[Feb 24, 2023] Weekly Discussion: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions

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[u/[deleted]]

What do y’all use for water on the mountain, without carrying a backpack. Is there a bottle that fits well in a pocket?

[u/zorastersab → u/[deleted]]

Personally I just go in and drain a couple of cups of water. I need to pee often enough that it keeps me hydrated most of the time. And I drink enough water doing this that I need to pee frequently, so it's a cycle.

[u/oskiscaresme → u/[deleted]]

I use these small bladder style water bottles that fit inside my pocket, haven't leaked yet and are ok in minor falls. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5T5BRFN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

[u/sleepsonrocks → u/[deleted]]

Hydrapak

[u/DoctFaustus → u/[deleted]]

I hydrate on the way up, then again on the way down.