trvl_ing

How do locals carry a 500 ml bottle of water while walking around in Northern Europe? At home it would be in my purse but have downsized to a small neck type. I always have a small bottle with me.

My husband has a cross body container that holds a 750 ml size or fanny pack that he uses when we're being tourists in N.A. I read that fanny packs are an attraction for thieves so that's out.

A day pack for a hour or two stroll seems more than necessary.

We both drink lots of water so waiting until a restaurant isn't an option.

adrienne

<< How do locals carry a 500 ml bottle of water while walking around in Northern Europe? >>

What locals do you mean? How do you know that they're all carrying 500ml of water?

Does it have to be a 500ml bottle? Can't you stop into convenience stores or bars and buy a bottle of water, drink it, and then walk on? Do you have to carry it all day?

Why can't you stroll for an hour without water?

adrienne

Not northern Europe, so perhaps you're not interested, but my guide in Sicily had a crocheted bottle holder that hung from her shoulder. She was local. I never paid attention to the bottle size.

StCirq

I think it's only American tourists who are carrying those honking big bottles of water. Not sure why they are so much thirstier than everyone else, but whenever I see someone with a huge bottle of water, it's definitely not a local and usually an American.
I wouldn't know where to store such a thing, as I am pretty unencumbered when traveling. When I get thirsty, I stop at a café or bar or small store, and have a glass of water. That might be once a day, supplemented sometimes by water bubblers in museums and public spaces.

Avalon2

I am with St Cirq I see no need to carry a supply of water . I'd have to make too many potty stops!!!

seetheworld

5oo ml is a plain ole Poland Springs sized bottle - not big at all. I always carry water with me either in my backpack or in my hand. It's not a big deal.

janisj

I don't carry water walking around back home. I do often have an iced bottle in my car when on road trips - just to drink while driving.

I never got the point of always having a bottle of water.

Micheline

500ml = 2 cups.

november_moon

Yeah, 500 mL bottle is not large at all. I generally just carry that sized bottle in my handbag. Easy.

nytraveler

If I'm out for the day I always carry a bottle of fizzy water - just in my shoulder bag.

Am used to drinking all day at the office - or in meetings - so don;t want to have to stop multiple times during the day just to have a glass of water

Fra_Diavolo

I do wonder when people became so thirsty.

Why not buy a webbed belt and war surplus canteen and pretend you're on an expedition?

bettyk

I always carry water around with me when traveling. I take medication that dries out my mouth, so I have to stay hydrated.

I usually make sure I have a travel bag big enough to carry a bottle of water since this is a priority for me.

I really don't think it's that odd to carry water. I don't see the point of stopping in a café, etc., everytime I want something to drink when I can just take it with me.

Bokhara2

Salt + sugar = thirst

I only carry water on bushwalks & treks. Can't imagine needing to cart a bottle of water around in a town or city. Still, it's better than lolly water or Coke.

Recommended water consumption is 1 litre or 2 per day, so I guess those drinking from their bottles are at least making sure thy get enough H2O.

colduphere

We just returned from Scandanavia. It looked like everyone under 40 had water in a back pack.

Tell your husband to wear his fanny pack in front. You'll fall in love all over again.

jaja

We diabetics are supposed to stay hydrated. And as mentioned, some meds dry out the mouth.

Just because you don't carry water doesn't mean other folk don't need to.

thursdaysd

At home I always have a glass of water handy. When traveling I like to have a bottle of water (in Europe a bottle I refill with tap water) with me. I use a day pack with an external pouch at each side - one for water and one for a folding umbrella (doubles as a sunshade). The bottle I'm currently using (from REI) holds 400 ml.

michele_d

I always carry a tiny bottle of water when we head out for the day, especially when we don't have a car where I can leave it. I don't have to stop for extra potty breaks. My body is used to me sipping on water throughout the day. I get a headache when I'm out in the sun if I don't drink, so I just bring a small bottle along. I put it in my daypack with snax, maps, windbreaker, camera etc. I just refill it throughout the day as needed. No big deal at all.

DeborahAnn

In warm weather I always carry a refillable water bottle with me in my day pack, like thursdaysd, while out and about sightseeing. I use an ebag crossbody metro bag with two narrow outside pockets just the right size for a small water bottle and a folding umbrella. My husband's back pack has a spot for his water bottle. While in Europe I saw plenty of people carrying 2 liter size water bottles, now that's a heavy load Deborah

Fra_Diavolo

Weird. Carrying water used to be just for wilderness travel. This urban necessity is a genuine mass oddity. What might have caused it? More to the point, why are you all so thirsty? A liter or two a day? I don't drink even that much gin, much less water.

cathies

Get a small bottle, say 400ml, half fill it and just carry it in your hand. It's not that difficult.

Apart from feeling better when I'm properly hydrated, I have a messed up nose and can't breathe though it properly which means my mouth often gets dry. It's fine if I'm sitting still or strolling slowly through shops or a gallery but not if I'm walking.