The Key to Endurance on All of Your Summer Adventures: Hydration
Published by Allie Hochman
Your Guide to Staying Hydrated This Summer
There’s nothing better than an action-packed summer weekend, complete with a scenic hike, watersports galore, and perhaps even an evening sleeping under the stars. No matter how you’re spending your magical summer days, even when you’re simply relaxing in the sun, it’s essential to prioritize hydration throughout the entire season.
Aside from helping your body maintain temperature regulation, staying hydrated comes with other perks like:
- Boosting energy levels - through increased oxygen and cardiovascular health
- Joint flexibility - supporting optimized movement
- Skin moisture - full body hydration
- Cognitive function - peak brain performance
So, drinking sufficient amounts of water might even be the key to reducing fatigue, meaning more energy to get you through all of your summer adventures. Even when hiking in a remote location, there are almost always water stations at the base, so be sure to check with a local guide and fill up your bottles prior to embarking on your warm-weather journeys.
Kulkea Gear to Help You Stay Hydrated
Eco Water Bottle
Kulkea’s Eco Water Bottle is far more than an ordinary bottle, as it’s designed specifically for fast rides and maximum flow hydration. The elite MoFlo cap makes for a quick flow rate, 50% faster than other bottles, so guzzling down the 24 ounces of water definitely won’t slow you down mid-adventure. The ergonomic grip allows the water bottle to seamlessly slide into all Kulkea backpacks, so it perfectly complements the Käydä Travel Backpack, Kartta Travel Backpack, as well as all other standard bottle cages. It’s also entirely leak-proof, so you’ll never have to worry about liquid dripping into your bag.
Let’s not forget that the Eco Water Bottle is 100% recyclable and BPA-free, so not only are you helping yourself by utilizing this product, but you’re also causing zero harm to the environment. These babies are without a doubt sustainable, as we've partnered with Specialized® to create a design that’s meant to last a lifetime, no matter what kind of adventures you find yourself on.
OTRMost Hydration Backpack
Whether you’re gearing up for an overnight hiking trip or even just spending your day day by the lake, the OTRMost Hydration Backpack will be your key to staying hydrated, plus so much more. By collaborating with HydraPak™, we’ve designed a performance-driven hydration system centered around the Shape-Loc™ 2L reservoir, so the water will be flowing through the anti-leak biker all day long.
And hydration isn’t the only feature here, as the OTRMost pack guarantees comfort through the unique hiking grade support and an adaptive strap system, so your mobility certainly won’t be limited. Not to mention, there’s an additional 15L of storage space for extra clothing and other gear, plus external access for helmets and poles. Additionally, the OTRMost is incredibly durable, offering maximum protection for your belongings, and given the water-resistant material, taking on a bit of rain will never put your gear in jeopardy.
This bag has even been rapid tested, so no matter what kind of conditions you take on, we can assure you the OTRMost Pack won’t let you down. Just ask Kulkea ambassador and record-holding thrill-seeker Brendan Walsh, who relied heavily on this hydration pack as he embarked on the challenge of a lifetime, standup paddleboarding through the entire Connecticut River. “Despite literally being tossed through multiple sets of rapids, the rain cover never fell off,” Brendan recalled. “It was an instrumental piece of gear for me because it was my nutrition bag. I always had 2 L of water on me, the pockets filled with snacks, in the back I had sunscreen [and more].” For more on Brendan’s inspirational adventure and how Kulkea helped him stay hydrated and prepared through all of his endeavors, check out the full story here!