Hydration

Keeping the body supplied with water is essential for everyday life. Water plays many important roles in the body. It is the major part of most of the body's cells and also helps the brain and the joints function properly. It transports nutrients and carries waste away from the cells. It also helps regulate body temperature by redistributing heat from active tissues to the skin and cooling the body through perspiration. Proper hydration during outdoor activities has been difficult until relatively recently. Thanks to modern hydration systems there really is no reason not to hydrate properly while on the move, whether on foot or bike. Hydration packs form manufacturers like Osprey, Source and Vaude are designed to fit neatly intyo your backpack and allow you to keep constantly hydrated to replace the water lost through sweating. They are designed to be durable and functional - easy to fill, use and maintain. One tip - when not using your hydration system why not rinse it then keep it in the freezer to inhibit the growth of bacteria?