Ditch the Bottle: Three Better Ways to Imbibe in the Backcountry
You want to have a little whiskey reward when you make to the lake. Or have some pinot noir along with your baked ziti on your next backpacking trip. We're with you.
Platypus Platypreserve: For vino, we've been, ah, pleasantly field testing these pouches for years. Cascade Design's Platypreserve collapsible reservoir lets you ditch the bottle and, just as important, squeeze the oxygen out and keep your drink in the dark (the two main environmental factors that make your wine go bad). The third, of course, is temperature. But how you keep it at a constant 52°F lakeside is your own issue. Available now, $10, cascadedesigns.com.
Innate Trad Flask: For transporting a bit of the stronger stuff, we like Innate's stainless steel six-ounce flask. The Vancouver-based company has long made some of our favorite travel mugs, thermoses, and cool little waterproof travel pouches and sleeves. Now they're helping us relax, too. It's easy to refuel with the included stainless funnel. Available October 2011, $20, innate-gear.com
Kru 82 Vodka: And then there's this. It's not wine in a box. It's vodka in a stainless steel (water) bottle! Yes, it's a marketing gimmick, but considering an empty stainless steel bottle will set you back about $15, it's a pretty good one. Or, as one of the smarter editors here pointed out (editors are notoriously bad at math): hey, it's pretty much like free vodka! And who doesn't like free vodka, especially when it's made by one of Holland's premier distillers. Available now, $18 for 750ml, kru82.com
-Berne Broudy
@berneb
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Thks for the very informative article
Flag ThisAnother great wine for backcountry enjoyment -- FLASQ Wines. It's the first domestic wine packaged in 100% recyclable and quick-chilling aluminum bottles. Right now, Chardonnay and Merlot are available, but a new option is coming this fall. Check out FLASQ online, at your local grocery store or wine shop...even at Whole Foods and Total Wine & More. Enjoy!
Flag ThisAnother great wine for backcountry enjoyment -- FLASQ Wines. It's the first domestic wine packaged in 100% recyclable and quick-chilling aluminum bottles. Right now, Chardonnay and Merlot are available, but a new option is coming this fall. Check out FLASQ online, at your local grocery store or wine shop...even at Whole Foods and Total Wine & More. Enjoy!
Flag This+1 on the Platy.
Flag ThisAlternatively, you might consider picking up a cool looking antique flask at a consignment shop.
Flag ThisAlternatively, you might consider picking up a cool looking antique flask at a consignment shop.
Flag ThisI can't believe you ignored the most inventive option, the WineRack! http://www.thebeerbelly.com/v/vspfiles/V4_Backup/winerack.asp Much easier to tote around than a flask or canteen plus it adds a little fun to your adventure! Ha!
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