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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Op, don’t you hydrate? Or you one of those constantly buying plastic bottles?[/b]

I always carry my backpack— even when out in the US. I have water bottles, snacks, books, wallet, chargers, sanitizer, first aid, and whatever else we need. I have 3 kids but used to carry the backpack while traveling in my 20s! [/quote]

I mean, I do think this concept of constant "hydration" is pretty new. When I was growing up, kids did not carry around reusable water bottles all the time, and I don't recall an epidemic of dehydration. We just went to the water fountain if we were thirsty.

As an adult, I do not carry a water bottle around NYC, where I live, or around the urban metropolises that I visit, unless it is extremely warm. I will bring water to national parks and rural areas, where there's no guarantee of a cafe for me to get a drink. So while I do not support OP's anti-backpack stance, I also don't buy into the hydration hysteria that has gripped so many. [/quote]

OP here and this how I view it also.  I think the water bottle obsession is a bit much. As I said in my original post I am talking about urban settings.

There are plenty of opportunities to have water/fluids throughout the day. [/quote]

I disagree. Water fountains just aren't that prevalent anymore, and often don't work if you do see them. The other alternative is buying throw-away plastic bottles. Why would I want to buy water with single use plastic when I can just carry a water bottle that I filled for free? You're wasteful, all so you can brag that you don't carry a backpack or bag of some sort? That just doesn't make sense.

But I mean, that's fine. You do your thing. I can't fathom getting worked up to the point of posting that someone else chooses to carry water and a bag. What people complain about here is sort of mind boggling at times. WhoTF actually cares. [/quote]

I mean, why can't you just stop in a restaurant/cafe and get a glass of water?[/quote]

Because most places won’t give you one? Unless you’re buying it, in which case, why wouldn’t you just carry a water bottle instead of constantly paying for cups of water?[/quote]

And adventurous travelers are not constantly within arms reach of a restaurant. Hence carrying water and perhaps snacks![/quote]

DCUM travelers are not adventurous. They think they will be killed at a Mexican all-inclusive; they’re not exactly hiking through the Sarawak jungle, let’s be real. These are people who need hand-holding about their bog-standard London/Paris/Rome vacation.[/quote]

I specifically started the thread saying when traveling in urban areas. I said I get it when hiking off going on adventure.[/quote]

What would be the maximum distance you travel from your hotel? Would it be a 3 to 5 mile radius?[/quote]

waiting for this answer from OP![/quote]

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