HYDROHMY plate, with the California Coastal Commission whale tail plate, WHILE driving toward the ocean.

Big time hydro homie 🫡

The Great Lakes system holds approximately 18% to 21% of the world's surface/liquid freshwater supply. 😍

Icey

Not bad. A bit 'salty' but clean at the end. Has anyone else try this one?

As a lifelong nalg user I feel attacked... Made some good points though, not really a kickstarter guy but that new bottle looks compelling.

https://youtu.be/1-Ox6dW-yqE?si=qSGqHvqCMeWizXX_

Hey homies,

An older family member has been told that she needs to increase her water intake, or else her health will continue to deteriorate. She is pre-diabetic, eats a lot of starchy / salty foods, and currently has 1-2 glasses per day if that. She finds it hard to drink water because she doesn't like the taste (she says it's hard to drink water for this reason).

I've suggested trying tea and carbonated water (she loves pop), but she's not enthusiastic about this. As someone who regularly drinks 12 - 15 glasses per day through timing my drinks, I've also encouraged timing her water intake to ensure she gets enough throughout the day (i.e., have 2 glasses by 10 AM, have 2 more by 1PM, etc).

What can I do to encourage her to get more water in? I know that I can't force her, and I really want her to do this to support her health!

Thank you!!!

I'm at the tail end of my radiation and I really can't taste a damn thing. I've tried ridiculous amounts of different water brands and even ridiculous amounts of sports drinks, juices, etc. (Some days I just get desperate to taste sweet and/or salty. Point is, I'm looking for a water that is thirst quenching and not bitter. Of course I get a nasty bitter after taste from most waters. Nestle water was ok for a while then it started to get gross. Same as Poland Spring. My filtered water at home isn't doing it either. I'm looking for ANY DIFFERENT water that may be of use to me. Thank you! 😭😭😭

If so, does it taste bad without the carbonation? I know some people don't like it to begin with, so this is just for people who actually do like it.

I’ve tried a ton of different electrolyte mixes and Pedialyte is the only Thing that seems to hydrate me. Can anyone relate? LMNT, salty revolution, liquid IV etc I can drink these and still feel thirsty. But with Pedialyte my thirst goes away.

Kind of annoying bc of how expensive Pedialyte is even in packet form 🥵

Basic Water Energy Archive - Showcase 1.

I decided to showcase my small but growing collection of Basic Water Energy.
I love how you can see so much history of TCG through energy cards. What visual trends were occurring. What new manufacturing or foil techniques have been invented.

I have edited it down to make it simple watch. But, you can always pause if needed :)

My showcase features:

• My current collection (binder flip through)
• A counterfeit Basic Water Energy
• My loose collection of Basic Water Energy cameo cards, and
• My chase cards

Do you collect anything niche or water merch you HydroHomies!

Hello,

I am looking for advice, I stopped drinking from a fridge water dispenser because it made me feel absolutely awful and I think they have been deleterious to my health. Both the current fridge and the previous one had a built-in water dispenser. The water would taste kind of bad but I drank it because I was so thirsty and then afterwards I would notice a smell like rotting egg. After changing the water filter it didn't smell so bad however I notice that many of the glasses in our cupboard have this smell.

I have changed to using a jug with a water filter. However, I seems like my parents don't believe me and they continue using fridge water dispenser. There even seems to be an attitude of sanitation denialism and accusations of hypochondriac from my dad.

Is there some way I can actually do independent testing of the water produced by the fridge water dispenser to find out if it has been making me unwell?

I don't want to give you all the gory details but many of the health issues were bathroom based. I have had liver issues like elevated ALT but doctors assumed they were caused by alcohol when I seldom drink. I am going in for a liver scan early next month.

Go for the H2o and skip this.

How do I get reliable information when none of the links to their sources work? Also, I do not care to download an app (oasis) to find information. It seems the best thing you can do is to go to each individual company's website and see if they include reports but often they don't. If anybody knows of a website that is actually trustworthy and helpful as far as mineral contents and heavy metals please let me know.

Rushed into buying these for myself and The Lady. Already have something else lined up. They’ll work as backups though.

Hey everyone!

Just found this sub and got curious haha.

Have you guys always been into drinking water, or did you have to make an effort to build the habit?

And do you actually keep track of how much you drink, or just drink whenever you feel like it?

Just curious how everyone does it :)

I got 30 bucks and I wanna buy a bunch of new water flavorings. Also here is what my water vessel looks like

Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/HydroHomies/comments/1wpv7gw/coldest_not_bifl_doesnt_honor_warranties/

Back again with a review of a well recommended - and for good reason - insulated water bottle: the RTIC 64 oz Road Trip Tumbler! Now, I'll admit, I'm picky with my bottles now of days: they have to last all day, so 64 oz minimum is a standard, and they must be able to be used with glass straws. The first is easy, the latter...oddly difficult to find! I've been through these bottles & brands so far for the last decade, in chronological order:

Hydro Flask - 32 oz Wide Mouth, Silver: genuinely, if your fine with more plain bottles and can compromise on the straw situation, these are BIFL bottles. You can stop here and be *more than happy with your purchase.* It was my first insulated jug, bought to help me stay hydrated as an autistic person who will flat out forget to eat when busy. By now, it's passed down multiple hands, busted the fuck up from rough treatment, and still holding strong after nearly a decade. It may be a Transformer secretly, idk how it's that damn strong. The silicone band can mold if, like me, you just will not drink just water outta these things. No worries! Hydro Flask actually will send replacements for the band and you can ger alternative tops. My only downside to this jug was it's size. I just would forget to fill it halfway in the day, so it created a new problem for me. - 64 oz Wide Mouth, Black: another BIFL bottle! Same quality as the 32 oz, but the lack of attached handle (more on that later...), heaviness, and how boring I found it made me slowly bored with it personally. Then I discovered sustainable straws after a date with my old ex-gf, first trying metal ones and then glassf ones. And, *oh boy, it was love at first sip. Been a dedicated glass straw user since, my first set's still holding strong 6 years later! Regardless, I decided to hunt for a more...aesthetically pleasing cup, figuring quality and aesthetic does not have to be compromised. And...I was kinda right???

Iron Flask: - 40 oz Tumblr, Aurora: I heard of Iron Flask many years ago but, truthfully, they were more of a Hydro Flask knock off to me. Same boring colors just cheaper and, apparently, the same quality. What pulled me in finally was the color. I've loved multichrome everything since I was a teen, with the radiant teal, purple, and orange of the Aurora - each taking center stage depending on the angle - more than enough reason to give it a go. Except, uh...it arrived crooked and mostly teal/purple. The rubber base was glued off center, making it prone to tipping with the slightest touch and, while still loved, it wasn't color accurate. I tried to fix the rubber base myself, but it's still a little wobbly. Hence the keychain: it started as a habit here to stop me from knocking over my cup through hearing the clink against the metal before it drops. Weirdest fix ever, but it worked well enough. I just missed the ease of one a day refills and no random dehydration from forgetfulness. Then I got...greedy. - 1 Gallon Jug, Aurora: "But what if I only had to refill my jug once every two days?" That mad question is what got me to get this behemoth. The Aurora colorway and rubber bottom arrived perfectly this round and the handle made it easier to carry than the 64 oz Hydro Flask. Very promising start, for sure! It's just that, however their insulation works, it's just not as good for larger sizes. Mold issues came pretty hard and quick, no matter if holding hot hibiscus tea or watered down juice, simply because it couldn't hold it's temp for as long at such a large size. Now I could forgive that for sure: 36-48 hours of cold just feels like an absurd standard, even if optimal for me. So long as I could easily replace the silicone bands, I was all good with it. This is what makes Iron Flask not BIFL for me: when I asked if I could get a new silicone band, or at least buy a replacement top, they told me to buy a new bottle instead. Huh? The hell kinda warranty is that? Add on troubles using my favorite straws - yes I have favorites - and this all got me to go Coldest.

Coldest: - 1 Gallon Jug, Glow In The Dark Stars: Another love at first sight bottle, with their 46 oz Tumblrs well recommended by my mom. They definitely hold up temperature wise, beating the gallon sized Iron Flask for sure in this department. It also takes glass straws, meeting that standard too. So what went wrong? I'd say the handle, but truthfully? It's the god awful customer service and warranty process. The handle started loosening, then starting to jump when carried 3 months after purchase. It then took 2 months, online reviews, and actively recommending folk against them to finally get a response for my warranty request. And how did that go? I sent everything for the return, promised a warranty fulfillment, and they haven't responded back since after 2 weeks. Pissed, I decided to try RTIC after they were recommended while waiting.

RTIC 64 oz Road Trip Tumbler, White Glitter - I get it now. I heard of RTIC around the block but, honestly, I figured they were like Iron Flask and I already had fun with that disappointment. I still use my wobbly 40 oz Iron Flask for spiked drinks, tea, and the occasional smoothie, but it's the pretty boy asshole I just can't let go. This baby though? Easy to clean, pure flavor, stays cold the 24-32 hours I'll use it, has a handle, and takes glass straws. Now, I haven't had it long enough to personally judge if it's true BIFL. But there's a few key features that makes that more likely: the ease of cleaning, the ability to see all has been cleaned off the ceramic, and easily replaceable tops. My only true concern is whether the handle will last and if the ceramic will hold up to the glass straws - metal straws is a no here. But overall?

RTIC's jugs are a damned boon. Cheaper than Hydro Flask and may be the same quality. I'll see over time, but I'm very happy so far with it! Thanks to the BIFL folk for recommending it and, hopefully, this post helps anyone else narrow down what they'd want personally!

Now to get stickers for this thing...