Hydrating In Sub-32f Commute

[adamx]

Hey…how do you stay hydrated in sub-freezing temps. I switch from water bottle to CamelBak when it drops below 32f. I have a insulation sleeve on the drink hose. but, that does not prevent the line from freezing on days like this week when temps are sitting at 16f.

How do you do it. I can’t be the only one trying to stay hydrated in these temps.

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[dkel]

Well, we all know that not only does heat rise, but you lose most of your body heat through your head. So maybe put your water bottles in one of these:
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It’s already a helmet, plus it has a light on it for night rides!

[lordofthemark]

@dkel 131163 wrote:

Well, we all know that not only does heat rise, but you lose most of your body heat through your head. So maybe put your water bottles in one of these:
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It’s already a helmet, plus it has a light on it for night rides!

Plus, no one will think your bar mitts look dorky when you wear that.

[TwoWheelsDC]

@dkel 131163 wrote:

Well, we all know that not only does heat rise, but you lose most of your body heat through your head. So maybe put your water bottles in one of these:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]10372[/ATTACH]

It’s already a helmet, plus it has a light on it for night rides!

This idea is gold but, unfortunately, your head won’t help much with the heating aspect:

Scientists debunk the myth that you lose most heat through your head

[Mikey]

Alcohol works because of Freezing Point Depression, as Dana talked about. Any solute (compound dissolved in the solution) would work, like say sugar or honey. Wouldn’t Gatorade, or even Chocolate Milk have a low enough freezing point?

[DismalScientist]

Where do you get 86 proof vodka?

[dbb]

@DismalScientist 131169 wrote:

Where do you get 86 proof vodka?

consularrider from his corner grocery?

[dbb]

@Mikey 131168 wrote:

Alcohol works because of Freezing Point Depression, as Dana talked about. Any solute (compound dissolved in the solution) would work, like say sugar or honey. Wouldn’t Gatorade, or even Chocolate Milk have a low enough freezing point?

Well not really. The CRC is silent on Gatorade or Choc Milk but a 20% solution of sucrose in water nets you only a 1.5C freezing point depression (down to about 29.3F) and at 40% it goes to about 24F. I’m not sure you would be willing to drink something that sweet.

[Anonymous]

HOT water in an insulated water bottle. Just sip carefully until you’re sure it’s cooled off enough for a big gulp to not burn the throat on the way down.

If you don’t like the taste of plain hot water, add tea bag. If you’re going to be out long enough that even that will freeze, use a coffee thermos. These http://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Insulated-Tumbler/dp/B001RMIWJ6 (I have the 20 oz) fit nicely in a water bottle holder. They are a bit more trouble to take a drink out of than your standard water bottle, but much less trouble than a frozen standard water bottle.

[Anonymous]

@dbb 131171 wrote:

Well not really. The CRC is silent on Gatorade or Choc Milk but a 20% solution of sucrose in water nets you only a 1.5C freezing point depression (down to about 29.3F) and at 40% it goes to about 24F. I’m not sure you would be willing to drink something that sweet.

If you make your water salty enough, you can get the freezing point down to around -21C. Gatorade is probably not *quite* salty enough for that….

[Subby]

If you drink before your ride you probably don’t need anything on your commute unless it is like 2 hours long or something.

[Emm]

@Amalitza 131174 wrote:

HOT water in an insulated water bottle. Just sip carefully until you’re sure it’s cooled off enough for a big gulp to not burn the throat on the way down.

If you don’t like the taste of plain hot water, add tea bag. If you’re going to be out long enough that even that will freeze, use a coffee thermos. These http://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Insulated-Tumbler/dp/B001RMIWJ6 (I have the 20 oz) fit nicely in a water bottle holder. They are a bit more trouble to take a drink out of than your standard water bottle, but much less trouble than a frozen standard water bottle.

This is the exact coffee thermos I use on my bike, with an added grumpy cat cozy.

[TwoWheelsDC]

@Subby 131179 wrote:

If you drink before your ride you probably don’t need anything on your commute unless it is like 2 hours long or something.

Yeah, I don’t carry any water on my 8 mile commute (in summer or winter). In the summer I might if I’m planning on doing hills or something (and if I remember), but rarely do I get thirsty on rides less than 2 hours.

[huskerdont]

@TwoWheelsDC 131182 wrote:

Yeah, I don’t carry any water on my 8 mile commute (in summer or winter). In the summer I might if I’m planning on doing hills or something (and if I remember), but rarely do I get thirsty on rides less than 2 hours.

I didn’t used to carry it either, summer or winter, but then I started drinking it at work rather than buying it. Then I started drinking it occasionally on the ride. It’s habit forming.

[worktheweb]

I use a camelbak podium ice bottle. The insulation works both ways. Most of the time it remains liquid for an hour commute, although it does get quite cold.

[Tania]

@Subby 131179 wrote:

If you drink before your ride you probably don’t need anything on your commute unless it is like 2 hours long or something.

Dude I go through almost a full bottle even when it’s 14F.

[Author]

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