What are the best water bottles for a hike?

• Types of water containers:
  • Hard bottles:
    • Plastic water bottles:
      • Wide mouth technology is helpful for loading, drinking, and cleaning
      • Loop-Top bottles with attached caps are useful
      • Made of BPA-free and BPS-free materials
    • Soda bottles:
      • Good for backpacking and light packing
      • Limitations include not being suitable for holding hot water
    • Metal water bottles:
      • Made of food-grade stainless steel and various sizes are available
      • They keep liquids cooler in warm weather than plastic and warmer in cold weather for up to 6 hours
      • A lacquered inside stops fruit juice or sports drinks from dissolving the metal and tainting the drink
      • Harder to carry around since they are 3-4 times as heavy as plastic water bottles of the same size
    • Thermos/Flask:
      • Very useful in winter and cold temperatures
      • Quality ones can keep liquids hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours
      • Ideal for backpacking, hiking, camping, and traveling
  • Squeeze bottles:
    • Collapsible water bottles:
      • Ergonomic design offers an easy grip, tip, and sip and flattens and rolls up when empty to save space
      • Made of nylon, polyethylene, silicone, or another light and durable material
    • Squeeze water bottles:
      • Made of LDPE or polyurethane, they are light and handy
      • Ideal for cycling, yoga and fitness, running, travel, camping, and hiking
      • They have a valve, instead of a regular cap, which operates with a squeeze
      • Not good for holding hot liquids
  • Hydration systems:
    • Hydration packs:
      • Designed principally to transport water and make drinking convenient and efficient
      • With most hydration packs, you don’t have to stop, or even slow down, to take a sip of water because of the drink tube that’s connected to the included water bladder
    • Hiking packs:
      • Hydration compatible packs with a special pocket for water bladders
      • They have become more and more popular in the last few years and are easily available
    • There are various kinds of insulated water bottles and bladder covers
  • Storing and Maintenance:
    • It’s best to store water containers uncapped, so they can fully dry and not become musty
    • Wash containers regularly to prevent the buildup of dirt, especially around the screw threads
• Individual preferences:
  • Some people prefer to use Platypus or soft bottles
  • Nalgenes may be too heavy for extended outdoor adventures
• None

• Best water bottle sizes for a hike:

  • 20 oz wide mouth/21oz standard mouth. They fit in hands and car’s cupholder.

  • 32 oz is popular for long hikes, or to keep water intake goals. However, it’s too big for some people with smaller hands.

  • 40 oz is the favorite, as it holds a lot of water and doesn’t need to be refilled as often. Also, it’s slender and tall enough to fit most cupholders.

  • 18-24 oz bottles are ideal for short hikes, lugging, and more comfortable to carry. They come in both mouth sizes to fit ice cubes.

  • 64 oz for people who drink a lot of water at home.

• Additional advice:

  • To stay hydrated and save space, bring a carabiner and clip the bottle onto the backpack.

  • Use a bottle carrying bag from rockgearmtn.com for easy access to the bottle during hiking.

  • Consider purchasing a car cup holder extension if your bottle doesn’t fit in your car’s cup holder.

• Best Overall Water Bottle:
  • Klean Kanteen TKWide Recycled Insulated
  • Well insulated to keep ice for hours
  • Wide mouth for easy cleaning/drinking
  • Stainless steel straw insert and carrying handle
• Best Bang for the Buck:
  • CamelBak Eddy+ Tritan Renew
  • Lightweight and durable BPA-free plastic
  • Spill-resistant straw
  • Inexpensive
• Best Value for an Insulated Bottle:
  • Simple Modern Summit
  • Very insulative
  • Interchangeable lids
  • Made from 18/8 stainless steel
• Best Filter Bottle:
  • Brita Stainless Steel Filter Bottle
  • Sleek design and durable
  • Leak-proof flip cap
  • Lacks versatility (best for only water)
• Best Collapsible Bottle:
  • Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Useful and durable carabiner clip
  • Lacks overall durability and is hard to clean
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• According to the comments, the best Hydro Flask water bottles for hiking are:

  • 32 oz wide mouth (easier to clean and add ice, but doesn’t fit in cup holders)

  • 20 oz wide mouth coffee with flex sip (looks like the 20 oz wide mouth water bottle, but also good for coffee drinkers, can fit in most car cup holders)

  • 16 oz or 20 oz wide mouth (easy to clean, good size for a quick walk or to get a hot drink in, small and lightweight, fits in cup holders)

  • 24 oz standard mouth (fits in cup holders, good size for taking on the go, easy to fit regular-sized ice cubes, can get a paracord handle to make it a unique gift)

• One user recommended getting some opinions from the bridal party before making a decision.

None of the comments mentioned any other types of water bottles or brands specific to hiking.

• Platypus collapsible bottles weigh 1oz each, per Amazon
  • Nalgene version also available
• Nalgene bottles are durable/long-lasting, but weigh a bit
• Grocery store/gas station water bottles are lightest
• MSR Dromedary bag is heavy but durable
  • Available in “light” version
• Camelback or equivalent bladder with hose is a good option for drinking while moving
  • Platypus and Vapur make collapsible bottles for additional storage
• Unlubricated condoms are a lightweight option in a pinch
• A combination of a 2-3L Platypus collapsible and a 1L Nalgene is popular
  • Platypus used as camp supply, Nalgene used for filling the Platypus and as on-the-trail bottle
• Two empty 32oz Powerade bottles are lightweight and disposable

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• Best Water Bottles for Hiking of 2023:
  • Best Insulated Water Bottle:
    • Hydro Flask Standard Mouth:
      • Daily use
      • 13.1 oz. in weight
      • Insulated
      • Capacities: 18, 21, 24 fl. oz.
      • Excellent insulating capabilities and premium build.
      • Keeps drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours
      • Heavy for hiking and harder to clean than a wide-mouth bottle.
      • $40
      • Trail series: Lightweight Wide Mouth ($45)
  • Best Budget/Plastic Water Bottle:
    • Nalgene Wide Mouth:
      • Hiking/daily use
      • 6.3 oz. in weight
      • Not Insulated
      • Capacities: 16, 32, 48 fl. oz.
      • Light, cheap, and durable.
      • Less appealing than Hydro Flask above for cold or hot beverages
      • Under $20
      • Ultralite version: 3.8 ounces, less durable
    • Newer series: Sustain, incorporates recycled plastic from single-use bottles for around the same price.
  • Best Ultralight and Packable Soft-Sided Bottle:
    • Platypus Platy 2.0L:
      • Hiking
      • 1.3 oz. in weight
      • Not Insulated
      • Capacity: 70 fl. oz.
      • Feathery light and highly packable—perfect for stuffing into a pack
      • Flexible shape often requires two hands for drinking and pouring.
      • Soft plastic doesn’t hold its shape very well
      • $16
      • SoftBottle collection: carabiner-equipped model for hanging off a harness while climbing
  • Best Water Bottle with a Straw:
    • CamelBak Eddy+ 25 oz. Renew:
      • Hiking/daily use
      • 6.6 oz. in weight
      • Not Insulated
      • Capacities: 20, 25, 32 fl. oz.
      • Well-designed straw makes drinking very easy.
      • More components mean it takes longer to clean
      • Light, well made, affordably priced, and all most people need.
      • All share the same well-designed straw lid
      • $16
      • Stainless steel variations available for a sizable boost in cold retention
      • LifeStraw-equipped models filter out bacteria, parasites, microplastics, and unwanted chemicals
  • Best Water Bottle with a Built-In Filter:
    • Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System 1.0L:
      • Filter/hiking
      • 2.2 oz. in weight
      • Not Insulated
      • Capacities: 20, 34 fl. oz.
      • Water filtration in an ultralight and compressible package.
      • Soft-sided, lacks the stiff build of the stainless steel and hard-sided plastic models
      • Two hands required for drinking and filling
      • Filters, but doesn’t purify
      • Good for most natural sources
      • $50
      • Treats up to 1,000 liters of water before needing to be replaced
    • Grayl Geopress: adds in purification, better for international travel in less developed regions when viruses are more of a concern.
  • Best of the Rest:
    • YETI Rambler Vacuum Bottle with Chug Cap 26 oz.:
      • Daily use
      • 1 lb. 6.4 oz. in weight
      • Insulated
      • Capacities: 18, 26, 36, 46, 64 fl. oz.
      • One of our favorite lid designs in this category.
      • The heaviest bottle on our list and too big for cup holders.
      • For those who prioritize drinkability above all else.
      • $40
    • Hydro Flask Lightweight Wide Mouth Trail 24 oz.:
      • Daily use/hiking
      • 9.9 oz. in weight
      • Insulated
      • Capacities: 21, 24, 32 fl. oz.
      • Lighter than standard Hydro Flasks without sacrificing much insulating performance.
      • Expensive and still fairly heavy for hiking.
      • $45.

• Best Water Bottles for Hiking:

  • Best Overall: CamelBak Chute with Tritan Renew
  • Best for Budget: Nalgene Tritan
  • Best Collapsible Water Bottle: Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle
  • Best Built-in Water Filter Bottle: Epic Nalgene OG
  • Best for Built-in Straw: Camelbak Eddy with Tritan Renew Straw Top

• Nalgene Tritan 32oz Wide Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle:

  • Made from Eastman Tritan co-polyester, so it’s lightweight, sturdy, leak-proof and impact-resistant
  • Dishwasher safe and won’t retain odors
  • BPA-free with no plastic smell or taste
  • Wide mouth makes it easy to throw ice in and to clean
  • The measuring lines on the side wore off quite quickly
  • While it is tough, the plastic scratches easily

• CamelBak Chute Mag 32oz Water Bottle with Tritan Renew:

  • Durable construction and leak-proof
  • Angled spout allows for high flow without any spilling
  • 100% free from BPA and BPS
  • Cap only requires a half-turn to secure or remove
  • Spout cap has thread on the inside which makes drinking more comfortable
  • Leaks a little if the cap isn’t on 100% tight

• Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle – Leak Proof Twist Cap – BPA Free, 22 Ounce:

  • Bottle is collapsible and lightweight – great for gram-weenie backpackers
  • Durable construction and comes with a lifetime warranty
  • Locking twist cap requires only a half turn and is leak-proof
  • Wide mouth allows for quick filling and easy cleaning
  • LFGB certified, BPA-free and no plastic taste or odor
  • A little pricey
  • Silicon material has a nice feel but tends to attract dust and lint

• The Coldest Water Bottle 21 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Hydro Travel Mug:

  • Insulation works well and keeps liquid cold for a long time
  • Made from stainless steel so it’s super durable
  • Clever design results in zero condensation on the outside
  • No mouth spout so you need to unscrew the cap to drink
  • Double volume stainless steel construction makes it heavy

• MIRA 40 oz, 32 oz or 18 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Wide Mouth Water Bottle:

  • High capacity (40 oz) insulated water bottle
  • Made from 18/8 stainless steel – durable construction
  • Bottle doesn’t sweat i.e no condensation
  • Keeps liquid cold for up to 24 hours and warm beverages hot for up to 12 hours
  • Screw lid is secured by tag and ring
  • Not dishwasher safe
  • It’s big and heavy

• Capacity – How much water do I need on a hike?

  • Aim for around 32 ounces, or 1 liter, of water every two hours
  • If you’re not too sure then it’s best to be safe and go for a 32 oz, or larger, capacity

• Material

  • Make sure plastic bottles are free from BPA and other nasty plasticizers
  • LFGB-certified bottles go through a more thorough test and are typically more expensive as a result
  • Insulated stainless steel option is indestructible and keeps liquid cold

• Bottle Mouth and Cap

  • Wide-mouth will be far easier to fill from a stream
  • Drinking from a wide mouth bottle may or may not be to your liking though
  • Make sure you secure the lid or cap to the bottle

• Best Water Bottles for a Hike:
  • Lifestraw Pek Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Water Bottle with Filter
  • Yeti Rambler 26oz Bottle with Chug Cap
  • Brita Fill & Go Active 600ml (20oz)
  • CamelBak Chute Mag 750ml (25oz)
  • Nalgene Wide Mouth 1-liter (32oz)
  • CamelBak Eddy+ 750ml (25oz)
  • Hydro Flask Wide Mouth 1-liter (32oz)
  • Sigg Water Bottle Total Clear
  • Lifeventure Tritan 650ml (22oz)
  • Sigg Traveller Water Bottle 600ml (20oz)
  • Camelbak Podium Ice
  • Klean Kanteen Insulated Reflect 600ml (20oz)
  • The Gym Keg
  • Vapur Foldable Bottle And Drinklink Hydration System
• Factors to Consider When Buying Best Hiking Water Bottles:
  • Weight
  • Materials
  • Features and Extras
• None on “How To Carry Water When Hiking?”
• None on “Our Verdict”

• The best water bottle for a hike is one that you will actually drink from. —- Staying hydrated is important, especially when spending time outside, exercising, and sweating.
• Taking into account average water intake and the difficulty of the hike is recommended as a guideline when packing water for a hike.
• For a leisurely day hike, a standard reusable water bottle not necessarily made for hiking will suffice, but an insulated water bottle is recommended for hot weather.
• A more specialized bottle or hydration pack will come in handy for multitasking and space-saving. —- There are a variety of bottles available, including ones from top brands like Nalgene, Hydro Flask, Platypus, etc. —- These bottles are available for purchase from retailers like REI, Backcountry, Amazon, and more.
• “The 14 Best Hiking Water Bottles for Lightweight Hydration in 2022” are featured in the article. —- The article is from the SELF website and is independently selected by their editors. —- If you buy something through their retail links, they may earn an affiliate commission.

• Webpage:

  • URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/hiking/comments/p7g8vv/best_water_bottlefiltration_system/

  • Title: “best water bottle/filtration system?”

  • Post date: 1 year, 8 months ago

  • Subreddit: r/hiking

  • Upvotes: 2 points

  • User: Long-time lurker, first-time poster.

  • Query: What are everyone’s favorite water purification systems? Bottles, filters, I’m flexible. Info: I have a bladder for my 22-25 L (I can’t remember) frameless backpack, along with probably 10 Nalgene’s in various sizes I will also be bringing, & storage isn’t an issue.

  • Comments:

    • Posted by a reddit user

      • Upvotes: 5 karma

      • Recommendation: Sawyer squeeze, cnoc bag and smart water bottles.

    • Posted by a reddit user

      • Upvotes: 3 karma

      • Recommendation: Aquamira water filtration system. They have all sorts of filtration options and great customer service.

      • Website: https://www.aquamira.com/

    • Posted by a reddit user

      • Upvotes: 1 karma

      • Recommendation: Sawyer squeeze. Small, not too expensive and does the job. Bit small of a backpack though for hiking. I wouldn’t go with less as my 40L.

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