A canteen is a water bottle commonly used by campers and hikers. While you are camping or while outdoor you have to be very careful in selecting camping items as they are prone to harsh conditions and there are chances of breakage and leakage. Ordinary water bottles may leak or break easily and hence you would face a situation where you would be left with no water at all to drink. Carrying a canteen along are much safer since they hardly break and are leak proof.
There are different types of camping gear available in the market the most commonly used ones usually have spongy clothes wrapped around them. These are very reliable as they are break proof and above all very light to carry. You can also strap them over to your clothes, neck or arm and carry along very conveniently. There are a lot of options available in the market make sure that you choose the ones that are light weight and easy to carry and open easily. Also check the quantity of water that can be stored as a sufficient quantity of water is necessary to quench your thirst through out while you are outdoors.