Gear Review: Portable Food and Drinks

I’m on the go a lot, so portable eating utensils and drink containers come in handy when I’m away from home, even on long ski days. Here are some of the best ways to bring food and drinks on your ride.

Clean Kanteen 26oz Tumbler

After a few hours of freezing cold skiing, there’s nothing better than getting back to your car and drinking a hot cup of tea or coffee. Klean Kanteen’s insulated tumbler keeps your drinks hot for 7 hours, so you can enjoy warmth even when you’re out and about all day. The large tumbler fits into your cup holder and features a wide flip lid and thin rim for comfortable drinking. Dishwasher safe, BPA free, made from 90% post-consumer recycled steel, and available in 5 colors.

$37.95, kleankanteen.com

Vitapod Go Starter Bundle

We all know that staying hydrated with essential nutrients makes a difference. Dr. David Neiman prescribed his Vitapod to keep people healthy. What I like most about Vitapod is that it has no sugar and contains electrolytes, vitamins, and flavonoids (antioxidants) for quick hydration. Start with the Starter Bundle. This includes 30 HYDRA+ pouches (choose your flavor), premium grade his 18/8 stainless steel vacuum insulated bottle, and lid. You can also purchase sampler packs or choose from 11 flavors, including Immunity+, which contains zinc, iron, bilberry, and vitamins A, C, and D. or Beauty+ Raspberry Hibiscus to reduce fine lines and achieve brighter, firmer skin. Or use Energy+ Orange Zest to improve focus, boost metabolism, and boost energy. Sports + Artic Blast contains caffeine in a mix of vitamins and minerals, making it the perfect all-in-one morning booster. Vitapod Hydra+ is a delicious way to get your electrolytes. I especially like watermelon, blueberry pomegranate, pineapple coconut. The pod also comes with a shipping bag so you can recycle all the plastic pods.

Sale price, $50.99 Regular price, $84.98, vitapodworld.com

Clean Kanteen Rise Food Box Family Set

This 3-set lightweight combo includes a 10-ounce snack container and a 23-ounce lunch-sized container, both of which fit neatly into a 55-ounce box. All are made from 90% post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel and come with leak-proof food-grade silicone. Freezer, dishwasher, microwave (without lid), and oven (up to 20 minutes at 350 without lid) safe. A divider prevents the two smaller containers from bumping into each other, and silicone tabs on the lids of the two larger containers keep the lids securely in place to avoid messy leaks in your backpack or car. there is no. Dividers also allow you to fit two different foods in a 55-ounce box. Two different metal recesses allow you to divide the box in half or into one-third and two-thirds spaces. You can then use the other two boxes to hold more food on the go.

$79.95, kleankanteen.com

Sea to Summit X-Pot

This award-winning X-Pot is available in 1.4 liter, 2.8 liter and 4 liter sizes. Hard-anodized 6063-T6 aluminum base, stainless steel rim, and BPA-free heat-resistant silicone allow you to boil water or heat food over a fire, as long as high heat does not exceed the bottom of the pot . , on the silicon side. The dimensions inside the silicone rubber side walls are convenient when cooking for several people. A translucent lid with a convenient strainer for pasta making reduces cooking time and allows you to see when the liquid begins to boil. A large silicone tab is attached to the lid. I poured boiling water into the X-Set mug after letting it cool for about 30 seconds, using both the lid on and the lid off, and it worked great.

Seatosummit.com, $54.97. Sales price $27.47

Sea to Summit X set 3 pieces

This 3-piece mug, bowl, and plate is made from BPA-free, food-grade, heat-resistant silicone that folds up and nests into a lightweight zippered mesh bag. Each Sea to Summit is built for multiple purposes. The nylon base of the plate and bowl functions as a cutting board when upside down, and the graduated prongs of the mug and bowl function as measuring cups. This mug is especially useful because it shows each quarter of the cup on the inside, up to 2 cups. All are easy to clean with a sponge and are dishwasher safe. I especially appreciate that I can make the edges of a plate or bowl stronger by simply folding the top ridge, or I can make the edges taller by folding the top crease completely over. The melting point of 16.2 oz mugs and plates and bowls is much higher than boiling water, so it’s safe to add hot tea or oatmeal. The bowl holds 22 ounces and the plate holds 39 ounces.

$59.95, sale price, $35.97, seatosummit.com

Lunatec odorless dish towel

That’s what I thought when I read that these dish towels last five times longer than sponges and don’t have any odor. Porous nylon dish towels allow food particles to wash away easily, making them less likely to harbor bacteria than other sponges or cotton dish towels. When hung with an elastic loop, it dries within 15 minutes and leaves no odor. A 20x20cm cloth is perfect for scrubbing pots and pans (such as Sea to Summit products). I usually fold mine in quarters so I can hold some of the soap. I’m used to having a lot of soap on my sponge, but since it doesn’t contain soap like a regular sponge, I often just drop a little dish detergent onto the pots and pans I’m washing. Safe to use on non-stick pots and other surfaces, from the shower to your bike and more.

4-pack for $8.49, 6-pack for $11.99, lunatecgear.com

Level Shine California Rosé Wine

Rosé is making a comeback as the perfect wine for any occasion, which makes sense since it’s one of the oldest wines around. This California rose wine comes in his 16.9 oz bottle made of extremely lightweight, fast-chilling aluminum with a leak-proof resealable lid. No need to remember to bring a corkscrew. Grenache Blend is a refreshing, lightly flavored selection with aromas of strawberries, raspberries, dried flowers and herbs. It’s an easy and light way to add a little celebration to summer camping trips or après-ski toasts at home and at the bar.

$45 for 4 bottles, revelshinewines.com