7 Different Water Bottles For Outdoors

!±8± 7 Different Water Bottles For Outdoors

Water is an absolute must when outside and active. The last couple years have seen new water bottles options on the market. Here are some things that might be helpful to know when you are trying to decide which type of water container would be the best for you on your next outing:

Nalgene BPA- Free Water Bottles- These are traditional style water bottles with some really great features. The BPA-Free plastic is non-leaching, which means that your beverage will not have that "plastic flavor" added to it. It fits into standard cup holders and mesh pockets on back packs. The size of the bottle makes it great for a trip to the gym or a short walk, but not practical for long excursions. Note: the older Lexan water bottles have been found to leach chemicals that can affect hormone levels, so make sure you get the BPA-Free bottles.

Aluminum Water Bottles-This bottle is made from recyclable aluminum. The aluminum makes it lighter, more durable than its plastic counterparts, and allows for some amount of insulation. The interior of the bottle has a non-leaching lining to help prevent residue from building and make it easier to clean. There are a wide variety of colors and images to choose from. It is not fully insulated but is able to maintain beverage temperature for short periods. This type of bottle is good for both short and medium length outings.

Insulated Bottle-Carrier- This bottle carrier is an insulated pouch that allows you to place a water bottle in side. The insulation helps maintain the temperature of the liquid inside the bottle. It has a strap attached for easy carrying on hikes and jogs. It also has a clip that allows you to clip it to a backpack. It's great for short and medium length excursions. And for carrying cold drinks.

Hydration Packs - This is a small backpack with plastic bladder inside. A long tube is connected to the bladder and runs through the exterior of the pack to clip onto one of the arm straps. This tube allows you to drink from the bag, without having to take it off, or even use your hands. It has clips that attach easily to any other pack. The pack is fully insulated and made rugged to prevent wear and tear and leaks. The pack is designed to be lightweight and lays down the length of the back, to prevent drag when cycling. This is an excellent choice for long excursions, but might be overkill for a walk on the beach.

Collapsible Water Carrier-This is a large plastic water container that has two handles for easy carrying and pouring. The bottle has a spout that makes it easy to dispense the water. The lining is treated for with an anti-microbial to help prevent organisms form growing inside it. This is a great container to have at the activities sight because it holds so much water. However this container is not insulated and is too clunky to carry any long distance.

Built-in Purifier Bottle - The Katadyn purifyer water bottle features an internal EPA-registered Virustrat cartridge and carbon filter to remove microorganisms and all viruses from any water source. The bottle is designed to fit in most bicycle water bottle cages or cup holders, but has a carry loop as well. This 26-oz. bottle weighs less than the smallest backcountry microfilters and no pumping is required, making it perfect for extended backpacking or mountain biking around questionable water sources.

Disposable Water Bottles- Don't forget the boring, unsexy but convenient disposable water bottles. Get a 24-pack from Walmart and grab and go in an instant. This is my family's choice of water bottles, if only because my kids keep losing their water bottles. Would I rather they leave behind a 25 cents Poland Spring water bottle, or a .99 aluminum Sigg water bottle?

Stay hydrated, it's better to drink smaller quantities frequently than one big jug between long stretches of time.

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Sanitation and Hygiene After a Disaster

!±8± Sanitation and Hygiene After a Disaster

In most disaster scenarios, sanitation is a major problem. After an earthquake, flood, hurricane, tornado, in a war zone, or especially during a pandemic, your area will soon be contaminated with germs and disease. That means water, food, public restrooms, really any public area is dangerous.

First, sewers and septic tanks are likely to leak or overflow into the surrounding ponds, lakes, and pipelines. Second, without garbage trucks, dead animals and trash will quickly pile up and create breeding grounds for germs. Third, most people will not dispose of their waste properly, and it will seep into waterways. Finally, oil and gasoline from damaged or submerged vehicles is likely to spread into the earth. To make matters worse, the stress of the situation is likely to weaken your immune system. So what can you do?

Ideally, you'll want to stay inside as long as possible. But if the crisis lasts for long, you're going to have to go outside eventually. Here are some supplies you should start stocking up on NOW:
Drinking water. You'll need at least a half gallon per person per day. The more the better because you'll also need clean water to bathe yourself with. If you run out of clean drinking water, you'll have to boil whatever water you can find. A roiling boil for 10 minutes should do it. (Rain water must be boiled, too.) If you don't have room to store a lot of drinking water or don't have enough fuel to boil water everyday, I recommend buying a Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter. This will clean up to 13000 gallons of water before the filter needs to be replaced. Pampers Baby Fresh Wipes. These are great for cleaning yourself if you don't have enough clean water for bathing. Trash bags. You'll need somewhere to put all those dirty baby wipes. You can never have too many trash bags! Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Great for cleaning any surface areas that are touched often. Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer. Use it when you get up, after you go to the bathroom, before cooking, before you eat, basically all the time! Toilet paper. There's an old survivalist joke that after teotwawki (the end of the world as we know it), toilet paper will be worth its weight in gold. Paper towels. For drying off after washing yourself. Don't use the same cloth towels over and over. Feminine hygiene products. Self explanatory. Toothbrushes and toothpaste. Remember, the mouth is the dirtiest part of the body. Hydrogen peroxide. For treatment of minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Can also be used as a gargle or mouth rinse. A first aid kit with band aids, gauze, tape, and all the essentials. I recommend the American Red Cross Disaster & Emergency Kit

Remember, the best way to prevent disease is to avoid getting one in the first place. Wash your hands!

Sanitation and Hygiene After a Disaster

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!±8± Katadyn Base Camp Water Filter

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