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How You Can Stay Hydrated While Hiking
September 17th, 2009 | 
Author: Going for a hike or walk, out on in the woods, on the beach, or in the mountains?
The
most critical part of staying healthy is staying hydrated. Water gives
our bodies energy, carries nutrients across our systems, and ensures
that we arrive at our destination safely and in the best health.
When
hiking, it’s always important to bring a water supply – here are some
tips on how to make sure you’re properly taken care of.
- Fill Up Before You Go
Just like you fill up the gas tank in your car, make sure that you’re properly equipped with sports water bottles and that they’re filled.
Even
if you know of a nearby stream or lake where you can refill on the way,
it’s always best to have a full supply when you leave – In nature,
things can change all of a sudden, and you never know if, because of an
accident that you can’t make it to the stream, or for some reason the
stream’s water becomes polluted, that you may not be able to fill up
your supply.
- Carry More Than You’ll Need
Normally for people traveling, I advise them to bring less – less equipment, less clothing, less supplies.
Too many times, we over pack and pay the price by hauling more weight and taking more time to organize.
There are a few exceptions to this, however, and water is one of the most important.
Even around the house, I always have a few extra sports water bottles to be able to simply better manage the washing cycles.
Have more water on board than you’ll need for your trip, and you’ll have a better safety cushion in the event of an emergency.
- Purify?
Purification is a big question, and the answer revolves around where you’ll be traveling.
You
should always carry iodine tablets, however use them only if you think
it is necessary (also find out if you’re allergic beforehand instead of
the hard way!)
A portable water filter can be worthwhile investment for multiple-day trips.
- Bring soap
Washing out your sports water bottles is a good way to ensure that they keep you clean and healthy.
Bringing washing supplies along will help you scrub any bacteria and dirt out of your containers.
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Sports Water Bottles or Disposable Water Bottles?
I think I used to be addicted to bottled water.
The kind you buy in a store, encased in plastic, often coming in packs of 24.
These bottles of water look so sanitary – they look like they’re delicately put together, with the cleanest, purest water.
However, the Environmental Working Group has recently found that some of these bottled water manufacturers create products that may be dangerous to your health.
Potentially cancerous materials, including radioactive isotopes, heavy metals, and household waste like caffeine and Tylenol were found in bottles of water.
The full report can be found at http://www.ewg.org/reports/bottledwater
There have been other reports in the news such as this, reporting on leaching plastic to different problems in bottled water.
It’s because of this information that I’ve changed to drinking tap water with sports water bottles.
The need to stay hydrated is unquestionable – the benefit of drinking water has been well documented, and personally I try to drink the recommended eight glasses a day.
My tap water may not be perfect – there are often some contaminants in drinking water systems.
However, I can go to my city and ask for a report on the water – it’s tested annually and I can get a full report of what it is I’m drinking.
If I’m not happy with my city report, I can take the water from my tap to a lab that will measure anything in it.
If I find that my water isn’t good quality, I can get a commercial grade water cooler – the kind with 5 gallon tanks – that is often more tested than conventional store bought bottled water.
Another alternative is to buy a water filtration system for your house or apartment – I’ve seen many systems that will cost justify within a year’s use.
I also keep a good number of sports water bottles around the house to ensure that when one is empty or in the dishwasher, I’m able to always have a clean one to use.
With proper planning and research, it’s easy to determine what the best way to get the best quality water into your body is.
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Are you staying properly hydrated?
On hot days and year round, hydration is essential to staying healthy.
Here are some quick tips to ensure that you’re properly hydrated.
- When should you be drinking water?
Any time you’re thirsty! (as the quick answer)
Thirst is your body’s way of telling you that you need water. Not
listening to your body’s reaction is a quick way to become dehydrated.
There are other symptoms of being thirsty, as well.
Feeling dizzy or disoriented can be a sign that you’re lacking fluids.
Often this is accompanied by headaches or nausea.
If your urine appears dark or has a strong odor, that can also be a sign that you’re not receiving the proper level of fluids.
- How can you drink water more often?
Carry sports water bottles. These will allow you to have water at home or on the road.
Personally, I keep a number of them around the house – this makes it
easier at time when I need to wash or clean one, and I’m never lacking
a water container.
Keep a cold pitcher of water in the fridge. This way you’ll always have cold water ready.
Supplement water with a proper diet consisting of vegetables and
fruits. These foods will help keep you properly hydrated through the
day.
- What to look for in sports water bottles?
Focus on your needs as well as where you’ll be using your sports water bottles.
Personally, I prefer to use Stainless Steel or Aluminum Sports Water Bottles - even for athletic events.
Plastic bottles are almost as rigid as stainless steel, and no longer offer a “squish factor” if you fall on them.
As well, many manufacturers of Stainless Steel and Aluminum Sports
Water Bottles now offer different tops and caps for different sports
occasions.
Before making a purchase, focus on your needs and your lifestyle
choices – this will help you determine the right set of sports water
bottles for you.
Choosing the right Sports Water Bottles
Choosing the right sports water bottles is a critical decision.
A balance between cost and effectiveness, here is a summary of the different types.
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
Plastic / Polycarbonate reusable water bottles are a familiar sight at gyms and with hikers. These sports water bottles are known to be portable and easy to clean, and can be brought almost anywhere.
There has been, in recent news evidence that BPA (Bisphenol A), a harmful chemical can leach out of these bottles, causing prostate cancer, and increase estrogen levels.
Some athletes prefer these under the belief that they have a little more “give” when playing rugged sports, however most metal sports water bottles are fairly dent resistant, and some (like Klean Kanteen) have sport tops to ensure that you don’t crack your teeth against a metal.
- Stainless Steel
In my opinion, Stainless Steel is the best option for Sports Water Bottle. I’m personally a fan of the Klean Kanteen line.
Stainless steel is a great as it prevents the taste of different liquids permanently staying in the bottle (so you don’t get the taste of juice when you’re drinking water later on).
As well, they are rugged enough to not break when dropped, and do not leach chemicals into your beverage.
- Aluminum
Aluminum water bottles behave very much the same as stainless steel. There is little flavour left over, and they are rugged enough to withstand dropping.
Sigg is the most visible manufacturer of Aluminum sports water bottles, and they have marketed their line in many different fun colors and designs.
Recently, it was discovered that the liner of Sigg bottles made before August 2008 had an internal liner made of BPA – while the new bottles have a liner without BPA, it is still an indication that one must do proper research before purchasing sports water bottles
If you’re looking for more information, there are some other great posts with these resources:
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Drinking water for health
Our bodies are made of 50-65% water.
Replenishing this reserve is essential for maintaining ourselves, maintaining a health lfiestyle, and keeping our internal organs in proper shape.
Being properly hyrdated means that our bodies have less work to do. Our blood is thinner, and circulates more easily through our system. Our bodies have to do less work to remove water from food and beverages to replace it into our system.
Water allows our bodies to properly eliminate waste – helping with weight loss and staying regular.
Complexion is imporved with proper water intake, and and reduce acne and blemishes on the skin.
Through the day, the value of staying hydrated cannot be overexadgerated – whether we’re in a humid tropical location or dry cold one, it’s important to keep a regular supply of water going into our bodies.
I personally find it’s easiest to do this by keeping about 10 sports water bottles around the house. This way, even on the busiest of weeks, I’m never caught short for water if I have a few in the dishwasher.
I checked with the quality of water in my area, and it is very good quality water with few toxins in it (less than what you’d find in bottled water). If this wasn’t the case, I’d install a water purifier or have a service bring in the commercial sized bottles to refill with.
I checked the financial numbers and both of these options result in less cost than purchasing bottled water from the grocery store, with better quality water.
My health has improved, I have less energy, and going for a walk with a sports water bottle in the evenings has helped me suppress the food cravings I get a few hours before I go to bed.
It’s surprising to think that there’s a way to become more healthy AND save money, but I have to say that I’ve had success with it!