Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op, don’t you hydrate? Or you one of those constantly buying plastic bottles?
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!
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.
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.
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.
I mean, why can't you just stop in a restaurant/cafe and get a glass of water?
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?
And adventurous travelers are not constantly within arms reach of a restaurant. Hence carrying water and perhaps snacks!
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.
I specifically started the thread saying when traveling in urban areas. I said I get it when hiking off going on adventure.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op, don’t you hydrate? Or you one of those constantly buying plastic bottles?
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!
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.
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.
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.
I mean, why can't you just stop in a restaurant/cafe and get a glass of water?
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?
And adventurous travelers are not constantly within arms reach of a restaurant. Hence carrying water and perhaps snacks!
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.
I specifically started the thread saying when traveling in urban areas. I said I get it when hiking off going on adventure.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op, don’t you hydrate? Or you one of those constantly buying plastic bottles?
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!
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.
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.
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.
I mean, why can't you just stop in a restaurant/cafe and get a glass of water?
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?
And adventurous travelers are not constantly within arms reach of a restaurant. Hence carrying water and perhaps snacks!
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.
I specifically started the thread saying when traveling in urban areas. I said I get it when hiking off going on adventure.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op, don’t you hydrate? Or you one of those constantly buying plastic bottles?
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!
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.
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.
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.
I mean, why can't you just stop in a restaurant/cafe and get a glass of water?
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?
And adventurous travelers are not constantly within arms reach of a restaurant. Hence carrying water and perhaps snacks!
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.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:[twitter]I’d rather not pay for a glass of water at a restaurant.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op, don’t you hydrate? Or you one of those constantly buying plastic bottles?
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!
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.
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.
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.
I mean, why can't you just stop in a restaurant/cafe and get a glass of water?
Or four for my whole family! It's awkward to ask for it for free and then just stand there and drink it?!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op, don’t you hydrate? Or you one of those constantly buying plastic bottles?
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!
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.
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.
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.
I mean, why can't you just stop in a restaurant/cafe and get a glass of water?
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?
And adventurous travelers are not constantly within arms reach of a restaurant. Hence carrying water and perhaps snacks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op, don’t you hydrate? Or you one of those constantly buying plastic bottles?
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!
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.
This is not 1982. There are no more water fountains. They went the way of phone booths. Plus, unlike the 80s, we now know how important hydration is to our health and well-being, and that soda does not serve as a form of hydration. We also know how terrible it is for the environment to be purchasing endless amounts of plastic water bottles. We're a family of 5. I'm not going to buy 5 water bottles every time we need to drink something.
I bet OP is also one of those people who complains about parents and families. Guess what? The parents traveling with those backpacks are getting ahead of their kids and anticipating the meltdown downs by packing food, water, clothes, sunscreen, and everything else that we can think of. I like preparation and having things on hand so that I don't have to go to a CVS when I travel - which is just so wasteful.
Plus, what a waste of travel time to go shopping when I could just take goods with me? I'd rather be out walking and touring than spend my days in line buying supplies that I already have.
Plan better, OP.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP maybe you would not need so much Pepto if you hydrated more and ate healthier snacks you brought from home
I never said how much DH uses I said how much we carry on us. He has reaction to some dairy and cream products. He rarely uses it. You can hydrate without a water bottle. We are both very fit and healthy. DH is 43 with a six pack.