Reader Tip: Bladder Bowl
Try this homemade, ultralight bowl for long distance treks.
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On long-distance hikes and Himalayan treks, reader and guide Matt Szundy, of Reading, Pennsylvania, uses a superlightweight bowl. He takes an old plastic water bladder, cuts it in half, and duct tapes the rim. Voila, a folding, durable bowl and beverage container.