Wind and sun dry you out more than you think , drink too little and you go weak and unfocused on the water. And a hot coffee belongs to every good camping morning. Here’s everything about drinking at the spot: organising water, the right bottle, and hot drinks that warm you up.
Water at the pitch
- Canister: a collapsible water canister (10 litres) saves trips to the tap and space in the car, a rigid one lasts longer.
- Amount: plan generously , you need water for drinking, cooking and washing up. Several litres per person per day add up fast.
- On the move: for trips away from the pitch a water filter helps. Important: the Baltic is salt water, so always bring drinking water or fill up at the site.
Bottle & hydration system
- Reusable bottle: stainless steel or tough Tritan instead of single-use , lasts forever, saves rubbish and money.
- Insulated bottle: keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot , worth its weight in summer and autumn alike.
- Hydration bladder: handy for the long session or tour, because you drink on the go without stopping.
Coffee & hot drinks
- Thermos flask: the most important buy. Filled with hot coffee or tea once in the morning, you have something warm all day, without firing up the stove again.
- Brewing: a French press, a moka pot or a simple pour-over filter , all work at the camping table.
- After the session: a hot tea or broth warms you from inside when you come out of the water frozen.
Mum says: Fill the thermos right to the top in the morning. Then there’s hot coffee after every session, without you, cold and tired, hunting for the stove again.
Drink enough , especially with watersports
In the wind you notice thirst late. Put the bottle in plain sight at the spot and drink regularly, not only when you’re thirsty. On long, hot days electrolytes help (a pinch of salt and some juice will do), so you don’t end up with a headache and cramps.
In short: drinking at the spot
- Collapsible canister, generous water for drinking, cooking and washing up.
- Reusable and insulated bottle instead of single-use.
- Fill the thermos in the morning, French press or pour-over for the coffee.
- Drink regularly, think of electrolytes in the heat.
- The Baltic is salt water , bring drinking water or fill up at the site.
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