Survivalist Tip: If you plan to hike your way to safety when the apocalypse hits, a canteen is one of the many things you’ll have to take with you. Canteens have come a long way from the forest green-colored, military-issued containers you’ve seen before. They come in a rainbow of colors, including my favorite: plaid. Camping and hiking enthusiasts know that canteens are now made of either durable plastic or stainless steel. I recommend purchasing some made of stainless steel. Why? Because plastic is human-made junk, which will aggravate the Mayan gods! That’s why! Canteens, of course, are renowned for storing water, but they can be used to store any beverage: milk, hot chocolate, tequila, etc. You’ll need one with a sturdy adjustable strap to sling over your shoulder and a screw-on cap with a tether. Now, understand there is a difference between a canteen and a cantina. A canteen, as described above, is for quick transport of consumable fluids; a cantina is where you hope to end up once the Mayan gods realize you’re on their side and the chaos has subsided. Just don’t hunker down at your favorite cantina on December 20th, or you’ll turn into a zombie. Or worst, a Mormon.
Chief Writing Wolf 