I've got these handy 6oz Nalgene flasks that [empty] weigh next to nothing. We're about to go on a trip this weekend and I'm bringing along something brown and 101 proof. Wowza!
Backpackers ... whatdya drink on the trail?
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I always drink water on backpacking trips.
I don't get f**ked up, since usually I'm somewhere fantastic. It seems like it would be a waste to experience it drunk.
I don't get f**ked up, since usually I'm somewhere fantastic. It seems like it would be a waste to experience it drunk.
I always just drink water....whiskey is a nice treat on a cold night, though.
At the end of a day hiking I like to sit back and enjoy the view with a wee dram of singlemalt. 
Agreed. A couple pulls around the fire is a great way to end any day in the mountains.DaveW said:At the end of a day hiking I like to sit back and enjoy the view with a wee dram of singlemalt.
Wild Turkey or Jim Beam. I don't puss out with little 6oz flasks, I like to start off with a full 32oz nalgene of the stuff.
Westy said:
My flask is a 6 oz. and Sq-Earl's is an 8oz. and we're usually packin'
Grizzly bear blood.
Water, either filtered or if I'm feeling brave -straight from the ground, Emergen-c, Fruit punch flavored koolaid (yes I drink the koolaid), lemon-lime gatoraide.
Liquor, not so much.
Liquor, not so much.
watered down Gatorade
I guess I should have specified ... what do ya drink around the campfire? I don't know anyone who drinks liquor while they're hiking.
P**siesmacko said:
Whiskey while camping is the only time I'll drink it, and it's perfect
Traditionally I've taken wild turkey backpacking for cocktail hour. Rum is nice 'cause you can mix it with OJ or gator-aide. Peppermint schnapps is nice, too, and very tasty in hot cocoa.
A better choice than the nalgene bottle is a Sigg brand fuel bottle. They have a liner so the contents don't react with the metal of the bottle, nor do they impart the nalgene taste. Gotta be a Sigg, thought; the MSR bottles that look similar aren't beverage safe, as they lack the liner.
A better choice than the nalgene bottle is a Sigg brand fuel bottle. They have a liner so the contents don't react with the metal of the bottle, nor do they impart the nalgene taste. Gotta be a Sigg, thought; the MSR bottles that look similar aren't beverage safe, as they lack the liner.
SkaredShtles said:I always drink water on backpacking trips.
I don't get f**ked up, since usually I'm somewhere fantastic. It seems like it would be a waste to experience it drunk.
I disolve a bunch of meth into my camelback.
Helps keep down the wieght of carrying food.
Also helps me keep the great outdoors clean.......so dusty out there.
<shrug> To each his own, I guess...........kidwoo said:
I disolve a bunch of meth into my camelback.
Helps keep down the wieght of carrying food.
Also helps me keep the great outdoors clean.......so dusty out there.
Watered down Gatorade and add a Redbull or 2.MancilG said:
On long hikes or rides I fill the camel pack bladder with ice. Then add 1/2 water, 1/4 Gatorade, and 2 Redbulls. It last me an entire day. After a 10-12 hour day there is usually a few ice cubes left. Oh so perfect.
Emergen-c is powdered insanity. Enough B vitamins to kill small animals.jdschall said:
Last time I hiked somewhere and stayed overnight (rare) my buddy and I both hiked in a 6 pack of glass stubies. It did add a bit of weight, but they all survived the hike and it was kinda cool having real beer whilst everyone else was huddled round a couple of shared minatures. No pain no gain.
I'm not a huge hike and drinker, but some nips around the fire is a nice way to hang out. Jagermeister is what I generally prefer though, I really never drink the stuff outside of camping but for some reason it goes great with camping imo.