Carrying and Storing Water

• Strong & Durable
• Great for storing gear in while empty
• Comes in a wide variety of sizes
• Cheap and easy to find

Cons

• Can leach dangerous chemicals like bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates
• Not good for cooking or boiling water.

Tips

• Look for opaque color bottles which may help to stop algae growth
• Look for Bottles that are 100% free of bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates

• Generally considered to be stronger than Plastic
• Great for boiling water – (make sure that your bottle is not coated with a plastic material)

Cons

• Expensive
• Will Corrode over time
• Reflective material easily seen if trying to hide.

Tips

• We recommend the Klean Kanteen It’s light weight, strong and can be used to boil water in a pinch

• Strong & Durable (they are made to stand up in a war zone)
• Great for boiling water and come with a attached metal cup for boiling or cooking

Cons

• Watch out for cheap imitations

Tips

• Look for the Standard Issue bottle used by most military troops around the world. Also, get one with a Cover that protects against rusting leaking and can be easily attached to your bag.

• Very tough & can take a beating
• Great for keeping liquids cold or warm over extended periods of time

Cons

• Extremely heavy and not practical for hiking
• Not good for cooking or boiling water

Tips

• We recommend the time tested Stanley Thermos I beat the heck out of mine and it has never failed me.

• Easy to carry
• Easy access to water while walking or on the go. No need to stop to take out your water bottle.

Cons

• Can take up valuable room in your backpack
• Hard to see how much water you have left.
• Hard to clean and can be a breeding ground for bacteria.
• If the bag gets punctured you will have a backpack full of wet gear

• Compact and takes up very little room in your bag

Cons

• Can leach dangerous chemicals
• Not good for cooking or boiling water
• Not very durable

• Easy to pack & takes up very little room in your bag

Cons

• Not good for cooking or boiling water
• Not good for carrying over long distances

• Compact and takes up very little room in your bag
• Multi-use – Great for storing food, tinder, and keeping gear dry.

Cons

• Can leach dangerous chemicals
• Not very strong and can easily spring a leak

Tips

• Larger bags can be used to make a Condensation trap. A clear plastic bag placed around a tree branch with leaves will produce condensation that can then be used for drinking. Make sure the bag is in direct sunlight.