Question from Pedro
Hello, I recently started looking for hydration backpacks and I am finding that the bladders are made from either TPU or PEVA. Which one is less toxic? Are there better options? Help! I just want to keep my kids safe. Thank you.
Lisa’s Answer
If you plan to use them infrequently either is fine. Both TPU and PEVA have very low toxicity. However, as they are still made with petrochemicals, you might not want to drink out of them on a regular basis. Unfortunately, I have looked for non-plastic bladders for my family and not found any.
I have been taking 3 glass and/or stainless steel bottles filled with water into the infrared sauna with me. They are heavy, clumsy and awkward.
I then remembered I had a huge Platypus water bladder (at least 2 liters) and figured that would be so much lighter and less cumbersome. And I was right.
But I’m assuming it’s just not safe to drink from it in 150 degree heat, though is it?
If not, would you know of any safe options? I suppose a huge mason jar or two? Hoping I wouldn’t break it… Any large stainless steel drinking containers of which you are aware? A silicone option perhaps?
Klean Kanteen makes a 32oz. stainless steel bottle.