Reusable Water Bottles
Suzanne Williams provides advice on hydration and a variety of reusable water bottles.
The Water Bottle Shop is a new website created to showcase the best reusable water bottles on the market. We will help you find the perfect bottle for daily use, enabling you to reduce waste and stay hydrated no matter your activity.
Choose to reuse your water bottle
We know the implications of single-use plastic, so why not choose a reusable water bottle?
According to a YouGov survey, most people in the UK are still happy to buy plastic bottles when they are out and about instead of carrying reusable water bottles, with people blaming inconvenience or forgetfulness.
UK tap water is some of the best in the world and is subject to rigorous testing. And with a reusable water bottle, you get free refills for life, 24 hours a day.
Are there refill stations all over the UK? There are even apps to help you locate your nearest one.
Shop-bought bottled water is not tested to the same high standards as tap water, and it has a shelf life. Plus, the pounds spent on bottled water quickly add up. Keep your cash for treats instead!
The Importance of Hydration
Hydration is vital for everyone, but especially for athletes. Not only will drinking enough water help you energise yourself in the morning, avoid that afternoon slump, and give you better skin, but staying hydrated is key to ensuring your body and mind are performing at their best during exercise.
Staying properly hydrated lubricates your joints and prevents cramps. It is imperative to keep your mind sharp, which is crucial, especially for sports such as climbing, where a mistake could be fatal. So, there are plenty of reasons to always have a good water bottle with you.
One reason athletes might not opt for a reusable water bottle and instead reach for disposable plastic isotonic sports drinks. Research indicates that water is all you need for short sessions of an hour or less, but beyond that, you may need to replace your salts and sugars to maintain maximum performance.
However, there are alternatives to an expensive sports drink in a throwaway bottle. Sports drinks are essentially just water with three ingredients added.
- Carbohydrate (sugar) provides energy and replace your glycogen stores.
- Sodium (salt) helps speed up rehydration, balance fluid levels, and replace the salts lost from sweating.
- And flavouring to make it taste nice.
Therefore, it is very easy to make your rehydration drink by adding a pinch of salt to cordial or fruit juice. There are plenty of recipes available online to help you get the ratios right.
Choosing the perfect sports water bottle:
Choosing the perfect sports water bottle is no easy task, especially when there are so many on the market. First, think about what you will be using the bottle for. If you are a keen hiker, a water bottle that can be clipped to a carabiner is super handy. If you want a bottle for the gym, you might want a sports cap. Cyclists will want to think about the size of their bike cage.
Key things to consider might include:
- Size of the opening.
- Type of cap. Do you need a sports cap?
- Size of bottle/capacity.
- Weight.
- Material - Glass bottles, stainless steel, or silicone.
- Do you require insulation? For cold water and hot coffee.
Using all these criteria, you can narrow down your search. Then, it is just a question of picking your favourite colour..
Our favourite sports water bottles
All these bottles are perfect for sports. If you are looking for a great everyday lightweight bottle, a single-wall water bottle is probably best, and we love the FOSH Active or Klean Kanteen. You can also opt for an insulated water bottle to keep drinks piping hot or ice cold.
FOSH Active Water Bottles
The FOSH Active water bottle is a 750ml, lightweight stainless steel bottle and our top pick for athletes who want great hydration on the go.
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Klean Kanteen Single Wall Water Bottles
Available in 532ml or 800ml, depending on your requirements, the 73mm diameter of these classic stainless steel drinking bottles is perfect for bike cages. The lightweight single-wall design makes it great for running, hiking, or any other sport where you need to carry your water bottle with you.
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FOSH Vital Water Bottles
The 550ml FOSH Vital Water Bottle is the perfect bottle for hot drinks or cold drinks that need to stay ice cold.
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Chilly's Water Bottles
Chilly's bottles are great not only because of the wide range of colours and designs but also because of their slim, insulated design.
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The only drawbacks of this water bottle are that you need a special ice cube tray to add ice cubes, and as yet, it does not come with a sports or straw cap.
Que Bottle
The Que bottle is a reusable water bottle that is collapsible and not made of plastic. Its silicone construction makes it durable and shockproof. When it is not full of water, you can squash it down to half the size to save space.
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Klean Kanteen Cafe Cap
And if you are more likely to watch sports than play them, we highly recommend a Klean Kanteen wide bottle with Cafe Cap. This water bottle is perfect for coffee or hot chocolate to keep you warm on the sideline and is equally great for taking water to the gym if you get the urge.
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About the Author
Suzanne Williams is a 37-year-old mum who loves swimming. Her mission is to help save the environment by reducing plastic waste.