When going for a run it is good to bring along some water, and virtually any water bottle on the market can do that. But what about bringing keys, money or ID? If you like to run without stuffing the pockets that means more stuff to carry.
But the Kangaroo Water Bottle from Contigo can solve the space issue for you as this 24-ounce bottle, which is made from high-impact BPA-free plastic that is also dishwasher safe, offers a compartment that can hold some ID, a little cash and a key. It isn’t a lot of space, but simply having any room for this stuff is great. The bottle also features a carabiner clip so it can hang off a belt or backpack – just be sure the bottle doesn’t get snatched, especially if you have your ID and key inside!
You can’t easily fit a square peg in a round hole, but there are times when it isn’t only hip to be square but square is simply better. Our friends at Clean Bottle have kickstarted a new project – via Kickstarter – to bring out a square stainless steel version of the ever easy to clean Clean Bottle.
When is something “hands free” if it is still within hands reach, and actually worn a bit like a glove? This is the first question that comes to mind with the Salomon Sense Hydro S-Lab set, which are sort of like gloves with a water bottle attached. 
There are those that love hydration packs but others dislike the idea of wearing a backpack filled with water. The Israeli company BlueDesert seems to have a solution – it basically turns a water bottle into a hydration pack that allows for sipping of water while on the go but without the need to war a bladder pack on the back.
The Vargo BOT is not some sort of robot that will cook dinner for you after you’ve gone hiking. But it will allow you to carry water to a campsite and cook in the same vessel. Basically the Vargo BOT is a titanium water bottle and cooking pot in a single, lightweight package.
Many efforts have been made to keep drinks cool in a cycling water bottle. And with the recent heat waves we’ve experience we can tell you that many of the efforts fall way short. Nothing is worse than warm sports drink.
A common question is plastic or paper – at least at the grocery store. In the old days there was also a choice between plastic and glass, as in bottles. However, glass can be a problem as it is prone to breaking. So most sports drinks are only available in plastic and few brave souls would consider going on a hike with a glass bottle.
Craig Madaus is an athlete but also an entrepreneur and principal of Ocean Sailing Consulting LLC. He has traveled the world looking for new places to run, and along find that staying hydrated was a big issue because store-bought bottles were environmentally inexcusable, while conventional, refillable bottles took up as much space empty as they did full.
A water bottle is now as much an accessory as an MP3 player or pair of running shoes for the exerciser. Bobble just created a new version of its popular filtered water bottle, the Bobble 24/7. The Bobble 24/7 is 24 oz (750 mL), and comes in magenta, blue or gray. 
Back in March we profiled the 
Hydration packs are fantastic for carrying along water or other beverages for a long bike ride, hike or run. These are easy enough to fill up from a faucet but less so on the go. Now the Source Universal Tap Adapter makes it easier to refill the reservoir through the drink tube rather than in the opening in the back. The UTA valve works with different kinds of taps and even water bottles, the latter needing a bit of gravity of course. From the wink the pressure is all you’ll need.
UV light is a common method for purifying water, but there aren’t too many portable options. One is the