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Water Bottles

Hydration is essential for performance in any endurance sport. Find the perfect water bottle for your next day hike, backcountry camping trip, or multi-day backpacking trek with in-depth advice from Backpacker Magazine. Our gear experts field test the latest water bottles to find the lightest, most-durable BPA-free hydration containers on the market.

For Ultralight Hikers, Water Bladders Are Better Than Bottles. Here’s Why.

Yes, I know it's a controversial opinion. But even on my lightest and fastest trips, I've found that ditching bottles for a bladder is a better, smoother way to hike.