When it isn't appropriate to mix in 2 oz of Jack Daniels in your water bottle and you use Nunn hydration electrolyte (salt) tablets, how do you keep your source of hydration from freezing on a winter ride (commute)?
On cold days it is a bit of a bummer to have wait an hour or so for enough of my hydration to thaw in order to rehydrate once I get to work.
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I rode on those -10 windchill days, and my nalgene with the flip top like this:
http://store.nalgene.com/category-s/25.htm
never froze completely. I did have to break a hole (really thin layer of ice) w/ my tooth to get at the water. Kleen kanteen/reg bottle tops were freezing early in my ride so I went with the wider spout. The new OTF looks improved with a leakproof cap
Doesnt work for really long rides, because the bottles can freeze completely through...but for shorter rides / commutes I turn my bottles upsidedown so the ice forms at the bottom of the bottle rather than the top, leaving the drinking water available...old backpacking trick.
On the coldest of cold I either leave it empty or keep it in my backpack so my body keeps it warm.
I can't drink ice cold water anyway.
CamelBak has an entire page of winter products. HERE
I received one of these as a freebie and love it! It's unbreakable stainless (inside and out) and fits in my normal bottle cage:
Thermos vacuum insulated travel mug
It keeps my tea hot for several hours even in 15-20 degree weather or lower. Works great in summer for cold stuff too! (Manufacturer says Hot: 5 hours, Cold: 9 hours and I would agree give or take a few)
The lid has a pushbutton in the middle to open/close the internal valve. I can operate it even with my huge ski gloves on. In the closed position you can even turn it upside and shake it - doesn't leak!
I use a Camel Bak for skiing or activities where I expect to really develop a thirst. For Winter Commuting I find the same solution that I use for warmer weather commuting normally works fine- an insulated bottle. That which keeps it from getting too warm also keeps it from getting too cold. If its so cold that the bottle starts to freeze I am generally not getting all that thirsty.
OMG Brilliant!
Elliot Bennett said:
Doesnt work for really long rides, because the bottles can freeze completely through...but for shorter rides / commutes I turn my bottles upsidedown so the ice forms at the bottom of the bottle rather than the top, leaving the drinking water available...old backpacking trick.
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