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How About These Jugs? (wink!)May 08 '01 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line Its all about what you need in a bottle. But what do you think you need?
Next time you go on a camping, hiking, canoeing, or any other trip where you might need a water bottle, I've got a few tips from my own experience about water bottles. 1) Freeze it! Well, this works if the environment you're going to is of the warmer variety. Fill your water bottle about 4/5 of the way, pop it in the freezer overnight before your trip, then strap it to your backpack. But the time you need it, it will be partially defrosted, and you'll have a nice cool beverage for your hydration. If you plan on going somewhere where you'll need some water sooner, freeze all but one of your bottles. 2) Divide it! My experience is that is better, easier, and more convenient to carry a couple of smaller water bottles than a large gallon jug. 3) Save it! Don't go out an buy expensive water bottles when you're going to run to your local convenience store anyway and get bottles of Poland Springs, or any other brand water. Those bottles are good enough to carry in any backpack. 4) Inspect it! But if you do choose to buy a water bottle, make sure the valve and lid are the type that can go through the wear and tear of repeated openings. I've seen many metal water bottles in my day, and I always thought that it would be tough on the teeth as I clasp down on it to open it up. Check to see if the lid is a screw or pop on. The pop on might be quicker and more convenient, but the screw ons tend to last longer.  |
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