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Lead Stories: Sunday, September 7, 2008

AquaJoe: New, Convenient & Portable Hydration System

Posted January 8th, 2008 at 10:15 AM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Nutrition, Hydration

The new AquaJoe portable hydration system gives runners and active individuals a convenient solution for carrying their favorite powdered drink.
The concept is simple:

1. Fill the AquaJoe with the desired measure of powdered drink
• Each AquaJoe holds up to 3 tablespoons of powder
2. Seal the AquaJoe to ensure no spillage during your activity
• Just turn the scoop 180 degrees to seal
3. Clip the AquaJoe to your hydration pack or water bottle, or tuck into your backpack

• The device weighs about 1 oz and is 6″ in length, making it very portable
• Is compatible and works well with hydration devices (Fuelbelt, Camelbak, etc.) and Nalgene waterbottles.
4. When you need a new drink, just add the required concentration of powder to water.

• This allows you to refill your water bottle and add powder several times during a single activity.

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Water Bottle Warnings: Science or Sensation?

Posted December 13th, 2007 at 6:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Nutrition, Hydration, Health & Fitness

Many health conscious people make staying hydrated a top priority, often toting plastic water bottles in purses or backpacks to make drinking up a convenient priority. Unfortunately, this effort to do right by their bodies may actually have been harming them, at least according to the research that prompted new recalls of Nalgene polycarbonate water bottles last week. But how sure are researchers that the bottles do pose a health risk? And what can you do to stay hydrated safely?

The Canadian outdoor apparel store, Mountain Equipment Co-op, pulled Nalgene bottles and other polycarbonate plastic containers from their shelves, and is telling consumers to return old bottles for a refund. The reason? Recent studies have shown a link between a compound in the plastic, called bisphenol A, and a variety of cancers (including breast and prostate cancer), premature puberty, and lowered testosterone levels in animals.

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