Get Backpacking Light news, updates, gear info, skills, and commentary delivered into your inbox 1-2x/week. I have been told I have commitment issues. Backpacking Light helps hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts overcome their barriers to living a life outside in Wild Places. Login or become a member to post in the member forums! I have the SmarTube, and while it has the advantages many have noted what I do not like about it is that only one of the tops has the hole for the tube and a valve to equalize pressure if you need a different size top then the first top is designed to screw onto the second top. From standard soda/water bottle to wide mouth Gatorade bottle to Nalgene bottle to clean canteens do these actually condense down into some distinct standardizations or is it the wild-wild-west when it comes to designing bottle tops? Whichever style you prefer, remember a smart water bottle is really just a drinking vessel intelligently designed to solve a problem. Also, none of the adapters will work with the 32oz Gatorade bottles, which are one of the most popular choices for lightweight backpackers. It charges via USBC-C in just 3 hours for 30 days of normal use. Since a disastrous hydration bladder leak in my pack some years ago, I have avoided hydration systems. Best i can come up with is a tiny little breather tube alongside the drink tube. But let's be honest: The real reason you're getting this is for the speaker. Read more here WhiteBlaze Pages Store, I have an Exos 48, and can't easily reach the side pockets with the Smartwater bottles. The Icewater 3-in-1 smart water bottle makes the list as our favorite option to gift, mostly because of its Bluetooth-enabled speaker. Great system, use with sawyer mini or on any standard water bottle. The SmarTube allows me to enjoy the benefits of a hydration system without having an unexpectedly soggy sleeping bag. LARQ utilizes UV-C light technology to clean out bacteria that sticks around in between washes. And remember, not all smart water bottles are battery-powered. I did it by hand (I didnt even chuck the bit into my drill) and checked the fit as I went. The Level Up Way glass bottle lets you turn any water into hydrogen water through something called SPE PEM technology. The soft design doesnt look as high-tech as it is, taking inspiration from classic artisan pottery. One single charge lasts up to four months. The lid is dishwasher safe, while the body and sensor are hand washable. One change I made was on the mouth piece. It comes with the essential cap with air intake, two adapter caps a hose mouthpiece and hose clip. Its not something entirely necessary, and it doesnt track your hydration levels, but its a fun way to always remember your water bottle for a days outing, because if you dont, youll be without music, too. All you have to do is push a button for a 60-second light bath. While some other smart water bottles on this list can be heavier in weight, require time and patience to learn, and feel like a fragile piece of tech, the Thermos Smart Lid is does not. We created this guide to help you find the right water bottle that fits seamlessly into your days and your budget, so you can be a happy, healthier and hydrated human. With a simple wave of a finger (insert Harry Potter reference here), the UVC technology in the Monos Kiyo UVC water bottle purifies drinking water inside, eradicating up to 99.99% of bacteria. A Complete Appalachian Trail Guidebook. Soon your body will be trained to sip more often throughout the day making the $60 ticket well worth it. Hydrogen water can be expensive, so this one-time purchase is worth your hard-earned money, if you can commit to it. The advanced technology calculates and adjusts personal hydration goals based on your body and activity level. Drill hole in cap for hose, insert grommet, drill tiny vent hole andinstall your favorite bite valve, . A one-way valve would be simplest and plenty effective. Before you jump to conclusions, hear us out. Unfortunately, it was too hard to suck water. Thermos isnt new to the hydration game, but the classic reusable water bottle brand has now stepped into the tech space. What I really like about it is the hose is super flexible (both ends of it) and it's the PERFECT length to go from the side pocket of my pack, over my shoulder on the same side and not have too much hose left over to get all tangled up. It's an inline Mini, with a long hose inside to act as a straw (the included straw is the wrong size). Wellness junkies are probably aware of the potential benefits to the hydrogen water hype. Through the pandemic, UV-C light sanitization systems have been on the rise because of how efficient they are. I wish i could just install that little one-way valve and a tube, that would be easy. There are other things to like about this bottle, too, like the fact that it'll keep your water cold for 24 hours. With bottles or platypus water bottles, you know exactly how much you have. Use any bottle you like. Beyond that, proper hydration levels keep our bodies functioning properly, our skin glowing, and our energy up all day long. The LARQ bottle doesnt track your hydration through an app, but it is smart in the way it prepares it for drinking. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. But like Kevin says below, you'll probably want to change the mouthpiece. The indirect question that examining these products has raised in my mind; are there any real standards to bottle size openings? These days, smart water bottles come in all shapes, sizes, materials, and technologies. I forgot to mention above that the best way to screw the bottle onto the tube when you're refilling and the tube is still connected to your pack, is to turn the bottle, not the cap. Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. Clean freaks, you're going to love this. The Hidrate Spark was one of the first smart connected water bottles on the market. It it sealed so well on the tube I realized I needed a breather hole so I used the tiniest bit I had (a lettered drill under 1/16) and drilled a second hole next to the first one. $9 for interactive PDF(smartphone version)
Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team. Some researchers say it slows down the process of aging, has better mineral absorption and improves muscle recovery after a workout. $5 for printable PDF, AVAILABLE NOW. Has anyone found one of these that works with the 32oz Gatorade bottle? If you're staring at a plain cup, you are much less likely to take a sip and refill than you are to hit the goals listed on this jug. OR a tube with a hand pump like the ones on the blood pressure cuffs, making it a pressurized system. haha, precisely, thank you. Just like find my iPhone you can find my water bottle and never lose it again. @sphinx yeah I neglected to mention I put the bottle in a side pocket on my pack although tbh I usually dont bother and just drink out of the bottle the normal way. I need to know if my mouthpiece and quick-connects will work in it. So I put on the larger sawyer filter and it was better but still difficult. You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. We may earn a commission through links on our site. At the press of a button, and a little patience (6 minutes to be exact), this smart bottle ionizes your water making it more bioavailable, introducing molecular hydrogen. http://www.campsaver.com/hydration-tube?gclid=CJDl3-D-qb4CFe47MgodlwMAjQ. But as simple as it sounds, remembering to drink enough water in a day has somehow become a challenging task. If youre really thirsty, you can swipe once for a quick clean mode (60 seconds) or wait three minutes on deep clean mode by swiping twice. And when it realizes you arent using it regularly, it self-cleans every two hours for the purest possible water. Smart water bottles are very popular because they are the perfect male thread to the female thread on a sawyer water filter. If this is your first visit, be sure to
You may be drinking at a faster rate than you realize and use all your water when you may still have 5 miles to go to the next water source. Use the links below to share this content: Viewing 23 posts - 1 through 23 (of 23 total), Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT, This topic has 22 replies, 17 voices, and was last updated. I haven't tried the Osprey mouthpiece, but I'd wager it's better than the SmarTube version! It will become obvious to you when you first make the attempt to screw the cap on and the tube kinks up and untwists the cap! A Membership is required to post in the forums. This has been literally PERFECT for meand super light. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, We Tried A Nolah Organic Mattress for 120 Nights, Score This Wireless Meat Thermometer for Under $50, Connect AirPods to Airplane TVs With This Gadget, We Found a Secret Sale On Top-rated Delsey Luggage, Here's Where to Buy the Viral $30 Shower Shelf, The 32 Best Tech Gifts a Guy Could Ask For, The 17 Best Boxer Briefs for All Types of Wear, Beat the Heat With This Smart Portable Neck Fan, The 8 Best Smart Water Bottles for All-Day Hydration, Hydration Bottle with Connected Smart Lid, IBTB2BB Bottle with Bluetooth Wireless Speaker. I forgot to mention, the reason a lot of people don't use the bladder for hiking is you never really know how much water you have left. While some tech options fall at a higher price point, remember that nothing is more important than staying hydrated. But again, im not having an easy time sourcing stuff. This smart water bottle has a detachable Bluetooth speakerwhich means it's perfect for anyone who likes to keep their tunes with them wherever they go. It's also IP67 certified, which means it's waterproof and sand proof. I just put this together. That means you can fill up your water bottle from the faucet, lake, river, or refrigerator and rest assured that what youre drinking is clean. Yep. Vanessa is an established editor, stylist and shopping expert covering all things style, gear and wellness. It gives you lots of options but for a weight penalty. I used a stepdrill to drill a Smartwater cap so that I got a very nice friction fit on Platypus brand hose. I took off their mouthpiece and used an osprey bite valve (my favorite). And for $60, that's not a bad option for a gift, either. Unfortunately, it was too hard to suck water. That Evernew one looks perfect for me. It's your basic old outdoor-friendly water bottle, now with a tracking feature. Very easy, cheap and quick. Its a great portable option that fits in a purse, backpack, or carry-on while remaining easy to carry and impressive in style. Any tips on how to make my setup easier to sip? check out the. The sensor tube reads the volume and temperature of your liquid and tracks it over time. Did I do something wrong? Like, can you boil it down to a few basic groupings? And the base in this tiny speaker exceeded some pretty low expectations. Too high, too far back, picture a reverse T-Rex arm thing happening. From collapsible options that save on space to self-cleaning technology you occasionally have to hand wash and Bluetooth-connected options that track how much you drink (welcome to the future), at the end of the day, a smart water bottle will have done its job if it makes you want to drink out of it. THe SmarTube has 3 different tops to fit 3 standard sizes one will fit your typical water bottle, one will fit Smart Water and Evernew bottles (and matches the threads of the Sawyer), and one is a wide-mouth to fit Nalgene-type bottles. Watch the Tarptent Dipole Review Premiere on YouTube: Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. You might laugh or think it's cheesy, but these little reminders actually work and train your brain to look forward to these tiny milestones. It is intelligently designed to act as your real-time hydration coach with push notifications throughout the day. I am really intrigued by these, but the reviews seem to be either "greatest thing since sliced bread" or "worthless crap". This bottle sanitizes the entire inside, which can sometimes be a tricky task, even when hand scrubbing. I just bought one of these and have my mini attached to the end of the hydration tube and have slipped on a mouth piece to the output end/nipple of the Sawyer. Get our free Handbook and Receive our weekly newsletter to see what's new at Backpacking Light! I have been wanting to put a drink tube on my Klean Kantean bottle. I have looked into a few of these bottle-to-hydration systems (the BD SmarTube, the Source CoverTube, the JetFlow, etc) but what always stops me from purchasing is the multitudinous parts for adapting to different bottles and the eventual need to choose one type of bottle to carry. And sometimes, all you need is a little motivation to drink up. This results in a heavier arrangement than, for example, a 2L Platy Hoser. And you thought you had seen it all. It has smart sensors that record how much you drink, instantly syncing it to your phone for that connected life. While this system has been mentioned several times on BPL, some folks at the SoCal GGG hadn't heard of it before, so here's a description, a couple photos and a link. I cut down an old Platy hose for the straw, and added a new Platy drink tube kit, with the screw top cut off. I prefer the style Osprey uses. How are you hooking up your Sawyer mini to the Smart Tube system? This feature requires an active Backpacking Light Membership. Nice! I have an indirectly related question that is kinda weird, but given the scope of knowledge and experience on this forum I figure I'll go ahead and ask here. While tech-savvy wellness enthusiasts might love a tracking device that syncs to their health app, others may find the idea of connectivity in a water bottle silly. It works perfectly other than you can get a drip or two if you lean over to tie your shoes with the pack on. Home Forums Gear Forums Gear (General) SmarTube Bottle Hydration System. Does it use the semi-standard 1/4" hose? If a $20 water jug can up your hydration levels, take that as a major win. While current research is limited, those aiming to stay on top of the latest health trends (and boast about it) will love the potential benefits of this hydrogen-forming smart water bottle. Lucky for us, there are tons of products on the market to make this simple chore far more enjoyable, sort of like a fun drinking game without the alcohol buzz. New Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT. Thanks for the infoI'm actually interested in this since I too, don't like using hydration bladders when I'm backpacking. I can't understand this oversight, I attached my smart tube to the sawyer mini whcih was connecred to the bottle aND i pUT an eXtra tube from the fliter to the bOttom of bottle. No, really, we're serious here. And now, it has its PRO model. Men's Health participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. I bought this, Whether you think you can, or think you can't--you're right--Henry Ford; The Journey Is The Destination. Youll hear of water bottles with a plethora of features, but sometimes all the bells and whistles dont quite fit your lifestyle. This is the one I've been using for a while because I don't like the bladder in my pack, I like it in a side pocketbut if I have bottles for some reason I just don't drink very much. Essentially, hydrogen water is regular water with gas that may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. I attached my smart tube to the sawyer mini which was screwed to the bottle and i put an extra tube from the filter to the bottom of the bottle. This water bottle has it all. The brand recently launched a smart lid and iPhone app that senses your water intake and tracks your progress via Bluetooth. Seems like a great solution to pair up with my soft sided wide mouth Nalgene bottle.