The Truth Behind the Latest Water Bottle Trend for Backpacking

Throwing out your current plastic water bottle for backpacking just to buy another plastic water bottle? And then calling it a sustainable purchase? Come on! Has society really become THAT obsessed with consumerism? Are we really that dumb? This video breaks it down and dispels the myth that the M!Go Malanzana water bottle, the Cnoc ThruBottle, or the Igneous NOBO bottle are good for the environment. Or even your health. This video breaks down the truth behind this backpacking gear trend and delivers you one simple hiking water bottle solution that's more sustainable, healthier, AND easier on your wallet. There’s a lot to unpack here (see what I did there). But the reality is, the water bottle you have is best for the environment. And for your health? Well, the claims aren’t what they say they are. So don't get suckered into this latest backpacking gear trend. Save literally $100 with this easy solution. Support my channel - buy me a backcountry coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/megintheforest Below you’ll find links to the research I did for this article. And some of these resources were quite eye-opening. Be aware, scientific studies I read are buried within - I ran out of space! So you’ll have to put on your smart person pants to really dive deep here. https://avoidmicroplastics.com/is-smartwater-bpa-free/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39541882/ https://www.sciencealert.com/experiment-reveals-microplastics-in-every-human-semen-sample-tested https://www.climateofourfuture.org/aluminum-vs-plastic-which-material-is-more-recyclable/ https://www.climateofourfuture.org/the-alarming-state-of-plastic-bottle-recycling-environmental-consequences-and-solutions/ https://theroundup.org/reusable-water-bottle-statistics/ https://www.plasticsforchange.org/blog/which-plastic-can-be-recycled https://alansfactoryoutlet.com/infographics/the-7-types-of-plastics-you-should-avoid/ https://www.okonrecycling.com/industrial-scrap-metal-recycling/stainless-steel/stainless-steel-recyclable/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/12ngg8h/ditching_plastic_smart_water_bottles_for_the/ https://www.backpacker.com/gear/essentials/cnoc-thrubottle-review/ Support my channel and conservation Wanna show your support? Check out my Etsy shop. Where you can satisfy all of your snarky, sarcastic outdoor humor AND give back to the planet. 10% of all sales go towards conservation. Check it out! https://www.etsy.com/shop/campfirecynic My favorite mountain backpacking gear 👇 OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn Granite Gear Blaze: https://alnk.to/ge87E1A Snapfolds UL Bowl: https://alnk.to/c09W6w0 BRS 3000 Campstove (budget-friendly, but flimsy): https://alnk.to/dezeYeS Katadyn Be Free Filter: https://rei.pxf.io/kO1MKM One Hydration Drinking tube for SmartWater Bottle: https://alnk.to/4XxCRKZ Adotek Grizzly Proof UL Bear Sack: https://alnk.to/2FDM7C2 Loksak: https://amzn.to/43FMfOf Sunscreen stick: https://amzn.to/43PDbq9 Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG Thermarest NeoLoft Pad - wide: https://rei.pxf.io/VxvY9R Enlightened Equipment Enigma Sleeping Quilt 20F: https://alnk.to/aWFodLm Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow: https://alnk.to/4BI6UnI NiteCore NB10000 Gen 2 Power Bank: https://alnk.to/c09W6sB Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv #backpackinggear #backpackingtips #hikinggear #hikingtips Music https://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/window-shopping License code: LC95VLWPDEIT8MSJ Timestamps 00:00 - intro 00:12 - The dumbest backpacking gear trend this year 01:55 - is a SmartWater Bottle durable enough for backpacking? 02:24 - Do SmartWater Bottles have more microplastics than m!Go, NOBO, or ThruBottles? 05:03 - The reusable water industry 06:29 - The truth about recycling plastic 07:40 - Recycling SmartWater Bottles vs M!Go, NOBO, and ThruBottles 08:34 - Do the M!Go, NOBO, ThruBottles, or SmartWater Bottle contain recycled material? 09:36 - Shocking amount of waste the NOBO, ThruBottle, and M!Go water bottles for backpacking produce vs SmartWater 10:05 - Are M!Go, NOBO, ThruBottles more durable than SmartWater? 11:48 - Are M!Go, NOBO, and ThruBottle ultralight? 12:45 - Are M!Go, NOBO, and ThruBottle budget-friendly? 13:38 - The most eco-friendly water bottle for hiking and backpacking 15:51 - Stainless steel water bottle for hiking 16:32 - Sport squeeze bottle for backpacking 17:33 - Using an old water bottle for hiking 17:56 - A review of Nalgene for hiking and backpacking 18:16 - Hydrapak Seeker review 18:38 - BeFree filter bag as a water bottle 19:00 - final verdict 19:19 - Should you buy a NOBO, ThruBottle, or M!Go? 19:53 - Outro