Pick the perfect water bottle with these tips
Posted on: 10/Feb/2018 5:18:20 PM
Though water bottle may look like a very common daily used item, it has eventually grown as a very important accessory to everyone in the recent years to keep everyone hydrated.
Water is the ultimate root of all lives and it keeps us going at all works! To perform any workout or any physical activity of any level, it is water that plays the most vital role. To store them and sip them, there are various kinds of water bottles available in various ranges of shapes, sizes, materials, nozzles, and so on.
Here is how to choose the best for you
Fix the purpose
While there are many types of water bottles, before starting to pick the best design, you got to first of all decide on the ultimate purpose of the bottle. While one kind of bottle will suit your sipping needs while running, there will be some other kind to store hot beverage. So, deciding the purpose is the first step to choose the best.
Size of bottle
Upon deciding the purpose, go on and choose the right size or the total capacity of the bottle so that it caters to your need. You can measure its capacity as ounce or litres. According to the latest estimates and according to what researches claim, men are supposed to drink 3 litres of water daily and women should consume 2.2 litres. When in a very strenuous activity like running, you will have to consume at least 4 to 6 ounces of water in every 20 minutes.
What is it made of?
Plastic
They also come in variety of materials so as to cater to the varying needs. There are few select kinds of durable water bottles. Ever heard of BPA? It is bisphenol A. make sure to buy plastic bottles that are free from BPA, because BPA is a chemical that can penetrate into water and cause cancer, diabetes or other serious health hazards. In fact, most branded water bottles come as BPA-free.
Stainless steel
There are several brands selling stainless steel and thermoses water bottles. These will provide better insulation as compared to plastic counterparts. In this, the hot temperature shall be maintained as it is. The disadvantage is that they tend to get dented and may feel a little heavy to carry.
The double wall construction of these bottles will also give it better insulation properties.
What is the kind of nozzle used?
Decide the kind of nozzle you need for dispensing water. It may be that you need a small nozzle to aid you while running or biking. With the perfect kind of nozzle, you need not feel hindered while at workout or jogging. The right type of nozzle will make great water bottles!
So, to stay hydrated the right way, you got to buy the best water bottle with these little tricks and factors to consider.
