Water for Hydration in freezing temps

[Nambaster]

Looking at some sub freezing temps and planning on attempting a back country elk hunt. What do you guys do to keep your water for hydration from freezing up? I am planning on using a gravity fed water filter bit frozen hoses are going to be the most likely result.

 

[belshawelk]

I use the insulated hose. Camel back makes theme for skiing ( which I use) Its way colder skiing plus the wind temps. Basically a neoprene cover over the tube. Does make a difference,

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[Muskeez]

Blow out the hoses and filter as best you can of course. On day trips we have used a small insulated lunch bag and put a few bottles of water in it and a couple apples and a disposable hand warmer pack. Everything stayed about room temp-ish.

 

[seeth07]

We switch to plastic water bottles and they get wrapped in the sleep bag for the trip in and remain zipped in the sleeping bag the entire time. This would be for a 3-4 day backcountry trip. Its a lot of water to pack in, its an entire 24 pack to haul in per person.

 

[TexanSam]

I use the insulated hose. Camel back makes theme for skiing ( which I use) Its way colder skiing plus the wind temps. Basically a neoprene cover over the tube. Does make a difference,

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My GF uses these when we go skiing and she loves it

 

[MThuntr]

Camelbak...use insulated hose and blow air back into hose until you hear it bubble. Expect the mouthpiece to freeze a bit
Nalgene...get a wide mouth one and keep in the middle of your pack. Get an insulated sleeve.

I fill my jugs with hot water before leaving camp when it's really cold and carry a jetboil to reheat in the middle of the day. Store filters in your sleeping bag because if they freeze they're probably toast.