By all means, go light. Trade the silverware for a titanium spork, and ditch the tent for a sil-nylon tarp. But you gotta draw the line somewhere. Sometimes after a long hike or climb you have to knock back a few drinks around the campfire. Since it’s tough to strap a keg to your backpack, we’ve come up with a quick gear guide with some alternatives to get your buzz on in the backcountry.
Cover Our Asses Note: Be responsible out there. No underage drinking. No getting plastered. Keep it safe, campers.
Carry It Out There
When it comes to beer or wine, you can either sacrifice one of your stainless steel water bottles to the beverage gods or snag something like the Platypus Platy Wine Preserver. That thing is awesome. Hard alcohol is easier.
Stainless for transport
Closest thing we have to the Platy
Big flask for thirsty hikers
Titanium Flask: at this price you better be packing in some fine scotch
Get The Right Glassware
GSI Outdoors has the right idea when it comes to drinking vessels. You couldn’t possibly drink a pinot noir in a beer glass, could you?
For your Cabernet
Mr. Urquell would be happy
Remember: Fresh limes always
College approved
Be Prepared. Be Comfortable.
Mix up a drink, grab yourself a seat, and enjoy your libations. Just don’t forget to clean up the spills.
Car camping essential
Better than my living room furniture
Backcountry seat
It's OK if you get messy
Recover.
Don’t blame us if you’re not feeling so hot the next morning. Make yourself a cup of coffee and do your best to re-hydrate.
Shot in the dark
Debatable
What hangover?
Hydrate, then repeat
Stainless steel flask received as a gift at a 50th bday party – free
Melitta Ready-Set-Joe Single Cup Coffee Brewer – $5
Alite Monarch Camping Chair – $60
keeping my beer chilled in the river – priceless
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