tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post8525732186855384492..comments2023-09-08T10:09:11.050+02:00Comments on FJÄDERLÄTT: Across Sarek in winter - hydration systemMartin Nordesjöhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780462270028526576noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post-43016154684704531502016-12-30T08:58:20.436+01:002016-12-30T08:58:20.436+01:00Nice tips Jørgen. I also use a Nalgene bottle turn...Nice tips Jørgen. I also use a Nalgene bottle turned upside with pipe insulation over it. Warm water in that stays warm for a few hours it's no thermos.. but if it ices when I turn the bottle the right way up the ice is at the bottom. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05194399489383999494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post-76282748719362494972010-04-08T19:28:13.253+02:002010-04-08T19:28:13.253+02:00I've had no problems with the Platypus freezin...I've had no problems with the Platypus freezing when I carry it in my pack, wrapped in some insulating clothing. Especially if the water is a bit tepid when I pour it into the Platy. But of course, if I leave it in the cold air it freezes pretty fast at 15-20 below. During the night I did let the Platy freeze since I didn't need it as a hot water bottle in my sleeping bag on this particular trip. In the morning I just poured some hot water into it and was back in business.Jörgen Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527089654222009239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post-72700680519284670282010-04-08T18:36:39.787+02:002010-04-08T18:36:39.787+02:00I don't usually stop for lunch and coffee, and...I don't usually stop for lunch and coffee, and prefer to just walk and view the surroundings =)<br /><br />The 330 ml Arla bottles are a good idea, I like that - cheap, can be recycled, and practical for a couple of uses. <br /><br />I used a 1 l Nalgene and 1l Platypus bottles this winter, and the platys can be a problem if its very cold, then you can walk 30 minutes and they're frozen almost solid. The 1l Nalgene is handy for taking water out of flowing rivers or iceholes, I reckon the 330 ml bottles will be fine too for that use. Will try them next winter.<br /><br />Re: Staying hydrated, I am quite good with that and usually drink every 30 minutes in winter. It needs some discipline to remember to drink, but it is a lot better than walking till your thirsty and tired (and then maybe realizing that your platy is frozen :D ).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17919113324490223605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post-88358906622237191192010-04-08T11:59:17.274+02:002010-04-08T11:59:17.274+02:00Jörgen as usual a very informative post. I often f...Jörgen as usual a very informative post. I often find I have not drank enough water as I tend too easily to keep wandering along the trail. The 300 ml bottles make a lot of sense, because it certainly helps to keep track of the amount of water consumed in a day. I am thinking more and more about a dinner stop in the mid afternoon before continuing in to camp for the night.Nielsen Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493125853192182579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post-3918977351089495182010-04-07T21:00:32.856+02:002010-04-07T21:00:32.856+02:00Sorry mistake in my earlier comment, on my feet ou...Sorry mistake in my earlier comment, on my feet outside my dry NIGHT socks is where I dry out the damp day socks.Jörgen Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527089654222009239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post-56375790931300280992010-04-07T20:59:01.072+02:002010-04-07T20:59:01.072+02:00Yeah, it is really practical. They also serve very...Yeah, it is really practical. They also serve very well for drying out socks in your sleeping bag by putting the hot water bottles inside. But I usually dry my day socks on my feet, outside the dry day socks.Jörgen Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527089654222009239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post-18054674639330894352010-04-07T15:08:49.591+02:002010-04-07T15:08:49.591+02:00I like the idea of the two 300ml bottles acting as...I like the idea of the two 300ml bottles acting as boot warmers in the morning. I guess having two small bottles like that also means they fit in pockets better and make it easier to keep an eye on how much you're drinking. I'm quite bad at keeping properly hydrated in the winter and these tips will help in future.Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.com