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The article discusses an aluminum canteen belonging to a Russian soldier who was detained at the Czersk prisoner of war camp in Poland after being taken captive by German soldiers on April 15, 1915.

The article focuses on the 250 demilitarized Civil War-era canteens discovered in a garbage dump outside the Chickamauga National Military Park in Georgia.

The article focuses how a common soldier of the Civil War feels nostalgic to his personal belongings, especially their canteens. The Union-issue canteen for the majority of the Civil War was a relatively simple affair— two pieces of tin-plated iron soldered together, covered with cloth and carried by a cotton drill strap. Complaints from the field about how the tin heated up the canteens' contents in the Mexican climate, and concern about the noise made by the uncovered canteens, caused the Quartermaster Department to begin a long period of experimentation.

The author recommends the Camelbak type of water containers for distance runners, military and other tactical situations with limited water supply.

Discusses the need by United States Army servicemen for a hydration system that enhances their performance on the battlefield. Key elements of logistics support on the battlefield; Problems in the use of the canteen; Features of the CamelBak water bladder hydration system.

Evaluates the top drinking systems for motorcycle riders. Camelbak Thermobak; Malcolm Smith Racing (MSR) Enduro & MX back canteens; MSR Fanteen; Moose/Link Insulated Drink System and Standard Drink System; Thor H2O Drink System; Gregory Mirage Baja Pack.

Several images are presented of wooden canteens used by Confederate States of America soldiers during the U.S. Civil War, including the landscape painting on a canteen, Confederate solder John H. Bowman's canteen and a canteen developed by James T. Nuckolls.

The article discusses the evolution of warfighter hydration systems. Warfighters have used canteens to remain hydrated, but the design of canteens used by U.S. soldiers has reportedly changed little since the Revolutionary War. It is stated that personal hydration systems have been available commercially and have been part of soldiers' load-bearing equipment. They reportedly comprise a major improvement in warfighter maneuverability, hydration and have many advantages over traditional canteens.

Introduces the CamelBak personal hydration system which could replace the water canteens being used by the United States Army. How the CamelBak functions; Advantages of using the product; Information on how it was invented.

Features the Nalgene Cantene water carriers for campers. Available sizes; Price; Contact information. INSET: Find gear in a flash..

A response from the author of an article about military canteens in the summer 2014 issue is presented.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article about a military canteen in the summer 2014 issue.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of learning to cook Indian vegetarian food dals with Julie Sahni, an architect turned cook.

This article discusses changes in the design of bottled water containers. A slowdown in the growth of bottled water sales by companies including Pepsico inc., Coca-Cola Co., and Nestlé is noted. The increasing prominence of canteen sales by companies including those made by Sigg and uscanteen is described.

The article explores the history of canteens or beverage containers used by the U.S. Army. It is said that soldiers in the Continental Army commonly carried wood canteens that were drum-shaped and 6-9 inches in diameter. In 1851, the Army issued canteens made of India rubber to troops at Fort Gates, Texas, and experimental canteens composed of leather, wood and tin covered with cloth were also tested. Meanwhile, the Model 1910 canteen was made of sheet aluminum that was shaped into a bottle shape and had a screw cap.

The article focuses on the move of Confederate Major General Charles W. Fields' Division to repulse a Union advance along Virginia's James River in a fight known as the Second Battle of Deep Bottom on August 16, 1864. It was remembered that a Yankee went thirsty when a Rebel Minié ball pierced his canteen and cruelly ruining the vessel just when its owner needed it most. Meanwhile, the punctured metal flask was excavated near Fussell's Mill after several years.

The article presents information on the canteen of Confederate army captain, William A. Wright. Wright was killed on being hit by a bullet of Union troops, which went through his canteen at the Battle of Frayser's Farm, in the Seven Days' Campaign on June 30, 1862. The bullet and the canteen which were sent back to the family of Wright, are now exhibited at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia.

The article features outdoor equipment and supplies. The JanSport Siege 40 is a carry water in the built-in hydration sleeve, or zip off the top for an instant day pack. The Kucid Down jacket from Moonstone doubles as a camping pillow. The Royal Robbins Citadel Pant, on the other hand, is a waterproof shorts.

Focuses on the efforts of the United States Army to improve soldiers' equipment during a cold weather. Concept of the cold-weather mask; Features of the stainless-steel canteen; Fabric of the heavy fleece undergarment to be worn under the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System jacket and pants.

Provides information on how to fix the flip-up cover of a military canteen. Canteen parts available; Steps in fixing the flip-up cover.

Offers advise on what to do with a damaged 1-quart plastic canteen. Availability of parts; How to fix broken drinking caps.

The article reports that International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has filed a suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina in response to the current marketing campaign for the Eco Canteen stainless steel beverage container. The complaint points out that their ads are false, misleading and disparaging of bottled water products. The suit seeks preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and damages for unfair and deceptive trade practices and unfair competition.

The article reports on the implementation of a statewide recovery program for beverage in New Jersey. The government introduces Assembly Bill 4483 which establishes a deposit-redemption system similar to Michigan's container deposit law but it includes several aspects from the country's container recovery program. The law does not only establish a redemption process for the Garden State but it imposes a 10-cent deposit on containers sold in the state with a capacity of 24 ounces or less. Those containers between 25 ounces and one gallon are subject to an individual deposit of 20 cents.