Drinkware & Hydration

Camping drinkware for festivals, campsites and days out. Mugs, bottles, flasks and cool bags that clip on and pack down, at Summit Outdoor Leisure.

Drinks, bottles and keeping things cold

A hot drink in the morning and a cold one in the afternoon cover most of what anyone needs from a campsite. The kit for both is cheap, small and easy to forget, which is why so many people end up drinking tea out of a pan.

Our travel mugs and camping mugs are built for the job rather than the kitchen cupboard. Insulated ones hold heat while you are doing something else, and the carabiner handles clip straight onto a rucksack or a chair, which means you stop losing them.

Our water bottles and flasks cover drinking and carrying. Collapsible bottles pack flat once empty, flasks keep drinks hot or cold for hours, and a water carrier is worth having if the tap is a walk from your pitch.

Our cool bags and cool boxes do the rest. Frozen ice packs, a bag kept in the shade rather than the tent, and food and drink stay cold for a day or two without any power at all.

Worth remembering on a hot weekend: people drink far more than they plan for, and a campsite tap gets busy. Take more capacity than you think.

See our camping kitchen range for kettles and cookware, and picnic and dining for eating outdoors.

FAQs

How much water should you take camping?

Around two litres per person per day for drinking, and more again for cooking and washing up. Most campsites have drinking water on site, so a large carrier you fill once beats carrying everything in. On a hot weekend, plan for more than you think you need.

How long will a cool bag keep things cold?

A day or two with frozen ice packs, if you keep it closed and in the shade. Never leave it inside a tent, which gets far hotter than the air outside. Packing it full works better than half empty, because the contents help keep each other cold.

What is the difference between a travel mug and a camping mug?

A travel mug is usually insulated with a sealed lid, built to keep a drink hot and not spill in a bag. A camping mug tends to be simpler, tougher and easier to clean, often with a carabiner handle so it clips to your kit. Plenty of people carry one of each.

How do you wash up mugs and bottles at a campsite?

Rinse them out as you go rather than letting things dry on, and use the site washing up facilities where there are some. Bottles and flasks are easier if you leave them open to dry rather than sealing them damp, which is how they end up smelling.

Where will your next adventure take you?

Whatever you've got planned; a long weekend under the stars, a festival in a field, or a once-in-a-lifetime expedition; we're here to help you make the most of it.

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