{"id":29122,"date":"2021-07-07T19:49:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T17:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=29122"},"modified":"2021-08-10T07:49:23","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T05:49:23","slug":"trekking-bottle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/botella-trekking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a mountain bottle \/ canteen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing a mountain bottle or canteen seems like an easy task and, in truth, it is quite simple, but it is not just a matter of choosing the first one. We will now take a look at the main types that exist and some details to take into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why use a reusable bottle on our excursions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As can be guessed, one of the main motives is to avoid the production of waste, especially single-use packaging, and to curb the severe the problem of microplastics<\/strong><\/a> that so seriously affects the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a health point of view, the problem with reusing a single-use PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic bottle is not so much that it releases micro-particles of plastic but that, over time and under certain conditions, it could accumulate bacteria that could pose a health risk (source: damn.co.uk<\/strong><\/a>). It is very important how clean the bottle<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you prefer to look at it from an economic point of view, using a reusable container is profitable in the short to medium term if you go out in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to consider when choosing a water bottle.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Type of material:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the main characteristic. They are usually made of plastic (various types), aluminium or steel. We will leave this section for the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cap:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is usually made of plastic, regardless of whether the body of the bottle is made of another material. A tip is to choose a bottle in which the cap is attached to the body of the canteen when unscrewing it. You wouldn't be the first person to have the stopper slip out of your hands and end up lost in a hole between large blocks of granite :).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Detail of a bottle with a leak-proof cap.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mouthpiece:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some models have a quick-opening system in the style of a cycling bottle or similar. Very practical for drinking without having to stop to unscrew the cap, requiring both hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cap with one-hand quick release nozzle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Filtering:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some models are capable of filtering clear water, eliminating 99.9% of bacteria and protozoa. Like the decathlon forclaz model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Filter bottle model.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Capacity:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Standard sizes typically range from 0.5 litres to 1.5 litres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type of material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We had left this point to the end as it is the most extensive of all. We said that they are usually of three types: plastic (various types), aluminium or steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastic: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although the solution to the single-use plastic problem is not reusable plastic, we cannot ignore the fact that it is a fantastic material: cheap, light, transparent, safe*, resistant, hard or very flexible, recyclable*, reusable* and, depending on the type, it does not alter the taste or smell of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the classification of the Society for Plastic Industry, which divides plastics into 7 categories, plastics for the manufacture of water bottles, canteens, food packaging, etc., are mainly of classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n