't break like glass
+1 for Sawyer (I have the squeeze but I hear good things about the mini too).
I was going to mention your cooking setup in my other comment too, but I decided against because I didn't want to be too critical. I agree with /u/deztroyer99 ... I think two stoves is super overkill (maybe go with one... or even none (I don't have a stove in my BOB)).
As for your pot(s), I would consider ditching those too. One thing that is missing from your list is a single walled, stainless steal water bottle. These can be used to boil water, and can replace a pot in most instance (esp. if you get a wide mouth bottle). Here is a link to a bottle I bought recently (thought it might be bigger than you need, it's a good starting place in your search): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093IS22I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Klean Kanteen
Mine has been through hell and back. This 64oz goes with me every day. I also have a 20oz double insulated that I use for hot coffee. Keeps coffee hot almost all day. Mind you I live in Arizona. However, even up north in "cold country" it does just fine. Only advantage I see of the Hydro Flask is that it is insulated. The 64oz is 41.19 on Amazon. While Klean Kanteen 64oz non-insulated is 26.51. Guess it depends on how important insulation is for you. I can not speak highly enough of Klean Kanteen though. Hope this was some help.
My dude, may I share:
CamelBak Podium Bottle, Dirt Series Stealth, 21 oz
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P9Z21I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dont waste your money on bottled water. Buy this instead. Its good for 264 gallons of water.
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Water-Bottle-Integrated-Filter/dp/B01KVO6NTQ
Do you mind posting what tea tumbler you have? If you have one like this where the filter is a separate piece that screws onto the lid you can actually use it to save your leaves. Put your leaves in the top half, flip it to brew, then flip it back upside down when you're done. You can unscrew the filter/cap to drink while the leaves stay in the top half for resteeping later.
I really like my FlipBelt and accompanying water bottle for longer runs. (You can also carry keys, ID, etc in it.)
Have you considered something like a Vapur? Easier to fit in a fanny/sling. Either that or go down to a 750ML Nalgene. The 1L ones are so fat and difficult to fit.
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle. I have a couple myself, great product. The one I linked is the 27 ounce version, but I'm pretty sure that they sell larger versions.
If you don't want to take it from me, then they are also recommended by The Wirecutter, Gizmodo, and OutdoorGearLab. I know that the Wirecutter in particular has a very in-depth review if you care to look at it.
For 3 months you might want to try something like Diamine's 30ml bottles or buying a smaller nalgine bottle to decant your ink into for safer travels.
I don't know of any cases designed to fit bottled ink other than a writing slope - and that's more briefcase than pencase. I'm prototyping a pen case with ink storage but it's designed for vials since my trips are generally 2 weeks or fewer.
They make flipbelt water bottles like this: https://www.amazon.com/FlipBelt-Water-Bottles-Simplify-hydration/dp/B01HIVQ1HY
Pro tip #2: Get a bottle like this. I use this one in particular and I absolutely love it. A bit pricey but genuinely the best water bottle I own and the first one I grab for a ride.
They’re inexpensive, and convenient. I carry one with me every day.
Narrow mouth 2-pack
Wide mouth single
It's a Tea's Etc. I've been thinking about getting one like this, however, it's made of plastic which turns me off.
I'm really tempted to get a Libre, which is made of plastic on the outside and glass on the inside, but the price is ludicrous.
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Water-Bottle-Integrated-Filter/dp/B01KVO6NTQ
But only if it's not chemical/metal contamination
big dude here also. 6' and was at 275 when i started 4-5 months ago. my advice. start cutting carbs and sugar first. try to keep your carbs below 20 and try to start light exercise (maybe just a walk around the block 2-3 times per week). in the first days/months start reading labels and learning what has carbs and what is safe to eat all while reading the sidebar and educating yourself. you will start to see the lbs melt off in no time. then once you are more educated and have started building good habits start counting macros (i never did this and am still down 60ish lbs). the key to me was forming new habits and i never considered this a "diet" as much as i did a new way of life. i have no doubt you are going to do well. just dont be intimidated by the information and counting.
edit: forgot, drink lots of water. i have one of these and try to drink one each before and after lunch of just ice water
the best day to start is yesterday! you got this!
I picked up a double-walled Libre tea mug at my local tea shop.
Infuser built into the lid and a groovy gold graphic seal.
For stronger teas, put the leaves in the lid and flip it upside down, steep for a few minutes and then dump the leaves. For normal teas, put the leaves in the bottle, itself and pour in hot water.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005XUD496/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1382647568&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Well it is good that you reuse them, but what did you do for water before there was bottled water? I guess i you are under 25 you might not remember a time without that.
But here - these are great. https://www.amazon.com/Vapur-10159-Parent-Element-Bottle/dp/B00GDEP85Y
[This] (http://www.amazon.ca/Klean-Kanteen-Stainless-27-Ounce-Brushed/dp/B0093IRGZM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1452707916&sr=8-4&keywords=klean+kanteen) is the bottle I use. Its great, I recommend Klean Kanteen.
As as aside - BPA free bottles have BPS which apparently is even worse than BPA. Even when I have traveled light thanks to Spirit Airlines, have always used a Kleen Kanteen stainless steel water bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093IRGZM/, which the guards at the Milan Duomo made us leave outside and were stolen promptly... grrr...)
In any case, avoid the marketing hype and stick to stainless steel or the silicone-enclosed glass bottles like Lifefactory https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BFIWIUU/ (haven't used these yet)
6 changes of clothespair of shorts, pair of pants, 2 t-shirts, light jacket, sweatshirt/sweater, 2 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of underwear. You should be wearing about half of this going out. Just air out the clothes you aren't wearing, even better is to wash them in a stream.toiletriesBar of soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, deodorant if you mustwarm hat and glovesnot sure what the weather will be like but I reserve these for when it may snowlots of sockslounging shoes, hiking shoesrunning shoes are good for hiking if your pack isn't heavy >30lbspillowuse your clothesfew1 bowlgoodcalorie dense snacks such as nuts, jerky, dried fruit.rain jacket$1 ponchoMy additions:
Bonus:
All in all I think you should keep your pack under 30lbs, especially if you are going to be doing some hiking.
I also have a Nalgene brand flask which is designed specifically for alcohol. It is a bit on the heavy side, but you can leave the sleeve at home to lighten it up. It's pretty durable and has held up well for many years now.
I have 3 of these
work / gym / nightstand
I use containers for camping and hiking.
Check out a Nalgene jar
Question about Flibelts: So I'm about to order a Flipbelt. I'm tired of carrying my phone in sweaty hands, and I need an easier way to carry everything. The thing is, I need to carry water. It's hella hot here, and I get dry mouth when running no matter how hydrated I am. I just need enough to wet my mouth when it gets dry on longer runs, so not much, probably ballpark 8 oz.
Should I order the flipbelt water bottles that fit inside the back of it? https://www.amazon.com/Level-Terrain-FlipBelt-Water-Bottles/dp/B01HIVQ1HY/ref=pd_sim_200_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=31feAqKYRzL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0R0KM6VH0JNTNQV1X818
Or order something like this that fits over the belt? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010C65ULA/ref=pd_luc_rh_bxgy_01_03_t_img_lh?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Just trying to find what will be the most comfortable. The Flipbelt brand is cheaper, but for 5 bucks I'm willing to upcharge if it means a more comfortable run.
If I am at home: http://www.amazon.com/New-Wave-Enviro-Eastar-Bottle/dp/B001U8L1Y0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381707923&sr=8-2&keywords=BPA+free+2.2+liter
If I am at work (1L model): http://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-BPA-Free-Better-Bottle-Valve/dp/B0019DCD6Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381707971&sr=8-1&keywords=camelbak+bpa+free+1+liter
I saw both of those, too. The Libre looks cool, but it seems like a lot of people are having trouble with it leaking and whatnot? http://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Polycarbonate-Stainless-Tea-Libre/product-reviews/B005XUD496/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
The Aladdin looks interesting, but I am not really sure how one goes about cleaning after each use since it's attached to the lid. Seems like it would get kind of messy or akward if I just want to dump the leaves out and refill while at the office.
It's all about the karma, and this!
As others have said, Brita isn't what you're looking for.
If you're looking for a water bottle filter combo perhaps try: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005SO8VAE?pc_redir=1408628203&robot_redir=1
Should be available at your local Walmart; cheap option that you can pick up locally.
Filter can also be used without the bottle if the need arises.
If you're looking for a portable alternative that it non-chemical that kills viruses you can also look at the Steripen.
First of all, don't book anything else is advance. You never know who you'll meet and you may way to stay longer with them, or move on quickly with them. You also may just not like a city. I would say 4 nights in Vienna is maybe 2 too many. 5 in Venice is way too many. 4 in Florence may be too long as well. You could definitely make use of a few more days on the islands. Other than it looks good.
Bring a collapsible water bottle. They charge for water at 90% of eating establishment. but they also charge for bathroom so you're screwed either way I guess.
https://www.amazon.com/Vapur-10159-Parent-Element-Bottle/dp/B00GDEP85Y
Bring one of these
http://www.mi.com/en/pb10000/
A hacky sack is a good way to meet people if thats your thing.
You're going to be walking more than you've ever walked. Get good shoes with inserts. If you have sweaty feet, get MEDICATED body powder. I made the mistake of using baby powder and got some gnarly trench foot.
Locks for the zippers on your bag can be nice.
Bring your own earplug type headphones. you'll use them at all museums and be very thankful you have them.
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HJE120-PPK-In-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/B003EM8008/ref=zg_bs_12097478011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MP0883Z3H38DTZG6V2A0
When you go to Santorini, rent a 4 wheeler right when you get there. I stayed on the south east side of the island where it's really cheap and if you get the 4 wheeler for 3-4 days it'll be like $10 a day. It's the only way to explore the island.
DM me if you have any questions at all.
Source: 25, M, USA. Spent 5 months in Europe when I was 23.
Michael's Secret Stuff Water Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WZLSG44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eCh5Ab9A85T5H
If you don't have a reusable water bottle, I highly recommend a Narrow-Mouthed Nalgene.. They're virtually indestructible, very inexpensive at $10 a pop, very easy to clean and they hold a liter of water. 3.5 of these filled to the brim is a gallon of water.
The best way I've found is to fold up one of these
Vapur 10125 - Reflex 0.5 L Anti-Bottle (True Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q567IO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_d1rzzb5GYKX17
without water in it and tuck it in your taint/gooch (my favorite thing to call it is "the devils landing strip") and then go into the bathroom and fill it up in the sink . A lot of shows especially amphitheaters will not care if you bring a water bottle and will have a spicket but sometimes they get pissed so just check the rules.
Wait, we can bring in sealed water bottles? :-)
Thanks for posting this - we're flying into Austin on Friday afternoon. Can't wait!
I bought a 2.2 liter water bottle to help me keep on track of my water goals. https://www.amazon.com/New-Wave-Enviro-Eastar-Bottle/dp/B001U8L1Y0
Add lemon juice and stevia, like a healthy lemonade! These 2 things help SO much. I drink more water now than I ever have in my life.
I've popped one of these in my shorts, clipped it to my belt so it wouldn't fall and walked right in the past few years.
https://smile.amazon.com/Vapur-Litres-Anti-Bottle-True-Green/dp/B004Q567IO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1473942425&sr=8-5&keywords=collapsing+water+bottle
For water I would recommend a Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Bottle. I personally carry the 64 oz. (1.9L) bottle.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Klean-Kanteen-Stainless-Bottle-Brushed-Stainless-27/dp/B0093IS22I/ref=sr_1_5/253-8826726-8085538?ie=UTF8&qid=1486584314&sr=8-5&keywords=klean%2Bkanteen&th=1&psc=1
I'll just add onto this comment... I always had trouble making sure I was drinking enough water. Sometimes I would forget, out of sight, out of mind.
I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/New-Wave-Enviro-Eastar-Bottle/dp/B001U8L1Y0/
It holds 2.2 liters of water (~74oz) and I typically end up drinking 1.5-2 bottles worth per day. Easy to carry wherever you go.
hes got the Nalgene 32 oz narrow mouth
I've had Nalgenes for a while, but I only used them for camping, backpacking, and stuff like that. I decided to buy a new one that wasn't old and beat up because of Woody and now I carry one around at school and at home. Also, if you do buy one, those easy sipper caps that go inside the lid are pretty cool especially if you don't like the wide mouth.
They are only $11 on amazon! How could you not buy one?
Any idea if any of the sawyer stuff is good? Example: http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Personal-Water-Bottle-Filter/dp/B005SO8VAE/ref=sr_1_26?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1332576595&sr=1-26
Seems like the only downside is that you can't let them freeze and you need the more expensive ones if you suspect/want to remove waterborne viruses...
https://www.amazon.com/CoreGear-Misters-Personal-Mister-Bottle/dp/B00WHIFDQE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494637228&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=pump+mister&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WHIFDQE
Does anyone think you can attach that pump to that personal mister hose? That would be a good set up I could pump pressure then have the hose go to the end up the pvc and just have it all work that way.
Yo you should definitely go with the bladder!
I did the GAP and CO at the end of this past summer and used essentially exactly the water storage system you're describing. I had the medium sized 12L Apidura full frame bag, and used this skinny, tubular 3L /100 OZ water bladder along the top "shelf" of the bag. It fit perfectly, and the tube routed out of a covered access hole in the front of the bag. I also carried a Nalgene in a pannier, and a 621 ML/ 21 OZ capped water bottle in a bottle cage on the bottom of the down tube. I thought this system worked extremely well- especially the bladder. I found myself refilling the bladder with water from the Nalgene, as the bladder was so easy to drink from while riding. It holds all of that water weight in a great spot to minimize impact on handling, too. Here's a picture of my rig- you can see the bladder hose on the handlebar roll.
hey i use these last year they worked out really well def try it out.
https://www.amazon.com/Bootleg-Bottle-Smuggle-Alcohol-Bottled/dp/B073C6VLDF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=water+bottle+caps&qid=1567662637&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Get yourself a Nalgene and be done with it!
It looks like they changed their product lineup some.
I got the filter minus a few accessories shown here for $30 from REI about 3 years ago.
I just checked and it doesn't seem like you can just buy that filter alone anymore.
It looks like your best bet now might be to buy this kit from Amazon and use the filter.
LifeStraw makes a water bottle.
It's got a filter/straw combo and 4.2 rating on Amazon: do not quote me on this, but while their products are generally rated for 1000 L, they have done studies to show they last a lot longer than that for the people that actually need them.
Yea flask is perfect in the winter. These are the caps I use at PNC park and they always work
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073C6VLDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LTbJBbPQT71WT
Yes! No matter how much you say tap water they will give you 10 euro bottle of water. Recommended a collapsible water bottle so you can have one to fill, but if it's empty it's not taking up space in the luggage.
https://www.amazon.com/Vapur-10159-Parent-Element-Bottle/dp/B00GDEP85Y
Bags
I’m actually a two bagger (don’t kill me!). However that is everything I own. My main bag is a Tortuga Air. I would love to go fully one bag, but I have a CPAP that takes up a bit of room. I also have a Tom Binh Synapse 25 (I just got it, before that I was using a Timbuk2 messenger bag as my personal item). I switched to the Synapse because When I have to carry around both for a while having my heavy gear bag around my neck caused an incredibly sore neck. I needed something with real straps.
Tortuga Air
First I’ll deal with the Tortuga. I love that bag. I’ve been using it for about 1.5 years now and it looks almost the same as when I bought it. I’ve wanted to get a new bag, but I can’t justify replacing it while it’s going so well. Their are tons of in-depth reviews of the Tortuga that will go more in depth then anything I’ll do, but I’ll go over it a bit. I love that it lays completely flat when open and that it has compression straps inside the main compartment as well as the outside. The half mesh zip side of the bag is also nice for separating out smaller things if you aren’t using packing cubes. The mesh is surprisingly strong too. I put my CPAP in that mesh area for the past year and it hasn’t ripped through. Just be sure not to put anything pointy in there (like power cables). It holds as much as you really need.
The only stuff that annoys me about it is that the smaller front compartment can get squished out if you put too much stuff in the mesh compartment. This is probably not an issue for most people, but my CPAP makes the bottom part of the front pocket pretty unusable. Although I managed to put my big li-ion battery in there (20,000 mah). The “Water bottle” pocket isn’t big enough for my water bottle, however I don’t really use the bag for stuff like that. I keep a deck of cards (plastic) and my head torch (Petzl) in that pocket. Always ready for the dark or a good drinking game.
Tom Binh Synapse 25
Like I said earlier I just got this a week or two ago. I got it with the padded hip belt, and the Freudian Slip. The Feudian Slip doesn’t look like something that I’ll use though. It takes up WAY too much room and I use quite a few pens and notebooks but it’s too much even for me. I’m replacing it with some Tom Binh stuff sacks. The hip belt was probably superfluous, but when I’m just going for a couple of weeks the Tortuga is overkill and I figured I could get by with the Synapse. My initial thoughts on the bag when I got it went something along the lines of, “DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!” I’m very impressed with the overall worksmanship. That nylon is super durable feeling and the zippers are on point. I am pretty rough on bags and I think that this one will do me pretty good for quite a while.
I love the front pockets and the water bottle pocket, although I’m currently using that for my umbrella and have my water bottle (a collapsed Vapur Eclipse). The bottom holds my over-sized but very nice toiletry/first aid kit, and I have cables, pens, batteries, and eating utensils in the side pockets. The inside is one of my laptops, I’ll probably put my iPad in there too, my notebook, my cable/tech organizer, and a small packing cube of clothes. It’s probably a week worth of clothes if you pushed it. This is so that if my main bag got lost while traveling I wouldn’t be screwed.
I know that I could probably get by with just the Tortuga, but well I don’t feel like it and I like having a separate work bag. Also I don’t pack too many clothes. I pack too many cables. WHY do I fell the need to pack 3 cables of every type when I know that micro USB and thunderbolt cables are ubiquitous? I blame society, and my hatred of cables constantly breaking. Oh well, USB C is still pretty hard to find at convenience stores anyway.
Stuff I don’t like about it, hmm, I haven’t road tested it yet. I’m staying with family to help my brother with the baby once he’s born (hopefully today). However I hope to get it on the road in the next month or so, and do a weekend trip in a couple of weeks. The straps are pretty stiff, but I’ve read they break in really well after a little while. I wish the adjustment straps for the main straps had a clip to make them not bounce around when you’re walking. That’s minor and I’ll probably just rubber band them, or maybe make a clip out of something.
Odd Bags
I also just got a Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack which replaces the old Tortuga packable day pack I had. Don’t grab one of those by the way. Mine ended up having the bottom completely shredding along the seams after about 6-7 months. Granted I was pretty hard on it, but still. It looked like a cat had shredded it finely. No way to repair. I like having an extra bag like this for the beach, or just to grab some groceries.
I also got a Scrubba to replace my old dry bag I got in the Philippines. It allows me to wash my clothes in it very easily, and it packs down MUCH smaller than my old dry bag, although it doesn’t feel as durable. The old one was just a big bag of rubber and felt like you could throw it down a rocky hill and it would be fine. I also used it as a cooler periodically. That’s actually a pro tip for you guys. Put ice in your dry bag and some beers for the beach. BAM instant (not very effective) cooler.
Out of all the liquids you can consume, water is the best and most important. Your body is over 70% water, and water leaves your body constantly - sweat, water vapor in your breath, and urine. You need to replenish it.
Get yourself a 1 Liter Nalgene bottle or similar. Fill it and consume 3-5 times each day. If you're working a desk job, this also forces you to get up and walk to the sink every so often to replenish.
When your body is dehydrated, everything starts working poorly. Constipation. Stressed kidneys. Your brain isn't as sharp. Your muscles ache.
Woody's Nalgene Bottle: http://www.amazon.com/NALGENE-Tritan-1-Quart-Narrow-BPA-Free/dp/B001NCDE48/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366513683&sr=8-2&keywords=nalgene+water+bottle
He posted it on twitter before: https://twitter.com/WoodysGamertag/status/325808496228577282
Woody just has the grey version, here's a link.
http://www.amazon.com/NALGENE-Tritan-1-Quart-Narrow-BPA-Free/dp/B001NCDE48/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373754994&sr=8-2&keywords=nalgene+bottle
I also have this one :D
I recommend getting a bottle like this one https://www.amazon.com/New-Wave-Enviro-Eastar-Bottle/dp/B001U8L1Y0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500624707&sr=8-3&keywords=water+bottle+big
I have one myself and love it. And also take a little spray bottle with you like this one https://prostylingtools.com/supplies/52-the-wet-spray-soft-spray-bottle-10oz.html you can fold them and use the handle to hook it on your fanny pack (if you wear one) ;)
They're only checking to see if they're sealed. Unsealed doesn't make it in.
They make water bottles for them, but a standard one probably wouldn't work all that well, it's pretty tight and flat.
https://www.amazon.com/FlipBelt-Water-Bottles-Simplify-hydration/dp/B01HIVQ1HY/ref=pd_sim_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01HIVQ1HY&pd_rd_r=M6C36VX3KZQ6C3DXVR5S&pd_rd_w=g4bo9&pd_rd_wg=LFcwv&refRID=M6C36VX3KZQ6C3DXVR5S
Amazon!
There are alternatives to metal and glass. I keep mine in one of these: Nalgene 12 Oz Flask, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C1SSN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uJ7VzbC61TV22
As far as what to put in it, I recommend everclear (grain alcohol) for a bug out kit. It has a wide variety of uses, e.g., disinfectant, help starting a fire, numb your brain so you can sleep. A huge benefit of grain alcohol, IMHO, is that it tastes like garbage (should be less tempted to sip it, making it last a little longer). Plus it's more efficient at cultivating a buzz.
These look nice but you can probably see through them...
https://www.amazon.com/Nalgene-HDPE-Mouth-Round-Container/dp/B000P9Z21I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480779182&sr=8-1&keywords=4oz+bottles+for+liquids
This is the one I have, assuming you're US.
It holds one litre of water, is easy to clean and doesn't make water / juice taste like plastic. One of the best value purchases I've got, since I used it every single day and cost £10.
I splurged and bought the Lo & Sons OMG bag a while ago because I had this same problem. I can usually fit my gym shoes, gym clothes, water bottle, work stuff, MacBook Air, and small toiletry pouch with room for more things. I usually make a giant ass salad for lunch for the week and bring that in with me on Mondays, so I carry that separately in an a tote bag. It's not ideal but not bad for only 2x/wk.
I travel a lot so here are other tips for downsizing:
Edit: Its also very slushy/snowy where I live (thanks, Jonas!), so I keep work shoes under my desk. Maybe that will help you juggle your shoes?
I've researched and tested and researched some more, filter bottles for my upcoming trip through SE Asia. Bottom line, probably more hassle than just being careful and sticking to bottled water. Those two you linked are not going to do anything for bacteria and viruses. Viruses will be the main concern when traveling and drinking water but is also the hardest to filter since the filter has to be around 25nm and below for that. Basically if you are really worried and really want a cheap solution you can try the Sawyer Water Bottle, it doesn't filter viruses but it looks to be the easiest and non-messy. I tried the Lifesaver Bottle but it ended up leaking all over the place and being very bulky.
If you just need to take some with you to refill your pens then I recommend some wide mouth Nalgene bottles like these . They seal really well and are cheap and easy to clean. You still want to at least double bag them just in case, but at least you don't have to worry about broken glass or a plastic cap that doesn't seal well.
These misters are amazing
https://www.amazon.com/CoreGear-Misters-Personal-Mister-Bottle/dp/B00WHIFDQE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502863156&sr=8-4&keywords=mister
I have three of these. The blue or red sleeve is actually it's own cup, and the top pulls off the threaded cap to be a shot glass. Cheap, durable, and hold a good amount for a flask.
I'll film myself for you? Lol.
http://www.amazon.com/New-Wave-Enviro-Eastar-Bottle/dp/B001U8L1Y0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413906627&sr=8-1&keywords=2.2+liter
Fill this bad boy up 8 times in a day. You're set.
To add to that point, I would think a little foldable bottle like the Vapur Element Bottle or the Platypus Plus bottle or the Sip N Go or the Wide Mouth Cantene from Nalgene would add a great deal of usefulness and a minimal amount of bulk to that kit.
http://www.amazon.com/NALGENE-Tritan-1-Quart-Narrow-BPA-Free/dp/B001NCDE48?ie=UTF8&keywords=water%20bottle&qid=1465321042&ref_=sr_1_10&s=sports-and-fitness&sr=1-10
How hard is that?
Here are a couple of the water filters for the outdoors.
https://www.amazon.com/H2O-Straw-Personal-Bag-Successfully-Philippines-Contaminated/dp/B00GURRIFM
https://www.amazon.com/Filtration-Etekcity-Emergency-Equipment-filtration/dp/B010DF2NZ6
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Water-Bottle-Integrated-Filter/dp/B01KVO6NTQ
Here are some books and a couple by Dr Stanislav Grof. Hes very well studied and well spoken dealing with the mind, emotions and basically everything that has to do with our Being. If ur wife enjoys psychology at all then she'll find Grof interesting i imagine. im also guessing that people from the rainbow gathering have heard about him or have read some of his stuff since it attracts those minds sometimes. he definitely has some far out ideas, but if u start to think about what he says and do ur own reasearch and/or experiments some of it might start to make sense or click.
https://www.alibris.com/Psychology-of-the-Future-Lessons-from-Modern-Consciousness-Research-Stanislav-Grof-M-D/book/7703007?matches=19
https://www.alibris.com/When-the-Impossible-Happens-Adventures-in-Non-Ordinary-Reality-Stanislav-Grof-M-D/book/9235039?matches=31
https://www.alibris.com/Spiritual-Emergency-When-Personal-Transformation-Becomes-a-Crisis-Stanislav-Grof/book/6270281?matches=28
https://www.alibris.com/The-Cosmic-Game-Explorations-of-the-Frontiers-of-Human-Consciousness-Stanislav-Grof-M-D/book/1354505?matches=12
https://www.alibris.com/The-Consciousness-Revolution-A-Transatlantic-Dialogue-Two-Days-with-Stanislav-Grof-Ervin-Laszlo-and-Peter-Russell-Stanislav-Grof-M-D/book/35078047?matches=14
https://www.alibris.com/The-Stormy-Search-for-the-Self-Understanding-and-Living-with-Spiritual-Emergency-Christina-Grof/book/29108457?matches=16
https://www.alibris.com/Autobiography-of-a-Yogi-Paramahansa-Yogananda/book/513970?matches=406
https://www.alibris.com/The-Undiscovered-Self-Carl-Gustav-Jung/book/6916271?matches=241
Here are the Darn Tough socks and they are more expensive than i remember. Still worth it to buy at least one pair though since u can mail them back for a brand new pair whenever!
https://darntough.com/collections/womens-lifestyle
Here is the Pilot G2 pen. and id suggest getting the 20 count of them since its ten dollars more and u get 20 pens instead of 1 lol. plus a bunch of fun colors, although it might be a hassle to carry all those around.
https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Roller-12-Pieces-31002/dp/B00006JNJ8
https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Assorted-Colors-Gel-Count/dp/B00N5IO30W
Hope this helps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysEM3ojgMfk&list=PLG6RTsqCGTO_qeWvw8Q5n3UBIYZaBJMzD&index=46
Unfortunately, your argument can be debunked on all three counts.
Furthermore, presuming you are not reusing the plastic water bottles from your flats (smart considering the potential health risks surrounding the plastics), a reusable bottle will pay for itself.
A good bottle can be found between five and ten dollars. That means after drinking between 27 and 30 liters of water, the reusable bottles between to save you money.