If the answer is yes, bring a camelback in addition to a water bottle. If not, only a water bottle is necessary.
As for water bottles, any water bottle that withstands a lot of abuse is good, this includes steel water bottles and hard plastic bottles. It's very important to have these bottles for day trips (to the river, beach, waterfall, service), but not as the primary source for backpacking and hiking.
Camelbacks are crucial for staying hydrated during rigorous and long activities. The tube near the face is not only a constant reminder to hikers to continue drinking water, but it is also easier to access and holds more water than a water bottle. Donna White, one of our Land Instructors, explains more about their importance:
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