When planning our hiking adventures, the proper gear can make or break an experience on the trails. Having the right water bottle to keep you hydrated and nutritious snacks for fuel on a hike is essential. While all gear is important, water and food will help keep you moving. We have hand-picked some of the best hiking water bottles and hiking snacks that will help prepare you for your next nature outing.
Hiking Water Bottles
You can't go hiking without a water bottle. Okay, well maybe you can, but you certainly shouldn't. A reliable water bottle that can keep water cold and won't leak in your backpack is essential. While we have all sorts of choices, the following are hiking bottles to consider purchasing for your next hike:
1. Ozark Trail 32 fl oz Black Insulated Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Water Bottle
With its loop handle for easy carrying, you won't even need to stuff this Ozark Trail water bottle in the pocket of your backpack (unless you want to, of course). There's even a flip lid with a straw so you can easily grab a sip while on the move. This stainless steel wide-mouth water bottle comes in a variety of colors so choose your favorite! It's also great for everyday use and can fit in most car cup holders.
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2. Camelbak Chute Mag Renew Water Bottle - 50 fl. oz.
Camelbak bottles have long been a favorite of mine. This particular one, the Chute Mag Renew Water Bottle, holds 1.5 liters of liquid and has a handy leakproof magnetic cap for easy stowing in your backpack. It's also made of 50% recycled materials and is free of BPA, BPS, and BPF chemicals. I think I'll be adding this one to my collection soon!
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3. YETI Rambler Vacuum Bottle with Chug Cap - 26 fl. oz.
My sister is obsessed with her YETI water bottle. In fact, she brings it with her everywhere she goes. Not only is it a fantastic choice for everyday use but also for all your hiking adventures. The YETI Rambler Vacuum Bottle has a grab-and-go-style handle making it easy to carry by hand for a shorter hike. And the fact that it's leakproof means you can keep it in your backpack without any worry.
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4. Grayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle - 24 fl. oz.
The thing I love most about this water bottle is its filtration system. The GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle by Grayl has a filtration system that can keep you safe by removing certain viruses, bacteria, protozoa, heavy metals, chemicals, and particulates. With that peace of mind, you can travel anywhere in the world with this bottle. All you have to do it find a freshwater source, fill the bottle, press, and go ahead and drink fresh water!
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5. HydroFlask 40 oz Wide Mouth
If you're a fan of HydroFlask, you'll love this 40-ounce Wide Mouth that can keep cold drinks cold up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot up to 12 hours. With its wide mouth, you can easily fit ice in the bottle, perfect for a hike during the warmer months when you want to drink cold water.
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6. S'well Traveler — 16 or 20 oz.
The beautifully designed S'well Traveler made of food-grade stainless steel comes in a variety of colors and your choice of either 16 or 20 ounces. While the 16-ounce Traveler can keep cold water cold for 24 hours, the 20-ounce Traveler can keep it cold up to 36 hours. It's your choice what size and also what color to get — there are so many awesome choices!
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Hiking Snacks
Having nutritious snacks with you on a hike can help you refuel so you can keep trekking along. No matter how short or long a hike is, having a snack can make all the difference. Here are some of our favorite hiking snacks:
7. Trail Mix
If you really need to boost up your energy levels on the trails, check out this Power Up High Energy Trail Mix. Not only is it gluten-free and vegan but it's also non-GMO. This delicious mix has cranberries, walnuts, dried pineapple, dried papaya, roasted cashews, banana chips, and dried coconut chips so every bite will taste a bit different from the last.
8. Honey Stinger
If you've never had a Honey Stinger, you're missing out. Similar to a European stroopwafel, these are made of honey sandwiched between thin tasty cookies. Many hikers love having these handy snacks on the trails. I love them myself! And they can certainly give a boost of energy if your blood sugar is starting to drop on a hike.
9. Protein Bars
I am quite picky about protein bars but have always enjoyed CLIF Bars on a hike. The CLIF Builders bars have 20 grams of plant protein each making them a necessary trail snack. They are also gluten-free, GMO-free, and low glycemic. They're also quite tasty!
10. Jerky
I'm pretty sure that jerky is a requirement for both road trips and hikes. Not only is it easy to carry but it's a handy snack if you need protein quickly. Think Jerky's Grass-Fed Beef Jerky comes in different flavors including Classic, Sesame Teriyaki, and Sweet Chipotle. This company also uses different celebrity chefs to create the flavors so you know you're getting something good!
11. Dried Fruit
This vegan, kosher, gluten-free, no-sugar-added mix of dates, apricots, and figs by Kartago Foods Organic Dried Fruit Mix is a super healthy alternative to trail mix. It's also 100% organic and can provide important nutrients like iron, potassium, magnesium, etc. And with natural sugars, you'll feel a bit more energized after a few handfuls.
12. Dark Chocolate
So, you may be wondering, why take dark chocolate on a hike? Well, there are a few reasons: it contains antioxidants that can help with inflammation, caffeine which can boost your energy, and it can even help with altitude sickness. It's also delicious which is reason enough for me to pack some in my hiking backpack.
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13. Tuna Pouches
Single-serve pouches of wild tuna (safe-catch, of course) are easy to stow in your bag, easy to carry, and can provide enough protein and energy to make it through a hike. Safe Catch tuna is low in mercury and there's no water or oil added.
14. Nut Butter
If I have to carry just one snack with me while I hike, it's nut butter. And I love Justins Classic Peanut Butter Singles. They barely take up any space in a bag and give me the energy I need to climb to the summit of a mountain or make that last mile on a trail.
So, there you have it — the best hiking water bottles and hiking snacks for your next adventures on the trail. Also, make sure you check out our Ultimate Hiking Packing List for more things to prepare you for the trails!
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