I have always loved hiking and wilderness exploration. So I know that when you go hiking, you need to carry a few basic survival essentials. Whether you’re hiking the Amazon Rainforest or the peaks of El Chalten, you’re going to need to carry water with you. Skip the plastic bottles and invest in a high quality canteen. Canteens generally come in one or two quart sizes. One to two quarts is enough water to hydrate you when you need it, but it’s not so heavy that it will slow you down.

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