Water carrying options

[chambo82]

Hi again all, the trip to the Cairngorms is getting closer Just trying to work out water carrying options as will be aiming to carry approx. 3-4 litres on the bike, anyone got any opinions on what works best etc please ?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Just trying to work out water carrying options as will be aiming to carry approx. 3-4 litres on the bike

Why that much - you expecting a drought?

[chambo82]

mm thinking we will probably drink 1 litre minimum during the day then will need 0.5-1 litre evening for rehydrating food sachets then same again for breakfast sachets and brew possibly?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Chances of not finding water are slim. Why not simply collect it when you need it?

Single bottle or maybe 2 if you're worried and a 2l Platypuss (or similar) soft bottle for use at night and in the morning. Obviously, every litre you're carrying is another kilo.

[ScotRoutes]

It's the Cairngorms. Finding water won't be an issue.

A couple of standard 750ml bottles will be plenty.

[summittoppler]

1 or 2 bottles and a filter will be your best bet

[Justchris]

Avoiding water and keeping dry is usually the issue. If you know what you are doing filter is not necessary. If it was really hot I might bring two bottles.......

I am praying I need the second bottle!

[fatbikephil]

No need for a filter and it would take a 6 month drought to make finding amazing drinking water in the 'Gorms difficult....
Plenty fab camp / bivi spots on the loop right next to burns