Water bottle carry

Basically the same setup as those others have posted. Two Nalgene 1L bottles INSIDE my pack to keep them from freezing plus a stainless cup to boil water in the event I need to. Simple, but pretty much covers all the bases.
 
I generaly carry a 2 quart military canteen in the carrier, or if on a lonfg trip I carry my MSR dromedary bag and filter. On little day trips I sometimes carry just a 1 qt. Nalgene. I just stuff it in my haversack.
 
Each of my kits from belt pouch to day pack has either a cup or small kettle for boiling water. I lashed my old Sierra cup on the outside of the belt pouch, have a Snowpeak titanium cup in the Ridgeline, and an MSR .85 mL titanium pot and lid in the larger two packs (Sportsman's Warehouse was having a sale!).
 
If I'm out with a pack, I have 1-2 Nalgene bottles (32oz) in the pack.
Almost any other time, I carry a Nalgene Flask...it's 10+ oz and fits comfortably in a clothing pocket.
 
Nalgene bottle nested in a Snow Peak Mini Solo (bottle nested in pot nested in cup with the pot lid sitting on the bottom of the pocket.
 
I use a day pack and typically carry a thermos of tea. Otherwise, I toss a Nalgene in there with water. I would like to upgrade the Nalgene to a steel one. Also, I am on the prowl for some type of small pot with a bail so that I can lift it off the fire with my SAK mystery hook. Talk about putting the cart before the horse......
 
MBTull said:
Also, I am on the prowl for some type of small pot with a bail so that I can lift it off the fire with my SAK mystery hook.
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Take a look at the Snow Peak Mini Solo (28 ounce pot w/lid and 10 ounce cup) paired with a Nalgene. You can be drinking tea, cooking Ramen and treating water at the same time. It has handles that don't get that hot and only weighs 5.5 ounces. If you pair it with a 32 ounce Nalgene it weighs less then a Guyot Design 32 ounce stainless steel water bottle by itself (the Guyot bottle is great product).

http://www.rei.com/product/668926
 
I go through a lot of liquids. I've become a big fan of 100 oz. hydration systems; I use Blackhawk and Camelback. Body heat keeps the water from freezing in the bladder. You have to be careful to clear the tube after drinking so it doesn't freeze up.

When I need lesser amounts, I carry a Nalgene (nested in an Oli cup). Most all my day/butt/shoulder packs have a water bottle pocket or two. The one that doesn't has a Maxpedition Roly Poly folding pouch that holds one.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
I stick with what I carried in the Army. I have a LCE with my GI canteen and Cup in its pouch along with all my other stuff on my belt. I like the LCE because it goes on just like a vest and you just buckle the belt. My stuff stays on there all of the time. Bullets, Knife, water, fire starting supplies and a small medical kit.
 
I usually carry 2 qt. GI canteen in backpack.For longer,or if not certain where to find water,just add one more in carrier with shoulder strap.
 
BushcraftBrainTrust said:
Take a look at the Snow Peak Mini Solo (28 ounce pot w/lid and 10 ounce cup) paired with a Nalgene. You can be drinking tea, cooking Ramen and treating water at the same time. It has handles that don't get that hot and only weighs 5.5 ounces. If you pair it with a 32 ounce Nalgene it weighs less then a Guyot Design 32 ounce stainless steel water bottle by itself (the Guyot bottle is great product).

http://www.rei.com/product/668926
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Good stuff guys. Thanks
The above post is what I've got set up. I've got the Snow Peak Solo (bottom) with a 38 oz. Guyot (middle) and GSI cup (on top) that fits inside my 10x4 maxpedition bottle holder.
Scott
 
Hydration bladders are my favorite way to carry water. I use Platypus products. My regular pack has a sleeve that will handle a 3 liter bladder, which is a lot of water really-- I hike in the Western Cascades, where there are many water sources. I treat it with Aqua Mira liquid chlorine dioxide and tape Micro Pur tablets to the bladder as a backup. I also work an empty 1 liter Platypus into my PSK for backup. It too has 4 Micro Pur tablets (in foil packs) taped to it.

I think hydration packs are the way to go for day hikes. Get one with some extra storage and a "stuff-it" area where you can stash rain gear or a fleece. The small hydration packs make a great base for a PSK. Being able to drink on the fly is great and you lessen the chance of getting dehydrated. Rather than having to stop, you just sip as you go.

Someone mentioned bottled water. Using recycled bottled water containers has been an ultralight hiking choice for years. It is the cheapest, lightest way to carry water. It is surprising how tough they are too. Nalgene and CamelBak hard containers are strong, but they are fairly expensive and they weigh about 6 ounces each. I can make a nice PSK that weighs 6 ounces, let alone the 12 ounces eaten up with carrying two.

I've been using stainless steel water bottles for EDC and I like them. The Kleen Kanteen bottles are everywhere now and work well. H2Go makes some stainless bottles that are thinner and lighter than the Kleen Kanteen rigs. They are usually sold for promotional stuff and are harder to find. The real benefit to the stainless bottles is that you can boil water in them in a pinch and avoid having to work a pot into your kit. The Goyot wide mouth bottle would make a good PSK container, but I would like to see something like the Kleen Kanteen threads on a wide mouth steel bottle for a better boiler and PSK container. Thinner walls wouldn't bother me and a titanium wide mouth bottle would be perfect, but I don't want to think about the cost. BTW, the stainless pots made to fit the Nalgene bottles work just fine on the 40oz Kleen Kanteen bottles.

If you just want to carry a water bottle, there are all kinds of slings and pouches around. I recommend trying to walk with a one liter bottle hanging off your belt before relying on it-- I don't care much for it. The military canteens sit a little closer and are made for carry on a big belt and are a little easier to live with-- with the proper belt. If I'm just going for a walk, a sling style carrier worn bandolier style is more comfortable for me.
 
I keep my water bottles inside my pack to limit freezing.

Off-topic: In summer I usually just carry good old H2O, but in winter I make a weak solution of Tang+salt or Gatorade. The sugar and salt lowers the freezing point and keeps it liquid longer in colder conditions. I also fill the bottles up less than full--just to leave room for expansion in case they do freeze.
 
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