Water Bottles

Where Are Yeti Coolers Made – So, you plan on going on a fishing trip, hunting trip, camping trip, a day at the beach, a picnic at the park, or anything in between. Of course, to keep all of your drinks cold, to keep your food from spoiling, and to keep those beers frosty, you need a good cooler. One of the biggest and best brand names out there right now when it comes to the world of coolers and ice chests is Yeti. Yeti is a brand of outdoor products that has been around for over 50 years. However, they have only recently started to appear on the retail scene in the United States. Yes, you have probably heard of the Yeti brand name before, and yes, the name is quite fitting seeing as Yetis are ice monsters, also known as abominable snowmen. The name itself already tells you just … Read more

Collapsible Water Bottle – Just about all eco-conscious travelers are aware of the virtues of stainless steel water bottles. And if you want to know which ones are best, check out our Stainless Steel Water Bottle Smackdown. There are advantages to a collapsible water bottle. The first is that you can always fit it in your purse or backpack. That’s important because most of us carry around a heavy water bottle with us and we don’t want it to get overfilled with water. What is a Collapsible Water Bottle? But what about the collapsible water bottle option? At first it might seem a tad gimmicky, but this foldable water bottle variety is here to stay. Is it a viable green option? If so, which one should you buy? A collapsible water bottle is a great way to carry water anywhere, anytime. They are made of durable materials and can be stored in any … Read more

We’ve written a ton about stainless steel water bottles; but as the school year approached I began to consider how I was going to transport tea to school. I would venture to say that the Contigo mug is the best stainless steel travel mug there is .… I would highly recommend these mugs as a gift this season for any traveler, student, or commuter.

Are you ever actively trying to save water? When you turn on the shower or fill your glass, you probably take for granted the clean water that comes out. But millions of people around the world aren’t so lucky. In fact, 3.6 million people – including 1.5 million children – die each year from water-related diseases. The water crisis “claims more lives through disease than any war claims through guns,” according to the United Nations Development Programme. If we all pitch in, we can help change that. We’ve compiled a list of steps every traveler can take to reduce water usage and save water. This list is not just for travelers or for when you are traveling. This is something you can do everyday at home as well. You can start right now. How to save water Use less water when showering An average shower goes through 5 or more … Read more

Filtered water bottle review – We get a lot of questions about stainless steel water bottles with filters, but until recently I hadn’t used a filtered water bottle review. The folks at Eco Vessel were kind enough to send us a filtration water bottle to try out. According to Eco Vessel, the blue water filtration bottle “removes up to 99.99% of pollutants.” It’s also BPA-free, which I appreciate. When to Use this Filtered Water Bottle Review I would recommend using this bottle when you know you won’t have access to your own Brita or reverse osmosis filtered water which is why it is our top recommendation on this filtered water bottle review. Hiking and Camping This bottle would be great to use on extended hiking or camping trips where the water in streams is safe enough to drink, but might contain some pollutants. I wish I’d had it when I … Read more