Small flattish water bottle?

[chugsy]

Hi,




has anyone seen a small (sub 500ml) flattish water bottle for sale anywhere? I've reached the point where I don't need to carry my hydration pack anymore but would like to carry a small quantity of water in my back pocket(Aldi winter softshell) for emergency thirst quenching moments. Don't really want to fit a bottle cage as my frame is quite small and I wouldn't be able to extract and return a bottle to it whilst on the move (yes - I've tried!).




Cheers.

 

[slowmotion]

How about one of those plastic half bottles of spirits that you see in duty-free shops and the like?

 

[Amheirchion]

Would the jogging bottles maybe fit your needs? I've seen them where they are fairly flat with a hole through the middle for gripping as you run, though they may be a bit fat.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/runaid-runners-large-feed-bottle/ as an example.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Would a side entry cage work with your frame? I have a 44cm compact frame and use 2 sidecages.

 

[potsy]

Might be a strange suggestion but- why don't you use a cage and STOP for a drink?

 

[Zoiders]

Stanley make a flat nalgene plastic flask.

Dunhelm sell them.

 

[chugsy]

Might be a strange suggestion but- why don't you use a cage and STOP for a drink?

STOP?!!!! I guess when you've used a CamelBak for 10 years or so, the idea of stopping for a sup seems a bit alien.

Also, my commute is timed just so to maximize time in bed - no time for stopping!

 

[JonnyBlade]

Runners belt containing 2 or 3 smaller bottles is always a good one

 

[chugsy]

Stanley make a flat nalgene plastic flask.

Dunhelm sell them.

http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=61




Thanks - something like this but I would require a top like a conventional water bottle. I think I might have to buy some Fruit Shoots instead - that'd be the cheap option.... although they're not all that flat

 

[chugsy]

Would the jogging bottles maybe fit your needs? I've seen them where they are fairly flat with a hole through the middle for gripping as you run, though they may be a bit fat.

http://www.wiggle.co...ge-feed-bottle/ as an example.

Thanks - a bit big for my back pocket I think... shame though

 

[youngoldbloke]

How about a gel flask and I also noticed this on the planet x site [media]http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/imgs/products/900x650_constWH/TCGEGELTTH_P1.jpg[/media]- gel flask top tube holder.

 

[chugsy]

Would a side entry cage work with your frame? I have a 44cm compact frame and use 2 sidecages.

it's a small frame but I'm a biggish bloke - too low for me to reach! If I had the real estate I would have mounted a cage to the handlebars.

 

[chugsy]

How about a gel flask and I also noticed this on the planet x site [media]http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/imgs/products/900x650_constWH/TCGEGELTTH_P1.jpg[/media]- gel flask top tube holder.

This is more like it! Thanks - I'll look into this some more... it fits the bill a treat.

 

[peelywally]

http://www.nalgene-o...tail.aspx?ID=61




Thanks - something like this but I would require a top like a conventional water bottle. I think I might have to buy some Fruit Shoots instead - that'd be the cheap option.... although they're not all that flat

lol

a decent guzzles worth

 

[zacklaws]

I have the same problem on long rides in the summer, but I get round it by buying 500ml bottles of water with the tops you just pop out and drink, I can carry an extra 2 litres of water this way but it comes at a price, I have to give up space for carrying food and also it makes the shirt hang down at the back and catches the saddle when you stand to pedal. Sometimes I empty the contents out and add my energy drink powder then retop up, once drunk I collapse the bottle and dump them into a bin, before starting on the two normal bottles on my frame. If need be I will buy extra 500ml bottles enroute.

An alternative way to carry them is in a mussette, once its empty, it folds up small and gets tucked away somewhere on my clothing