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Water pouch - Hydration
The water pouch, an exceptional accessory for your performance
Alpinstore offers a wide range of water pouches. But before you buy one, we think it's important to understand how it's used. What is the real purpose of a water pouch? We tell you more...
The purpose of a water pouch
A water pou ch is a bag that can hold a certain volume of water, which can be drunk through a hose or pipette. It's easy to carry in a backpack, and often has a compartment specially designed for it. As mentioned above, its contents are accessible via a mouthpiece that you simply place in your mouth.
It's a proven fact that sportsmen and women who carry a hydration pouch drink more regularly than those who simply carry a water bottle. In fact, this accessory lets you drink without stopping, with capacities ranging from 1L to 3L. Look no further, Alpinstore offers different hydrapak water pouch capacities water pouches on its website!
But how do you choose the right water bag?
It all depends on your riding style and the length of your outings. Water capacity is the most important criterion, but it's one that depends on your habits. If you do short outings, then a 1.5L tank will suffice. On the other hand, you'll need a larger tank for half-day or full-day hikes.
Water pouches come in different shapes. Although most models have a vertical, elongated shape, such as the like the Ultimate Direction water pouches in your backpack, there are also some with a specific shape that lets you press it against your lumbar vertebrae.
And after use?
Initially, you should avoid using any liquid other than water, to avoid any traces or tastes the next time you use it.
Once you've completed your outing, it's time to clean up. We know this isn't the most fun part, but it's a very important step for the life of your product.
When it's empty, simply clean and rinse it several times, then leave it to dry thoroughly. Finally, it's a good idea to keep your water pouch in the fridge until you're ready to use it, to prevent the growth of bacteria.
