Hydration bladders for outdoor adventures

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 15:00 in Health & Medicine

Stay hydrated. (Yanny Mishchuk via Unsplash /)Nothing’s more important than staying hydrated when hiking, and an excellent way to do this is with a hydration bladder. These water containers sit in special pockets on most hiking packs, which have an opening for the bladder’s drinking tube so you can sip throughout the day while keeping your hands free for other things. It’s more efficient than a water bottle, and the contents usually last longer, too. Hydration bladders come in many different sizes, so it’s important to judge how much water you’ll need for your hikes when choosing which bladder to bring.When purchasing a hydration bladder, pay attention to durability, weight, and closure type. You want something that will stand up to the rigors of the great outdoors, but won’t weigh you down. You also want to make sure the opening allows easy access to the inside of the bladder so...

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