{"id":249756,"date":"2025-05-21T01:15:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T01:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/adventure\/20-ridiculously-useful-ways-to-use-the-most-iconic-bottle-ever-made\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T01:15:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T01:15:48","slug":"20-ridiculously-useful-ways-to-use-the-most-iconic-bottle-ever-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=249756","title":{"rendered":"20 Ridiculous(ly Useful) Ways to Use the Most Iconic Bottle Ever Made"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A <\/span>sticker-<\/span>covered <\/span>Nalgene <\/span>is <\/span>basically <\/span>a <\/span>secret <\/span>handshake <\/span>for <\/span>hikers. <\/span>But <\/span>it\u2019s <\/span>not <\/span>just <\/span>for <\/span>hydration… Here are 20 ways to use yours that\u2019ll make you wonder how you ever camped without one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ve <\/span>seen them<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>clipped <\/span>to <\/span>backpacks, <\/span>wedged <\/span>into <\/span>car <\/span>cup <\/span>holders <\/span>that <\/span>are <\/span>definitely <\/span>too <\/span>small, <\/span>and <\/span>smothered <\/span>in <\/span>enough <\/span>stickers <\/span>to <\/span>qualify <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>scrapbook. Nalgene drink bottles<\/span> are<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>basically <\/span>the <\/span>multi-<\/span>tool <\/span>of <\/span>water <\/span>bottles \u2014 <\/span>indestructible, <\/span>unapologetically <\/span>bulky, <\/span>and <\/span>somehow <\/span>always <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sure, they carry water<\/span>. But along with a ridiculous amount of side hustles, they’ve also somehow become a way to communicate that you’re a member of the legit outdoor community. Are you really a hiker if you don’t have a Nalgene<\/a> somewhere? For the uninitiated this might sound a bit extreme, but I guarantee that now you’ve read this article you’ll start seeing them everywhere. <\/span><\/p>\n

And outdoor status symbol they undoubtedly are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For good reason too \u2013 these bottles are surprisingly useful in the outdoors. Could we just as easily use another bottle for most of these tasks? Probably, but you know it wouldn’t be the same.<\/p>\n

I <\/span>present <\/span>to <\/span>you: <\/span>20 <\/span>ways <\/span>to use your<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>wide-<\/span>mouth <\/span>Nalgene Sustain drink <\/span>bottle besides just carrying water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Psst!<\/strong> We’re running a competition to\u00a0design a custom WAE x Nalgene Drink Bottle and win $1,000<\/a>! Check it out!<\/p>\n

20 Ways To Use Your Wide-Mouth Nalgene Drink Bottle (That Aren’t For Hydration!)<\/h2>\n

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1. DIY Hot Water Bottle for Frosty Nights<\/h3>\n

Boil water. Add to Nalgene. Carry delicately by the lid handle. Snuggle in sleeping bag. Whisper \u2018thank you\u2019 to it like it\u2019s a very warm pet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Will you burn your hands trying to carry it? Almost certainly. | @tim_ashelford<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Campsite Speaker Amplifier<\/h3>\n

Drop your phone inside and hit play. Congrats, you just DIY\u2019d a bush doof.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Noise Maker to Scare Off Wildlife<\/h3>\n

Heard a weird sound outside your tent? It’s amazing how much noise you can make with a Nalgene. Whack it against your tent pole (gently!), or chuck something solid inside and shake it like a maraca.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Cutlery Dishwasher<\/h3>\n

Chuck in water, a bit of biodegradable soap, and your spork. Shake like you\u2019re making a cocktail, rinse, repeat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It’s basically a mobile dishwasher | @jessfromoutside<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Impromptu Foam Roller<\/h3>\n

Level up your post-hike stretching and use a full Nalgene to roll out your aching muscles. Way cheaper than physio.<\/p>\n

6. Salad Shaker for the Ultimate Day Hike Lunch<\/h3>\n

Lettuce, dressing, a few cherry tomatoes, cheese if you’re feeling fancy. Shake, then eat directly from the bottle with a spork. Delicious!<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Friendship Preserver 3000<\/h3>\n

Stuff <\/span>your <\/span>post-<\/span>hike <\/span>socks <\/span>in <\/span>your <\/span>Nalgene, <\/span>seal <\/span>it <\/span>tight, <\/span>and prevent that drive home in a fog of collective foot stank. Ugh!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Turns out you can bottle the essence of a hike. Unfortunately, it smells terrible | @jessfromoutside<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Waterproof Container for Literally Anything<\/h3>\n

Phone. Matches. Toilet paper. Your journal and pen. Store it all inside and splash through creek crossings without a care in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Temporary Rubbish Bin<\/h3>\n

Forgot to bring a bag for your electrolyte wrappers and dehydrated meal bags? Or maybe you just don’t want to smell them for the rest of the trip. Chuck em inside your Nalgene, screw on the lid and deal with it when you get home. No Ziplock, no worries.<\/p>\n

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If your mess is messier than dry wrappers, line it with a plastic bag for easy cleaning | @jessfromoutside<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10. Emergency Urinal<\/h3>\n

Yes, we went there (and we’re only on number 10!) When it\u2019s freezing outside and you\u2019re zipped tight in a tent, sometimes… you do what must be done. Just make sure you wash it <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> well before you drink from it again!<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Emotional Support Object<\/h3>\n

Dropped <\/span>your <\/span>trail <\/span>snack <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>dirt? <\/span>Weather <\/span>turning and you forgot your pack cover? <\/span>Just <\/span>got <\/span>overtaken by a runner and you were so out of breath your hello was more akin to a wheeze<\/span>? <\/span>Hug <\/span>your <\/span>Nalgene. <\/span>It <\/span>understands.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Conversation Starter at Literally Any Campsite<\/h3>\n

\u2018Oh wow, you put soup in your Nalgene too?\u2019 Instant friendship.<\/span><\/p>\n

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That’s three new friends right there | Shot by Vanessa Hidayat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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13. Flower Vase<\/h3>\n

Want to impress that special someone with a romantic picnic in the middle of nowhere? Leave a little water in the base, chuck in some dandelions, and voila \u2013 better than a restaurant.<\/p>\n

14. Sticker Shrine<\/h3>\n

Is <\/span>it <\/span>a <\/span>water <\/span>bottle <\/span>or <\/span>your <\/span>entire <\/span>personality <\/span>in <\/span>cylindrical <\/span>form? <\/span>Hard <\/span>to <\/span>say. <\/span>But <\/span>if <\/span>your <\/span>Nalgene <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span><\/em> plastered <\/span>with <\/span>at <\/span>least <\/span>one sticker from a <\/span>national <\/span>park, <\/span>an <\/span>obscure <\/span>local <\/span>brand, or<\/span> an environmental initiative you support<\/span> \u2014 you might be doing it wrong. Bonus points if stickers are faded and worn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The rattier it looks, the more legit you are… obviously | @mattiejgould<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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15. Biggest Flask You’ll Ever See<\/h3>\n

Fill <\/span>it <\/span>with <\/span>wine. <\/span>Or <\/span>mulled <\/span>cider. <\/span>Or <\/span>an <\/span>entire <\/span>cocktail. <\/span>No <\/span>one\u2019s <\/span>judging. <\/span>You\u2019re <\/span>an <\/span>adult<\/span><\/em> \u2014<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>this <\/span>is <\/span>your <\/span>happy <\/span>hour <\/span>hike.<\/span><\/p>\n

16. Side Table For Ultralight Hikers<\/h3>\n

Turn <\/span>your <\/span>Nalgene <\/span>over, <\/span>drop <\/span>your <\/span>dinner <\/span>on <\/span>top, <\/span>and <\/span>pretend <\/span>you’re <\/span>not <\/span>sitting <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>dirt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Call yourself ultra-resourceful then call it a day | @jessfromoutside<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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17. Ice <\/span>Block <\/span>for <\/span>Your <\/span>Cooler <\/span>Bag<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fill <\/span>it <\/span>with <\/span>water, <\/span>freeze <\/span>it <\/span>overnight, <\/span>and <\/span>toss <\/span>it <\/span>into <\/span>your <\/span>food <\/span>bag. It’ll keep<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>your <\/span>hummus <\/span>cold <\/span>and <\/span>doubles <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>hydration <\/span>source <\/span>later. <\/span>Triple <\/span>win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

18. Bug-Proof Snack Vault<\/h3>\n

Trail <\/span>mix, <\/span>jerky, <\/span>emergency <\/span>chocolate… pop it all in, <\/span>screw <\/span>it <\/span>shut <\/span>and <\/span>stash <\/span>it <\/span>overnight <\/span>without <\/span>fear <\/span>of <\/span>ants, <\/span>possums, <\/span>or birds getting into it.<\/span><\/p>\n

19. Lantern<\/h3>\n

Strap a headlamp to it (or just pop it inside!), and let the magic happen. Or get real fancy and leave some water inside, popping your phone underneath with the torch on. Suddenly your tent has lava lamp vibes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Welcome to Club Nalgene. BYO electrolytes | @jessfromoutside<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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20. DIY Shower Head<\/h3>\n

Yeah ok, there’s no coming back from this one. Poke <\/span>a <\/span>few <\/span>small <\/span>holes <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>lid, <\/span>fill <\/span>with <\/span>water, <\/span>and <\/span>you\u2019ve <\/span>got <\/span>yourself <\/span>a <\/span>very <\/span>basic, very eco-friendly, and very short shower. But it’s more shower than everyone else has.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

The wide-mouth Nalgene is so much more than just a water bottle. For a start, it probably has more personality than you do. It definitely has more side hustles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the duct tape of hydration and it belongs clipped to your pack, stickered up with pride, and routinely filled with leftover dhal.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you haven’t already, go forth, experiment, and let your Nalgene live its best multifunctional life. Just remember to give it a good wash between soup and socks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Haven’t got one yet? Grab one of the new 1L wide-mouth Nalgene bottles for $29.95<\/a> and join the cult.<\/p>\n

Or, better yet, enter this competition to design a custom WAE x Nalgene Drink Bottle and win $1,000<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Cerulean<\/a> is one of the newest colours wide-mouth Nalgene colours and it’s poppin’! The Amethyst<\/a> is pretty gorgeous too | @jessfromoutside<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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